Stichworte Psychiatric Nursing flashcards

Stichworte: Psychiatric Nursing flashcards

The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (pitocin) infusion is:

The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (pitocin) infusion is:

What is the importance of the knowledge of anatomy and physiology in nursing?

What is the importance of the knowledge of anatomy and physiology in nursing?

Which nursing action best exemplifies proper drug diversion prevention of client medications

Which nursing action best exemplifies proper drug diversion prevention of client medications

What recommendation did the IOM Future of nursing Report in 2011 make for nurses?

What recommendation did the IOM Future of nursing Report in 2011 make for nurses?

Which is the priority nursing intervention for the postpartum client whose fundus is 3 fingerbreadths above?

Which is the priority nursing intervention for the postpartum client whose fundus is 3 fingerbreadths above?

Which is an appropriate nursing action when caring for a terminally ill patient

Which is an appropriate nursing action when caring for a terminally ill patient

Which concept is the focus of Layer 4 of the clinical judgment Measurement Model CJMM )?

Which concept is the focus of Layer 4 of the clinical judgment Measurement Model CJMM )?

Potential signs of maternal complications during the postpartum period include:

Potential signs of maternal complications during the postpartum period include:

Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize when using the nursing process?

Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize when using the nursing process?

What are five nursing interventions that will help minimize the spread of MRSA?

What are five nursing interventions that will help minimize the spread of MRSA?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a team nursing model of practice?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a team nursing model of practice?

How do you ensure that you have the right drug for administration to a patient?

How do you ensure that you have the right drug for administration to a patient?

What data is included in the general survey portion of the physical assessment?

What data is included in the general survey portion of the physical assessment?

Which parameter is measured in qualitative rather that quantitative nursing research?

Which parameter is measured in qualitative rather that quantitative nursing research?

What is the priority nursing assessment when a patient is admitted to the PACU?

What is the priority nursing assessment when a patient is admitted to the PACU?

What is required to maintain contact precautions and prevent the spread of RSV?

What is required to maintain contact precautions and prevent the spread of RSV?

What nursing intervention is specific for clients with cardiac problems who are in active labor?

What nursing intervention is specific for clients with cardiac problems who are in active labor?

Which nursing intervention would be needed before a client undergoes amniocentesis

Which nursing intervention would be needed before a client undergoes amniocentesis

Which nursing action would be implemented after a client has a lumbar puncture?

Which nursing action would be implemented after a client has a lumbar puncture?

The priority nursing intervention for an abuse victim in the emergency department is Quizlet

The priority nursing intervention for an abuse victim in the emergency department is Quizlet

Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research for nursing practice

Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research for nursing practice

The scientific study of the links between biological and psychological processes

The scientific study of the links between biological and psychological processes

Which statement reflects the principles of registered nurse delegation when assigning nursing tasks

Which statement reflects the principles of registered nurse delegation when assigning nursing tasks

A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the following?

A nursing assistant threatening to restrain a resident is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following instruments is used to grip heavy tissue during a surgical procedure?

Which of the following instruments is used to grip heavy tissue during a surgical procedure?

When assessing the thyroid gland you locate the isthmus where is the isthmus located?

When assessing the thyroid gland you locate the isthmus where is the isthmus located?

Does basic health insurance coverage includes benefits for skilled nursing facilities?

Does basic health insurance coverage includes benefits for skilled nursing facilities?

What is the most important for the nurse to teach the patient in taking digoxin?

What is the most important for the nurse to teach the patient in taking digoxin?

When nursing professionals work with information and generate information and knowledge as a product they can be described as quizlet?

When nursing professionals work with information and generate information and knowledge as a product they can be described as quizlet?

Which nursing action has the highest priority when caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction MI?

Which nursing action has the highest priority when caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction MI?

Which information emphasizes the importance of values in nursing practice Quizlet

Which information emphasizes the importance of values in nursing practice Quizlet

Assessing effective physician-patient communication skills: are you listening to me, doc

Assessing effective physician-patient communication skills: are you listening to me, doc

The registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about leadership principles

The registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about leadership principles

When giving medications in the sublingual or buccal route What is the most important nursing consideration a nurse should know?

When giving medications in the sublingual or buccal route What is the most important nursing consideration a nurse should know?

Which of the following nursing assessments is a late symptom of polycythemia vera

Which of the following nursing assessments is a late symptom of polycythemia vera

Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurses role in promoting health quizlet?

Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurses role in promoting health quizlet?

The nursing manager issued orders to take the utmost care of a client with myocardial infarction

The nursing manager issued orders to take the utmost care of a client with myocardial infarction

Which describes the primary purpose of evidence informed nursing practice quizlet?

Which describes the primary purpose of evidence informed nursing practice quizlet?

Which instruction will the nurse give to a patient who is prescribed pancrelipase?

Which instruction will the nurse give to a patient who is prescribed pancrelipase?

What should a nurse anticipate for when a patient presents with signs of a stroke?

What should a nurse anticipate for when a patient presents with signs of a stroke?

A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering erythromycin

A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering erythromycin

What are the important patient teachings for patient taking antihypertensive drugs?

What are the important patient teachings for patient taking antihypertensive drugs?

Which action follows the completion of a thorough nursing assessment of a new patient?

Which action follows the completion of a thorough nursing assessment of a new patient?

What nursing interventions will help prevent ventilator associated pneumonia in children select all that apply?

What nursing interventions will help prevent ventilator associated pneumonia in children select all that apply?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a client with Alzheimers disease who has frequent episodes emotional liability?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a client with Alzheimers disease who has frequent episodes emotional liability?

Which of the following citation styles is most often used in the health sciences and nursing?

Which of the following citation styles is most often used in the health sciences and nursing?

Which nursing interventions help prevent heat loss in newborns select all that apply

Which nursing interventions help prevent heat loss in newborns select all that apply

Which action involving a medication demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence?

Which action involving a medication demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence?

During which step of the nursing process would the nurse prioritize nursing diagnoses

During which step of the nursing process would the nurse prioritize nursing diagnoses

The nurse is assessing the internal anatomy of the eye what are the physical features

The nurse is assessing the internal anatomy of the eye what are the physical features

Which of the following societal influences on community health nursing development relates disease or illness to its cause?

Which of the following societal influences on community health nursing development relates disease or illness to its cause?

What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client with acute pancreatitis?

What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client with acute pancreatitis?

For which side effect will the nurse monitor in a client who is prescribed metoprolol?

For which side effect will the nurse monitor in a client who is prescribed metoprolol?

Which defense mechanism is most characteristic of the patient with paranoid schizophrenia?

Which defense mechanism is most characteristic of the patient with paranoid schizophrenia?

When caring for patients the nurse must understand the difference between religion and?

When caring for patients the nurse must understand the difference between religion and?

In psychiatric nursing, the most important tool the nurse brings to the relationship is

In psychiatric nursing, the most important tool the nurse brings to the relationship is

What nursing interventions would you consider for a patient with postpartum hemorrhage?

What nursing interventions would you consider for a patient with postpartum hemorrhage?

Immediately after cholecystectomy, the nursing action that should assume the highest priority is

Immediately after cholecystectomy, the nursing action that should assume the highest priority is

How does the nurse play the role of change agent in a community based nursing practice?

How does the nurse play the role of change agent in a community based nursing practice?

Which nursing action is essential when delegating tasks to nursing assistive personnel select all that apply?

Which nursing action is essential when delegating tasks to nursing assistive personnel select all that apply?

What conditions does the nurse remain alert for in a pregnant patient with preeclampsia?

What conditions does the nurse remain alert for in a pregnant patient with preeclampsia?

What color does normal fresh urine have and why what is the composition of normal urine?

What color does normal fresh urine have and why what is the composition of normal urine?

Which of the following comparison between a nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis is incorrect?

Which of the following comparison between a nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis is incorrect?

Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilms tumor should include which intervention

Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilms tumor should include which intervention

Is an actual or potential health problem that can be prevented or resolved by an independent nursing intervention?

Is an actual or potential health problem that can be prevented or resolved by an independent nursing intervention?

Which would not be considered a primary goal of nursing care for a client with delirium?

Which would not be considered a primary goal of nursing care for a client with delirium?

The practice of nurses, nursing students, and faculty is affected by demographic changes due to:

The practice of nurses, nursing students, and faculty is affected by demographic changes due to:

Which nursing action is appropriate when advancing the rate of a continuous tube feeding?

Which nursing action is appropriate when advancing the rate of a continuous tube feeding?

What is the most important aspect of providing culturally competent nursing care quizlet?

What is the most important aspect of providing culturally competent nursing care quizlet?

Which of the following is not a technology related outcome for baccalaureate nursing graduates

Which of the following is not a technology related outcome for baccalaureate nursing graduates

Which personality disorder is most often treated within the inpatient psychiatric setting?

Which personality disorder is most often treated within the inpatient psychiatric setting?

During which phase of the nursing process does the nurse prioritize the nursing diagnosis?

During which phase of the nursing process does the nurse prioritize the nursing diagnosis?

Which information would the nursing instructor include when teaching about non-hodgkins lymphoma

Which information would the nursing instructor include when teaching about non-hodgkins lymphoma

Which document points out the main elements that guide professional nursing judgment regarding confidential patient information?

Which document points out the main elements that guide professional nursing judgment regarding confidential patient information?

To assess proper positioning of an endotracheal tube the most appropriate nursing action would be to

To assess proper positioning of an endotracheal tube the most appropriate nursing action would be to

Which client assessment is triaged to emergent status by the emergency department nurse quizlet?

Which client assessment is triaged to emergent status by the emergency department nurse quizlet?

A nursing diagnosis appropriate to consider for a patient with antisocial personality disorder is

A nursing diagnosis appropriate to consider for a patient with antisocial personality disorder is

Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide?

Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide?

Which of the following data that has not been gathered before and it is collected by the nurse through observation method?

Which of the following data that has not been gathered before and it is collected by the nurse through observation method?

Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the child With an Alteration in Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder

Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the child With an Alteration in Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder

Which of the following provides the most accurate way to explain community health nursing?

Which of the following provides the most accurate way to explain community health nursing?

Which group is best served by the development of a rigorous base of evidence for nursing practice

Which group is best served by the development of a rigorous base of evidence for nursing practice

During which phase of the nurse patient relationship is a rapport established with the patient quizlet?

During which phase of the nurse patient relationship is a rapport established with the patient quizlet?

Which standardized nomenclature is an example of textual knowledge for concepts in nursing

Which standardized nomenclature is an example of textual knowledge for concepts in nursing

Ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting are guided by the Quizlet

Ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting are guided by the Quizlet

What is the significance of silence as related to a nurses presence with a patient client?

What is the significance of silence as related to a nurses presence with a patient client?

Which of the following space zone is used to provide nursing care to the patient such as patients bathing?

Which of the following space zone is used to provide nursing care to the patient such as patients bathing?

Which action is associated with the nursing leadership role in quality improvement quizlet?

Which action is associated with the nursing leadership role in quality improvement quizlet?

The hospital has recently implemented computer charting. the computerization of nursing practice

The hospital has recently implemented computer charting. the computerization of nursing practice

Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient with Cushing syndrome?

Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient with Cushing syndrome?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be inappropriate for the infant Withgastroesophageal reflux GER )?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be inappropriate for the infant Withgastroesophageal reflux GER )?

What is the major goal of nursing care for a client with heart failure and pulmonary edema?

What is the major goal of nursing care for a client with heart failure and pulmonary edema?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing anhedonia . what is your nursing diagnosis?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing anhedonia . what is your nursing diagnosis?

How often should the mothers blood pressure and pulse rate be checked during oxytocin infusion?

How often should the mothers blood pressure and pulse rate be checked during oxytocin infusion?

How should nurses provide effective nursing care to clients from different cultural backgrounds quizlet?

How should nurses provide effective nursing care to clients from different cultural backgrounds quizlet?

Which nursing action carries the greatest likelihood of contributing to the spread of vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE )?

Which nursing action carries the greatest likelihood of contributing to the spread of vancomycin resistant enterococci VRE )?

Which of the following riders added to a life insurance policy can pay part of the death benefit to the insured to cover expenses incurred in a nursing convalescent home?

Which of the following riders added to a life insurance policy can pay part of the death benefit to the insured to cover expenses incurred in a nursing convalescent home?

Seclusion and restraint are nursing interventions to be used for an individual in which situation?

Seclusion and restraint are nursing interventions to be used for an individual in which situation?

Which question would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a client who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit quizlet?

Which question would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a client who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit quizlet?

Which question would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a client who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit?

Which question would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a client who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit?