2.1. Nursing Process Flashcards
What is Nursing Process ?
Organised sequence of problem-solving steps
Benefits of NP
Provides orderly & systematic method of planning & providing care
What are the benefits of using NP for nurses ?
- Enable to understand patients fully
- Establish method of communication among nurses
- Act as a legal document for all nurses actions
What are the benefits of using NP for patients ?
- Receive quality care
- Receive continuous care
- Assessment & evaluation is continuous
What is the NP effect on nurses attitude ?
C- careful, considerate, concise, continuity
A- accurate, appropriate, accountable for actions
R- realistic, recognise objectives
E- evaluate & educate
What are the steps of NP ?
- Assessment & Analysing
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
What is Assessment & Analysing ?
Systematic & continuous data collecting process
What are the sources of data ?
- Primary - data obtained directly from patient or family
2. Secondary - data obtained from patients notes, lab results
What are the types of data ?
- Objective - signs detectable by an observer
2. Subjective - symptoms apparent only to the person affected
What are the methods of data collection ?
- Observation
- Interview
- Physical examinations
What is done during observation ?
- Uses all 5 senses
2. Uses 3 important aspects ( mental status, emotional status, physical functions)
What is done during interview ?
Planned conversation with purpose to collect data By 2 approaches ( directive, non-directive)
What are the skills for a successful report ?
- Good patient report
- Good observational skills
- Questioning skills
- Listening skills
Planning of interview & setting
- Prepare self
- Time
- Place
- Seating
- Distance
What is planning ?
Steps taken to identify nursing action to be done
