Nursing Process

Question 1

What is the nursing process

Answer 1

Systematic method of problem solving, with defined steps:
Assessing
Diagnosing
Planning
Implementing
Evaluating

Question 2

Health history is tailored to client’s condition, and could include

Answer 2

Allergies
Past medical history
Medications
Complementary therapies
Personal and social history
Use of alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs
Reproductive health

Question 3

Physical assessment of a pt occurs how many times?

Answer 3

Ongoing

Question 4

What must a good goal take into account?

Answer 4

any barriers, supports that influence the success of the outcome

Question 5

Why should nurses always research drugs prior admin?

Answer 5

in terms of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamicseffects, interactions and contraindications
Important to be aware of how other nursing interventions may impact pharmacokinetics of drug

Question 6

Great patient educators persuasively present to patients:

Answer 6

What they will be teaching
Why it is important to the patient to know
How they can be successful (step by step)

Question 7

What will good pt educators outcomes be charactreized by

Answer 7

clear, measurable, readily evaluated outcomes

Question 8

Teach back method

Answer 8

A useful strategy for determining whether they are adequately educated on their medication