Chapter One: Overview of Professional Nursing Flashcards
Nursing “KSAs”
- knowledge
- skills
- ability
- attitude- a good one!
What is the general job overview of a med-surge nurse
promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients over 18
what are the 6 major roles of a med-surge nurse
- Care coordinator
- transition manager
- caregiver
- Pt. educator
- leader
- advocate for the pt. and family
10 QSEN concepts needed for competent care
- patient centered care
- collaborate w. interdisciplinary HC team
- evidence based practice
- quality improvement
- informatics
- safety
- clinical judgement
- ethics
- HC orgsnizations
- HC disparities
explain what is meant by “patient centered care”
the patient is the source of control and a full partner in the care plan
the nurse must be ________ in order to provide patient-centered care to diverse patients and their families
culturally competent
what are the attributes of pt. centered care?
- respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs
- coordination and integration of care
- information, communication, and education
- physical comfort
- emotional support and alleviation of fear/anxiety
- involvement of fam and friends
- transition and continuity
- access to care
what does family-centered care emphasize according to The Joint Commission
it emphasizes the importance of including the patient’s support system as a part of interprofessional care
special considerations and populations when providing pt. centered care
- cultural and spiritual considerations
- gender health considerations
- considerations for older adults
- veterans health considerations
what is an integrative care model
integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into patient care plans
examples of CAM (integrative care)
-pet therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, biofeedback, exercise routine, nutritional supplements
this nursing role is the organization of patient care activities between 2 or more members of the HC team to facilitate appropriate and continuous HC to meet patients needs
care coordination
one of the most important members of the HC team who assists with care coordination is the __________ AKA _______
case manager
discharge planner
________ provides quality and cost effective services and resources to achieve pt. outcomes
case management
the case manager coordinates ______ and _____ before the patient is discharges
inpatient and community-based care
what is the purpose of case management?
to prevent readmission
this nursing role prevents adverse events and hospital readmission by safely moving patients among HC settings, health providers, and the community
transition management
6 recommendations by the joint commission for effective care coordination and transition management
- understandable discharge info for pt. and fam
- explanation of self-care activities
- ongoing or emergency care info
- list of community and outpatient resources and referrals
- knowledge of pt. language, culture, and health lit.
- medication reconciliation
this nursing role involves evaluating actual current medications and comparing them to pt’s prescribed medications @ the time of their admission, transfer, or discharge to identify and resolve discrepancies
medication reconciliation
what is the purpose of medication reconciliation
prevent duplications, omissions, and interactions
what is the DMAIC methodology of medication reconciliation
the nurse must : Define Measure Analyze Improve Control
patient medications
define the QSEN competency “safety”
the ability to keep the pt. and staff free from harm and minimize errors in care
what is meant by “unsafe”
possibly causing harm or death
what is meant by “safe”
preventing harm or negative outcomes
