Basic Nursing

Question 1

Definitions of Nursing

Answer 1

all nursing actions focus on the person receving care . and are a blend of the art and sceince of nursing . the sceince of nursing is the knowledge bace for the care that is givin . and the art of nursing is skilled application of that knowledge to help others to rech m

Question 2

Aim of nursing

Answer 2

1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
4. To facilitate coping with disability or death

Question 3

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NURSE

Answer 3

1. carediver
   2.communicator
2. educator
   4.change agent
   5.manager
   6.case manger
   7.leader
   8.Researcher
3. clinent advocate
4. counselor
   11.collaborator

Question 4

IMPORTANT QUALITIES FOR NURSES

Answer 4

1. critical thinking
   2.listening skill
   3.speaking skill
   4.organizational
2. caring and compaassion
3. patience
4. competance
5. datiels orianted

Question 5

definition of health

Answer 5

is a state of complete pysical , mental and social well being. not merely the absence of disease.

Question 6

definition of Disease

Answer 6

there is a pathologic change in the structure or function of the body or mind.

Question 7

Causes of diseases

Answer 7

1.Biologic agents or toxins
2. Physical agents such as temperature, chemicals, and radiation
3.Physiologic and emotional reactions to stress
4.Generalized tissue responses to injury or irritation

Question 8

Mention factors influencing of support health

Answer 8

are age, genetic, physiologic, health habits,
lifestyle, and environment

examples of practices that are supportive of health:
1. Sleeping regularly, 7 to 8 hours per night
2. Eating breakfast
3. Eating regular meals, which include recommended food groups
4. Maintaining ideal body weight
5. Not smoking
6. Maintaining positive mental health and self-concept

Question 9

definition of Acute illness

Answer 9

a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time

Question 10

Differentiate between characteristics of Acute and Chronic illness

Answer 10

Chronic illness
1. It is a permanent change
2. It requires special patient education for rehabilitation
3. t requires a long period of nursing management or support
4. are rarely cured completely.

Acute illness
1. usually self limiting
2. responds readily to treatment
3. complications infrequent
4. after illness return to previous level of functioning

Question 11

definition of Primary preventive care

Answer 11

is directed toward health promotion and specific
protection against illness.Includes Immunizations, family planning services, and
health education nutritional programs and physical fitness activities.

Question 12

Definition of nursing process

Answer 12

Is a set of actions to determine, plan, implement, and evaluate of nursing care.

Question 13

Sources of Data collection

Answer 13

▪ Primary sources
▪ Secondary sources:

Question 14

Methods of data collection

Answer 14

1. Interviews
   2.Physical examinations
2. Observations

Question 15

Component of the physical Examination

Answer 15

➢ General appearance exam
➢ Vital signs
➢ Skin, hair and nail exam
➢ Head and Neck exam
➢ Neurologic exam
➢ Chest and Cardiovascular exam
➢ Abdominal exam
➢ Musculoskeletal exam
➢ Back and mobility
➢ Attachment and documentation

Question 16

Definition of documentation

Answer 16

Any written or electronically generated information about a client that describes the care or service provided to that client

Question 17

Definition of report

Answer 17

A report is oral, written, or computer-based communication intended to
convey information to others

Question 18

Definition of record

Answer 18

is a formal, legal document
that provides evidence of a client’s care

Question 19

Assessment Techniques

Answer 19

1-Inspection
2-Palpation
3- Percussion
4-Auscultation
5-Manipulation
6- Reflex testing

Question 20

Definition of Planning

Answer 20

is the development of goals to prevent, reduce, or eliminate problems and
identify nursing interventions that will assist in meeting these goals.

Question 21

Definition of Evaluation

Answer 21

is the measurement of the effectiveness of assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementation.

Question 22

Definition of
Implementation

Answer 22

are the actual implementation of the care plan

Question 23

Steps of implementation

Answer 23

1. Putting the nursing care plan into action
2. Communicating care with healthcare team
3. Documenting care (charting)

Question 24

The basic human needs according to Maslow’s hierarchy

Answer 24

1. physiologic needs
2. safety and security needs
3. love and belonging needs
4. self-esteem needs
5. self actualization needs

Question 25

Apnea refers to

Answer 25

periods during which there is no breathing. If apnea lasts longer than 4 to 6 minutes, brain damage and death may occur.

Question 26

Pulse Sites

Answer 26

➔ Radia ➔ Brachial ➔ Carotid ➔ Tempora ➔ Femoral ➔ Popliteal ➔ Posterior Tibial ➔ Dorsalis Pedis ➔ Apical

Question 27

Patient barriers to pain Assessment

Answer 27

* Communication * Older Patients * Cultural Influences * Lack of Knowledge

Question 28

Scope of practice for technical nurse

Answer 28

Standards of Practice : ▪ Assessment ▪ Diagnosis ▪ Outcomes Identification ▪ Planning ▪ Implementation Standards of Professional Performance: 1. Ethics 2. Education 3. Evidence-Based Practice and Research 4. Quality of Practice 5. Communication 6. Leadership 7. Collaboration 8. Professional Practice Evaluation 9. Resources 10. Environmental Health

Question 29

Body temperature variations?

Answer 29

➔ Normal Body Temperature ➔ Increased Body Temperature * Pyrexia: (fever) is a body temperature above 38 º C. * Hyperpyrexia: or hyperthermia: is a very high fever, usually above 41.5º C. ➔ Decreased Body Temperature * Hypothermia: defined as a body temperature below (35°C)

Question 30

Abnormal of blood pressure?

Answer 30

1. Hypertension is blood pressure that is above normal. called “the silent killer” 2.Hypotension is below-normal blood pressure 3.Orthostatic (postural) hypotension is a low blood pressure associated with weakness or fainting