Nursing Foundations

Question 1

What is Clara Barton known for?

Answer 1

Founding the American Red Cross

Question 2

Define Nurse Practice Acts?

Answer 2

a state law that tells what a nurse can do based on titles (set by that specific state)

Question 3

Define and give an example of something that would be considered Evidence-Based practice?

Answer 3

Something that is a proven fact . Ex : scholarly sources

Question 4

Who would you contact in the case of a language barrier ?

Answer 4

the language line

Question 5

If a person that lives alone is newly classified as a fall risk, What must take place?

Answer 5

The said person must be placed in Independent living

Question 6

Define communication

Answer 6

The process of two people sending and receiving information

Question 7

List the different types of communication

Answer 7

Verbal, Written, Non verbal, & Electronic

Question 8

What are important qualities for nurses to have?

Answer 8

Critical Thinking Skills, Caring, Compassion, Speaking skills, Listening Skills,

Question 9

Who should not be looking in a client’s hospital records?

Answer 9

anyone that is NOT on the healthcare team

Question 10

T or F

Video Conferencing is a form of communication

Answer 10

True

Question 11

How should you speak to a patient when giving them information?

Answer 11

Pace the conversation, do NOT use medical terms, speak slow and clear

Question 12

What are 4 important factors as a nursing professional

Answer 12

Make eye contact
Facial expressions
Gestures
Personal Appearance

Question 13

Explain the importance of Sociocultural Differences?

Answer 13

As long as my patient is alert and oriented , anything I need to find out about the patient needs to come DIRECTLY from them.

Question 14

Define self knowledge

Answer 14

Something one is comfortable working with based off beliefs

Question 14

List the variables that affection the communication process

Answer 14

Sociocultural
Health Stats
Education
Gender
Values
Perception

Question 15

List and describe the communication styles

Answer 15

Assertive - clear, open, advocating

Aggressive - negative, mean tone, controlling, blames others

Passive - Doesnt stuck up for themselves, agree just to get you out their face

Question 16

What are some ways to enhance communication?

Answer 16

Speak clearly, use simple terms, show respect for clients, convey empathy, exhibit body language, cultural differences, face the client.

Question 17

Give an example of being empathetic

Answer 17

“I don’t know how you feel but I understand why you’re feeling that way”

Question 18

What is one good thing you could do if you don’t know what to say?

Answer 18

LISTEN !!

Question 19

When all else fails you should say .?

Answer 19

Tell me more

Question 20

What is the first step in implementing Evidence based practices?

Answer 20

Identifying a problem

Question 21

Communication tips

Answer 21

Ask open ended questions, no yes or no questions, do not ask why, do not offer advice, do not provide false reassurance, and do not use leading questions.

Question 22

What is an incident report

Answer 22

Documentation of errors and factors leading up to the incident . DOES NOT GO IN CLIENTS RECORD & must be completed in a timely manner

Question 23

What is the effectiveness of charting?

Answer 23

Identifying errors in documenting

Question 24

what is a Sentinel Event?

Answer 24

The joint commission says an unsafe practice occurred that results in harm or death of a client due to the hospitals negligence. Example a patients leg on the wrong side/ sending home a new baby with the wrong family.

Question 25

Define and represent nursing

Answer 25

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities prevention of illness and injury

Question 26

First step of QSEN

Answer 26

Safety : minimization of risk factors that could cause injury or harm

Question 27

Second step of QSEN

Answer 27

Patient-Centered Care : the provision of caring and compassionate sensitive care that addresses the clients needs.

Question 28

Third Step of QSEN

Answer 28

Evidence Based Practice : the use of current knowledge from research and other credible sources on which to base clinical judgment and client care.

Question 29

Fourth step of QSEN

Answer 29

Informatics : information technology as a communication and information gathering tool that supports clinical decision- making and scientifically based nursing practice.

Question 30

Fifth step of QSEN

Answer 30

Quality Improvement : Care related and organizational processes the involve the development and implementation of a plan to improve health care services.

Question 31

1tsp

Answer 31

5 ML

Question 32

1Tbsp

Answer 32

15 ML

Question 33

1oz

Answer 33

30 ML

Question 34

1c (8oz)

Answer 34

240 ML

Question 35

2.2lbs

Answer 35

1kg

Question 36

C* — F*

Answer 36

(38.8C* x 1.8) + 32

Question 37

F* — C*

Answer 37

(*F-32)/1.8= C

Question 38

Barriers to Therapeutic Communication?

Answer 38

1.) Failure to listen
2.) Providing false reassurance
3.) Language Barrier

Question 39

Define and Discuss Critical thinking

Answer 39

Systematic way to form thinking

Question 40

Define and give examples of Primary HealthCare

Answer 40

Primary health care is usually done with your actual doctor and is used for things such as check ups & disease screenings

Question 41

Discuss different roles of a nurse

Answer 41

Promote Health, Prevent Illness, Restore Health, facilitate coping with disability or death

Question 42

what is secondary healthcare

Answer 42

Last minute issues such as the ER or urgent care and involves diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury

Question 43

Restorative Healthcare ?

Answer 43

Follow up care for restoring health . (Home healthcare, Rehab)

Question 44

What is Tertiary healthcare?

Answer 44

Highly technical and specialized such as ICU, burn center, oncology, or neuro)