Bates: Chapter 1 Flashcards
Abraham Verghese’s TED Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/abraham_verghese_a_doctor_s_touch
6 Facets of health
Spiritual Physical Mental Social Cultural Developmental
Levels of Preventative Care
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
______ prevention focuses on improving overall wellness and protecting from disease or disability
primary
All of these are examples of ______ prevention.
Immunizations Improving roadways Occupational safety measures Health education Smoking cessation Diet and exercise
primary
_____ prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of disease when curable or has few complications or disabilities
secondary
All of these are examples of _______ prevention.
Screenings
Early treatment of diseases
Self-examination
secondary
______ prevention focuses on decreasing effects of disease or disability by preventing complications or loss when defect is permanent
tertiary
All of these are examples of ______ prevention.
Rehabilitation programs
Promotion of employing rehabilitated individuals in the workplace
Prevention of skin breakdown in immobile patients
tertiary
The role of the nurse oversees the ____ care of each patient.
holistic
The role of the nurse includes ______ data.
collecting
The role of the nurse involves carefully watching and listening to the patient to determine what _____ to ask.
additional questions
The role of the nurse involves identifying what is important on a ______ for each patient.
daily
The role of the nurse watches for _____ in the patient.
subtle changes
The role of the nurse involves making _______ that will impact patient safety and quality of care.
judgements