Definitions M

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

Collecting information about the resident

1st step in nursing process

Question 2

Evaluation

Answer 2

Deciding how effective nursing measures were and whether treatment goal was met
5th step in nursing process

Question 3

Implementation

Answer 3

Nursing measures carried out during care

4th step in nursing process

Question 4

Kardex

Answer 4

Type of card system including information relevant to resident care including medications, treatments, diagnoses, routine care measures, and special needs

Question 5

Nursing care plan

Answer 5

Individualized care plan based on nursing process written by a nurse to ensure continuity and coordination of care

Question 6

Nursing diagnosis

Answer 6

Health problem nurses can treat with nursing measures

2nd step in nursing process

Question 7

Nursing process

Answer 7

Method used by nurses to plan/deliver nursing care

Question 8

Planning

Answer 8

Setting prioritized health goals for resident

3rd step in nursing process