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Fundamentals of Nursing

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By: Emily Bryant
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Decks in this class (14)

Ch. 2: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
The legal relationship that exist...,
Acting outside the established sc...,
To practice safely the nurse must...
58  cards
Ch. 10: Safety
Sentinel event,
Srds,
Safety reminder device
21  cards
Ch. 12: Vital Signs
Includes,
Ability to obtain accurate,
Often provide basis for
34  cards
Ch. 1: The Evolution of Nursing
Factors that have changed nursing,
Care of the sick during early civ...,
Illness
39  cards
Ch. 5: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
Nursing process,
Six phases of the nursing process,
Types of data
40  cards
Ch. 7: Asepsis and Infection Control
Microorganisms,
Nonpathogenic,
Pathogenic
39  cards
Ch. 9: Hygiene and Care of the Patient's Environment
Keep patient,
Factors affecting enviornment,
Room equipment
47  cards
Ch. 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility
Body mechanics,
Principles of body mechanics,
The second occupational injury
34  cards
Ch. 4: Communication
Requirements for communication,
Two way communication is required...,
Nonverbal communication
30  cards
Ch. 6: Culture
Ethnic stereotype,
Cultural influences,
Race example
9  cards
Ch. 24: Lifespan Development
Types of family patterns,
Piagets stages of cognitive devel...,
Stages of growth and development
34  cards
Ch. 3: Documentation
Chart healthcare record,
The process of adding information...,
Documenting involves
104  cards
Ch. 11: Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
Admission to a hospital or other ...,
The nurse s responsibility is to,
Upon admission some patients may ...
49  cards
Ch. 13: Physical Assessment
The patients well being relies he...,
In a nursing assessment signs are,
Exudate
77  cards

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