Documentation Flashcards

1
Q

What would you have in your nurses kete? 5 things

A
care plans
admission notes
progression notes
ews
medication administration
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2
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What are progress notes?

A

Medical record used by healthcare professionals

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3
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What is in the patient progress notes?

A

All patients details and health care stautus, legal requirement

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4
Q

What happens if you make an error in notes?

A

Cross out and initial

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5
Q

What is focus charting?

A

Systematic approach to documentation - brings focus back to patient

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6
Q

What is subjective data?

A

What the client tells you, their point of view, how they feel

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7
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What is objective data

A

Everything you see and obs you have taken eg blood pressure

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