fundamentals of nursing

This class was created by Brainscape user sha flores. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (26)

Nursing Theories and Theorists
Considered the first nursing theo...,
The nature of nursing modelconcep...,
Patient centered approaches to nu...
16  cards
The Nursing Practice
A process that engages in activit...,
Goal of illness prevention progra...,
Focuses on the ill client and it ...
19  cards
Roles and Functions of a Nurse
Encompasses activities that assis...,
Communicates the identified probl...,
Nurse teaches client about their ...
25  cards
Communication in Nursing
Interchange of information betwee...,
Uses spoken or written words,
Uses gestures facial expressions ...
15  cards
Documentation
Written or computer based served ...,
What are the purposes of document...,
What are the two types of records
10  cards
Nursing Process
Its purpose is to 1 to identify c...,
What are the characteristics of n...,
What are the components of the nu...
16  cards
Concepts of Health and Illness
Is state of complete physical men...,
The illness wellness continuum th...,
Describes the relationship betwee...
48  cards
Vital Signs/Cardinal Signs
What are the 5 vital signs,
Balance between heat produced by ...,
Types of body temperature
48  cards
Physical Health Examination
How is physical health examinatio...,
What are the 4 modes of examination,
Assessing the patient using the s...
20  cards
Skin
Superficial layers of the skin ar...,
Skin is scaly and rough,
Inflammatory condition of the ski...
15  cards
Medications
Before giving any medication the ...,
What are the 10 rights of medicat...,
What are the commonly used admini...
24  cards
IV Fluids
It is essential when clients are ...,
An efficient and effective method...,
What are the types of iv solutions
28  cards
Blood Transfusion
Introduction of whole blood or bl...,
Blood product for extreme cases o...,
Blood product to increase oxygen ...
20  cards
Asepsis and Infection Control
Associated with the delivery of h...,
Microorganisms that cause infecti...,
Microorganisms that caused infect...
23  cards
Oxygenation
A clear odorless gas that constit...,
True or false absence of oxygen c...,
Condition of insufficient oxygen ...
27  cards
Enteral & Parenteral Feeding
Alternative feeding method to ens...,
Achieved by means of nasogastric ...,
Tube inserted through one of the ...
16  cards
Bowel/Fecal Elimination
True or false the normal color of...,
True or false the consistency of ...,
True or false feces with constitu...
37  cards
Urinary Elimination
What is the normal amount of urin...,
What is the normal ph level of urine,
What is the normal specific gravi...
25  cards
Loss, Grieving, and Death
An actual or potential situation ...,
Type of loss recognized by others,
Type of loss experienced by one p...
32  cards
Neurology
Makes detailed images of structur...,
What to assess on patients prior ...,
It uses a powerful magnetic field...
17  cards
Respiratory Diagnostic Studies
It is obtained to determine the s...,
Direct visualization of the laryn...,
It is diagnostic test that evalua...
18  cards
Gastrointestinal Studies
True or falsethe other terms for ...,
It is used to detect esophageal r...,
It is used to confirm the integri...
17  cards
Cardiovascular Studies
A cardiovascular study that recor...,
This helps assess congenital hear...,
True or falseprior to the procedu...
14  cards
Endocrine Studies
Measures the ability of the thyro...,
Used to evaluate hyperthyroidism ...,
What is the main contraindication...
14  cards
Hepatobiliary System and Genito-urinary Studies
Removal of fluid from the periton...,
Removal of a small amount of live...,
These studies measure the ability...
12  cards
Hematology Studies
Identifies the total number of wh...,
What is the normal value for hemo...,
What is the normal value for red ...
16  cards

More about
fundamentals of nursing

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study sha flores's Fundamentals of Nursing flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

NCLEX-PN®
  • 69 decks
  • 3,241 flashcards
  • 16,882 learners
Packs: NCLEX-PN (1) Fundamentals, NCLEX-PN (2) Coordinated Care, NCLEX-PN (3) Safety & Infection Control, And more!
Nursing Management of Care
  • 3 decks
  • 181 flashcards
  • 1,430 learners
Decks: Delegation Multidisciplinary Team, Ethics Legal, Multiple Patient Priority Who Do You See, And more!
Fundamentals of Nursing 1
  • 9 decks
  • 1593 flashcards
  • 56 learners
Decks: Abbreviations, Prefixes, Unit 1 Test, And more!
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
  • 32 decks
  • 978 flashcards
  • 5 learners
Decks: History Of Nursing, Nursing As An Art, Nursing As A Profession, And more!
Make Flashcards