Other Terms Flashcards

1
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Ethnocentrism

A

Thinking that your own group (cultural/ethnic) is superior to others 

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2
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Holistic belief sys

A

harmony and balance of the body w nature

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3
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Medical dx

A

Doctor

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4
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Nursing dx

A

A clients response to a health concern

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5
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Advanced directives

A

Put in place for when a person can’t make self directed discussions

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6
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Standards of practice

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Identify knowledge, skills, attitude nurse need to provide care

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7
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Systemic view process

A

Delivery of nursing care

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8
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Cane

A

Hold on stronger side, advance w weaker leg first

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9
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Crutches

A

Stronger leg goes first

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10
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Guided imagery

A

decrease pain and relieve stress

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11
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Children young dealing w death

A

Hold back feelings

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12
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16 yr old dealing w death

A

Maladaptive coping

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13
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Regression

A

Moving back to a more comfortable time in life

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14
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Projection

A

Avoid dealing with their own problems

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15
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Allostatic load

A

Taking on too much

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16
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Adventitious crisis

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Natural disasters such a criminal activity

17
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Maturational crisis

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Having to deal w a new challenge