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Nursing Fundamentals: Comprehensive Exam Preparation, Exams of Advanced Education

A comprehensive overview of the key concepts and skills covered in a nursing fundamentals course. It covers a wide range of topics, including hand washing techniques, bathing procedures, critical thinking in nursing practice, fall prevention, patient positioning, and the nursing process. Structured in a question-and-answer format, with the correct answers provided for each question. This resource would be highly valuable for nursing students preparing for exams or seeking to reinforce their understanding of fundamental nursing principles. The detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions make this document an excellent study guide or reference material for both classroom learning and clinical practice.

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NSG 3100 Exam #1 With 100% Correct Answers 2023 Rules for hand washing - Correct Answer--15-20 seconds -hands lower than elbows -firm rubbing circular motion -remove jewelry rules for baths - Correct Answer--long firm strokes -inspect skin -persuasion -stop if distress -use distraction -ask for help complete bath - Correct Answer-sponge bath self help bath - Correct Answer-patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet partial bath - Correct Answer-client washes everything;nurse washes back bag bath - Correct Answer-Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a no-rinse-required cleaning product. towel bath - Correct Answer-Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client tub bath - Correct Answer-A bath given in a tub. independent - Correct Answer-no bathing assistance needed Semi-dependent - Correct Answer-requires help from another person moderately dependent - Correct Answer-help from another person and/or device totally dependent - Correct Answer-not able to participate at all foot care basics - Correct Answer--nails cut straight across -diabetics -no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin Oral care basics - Correct Answer--no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel) -mouth swab in water -suction available critical thinking-independence - Correct Answer-think for yourself critical thinking-fair minedness - Correct Answer-consider all points of view critical thinking-insight into egocentricity - Correct Answer-be aware of own biases critical thinking-intellectual humility - Correct Answer-admitting you dont know critical thinking-challenge status quo and rituals - Correct Answer-ask why critical thinking-integrity - Correct Answer-admit when wrong critical thinking-perseverance - Correct Answer-keep pushing forward and making progress critical thinking-confidence - Correct Answer-confident in words and actions critical thinking-curiosity - Correct Answer-gain new knowledge clinical reasoning - Correct Answer-process used by practitioners to plan, direct, perform, and reflect on client care applying critical thinking in practice - Correct Answer--prioritize mult patients -cultural impacts on care outcomes -logical reasoning -review current evidence based research preventing falls - Correct Answer--familiarize with environment -teach call light -personal items in reach -handrails -bed locked and low -nonslip footwear -nightlight -clean, dry floor Fall Risk Factors - Correct Answer--Poor Vision -Cognitive dysfunction (confusion, disorientation, impaired memory/judgement) -mobility restrictions -Orthostatic hypotension -Urinary incontinence -Weakness -sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, narcotic analgesics, and diuretics Seizure precautions - Correct Answer--padded side rails Crutches (two pt alt gait) - Correct Answer--left crutch-right foot together right crutch-left foot together repeat swing to gait - Correct Answer--hip paralysis -Crutches moved forward simultaneously swing both feet together up to the crutches repeat swing through gait - Correct Answer-both crutches are advanced then the legs swing past the crutches Fowler's position - Correct Answer-a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees Semi-Fowler's Position - Correct Answer-15-45 degrees High Fowler's Position - Correct Answer--sitting up almost straight -60 to 90 degrees -never long for elderly due to skin breakdown orthopedic bed position - Correct Answer-respiratory patients Sims position - Correct Answer--a side-lying position with the lowermost arm behind the body and the uppermost leg flexed -pregnant women -halfway between lateral and prone dorsal recumbent position - Correct Answer--lying on the back with the knees flexed -elevate head with pillow supine - Correct Answer-lying on the back lateral position - Correct Answer-side lying position prone position - Correct Answer-lying on abdomen, facing downward (head may be turned to one side) nursing labels (diagnosis terms) - Correct Answer--impaired skin integrity -impaired gas exchange -risk for fall -risk for infection Masiows hierarchy of needs - Correct Answer--physiological needs -safety or security needs -love & belonging needs -self-esteem -self-actualization physiological needs - Correct Answer-the most basic human needs to be satisfied- water, food, shelter, and clothing safety needs - Correct Answer-A person's needs for security and protection from physical and emotional harm love and belonging needs - Correct Answer-friendship, family, sexual intimacy self-esteem needs - Correct Answer-The need for a person to feel good about oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also respect and appreciate those accomplishments. self-actualization needs - Correct Answer-the need to be the best one can be; at the top of Maslow's hierarchy Phases of the nursing process - Correct Answer-Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Assessing - Correct Answer-collecting, validating, and communicating patient data diagnosis - Correct Answer-analyzing and synthesizing data Planning - Correct Answer-determining how to prevent client problems to develop an individualized care plan with client goals stated Implementation - Correct Answer-carrying out the plan of care Evaluation - Correct Answer-measuring the degree to which goals have been achieved to determine how to modify care plans Safety Hazards - Correct Answer--lifestyle -cognitive awareness -ability to communicate -mobility health status -emotional state -environmental factors -sensory perception altered -safety aweareness -feeding