Exam 2: NUR155/ NUR 155 (Latest Updated 2024) Foundations of Nursing
Exam| Questions and Answers
What is steatorrhea? - fatty loose stools
What is a cleansing enema? - hypertonic: drawing out fluids of interstitial spaces
into the colon
Isotonic: expands the colon
What is a oil retention enema? - lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa, easing
defecation
What is medication enema? - Helps treats localized infections
What is a carminative enema? - provides relief from gaseous distention
What is return flow enema? - (also called Harris flush)
expels flatus by alternating flow 100-200 mL of fluid in and out of rectum -
stimulates peristalsis
How to administer enema? - tell the patient to take deep breathe in, lay them in
left sims positions, hold the enema in as long as possible
S/S of infatuated IV - Cold, redness, pain
What is the most important level of maslow hierarchy of needs? - Physiological
need

What is Health belief Promotion model? - What motivates or doesn't motivate
patient to make healthy life changes
What is Health promotion? - the process of enabling people to increase control
over, and to improve, their health
What is the Holistic model? - Interdependent functioning of mind, body, and spirit
to maintain optional health
What is primary prevention? - measures to decrease the incidence of disease
Example of primary prevention - Immunization, health/sex ed, quit smoking
drinking or poor diet.
What is secondary prevention? - Undertaken in cases of latent disease
Example of secondary prevention - Screening, blood work, diagnostic testing
What is tertiary prevention? - implemented when a condition or illness is
permanent and irreversible
Example of tertiary prevention - Chemo, medication, rehab
What is acute illness? - Abrupt onset, short duration (less than 6 months)
What is chronic illness? - More than 6 months, requires ongoing long-term care
What is social determinants of Health? - Non-medical factors that influence health
outcomes.

Examples of social determinants of health? - Age, gender, genetics and inherited
traits, lifestyle, environment, attitudes and emotions, quality of education, and
access to food
What is the correct a patient should walk with a cane? - Cane goes on the strong
side, move cane out first, weak leg, and then strong leg
Education for pt. with cane - Cane should be at the level of hip, and arm should be
bent, don't look at the ground
What is the normal BMI? - 18.5-24.9
What are Simple carbohydrates? - fast acting sugar, starch and fiber.
What are examples of simple carbohydrates? - fruit, milk, table sugars, raisins
What are complex carbohydrates? - slow acting sugar, starch and fiber.
What are examples of complex carbohydrates? - pasta, bread, peas, lentil, grains
What does pre-albumin and albumin indicate? - mal-nutrition
Iron - green leafy vegetables and animal meat
Calcium - milk, mild product, tofu, soy products, green leafy vegetables
Phosphorus - dairy beans and meats
Vitamin C - citrus fruit, broccoli, brussel sprouts, tomatoes,

2024 NUR155 Comprehensive Foundations of Nursing Exam With Answers (105 Solved Questions)

Study Now!

Document Details

Related Documents

The Evolution of Nursing Science: Key Theories and Their Impact on Patient Care

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Treatments, and Nursing Management

NUR/443 Cost and Effects of Performance Feedback and Nurse Case Management

NRS-427V Week 2 Epidemiology Paper

NRS-427V Week 2 Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Paper

NR660 Capstone Chamberlain College of Nursing Evaluation of epidemiology Problem

Chamberlain College of Nursing NR503 Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principles

NUR440 Case Study 5 Acute Renal Failure

Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019)

Test Bank For Principles Of Pediatric Nursing: Caring For Children, 6th Edition

Company

Explore

Study Tools