Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide (Detailed)
Resources include Fundamentals of Nursing Textbook and ATI
1. Nursing Process
โAssessment
โSubjective Data: Patient-reported symptoms, feelings, and health history.
โObjective Data: Measurable signs, physical examination findings, and lab
results.
โTools: Use assessment tools such as checklists and assessment scales (e.g.,
pain scale, fall risk assessment).
โDiagnosis
โNANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses: Understand the different types (actual, risk, and
wellness).
โPrioritization: Use Maslowโs Hierarchy of Needs to determine priority diagnoses
(physiological needs first).
โPlanning
โSMART Goals: Ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,
Time-bound.
โCollaboration: Involve multidisciplinary team members when necessary.
โImplementation
โDirect Care Interventions: Actions performed directly with the patient (e.g.,
medication administration, wound care).
โIndirect Care Interventions: Actions that support patient care but do not involve
direct contact (e.g., delegating tasks, documentation).
โEvaluation
โCriteria: Determine if goals were met, partially met, or unmet.
โAdjustments: Modify the care plan based on patient responses and outcomes.
2. Basic Patient Care
โHygiene
โTypes of Care: Complete, partial, and self-care.
โSkin Assessment: Look for signs of breakdown, pressure ulcers, and hydration
status.
โMobility
โTransfer Techniques: Learn safe patient lifting and transferring methods (e.g.,
using gait belts, slide sheets).
โRange of Motion: Understand active vs. passive exercises.
โNutrition
