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Physiological Needs - ANSWER - Breathing, food, water, sleep, sex Safety - ANSWER - Health, Employment, Stability Love/Belonging - ANSWER - Friendship, Family, Connection Esteem - ANSWER - Confidence, Achievement, Respect Self-Actualization - ANSWER - Morality, Creativity, Purpose
chronic illness - ANSWER - an illness that begins gradually and is ongoing acute illness - ANSWER - A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover tertiary prevention - ANSWER --aims to prevent the long- term consequences of a chronic illness or disability and to support optimal functioning
Utilize principles of delegation, being mindful of supervision and evaluation Counsel person and significant others Refer for continuing care Document care provided Subjective vs. Objective - ANSWER - Subjective (Feelings) Objective (Facts) Removing IV catheter - ANSWER --Sterile 2x2 gauze
culture and sensitivity - ANSWER - laboratory test that grows a colony of bacteria removed from infected area in order to identify the specific type of bacteria and then determine its sensitivity to a variety of antibiotics Confidentiality - ANSWER - the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) - ANSWER - law stipulates that all patient health information is confidential and that accessing medical records require the caretaker to have a "need-to-know" in order to provide adequate and competent care. Negligence - ANSWER - failure to take proper care in doing something
Meat Requirements of Muslins - ANSWER - Only eat meat slaughtered according to their religious law Meat Requirements of Jews - ANSWER - Only eat meat slaughtered according to their religious law Direct eye contact is disrespectful - ANSWER - Native American In which culture is the family notified after the death to come bathe the patient? - ANSWER - Muslim prejudice - ANSWER - preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience Modifiable risk factors - ANSWER - Factors contributing to the development of a noncommunicable disease that can be altered by modifying one's behavior or environment
transcultural nursing - ANSWER - providing nursing care that is planned and implemented in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals, families, and groups representing the diverse cultural populations within our society Christian Science - ANSWER - A Christian sect founded by Mary Baker Eddy in the 19th century. They believe that sickness and sin are not ordained by God and can be overcome by praying; hence they are known for refusing to accept medicine or treatment by doctors. (i.e blood transfusion) Religions that abstain from pork and pork products - ANSWER - Muslim Jehovah's Witness - ANSWER - No blood products should be used
Proper hand washing - ANSWER - 1. Wet hands and arms Water hot as can stand, at least 100F 2. Apply soap Enough to lather 3. Scrub hands and arms vigorously 20 seconds Fingernails and b/w fingers 4. Rinse hands and arms thoroughly 5. Dry hands and arms Single use paper towel or hand dryer
Standard Precautions - ANSWER - A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious; used when caring for all patients skin - ANSWER - first barrier to pathogen invasion vagus nerve stimulation - ANSWER - a treatment procedure for depression in which an implanted pulse generator sends regular electrical signals to a person's vagus nerve; the nerve then stimulates the brain; CONTRAINDICATED for patients with dysrhythmia Health care-associated infections (HAIs) - ANSWER --an infection acquired while the client is receiving care in a health-care setting
Components of pain assessment - ANSWER --location of pain
erythema - ANSWER - redness of the skin gastric aspirate - ANSWER - aspiration of gastric contents to evaluate for presence of abnormal constituents such as blood, abnormal bacteria, abnormal pH, or malignant cells; checked prior to NG placement bowel program - ANSWER - program that manipulates factors within a person's control (timing of defecation, exercise, diet) to produce a regular pattern of comfortable defecation without medication or enemas; use non-evasive treatment stoma care - ANSWER - use mild soap apply skin sealant cut it 1/8 than the size measure it at least once a week function of large intestine - ANSWER - water absorption
Artherosclerosis - ANSWER - Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of cholesterol plaques hypostatic pneumonia - ANSWER - inflammation of the lung from stasis or pooling of secretions stress incontinence - ANSWER - the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing Feedback - ANSWER - The receiver's response to a message Capillar Refill Test - ANSWER -- For: Arterial Insufficiency
Dementia - ANSWER - a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER - a progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism - ANSWER --self- neglect
holistic care - ANSWER - care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being Therapeutic Communication Techniques - ANSWER - 1) ACTIVE LISTENING - Shows clients that they have your undivided attention
