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Nursing research era outcome
Nursing
theoretical works shift
the
focus to the
patient
Nursing theorist who developed transcultural nursing theory
Madeleine Leininger
An idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true is NOT a true statement regarding epistemology
Most appropriate action when expecting a phone call from a physician during an admission interview
Arrange for a time free
interruption
until the
initial
physical examination is complete
Stethoscope diaphragm used for
High-pitched
sounds
Indication that the patient needs further teaching regarding care of the eyes and eye medications
"
The risk of transmitting infection from one eye to the other is high.
"
Preferred bimanual technique of breast examination for a woman
Who has felt a change in the breast during
self-examination
Outstanding outcome of the Theory Utilization Era in
the 21st
century
Nursing
theoretical works shift the
focus
to the patient
Most reliable indicator of pain in an adult patient
The patient's
self-report
The sequence of physical examination of the abdomen is
inspection
, auscultation,
percussion
, palpation
Normal resting size of the pupil
3
to
5
mm
Assessment finding that may be noted on inspection of the abdomen
Abdominal contour
Nail base angle greater than
160
degrees indicates
Clubbing
of
fingers
Clusters of data that indicate a
trend
or
pattern
supporting a specific patient need
Difficulty in
hearing
,
weight
gain, shortness of breath
Description of the frenulum
The midline fold of tissue that connects the
tongue
to the
floor
of the mouth
True statement about a nurse governed by a contract
She is liable for
damages
if she violates her
contract
Normal color of the tympanic membrane
Pearly gray
Emphasis of Curriculum era in the historical eras of nursing search for specialized knowledge
Courses
included in
nursing programs
Appropriate documentation on a skin lesion
Dark brown
,
raised lesion
, with irregular border, on dorsum of the left hand, 3 cm in size with no drainage
Patient's right to communicate with relatives and other persons and to receive visitors
Right to Correspondence
and to
Receive Visitors
Definition of operational definition
How these concepts are used or will be used within the context of the
phenomenon
Appropriate documentation of a patient's reason for seeking care
"
spinning
" sensation of the body for
2
hours
Relationship between
nurse
and the patient does NOT constitute the
criteria
of a profession
Statement indicating the student nurse is performing the implementation phase of the nursing process
Patient used the call light system for assistance for each need to get up from the
bed
, after
instruction
by the nurse
Time it takes for capillary beds to refill after being depressed
2
seconds
Breast asymmetry in an adolescent
May be
normal
Information described by the pitch of a sound wave
Number of
vibrations
per
second
Best time to perform breast examination when teaching a female patient
After
menstruation
Most appropriate action to verify the
reliability
of information provided by the patient during interview
Rephrase
the same questions
later
in the interview
Patient's right to view the contents of his medical records, except psychiatric notes and other incriminatory information obtained about third parties
Right to Medical Records
Peplau's theory when establishing the
nurse-patient
relationship is influenced by both patient and
nurse preconceptions
Theory that describes the hierarchy of human needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Patient's right to avail himself/herself of any recommended diagnostic and treatment procedures
Right to Appropriate Medical Care and Humane Treatment
Primary source of data
The patient
Patient behavior indicating chronic pain is adequately controlled
The patient rates the pain as
1/10
Category of a concept when the nurse defines concepts used or will be used within the context of the phenomenon
Operational Definition
True statement about theory and scientific law
Scientific law governs a
single action
, foundations for all science while theory can be changed or improved without changing, the
overall truth
Most appropriate action during interview
Spend more
time
listening to the patient than
talking
The critical components of theory development are concepts,
relational
statements, and linkages and
ordering
Patient's right to a clear, truthful and substantial explanation of all proposed procedures
Right to
Informed Consent
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