Practice Issues Part 1&2 Flashcards
What is considered to be the single best predictor of one’s health status?
Health literacy
Medical info should be written at what grade level for pts?
Less than 8th grade
What does MRT stand for?
Multidisciplinary response teams
What does MU stand for?
Meaningful use
What is the most common screening tool for depression?
PHQ-9
What is the GAD-7?
A screening tool that indicates whether a complete assessment is indicated for anxiety
What is the CAGE-AID?
Self report questionnaire designed to assess whether an alcohol/drug assessment is needed
What is the BPI?
Brief Pain Inventory - assesses severity of pain and impact on daily functions
What is the CPOT?
Critical Care Pain Observation Tool
What are the four categories assessed on the CPOT?
Facial expression, body movements, muscle tension, compliance w/vent (intubated pts) or vocalization (extubated pts)
What does the CAM-ICU assess for?
Delirium in the ICU patient
What are the 4 features of the CAM-ICU?
Acute onset of mental status change, inattention, disorganized thinking, ALOC
What does CAM stand for?
Complementary and alternative medicine
What is meant by “benchmarking”?
Comparison of a healthcare organization’s services against other healthcare organizations
What are the four core principles of benchmarking?
Maintaining quality, improving customer satisfaction, improving patient safety, continuous improvement
What are the five components for establishing therapeutic relationships?
Nonjudgmental approach, mutual trust, professional boundaries, confidentiality and cultural competency
What is an advance directive?
Written statement of a pt’s intent regarding medical treatment
What is a healthcare directive?
Type of advance directive that may or may not include a living will and/or durable POA
What is a living will?
A document that specifies what life-prolonging measures a pt does or does not want done; usually include a POA
What are three other terms for a durable POA?
Agent, proxy, or attorney-in-fact
What is Title I of HIPAA?
Protects health insurance for workers when they change or lose their jobs
What is Title II of HIPAA?
Protects patient privacy
