context of health, critical thinking & cultural safety Flashcards
the concept of health has expanded in the past 40 years. which describes the narrowest description of health.
a) the absence of disease
b) a dynamic process towards optimal functioning
c) depends on the interaction of mind, body and spirit within the environment
d) prevention of disease
a) the absence of disease
what is the most complete description of database.
a) sub and object data gathered from a pt
b) object data from a pt through inspection, percussion, palpation and auscultation
c) a summary of a pt’s record, including lab studies
d) sub, object data gathered from a pt plus the results of any diagnostic studies completed
d) subjective and objective data gathered from a patient plus the results of any diagnostic studies completes completed
which of the following is INCORRECT concerning the development of the professional code of conduct, code of ethics and competency standards.
a) the provide regulatory bodies with a basis for evaluation of conduct
b) they were developed to restrict nursing practice.
c) they outline minimum standards for nurses to uphold
d) they inform the public of standards of professional conduct
b) they were developed to restrict nursing practice
when assessing a child aged 4, who presents with a rash and fever, in order of priority, which of the following are important considerations:
a) history from the mother of the conditions development
b) development stage of the child
c) communication skills that are age - appropriate
d) age related normal findings
1 - a,b,c,d
2 - d,b,a,c
3 - a,d,c,a
4 - d,a,c,b
4 d, a, c, b
the concept of health incorporates all of the following EXCEPT:
a) health promo
b) environmental context
c) healthcare system
d) disease prevention
e) social context
c) healthcare system
when a person accesses the healthcare system for treatment of illness, a number of factors pose potential risk for harm. These factors include all of the following EXCEPT:
a) increasing age and comorbidities
b) the increasing use of complex technology
c) the use of numerous ad complex interventions during an episode of illness
d) being cared for at home
e) movement between community and hospital health sectors
d) being cared for at home
nursing diagnosis, based on assessment of a number of factors, give a nurse a common language with which to communicate nursing finding. The best description of a nursing diagnosis is:
a) used to evaluate the aetiology of a disease
b) a pattern of coping
c) a concise description of actual or potential health problems or of wellness strengths
d) the pt’s perception of and satisfaction with their own health status
c) a concise description of actual or potential health problems or of wellness strengths
depending on the clinical situation, the nurse may establish one of the four kinds of database. An episodic database is described as:
a) including a complete health history and full physical examination
b) concerning mainly one problem
c) evaluation of a previously identified problem
d) rapid collection of data in conjunction with lifesaving measures
b) concerning mainly one problem
individuals should be seen at regular intervals for healthcare. The frequency of these visits:
a) is most efficient if performed on an annual basis
b) is not important. There is no recommendation for the frequency of healthcare
c) varies, depending upon the age of the person
c) varies, depending upon the age of the person
clinical reasoning involves the following processes:
a) formulation of a clinical impression
b) planning appropriate interventions
c) gathering further data
d) evaluation of interventions
e) data collection
f) implementing interventions
Place in order: 1 a, f, c, b, e, d 2 e, b, a, c d, f, 3 a, b, c, e, f, d 4 e, a, c, b, f, d
4 e, a, c, b, f, d
state true or false:
ensuring accuracy of information = T / F
True
State true or false:
include extraneous information = T/ F
False
State T / F:
identify missing cues or elements
True
State T/ F:
ignore gaps in the data
False
from the 2006 Aust Census, the tow largest overseas born groups living in Aust were those born in Englad (19%) and New Zealand (9%).
People from which of the following countries formed the third largest group?
a) Italy
b) Ireland
c) China
d) Japan
c) China
