Nursing Exam Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover essential nursing concepts, assessments, and interventions highlighted in the lecture notes, providing comprehensive review material for the upcoming exam.

What phase of anger is a patient in if they are calm, cooperative, and apologetic after being angry?

Recovery/post-crisis phase.

What is a critical nursing action when collecting a wound culture?

Clean the wound with normal saline and swab healthy granulation tissue.

What should a nurse do first for a patient with a 7/10 pain who appears comfortable and has a history of opioid use?

Contact the provider to discuss an alternative or adjunct (non-opioid) pain management strategy.

What type of abuse is indicated when parents don’t believe in doctors for their malnourished child?

Medical neglect.

What does Neglect entail in elderly patients?

Failure to meet basic needs such as personal hygiene and appropriate living conditions.

What is the most appropriate action when a patient shows signs of abuse and their partner is present?

Ask the partner to step out to complete registration paperwork.

What are the three foundational principles of Healthy People 2030?

1) Providing a framework to promote healthy habits. 2) Offering public access to health data. 3) Providing tools for health professionals.

What statement indicates correct understanding about CPAP use?

"I’ll use my CPAP every night and clean it according to instructions."

What differentiates manic episodes from hypomanic episodes?

Presence of psychotic features.

What is a classic symptom suggesting bulimia nervosa rather than anorexia nervosa?

Dental enamel erosion.

What should a nurse do if a client taking lithium reports nausea, diarrhea, and worsening hand tremors?

Hold the dose and notify the provider.

What are the expected physiological changes regarding metabolism and bowel movements in older adults?

Decreased metabolic rate and slower bowel motility.

What type of threat does a caregiver imply when saying, 'If you don’t take this medication, I’ll restrain you'?

Assault.

What are expected findings in a patient with kidney failure who missed hemodialysis?

Edema, bounding pulses, and jugular venous distention (JVD).

What should a nurse do for a patient who has inhaled aerosol spray paint?

Calmly restate expectations and provide clear limits.

What is the correct action if a patient receiving an enema complains of cramping?

Clamp the enema briefly to reduce cramping.

What is the first nursing action when a parent expresses concern about their ADHD child’s focus despite medication?

Assess the child’s symptoms and medication timing.