exam topics Flashcards
what is the Corbin-Strauss-Model
“a course of illness over time plus the actions taken by patients, families and health professionals to manage or shape the course”-
what are the stages of the Corbin-Strauss-Model
- Initial or pretrajectory phase - occurs before any signs and symptoms are present.
- Trajectory onset phase- occurs with the first onset of signs and symptoms and includes the diagnostic period.
- The crisis phase -is when a potentially life-threatening situation arises
- The acute phase- follows the crisis phase and refers to the period when the patient’s symptoms can be controlled by a prescribed regimen.
- Stable phase - this phase starts once symptoms are controlled.
- Unstable phase - when the patient’s symptoms are uncontrolled by the previously adopted regimen
- Downward phase - characterized by progressive deterioration in mental and physical status
- Dying phase - refers to a period of weeks, days, or hours preceding death .
The Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework consists of six steps:
Identifying the trajectory phase.
Identifying problems and establishing goals.
Establishing plans to meet goals.
Identifying factors that facilitate or hinder attainment of goals.
Implementing interventions.
Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
Identify which statement is the key point of the Carers Charter.
a) Respect the patient and maintain their dignity
b) Include the carer in any decision making that may impact on their caring role
c) Tell the carer every-thing that is happening to their family member/friend
d) To enable the carer to report on the patient’s health status
b) Include the carer in any decision making that may impact on their caring role
Diagnosis of Melanoma is done using a staging classification. Identify the answer that correctly identifies what is being assessed. 1. Primary tumour depth 2 Lymph node involvement 3. The location of metastases 4. Where it is located on the body
a) The answer is 1,2, and 3
b) The answer is 1,2 and 4
c) The answer is 2 and 3
d) The answer is all of them
a) The answer is 1,2, and 3
What is chronic illness.
Chronic Illness - irreversible - disease that impairs health - supportive care and self-care, maintenance and preservation to prevent comorbidities.
what are the AIMS of the Models of Care
Prevention and Promotion
Early Detection
Integration & continuity of Care
Self Management
what was the Stanford approach to models of care?
community based / clinician led
what was the Flinders approach to models of care?
individualised programs initiated by clinicians
what are the 5 As
Ask - about tobacco use
Advise - to quit through clear personalised messages
Assess - level of addiction and willingness to quit
Assist - to quit
Arrange - follow up
what are the 4 phases of motivational interviewing
Engaging
Guiding
Evoking
Planning
What is the model of care matrix
Axis 1: Stages of a condition, injury or event;
Axis 2: Component levels of a health care system; and
Axis 3: Details of activities and services that should be provided.
What are the stages of the Transtheoretical Model
pre-contemplative contemplative Preparation Action Maintenance
What are the elemental focus for Motivational interviewing
Assessing Barriers and Attitudes
What does a nurse have to do to provide cultural competent care?
Understand your own beliefs and values
Recognise and respect others beliefs
Explore the differences to enhance healthcare and
to minimise barriers
