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AIDET stands for

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acknowledge, introduce, duration,explain, thank you

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A IN AIDET examples would be

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knock, ask for and wait until permission given to enter, address patient and family by name. make eye contact, assess/fix, ask is there anything I can do for you before I leave.

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I in AIDET examples would be

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introduce yourself, your role, skill set, manage up others positively

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D in AIDET examples would be

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under promise over deliver, give them a time expectation that will absolutely be met, thinking of the patient perception of how long something will take always keep your promise

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E in AIDET examples would be

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explain step-by step what will happen next. give explanation of purpose “why” ask patient and family if they have any questions

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T in AIDET examples would be

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thank the patient for communication cooperation check is there anything else you can do before you leave.

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SOAP stands for

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Subjective data, Objective data, Assessment, and Planning.

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Give an example of S in SOAP.

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Subjective data

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Give an example of O in SOAP.

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Objective data are derived from the physical assessment, client records, and reports.

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SBAR stands for

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S situation B background A assessment R recommendation

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Healthy People 2020 topics are:

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physical activity, nutrition, tobacco use, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, injury and violence prevention, occupational safety and health, environmental health, oral health, emerging issues, preventive services

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Give an example of A in SOAP.

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Assessment refers to conclusion drawn from the date.

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Give an example of P in SOAP.

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Planning indicates the actions to be taken to resolve problems or address client needs.

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The letters APIE refers to

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Assessment, Problems, Intervention, and Evaluation.

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definition of Evidence Based Practice

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an approach to decision making, intervention, and nursing care that requires integration of clinical expertise with the best evidence from systematic research and regard for the concerns and choices of the client

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(abd) is the standard abbreviation for

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Abdomen

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(ADL) is the standard abbreviation for

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Activities of daily living.

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absence of disease is

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health

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WHO defines health as

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a state of complete physical, mental,and social well-being. this is a holistic approach

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health assessment is defined as

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a systemic method of collecting data about a client for the purpose of determining the client’s current and on going health status, predicting risks to health and identifying health promoting activities

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what is a systematic method of collecting data

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health assessment

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does the interview use objective data?

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no, subjective

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define interview

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subjective data is gathered that includes health history and focused interview. data comes from primary and secondary sources

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during the interview where does the information come from?

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primary and secondary sources

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what is subjective data?
information that the client experiences and communicates to the nurse.
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what are 5 examples of subjective data?
1. pain 2. dizziness 3. nausea 4. itching sensation 5. feeling nervous
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is pain subjective or objective data
subjective
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what is included in the health history
biographic data, perceptions about health, past and present history about illness or injury, family history, health patterns, and practices
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what does the focused interview allow the nurse to do?
clarify points, obtain missing info, and follow up on cues
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a hands on examination of the client is
physical assessment
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what is objective data?
observed or measured by the professional nurse.
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Give some examples of objective data
seen, felt, heard or measured by the nurse
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Past documentation, charts, diagnostic reports or lab testing is all what type of data?
Secondary sources that are objective
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Define client record
legal document used to plan care, communicate information between and among health care providers and to monitor quality of care
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5 things a document must be is
1. accurate 2. confidential 3. appropriate 4. complete 5. detailed
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BP
blood pressure
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CBC
complete blood count
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CNS
Central Nervous System
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CVA
Costovertebral angle
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Dx
Diagnosis
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Ht
height
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Hx
History
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LMP
last menstrual period
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mg
milligram
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P
pulse
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RR
respirations rate
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T
temperture
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VS
vital signs
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WBC
white blood cell
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Wt
Weight
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Confidentiality means?
that information sharing is limited to those directly involved in client care
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Anterior (ventral)
Toward the front
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Cephalad
toward the head
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Distal
farthest from the center or medial line
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Deep
below the surface
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Extenal
outside of
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Medial
closer to the midline
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Superior
upper
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supine
face up
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Posterior (dorsal)
toward the back
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Caudad
toward the feet
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Proximal
closet to the center or a medial line
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Superficial
on or above the surface
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Internal
inside of
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Lateral
inside of
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inferior
lower
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Prone
face down
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Interpretation of findings can be defined as?
making determinations about all of the data collected in health assessment process
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Communication refers to
the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts, and ideas
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Communication occurs through ____ means and ____ methods?
nonverbal means and verbal methods
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Examples of nonverbal means are
facial expression, gestures, and body languages
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Examples of verbal methods are
spoken or written communication
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Holism can best be described as?
the overall factors that affected physical, spritrual and emotional well being
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The interpretation of findings include 8 things that are:
1. knowledge 2. communication 3. holistic approach 4. developmental factors 5. psychologic and emotional factors 6. family factors 7. cultural factors 8. environmental factors
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Examples of internal environmental factors
emotional state, response to medication and treatment and physiologic or anatomic alterations
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External environmental factors examples are
inhaled toxins, irritants, noise light motion
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The nursing process is a _____, ___, _____ and _____ process used by the nurse for planning and providing care for the client
systematic, rational, dynamic and cyclic
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5 steps of the nursing process are
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation
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What type of approach is the nursing process
client centered
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Step 1 of the nursing process is
assessment
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Assessment is:
the collection, organization and validation of subjective and objective data
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What type of data is collected during the assessment step?
subjective and objective data
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Step 2 of the nursing process is
Diagnosis
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What is the basis for planning and implementing nursing care?
nursing diagnosis
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3 types of nursing diagnoses are identified by NANDA. They are
actual problems, risk for problems and wellness issues
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what are the 4 components of the NANDA diagnosis
diagnostic label, definition, defining characteristics and risks or related factors
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How are NANDA diagnoses formulated?
Using the PES statement
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PES stands for (in the NANDA diagnoses)
P is the problem , E the Etiology, S signs and symptoms
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step 3 of the nursing process is
Planning
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3 parts of the planning process are
1. setting priorities 2. stating client goals, and 3. selecting strategies to address the diagnoses
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The nurse uses the diagnostic statements to develop ______ and _______.
goals and interventions
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The goal is stated in terms of ________ includes a _____ ______, and is derived from the _____ part of the diagnosis
the expected client outcomes includes a time frame and is derived from the first part of the diagnosis
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Step 4 is what of the nursing process
Implementation
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what happens in the implementation phase of the process
the care plan is put into action
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Step 5 of the nursing process is
Evaluation
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Evaluation refers to
if the goal has been achieved within the stated time frame
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Critical thinking is a ___ skill
cognitive skill
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Define critical thinking
a process of purposeful and creative thinking about resolutions of problems or the development of ways to manage situations.
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Critical thinking is more than ____ _____; it is a way to apply _____ and cognitive skills to the complexities of client care.
problem solving, it is a way to apply logic
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5 essential elements of critical thinking are
collection of information, analysis of the situation, generation of alternatives, selection of alternatives and evaluation
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what is the first of the 5 essential elements in critical thinking
collection of information
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what does collection of information involve (5)
1. identifying assumptions, 2. organizing data collection, 3. determining the reliability of the data,4. identifying relevant vs. irrelevant data, and 5. identifying inconsistencies in the data
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the second skill of collection of information is?
data collection
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Data collection involves both ____ and ____ data
subjective and objective data
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The third skill of collection of information is
determining the reliability of the data
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what is the best source of information especially historic for information
the client
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What is the fourth critical thinking skill
determine the relevance of the information in relation to the client's current, evolving or potential condition or situation
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What is the fifth skill of the collection of information assessment
identifying inconsistencies is the last skill
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What is the second element of critical thinking
analysis of the situation
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what 5 skills are linked to the second element of critical thinking
1. distinguish data as normal or abnormal, 2. cluster related 3. identify patterns in the data 4. identify missing information 5. draw valid conclusions
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what is alopeia
hair loss
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when critically thinking the nurse will cluster information by sorting and categorizing information into groupings. These techniques are:
cue, symptoms, body systems or health practices
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what are the two skills associated with critical thinking in regards to element of generations of alternatives
articulating options and establishing priorities
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what are the two skills associated with critical thinking in regards to selection of alternatives
articulate options and establish priorities
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the last element of critical thinking is
evaluation
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what are the two types of teaching
informal teaching and formal teaching
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what are the three conditions represent the three types of nursing diagnoses in the NANDA taxonomy
teaching that occurs as a natural part of a client encounter.
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define informal teaching
occurs as a natural part of a client encounter. it may be to provide instructions, to explain a question or procedure or to reduce anxiety
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Define formal teaching
occurs in response to an identified lecturing need of an individual or group or community. Teaching plans are part of the formal process
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what are the 6 parts of the teaching plan
the identified learning need, the goal, objectives, content, teaching strategies and rationales, and evaluation
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what are some cognitive verbs
apprasies, changes, composes, concludes, converts, creates, criticizes, defines, designs, diagrams, discriminates, explains, generates, matches, modifies, names, reorganizes, separates, solves, states, subdivision, summarizes
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what are some affective verbs
acts, adheres, describes, discusses, displays, explains, greets, justifies, modifies, presents, proposes
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what are some psychomotor verbs
assembles, calibrates, changes, demonstrates, dismantles, fixes, makes, manipulates, operates
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what type of teaching methods are cognitive?
one-on-one discussion, explanation, lecture, group discussion, case study, role-play, printed material, media audiovisual presentation, computer-assisted instruction
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what type of teaching methods are affective?
one-on-one discussion, group discussion, role-play, media audiovisual presentation, computer-assisted instruction
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what type of teaching methods are psychomotor?
demonstration, practice, media audiovisual presentation, computer-assisted instruction
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what are the roles of the professional nurse?
Teacher,caregiver, nurse researcher, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse administrator, nurse educator
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what are the four types of data collected in a patient assessment
objective, subjective, reflective and introspective

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