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    Exam 2: NUR155/ NUR 155 (Latest Updated 2024) Foundations of Nursing Exam| Questions and Answers What is steatorrhea? - fatty loose stools What is a cleansing enema? - hypertonic: drawing out fluids of interstitial spaces into the colon Isotonic: expands the colon What is a oil retention enema? - lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa, easing defecation What is medication enema? - Helps treats localized infections What is a carminative enema? - provides relief from gaseous distention What is return flow enema? - (also called Harris flush) expels flatus by alternating flow 100-200 mL of fluid in and out of rectum - stimulates peristalsis How to administer enema? - tell the patient to take deep breathe in, lay them in left sims positions, hold the enema in as long as possible S/S of infatuated IV - Cold, redness, pain What is the most important level of maslow hierarchy of needs? - Physiological need

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    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 is acute illness? - Abrupt onset, 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.

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    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 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,

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