NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Objectives (chap 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)100% GUARANTEED

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NR442/ NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Objectives (chap 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34) Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing -Describe ethical d... efinitions of Autonomy, Non-maleficence, Beneficence, Distributive Justice and how lack of can affect health care and access to all. • Autonomy- patient independence, making own decisions, a self-governing state • Non-maleficence- to do no harm • Beneficence- doing good • Distributive justice- perceived fairness of how rewards and costs are shared by (distributed across) group members. Distributive justice concerns the equitable distribution of scarce resources among all socioeconomic groups and population sectors. Chapter 19: Senior Health -Identify age-related risk factors and education for Senior Health • Nutrition status and exercise • Falls • Dental, hearing, & vision problems • Abuse/maltreatment • Medication safety o When applicable, anti-inflammatory medications may be administered before physical activity to address accompanying pain • Cold and heat stress: o Hypothermia (very serious)- keep the patient warm; watch for the signs: confusion or sleepiness, slowed slurred speech, weak pulse, shivering, poor control of body movements o Heatstroke (life-threatening) - wrap a wet sheet, move to a cooler area; watch for hot dry skin that’s usually red, mottled, or cyanotic, loss of consciousness, or convulsions -What are functional assessments and why are they used when assessing the elderly? • Examinations and Tests; a continuous collaborative process that combines observing, asking meaningful questions, listening to family stories, and analyzing individual child skills and behaviors within naturally occurring everyday routines and activities across multiple situations and settings. • For All Older Adults o Complete physical: Annually o Blood pressure: Annually; more frequently if hypertensive or at risk o Blood glucose: Annually; more frequently if diabetic or at risk o Serum cholesterol: Every 5 years; more frequently if at high risk o Fecal occult blood test: Annually o Sigmoidoscopy: Every 5 years o Colonoscopy: Every 10 years; more frequently if at high risk o Visual acuity and glaucoma screening: Annually [Show More]

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