Exam 1: NUR2349/ NUR 2349 (New 2022/ 2023) Professional Nursing I / PN I Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct| Grade A – Rasmussen
Exam 1: NUR2349/ NUR 2349 (New 2022/
2023) Professional Nursing I / PN I Exam |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
Correct| Grade A – Rasmussen
QUESTION
Why do we use assistive devices to reposition bed ridden patients?
Answer:
To prevent shearing
QUESTION
If a patient is on bedrest what should you be doing?
Answer:
Reposition frequently, every 2 hours to prevent breakdown
QUESTION
First thing you do if you believe a patient is choking?
Answer:
You ASK if they are choking first
QUESTION
The first thing you do if you give a patient the wrong medication
Answer:
ASSESS the patient. (adverse reactions, vitals)
QUESTION
What is root cause analysis?
Answer:
an in-depth analysis of an error to identify causes and possible solutions
QUESTION
What do you call the lifespan from birth-adulthood?
Answer:
Growth and development
QUESTION
What % of hip fractures are from a fall
Answer:
90%
QUESTION
If you have a home patient that is losing eyesight what should you do?
Answer:
Make sure patient is oriented to their environment. Remove fall objects
QUESTION
Forward curvature of THORACIC spine
Answer:
Kyphosis
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If you have a patient that is getting an amputation, what type of therapy communication would you use?
Allow patient to voice concerns
Do not offer advice
If you have a patient on prolonged BR, what does it do to their body?
Weakens Muscle
Slows GI tract
A nurse is making plan of care for a fall risk patient, what is some important teaching to include
Teaching them about balance,
home safety
locking beds, and wheelchairs
Have all items within reach
If a patient is being combative, what are some safety tips for the nurse to follow?
Leave door open, never allow patient to get between you and the door.
A number one nursing diagnosis for most patients?
FALL RISK
If you have a patient with an IV bump, what would you do if the cord looks fried?
Remove it immediately
If you just came on your shift and you have four patients, how would priorities which patient you see first?
The one that is the most critical, or requires the most attention
What medication would you give to a patient experiencing an acute gout attack?
Colchicine
What diagnostic test would be given to a patient with a sports injury?
MRI
Most important goal for elderly patients, especially after a hip surgery?
Remain free of injury or falls during hospital stay
What you need to know during the physical assessment, when taking care of patient with osteoarthritis
They experience atrophy when moving joints
When a child is riding in a car how should they be seated?
Toddlers, Rear facing in the middle of the back seat.
REVIEW CHILD SAFETY IN A CAR
REVIEW
A patient is talking to the nurse about hip fractures, how can they strengthen their bones?
Calcium supplements can help increase bone density
When caring for patients in acute care facilities, what is the purpose?
We are giving them a chance for shorter hospital stays,
attending to basic human needs,
providing them with a sense of well being
Preserving highest functioning level,
minimal exposure to bacteria
How can we promote respiratory function?
Deep breathing, and cough every hour
Acute inflammation of ankle, (they have gout) what med do you give?
Colchicine
When Transporting, or ambulating a patient, what should you assess first?
Assess weight, and weight bearing status. You may need two people
A patient with reduced ROM in hips, may be experiencing what?
Loss of elasticity in ligaments and tendons
TED hose
elastic stockings applied to the legs to reduce inflammation of the veins and the formation of blood clots. – Apply external pressure (Venous blood circulation back to the heart)
7 rights of medication administration
Right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, right time, right reason, right documentation
Number one cause of death in infants (1 years)
SIDS
Common cause of death in preschoolers
Poisoning
Common Health issues for middle adults
Chronic Diseases
Common cause of death in ages 20-40
Motor vehicle accidents
If a patient has been on BR for 2 weeks, and they get up to go home, but they feel very weak what is this called?
Deconditioning
Number one contribution to culture of safety?
Communication
Patients with impaired bed motility
Increase risk for pressure ulcers
Why do we use assistive devices to reposition bed ridden patients?
To prevent shearing
If a patient is on bedrest what should you be doing?
Reposition frequently, every 2 hours to prevent breakdown
First thing you do if you believe a patient is choking?
You ASK if they are choking first
The first thing you do if you give a patient the wrong medication
ASSESS the patient. (adverse reactions, vitals)
What is root cause analysis?
an in-depth analysis of an error to identify causes and possible solutions
What do you call the lifespan from birth-adulthood?
Growth and development
What % of hip fractures are from a fall
90%
If you have a home patient that is losing eyesight what should you do?
Make sure patient is oriented to their environment. Remove fall objects
Forward curvature of THORACIC spine
Kyphosis
Proper and safe body mechanics when lifting or providing care
Wide feet, shoulder-width
Keep objects close to body
Body alignment and erect posture
Paget’s disease and nursing intervention
a bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation
Relief of pain
Carbon monixide poisoning is called what?
Silent killer
what type of diet would a patient would gout be on?
Low Purine Diet
This diet includes: Veggies (except cauliflower), spinach, asparagus, peas, fruit juice, cereal, egg, fat free milk, cottage cheese.
Excludes foods such as liver, kidney, sweet breads, brains, heart, anchovies, sardines, meat extracts, gravies, fish roe, herring.
If you have a patient who will not stay in bed and is a high fall risk, what can be an intervention?
Encourage the family to stay with the patient
Common hospital reported accident?
Falls
National Speakers Up Campaign
Created to prevent healthcare errors
How do you know a parent needs more education regarding their toddler being in the care?
If they say their two year old can sit in the front seat
Home health nurse should recognize safety hazards
Remove space heaters
Rugs
Cords
Make sure there is railing
Adequate lighting
How can we prevent becoming a fall risk in older adutls?
Keep them active
What is the most important thing we can do in a HOSPITAL setting to reduce the risk of falls?
LOW BED
Review – body mechanics
REVIEW