Exam 1 Review Flashcards
Ch 1,3,4,9,12,14,15,18,19,&20
What does PICOT stand for?
Patients/population
Intervention
Comparison or comparison group
Outcome(s)
Time (as applicable)
What are the 6 steps of the evidence-practice process?
- Ask the clinical question using the PICOT format
- Search for the best evidence based on the clinical question
- Critically appraise and synthesize the evidence
- Implement the evidence in practice
- Evaluate the practice decision or change
- Share the outcomes of the decision or change
What does ADPIE stands for?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation/request
What type of information is included in the S step of SBAR?
- A brief description of the current situation.
- Identify who you are and your role.
- State the patient or issue clearly.
- Highlight the problem or concern that needs immediate attention.
What type of information is included in the B step of SBAR?
- Relevant clinical history of the patient.
- Details of previous treatments or interventions.
- Any pertinent lab results or tests.
- Context that led up to the current situation.
- Most recent vitals
What type of information is included in the A step of SBAR?
- Your clinical judgment or interpretation of the situation.
- Any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Patient condition unstable or worsening
What type of information is included in the R step of SBAR?
- Your suggested course of action or what you need from the recipient.
- Any immediate interventions required (e.g., medications, specialist consults. test).
- Follow-up actions and timelines if applicable.
What is the difference between assignment and delegation?
Assignment is part of the job. Delegation is a nursing job that another member of the team is permitted to do
What is the definition of delegation?
the process of assigning authority or responsibility to another person to carry out specific activities
‘Do not delegate what you can ____,’and what does it stand for?
E.A.T
Evaluate
Assess
Teach
What are the 5 rights to delegation?
Right task
Right circumstances
Right person
Right directions & communication
Right supervision and evaluation
What are the 7 goals of the National Patient Safety Goals?
- Identify patients correctly
- Improve communication among the health care team
- Use medicines safely
- Use alarm systems safely
- Prevent health care-associated infections
- Identify patient safety risks
- Prevent mistakes in surgery
What is a sentinel event?
A patient safety event unrelated to the patient’s illness or underlying condition that results in death, permanent harm, or severe, temporary harm.
What must one have in order to develop cultural competence (4)?
Cultural awareness, Cultural knowledge, Cultural skills, & Cultural encounters
What is cultural awareness?
The ability to understand patient’s unique cultural needs
What is cultural knowledge?
The process of learning key aspects of a group’s culture, especially as it relates to health and health care practices
- Patient’s are best source of information about their culture
What is cultural skill?
The ability to collect relevant cultural data
Performance of a cultural assessment
What is cultural encounter?
The direct cross-cultural interactions between people from culturally diverse backgrounds
Extended contact with a cultural group to enhance understanding of its values and beliefs
When are emergency assessments done, and what does it involve?
In an emergency or life-threatening situation
Involves a rapid history and examination of a pt. while supporting vital functions
What is a focused assessment?
An abbreviated health history and examination. Used to evaluate the status of previously identified problems and monitor for S/S of new problems
When are comprehensive assessments done, and what does it involve?
Typically done on admission to the hospital or onset of care in a primary care setting.
Involves a detailed health history and physical examination of all body systems
What is teaching?
The act of conveying information to facilitate learning
What is learning?
The act of acquiring knowledge or skills that may produce a change in behavior