A patient was admitted two days ago with pneumonia (bacterial lung infection) and a history of angina (ischemia chest pain). The patient now reports chest pressure with a pulse rate of 108 and now requires oxygen. Which piece of data will the nurse use for “B” when using SBAR?

Outfit Description of Outfit Warm or Cool Weather Accessory Accessory Colour Does it go? Minnie Mouse Dress with red spots Warm Minnie Mouse Ears Black Yes Minnie Mouse Dress with red spots Warm Extra big shoes Black Yes Princess Pink Dress Cool Hat with veil Pink No Princess Pink Dress Cool Earrings Gold Yes Princess Pink Dress Cool Crown Silver Yes Harry Potter Harry Potter Gown Warm Wand Black Yes Harry Potter Harry Potter Gown Warm Fake Nose with wart Green No Harry Potter Harry Potter Gown Warm Extra big shoes Black No Harry Potter Harry Potter Gown Warm Glasses Black Yes Witch Black Dress Warm Glasses Black Yes Witch Black Dress Warm Wand Black Yes Witch Black Dress Warm Extra big shoes Black Yes Witch Black Dress Warm Fake Nose with wart Green Yes Witch Black Dress Warm Earrings Black Yes Fairy Pink Tutu Cool Wand Black Yes Fairy Pink Tutu Cool Wings Pink Yes Fairy Pink Tutu Cool Crown Silver No

Based on the table above, answer the following questions 1.1 The table has been flattened i.e. repeating groups have been removed. Which attribute are we talking about? (1) 1.2 What is still needed to bring the table to 1NF? (1) 1.3 Normalise the table to First Normal Form. Display as a relation. (3) 1.4 Explain why Minnie Mouse is regarded as data redundancy and the colour black is regarded as duplicate data. (2) 1.5 Give an example of a deletion anomaly using the table. (2) 1.6 Define Second Normal Form. (2) 1.7 Draw a data dependency table showing all dependencies. (6) 1.8 Define Third Normal Form. (2) 1.9 Explain why your new tables are already in Third Normal Form. (3)    

At GCC, we take professionalism seriously. What are some elements of professional communication that you will incorporate into your practice when encountering patients, colleagues, classmates, faculty and staff?

A nurse is implementing nursing care measures for patients’ special communication needs. Which patient will need the most nursing care interventions?

The nurse is interviewing a patient with a hearing deficit to obtain a thorough health history. Which area should the nurse use to conduct this interview?

A nurse is assigned to care for a patient for the first time and states, “I don’t know a lot about your culture and want to learn how to better meet your health care needs.” Which therapeutic communication technique did the nurse use in this situation?

Describe therapeutic communication and why it is important.

A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about smoking cessation. Which factors should the nurse assess to determine a patient’s ability to learn?

Question 1. Terminology. 1.1 Give the most appropriate term for the following expressions in the table supplied below. Do not use abbreviations, write out the entire term on your exam pad. Do not use brand names. 1.1.1 Software that is directly useful to the user.   1.1.2 A combination printer, scanner and fax machine.   1.1.3 An input device that converts hardcopy to softcopy.   1.1.4 An output device that displays on a screen or board.   1.1.5 Software that is downloaded on trial and only activated fully when paid for. (5)       1.2 Briefly describe the following terms. No marks are given for expanding the abbreviation/acronym.   1.2.1 Cache memory (3) 1.2.2 Digital zoom (2) 1.2.3 Device driver (3) 1.2.4 BIOS (3)