Exam 2: NUR155/ NUR 155 Latest Updated 2024
Foundations of Nursing Exam With Verified
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What is acute illness? - Abrupt onset,
... [Show More] short duration (less than 6 months)
What is chronic illness? - More than 6 months, requires ongoing long-term care
What is social determinants of Health? - Non-medical factors that influence health
outcomes.
Examples of social determinants of health? - Age, gender, genetics and inherited
traits, lifestyle, environment, attitudes and emotions, quality of education, and
access to food
What is the correct a patient should walk with a cane? - Cane goes on the strong
side, move cane out first, weak leg, and then strong leg
Education for pt. with cane - Cane should be at the level of hip, and arm should be
bent, don't look at the ground
What is the normal BMI? - 18.5-24.9
What is the most important level of maslow hierarchy of needs? - Physiological
need
What is Health belief Promotion model? - What motivates or doesn't motivate
patient to make healthy life changes
What is Health promotion? - the process of enabling people to increase control
over, and to improve, their health
What is the Holistic model? - Interdependent functioning of mind, body, and spirit
to maintain optional health
What is primary prevention? - measures to decrease the incidence of disease
Example of primary prevention - Immunization, health/sex ed, quit smoking
drinking or poor diet.
What is secondary prevention? - Undertaken in cases of latent disease
Example of secondary prevention - Screening, blood work, diagnostic testing
What is tertiary prevention? - implemented when a condition or illness is
permanent and irreversible
Example of tertiary prevention - Chemo, medication, rehab
What are Simple carbohydrates? - fast acting sugar, starch and fiber.
What are examples of simple carbohydrates? - fruit, milk, table sugars, raisins
What are complex carbohydrates? - slow acting sugar, starch and fiber.
What are examples of complex carbohydrates? - pasta, bread, peas, lentil, grains
What does pre-albumin and albumin indicate? - mal-nutrition
Iron - green leafy vegetables and animal meat
Calcium - milk, mild product, tofu, soy products, green leafy vegetables
Phosphorus -dairy beans and meats
Vitamin C - citrus fruit, broccoli, brussel sprouts, tomatoes,
Potassium - bananas, avocado, sweet potatoes, white beans
Proteins - Lean meats, eggs, dairy, seeds and nuts, beans, and legumes and soy
Vitamin A - carrots, green leafy vegetables
What are vegan at risk for? - protein and calcium deficiency
What places people at a higher risk for nutritional deficiency? - Elderly patients,
economic statues, religion, disease, diets, social factors, environment, mental
health issues, dental issues, difficult swallowing or pain swallowing
What is a full liquid diet? - Foods liquid at room temperature or that melt at body
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