Chapter 3 - Nursing Process according to RAM Flashcards
ANA stands for what?
American Nurses Association
Who are the recipients of nursing care?
people as individuals and as collective such as families, groups, society, etc.
______ ______ is the problem-solving approach of gathering data, identifying capacities and needs of a patient, est. goals, selecting and implementing approaches for nursing care and evaluation of the outcomes of care provided.
Nursing Process
In the RAM nursing process, there are two parts being assessed. What are they?
- Behavior
2. Stimuli
T or F: RNs must start an individualized plan for each patient after a thorough assessment.
True. You cannot checklist a patient. THe RN must gather data, assess the data and create an individual plan.
5 steps of ANA Std Practice Nursing Process:
- Assessment - collect data
- Diagnosis (clinical judgment - not the same as med diag)
- Goal setting and Interventions (what skills are lacking that need addressing)
- Implementation
- Evaluation (was the plan effective?)
T or F: ANA standards of practice allows you to choose which portions of data to collect.
False. You must assess every part. You cannot write N/A. You cannot skip checking the eye sight because you do not enjoy it. You must chart all of it!
Why are goals important for the patient?
Gives patient something to work toward in order to be discharged.
Can CNA and LVN collect data and implement care?
Yes. They cannot assess patients, diagnose, set goals or evaluate patients.
Is it acceptable for an RN to take report from another nurse and go on about his or her day?
No. The RN should still assess the person. Check to see if conditions have changed since the nurse handing over last checked. Check to see if previous nurse missed anything.
What are the six steps identified in the nursing process according to the RAM:
Memorization tip:
BSDGIE (Bed Sounds Darn Good, I’m Exhausted)
- 1st level assessment of behavior/response
- 2nd level assessment of stimuli
- Nursing Diagnosis (clinical judgment)
- Goal setting (plan of action/desired behavioral outcome relative to identified problem)
- Intervention (Implementation/promote adaptation/help patient reach goals set)
- Evaluation (was the plan effective? if not, reassess)
What is the difference between RAM and ANA nursing process?
Roy’s assessment has two levels of assessment upfront: level 1 - response (behavior) and level 2 - stimuli
ANA Std requires collection of data upfront.
Both have Diagnose, Goal/Plan, Intervention/Implementation, evaluation
What are the three types of assessment?
- Nursing - biopsychosocialspiritual data
- Focused - problem focused
- Physical - head to toe assessment including body systems
What are sources of data we can collect from re:patient?
History from patient and/or family, medical records, other health care workers, observation, measurements (exam)
If a family member shares information with you, are you in violation of HIPAA?
No. If you give information about the patient back to the family, you may be violating hipaa.
What skills are used in assessment?
Communication, Inspection/observation, auscultation, palpation, measurement (temp), review of records.