Acronyms Flashcards

Question

ABCDE

Answer 1

A: Ask about pain regularly. Assess pain systematically. B: Believe patient and family in their report of pain and what relieves it. C: Choose pain control options appropriate for the patient, family, and setting. D: Deliver interventions in a timely, logical, and coordinated fashion. E: Empower patients and their families. Enable them to control their course to the greatest extent possible.

Answer 2

``` Pupils Equal, Round, React to Light, and Accommodation. ```

Answer 3

``` S: Sleep disorders P: Problems with eating or feeding I: Incontinence C: Confusion E: Evidence of falls S: Skin breakdown -Tool for Overall Assessment of Older Adults ```

Answer 4

``` • F = Face drooping • A = Arm weakness • S = Speech difficulty • T = Time to call 9-1-1 - remember the sudden signs of stroke ```

Answer 5

P:ermission to discuss sexuality issues L:imited Information related to sexual health problems being experienced S:pecific Suggestions—only when the nurse is clear about the problem I:ntensive Therapy—referral to professional with advanced training if necessary

Answer 6

- A:symmetry (not regularly round or oval, two halves of lesion do not look the same) - B:order irregularity (notching, scalloping, ragged edges, poorly defined margins) - C:olor variation (areas of brown, tan, black, blue, red, white, or combination) - D:iameter greater than 6 mm (i.e., the size of a pencil eraser), although early melanomas may be diagnosed at a smaller size. - E:levation or Evolution - F:unny looking (refers to the “ugly duckling” sign, in which the suspicious lesion stands out as looking different compared with its neighboring nevi

Answer 7

(Nerve, Artery, Vein, Empty space, Lymphatics)- palpate for hernia

Answer 8

* T = timing, once a month. (check testicular cancer) * S = shower, warm water relaxes scrotal sac * E = examine, check for changes, report changes immediately

Answer 9

I am C oncerned, (health care communic when pt condition changes) I am U ncomfortable this is a S afety issue

Answer 10

C:concerned. (To communicating tool for nurses used to convey to physicians important changes in the health status of patients) U: uncomfortable S:safety

Answer 11

1. Assessment of a patient’s lifestyle, health beliefs, cultural traditions, and health practices. 2. Communication with an awareness of the many variations in verbal and nonverbal responses. 3. Cultural negotiation and compromise that encourages awareness of characteristics of a patient’s culture and one’s own biases. 4. Establishment of respect for a patient’s cultural beliefs and values; creating a caring rapport. 5. Sensitivity to how patients from diverse backgrounds perceive their care needs and the patterns of communication they use. 6. Safety that enables patients to feel culturally secure and avoids disempowerment of their cultural identity.

Answer 12

(Acquiring the willingness to practice cultural desire) • L:isten to the patient’s perception of the problem. Be nonjudgmental and use encouraging comments, such as “Tell me more” or “I understand what you are saying.” • E:xplain your perception of the problem. • A:cknowledge not only the differences between the two perceptions of the problem but also the similarities. Recognize the differences but build on the similarities. • R:ecommendations must involve the patient. • N:egotiate a treatment plan, considering that it is beneficial to incorporate selected aspects of the patient’s culture into the plan.

Answer 13

Rapport, Empathy, Support, Partnership, Explanations, Cultural Competence, Trust

Answer 14

Explanation, Treatment, Healers, Negotiate, Intervention, Collaboration

Answer 15

Calm, Listen, Affirm, Respond, Add