Chapter 19 Flashcards
1
Q
Why are standard nursing interventions important?
A
allow nurses to act more quickly and appropriately
2
Q
What are clinical practice guidelines and protocols?
A
a systematically developed set of statements about appropriate health care for specific health care problems or situations
3
Q
What are care bundles?
A
group of interventions related to a disease process or condition
4
Q
What are standing orders?
A
preprinted documents containing medical orders
5
Q
What is quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN)?
A
standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the preparation of future nurses
6
Q
What are 2 critical parts of the implementation process?
A
- reassessing the patient – this is how we know if our interventions are working
- reviewing and revising the existing care plan – revise diagnosis, goals, and outcomes; revise interventions
7
Q
How can we prevent complications?
A
- identify risks to the patient
- adapt interventions to the situation
- evaluate benefits of a treatment vs. risks
- initiate risk-prevention measures
