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NURS 142 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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what are several areas for a comprehensive health history - ANSWER-demographic/biological data, reason for seeking healthcare, current/past medical history, family health history, functional health/ADL, review of body systems
what are some things to figure out during the demographic/biological data part - ANSWER-name, emergency contacts, contact information, birthday, gender, allergies, preferred language, relationship status, occupation/education, resuscitation status,
what is a chief complaint - ANSWER-the reason the patient is seeking medical care
what is OLD CARTS ICE - ANSWER-questions to ask about a symptom. Onset, location, duration, characteristics, aggravating 1 / 3
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factors, relieving factors, treatments, impact on ADL, coping strategies, emotional response
what is medication reconciliation - ANSWER-comparing current medications with a previous list, done with every visit to the hospital/clinic
what are some categories in a current and past health history interview - ANSWER-current health, medication, allergies, childhood illness, chronic illness, acute illness, surgery, accidents, injuries, reproductive health, immunizations
what is functional health assessment - ANSWER-measures a person's daily functioning and ability to do ADLs
what are instrumental activities of daily living - ANSWER-more complex daily tasks that allow pt to be independent, such as managing finance, pay bills, transportation
what are some categories in a functional health exam - ANSWER-nutritional metabolic, elimination, activity exercise, sleep, cognitive perceptual, relationship, sexual, coping/stress, beliefs/values, self esteem, health management 2 / 3
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what does the term malnutrition include - ANSWER-any improper nutrition,including getting too much nutrients (overnutrition) or not getting enough (undernutrition)
what is dysuria - ANSWER-pain or difficulty in urination
what is melena - ANSWER-black or tarry stool
what is therapeutic communication - ANSWER-an interactive process between a nurse and a pt that helps the pt to overcome temporary stress, get along with other people, etc.
what are some techniques of therapeutic communication - ANSWER-active listening, empathizing,
what is SBAR technique - ANSWER-Situation Background Assessment Recommendation
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