Fundamentals of Nursing

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

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