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standards for the oncology nurse were established by what Society?

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oncology nursing Society

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ethical practice and ensuring ________ care are essential components in oncology nursing

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quality

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in the five steps of the nursing process

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assesses, diagnose, plan, Implement, evaluate

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nursing diagnosis definition

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statement of a health problem or a potential problem in a patient’s health status

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what kind of care help provide a basis for expectations from nurses

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standards of care

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what based practice is important pillar in providing the best care possible

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evidence based

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evidence based practice

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the use of Health interventions for which research has provided evidence of Effectiveness for treatments for specific problems

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name three barriers that interfere with nurses utilizing and implementing evidence based practice in their care of patients

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work overload, lack of knowledge, inadequate resources

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one effective way for a nurse to stay updated on recent research and evidence-based practice findings is to perform a ________ review

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literature

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how many phases are there in clinical research trials?

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4

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which phase of clinical trials are implemented after Food and Drug Administration approval?

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phase 4

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this type of research is process focused and not generalizable

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qualitative research

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this type of research is generalizable and outcome-focused

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quantitative research

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to improve professional performance, it is important for the nurse to seek this

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constructive criticism and feedback from peers, colleagues, and patients

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name the top three research priorities set by the oncology nursing Society for 2009 - 2013

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health promotion, cancer symptoms and side effects, late effects of cancer treatments and survivorship issues

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behavioral learning theory

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learning all that involves modifications in behavior and environment. Reinforcement is essential to the learning process.

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this learning theory suggests that the process of learning involves linking information that was formally learned with the new information being learned

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cognitive learning theory

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________ _________ _________ is the theory of that one learns through observation of his or her environment and imitation.

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social learning theory

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what is the main difference between a goal and an objective?

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a goal is not a specific as an objective.

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true or false Community Health nursing refers only to nursing within a certain geographical area

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Falls Community Health nursing can include nursing for ethnic groups, people with certain interests, occupation, Etc.

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name the two main goals of the healthy people National initiative

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increase years of healthy life, eliminate Health disparities

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what are statutes?

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enactments made by A legislature and declared in formal written documents

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Los often utilized for malpractice lawsuits are called what?

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common laws

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what are nurse practice Acts?

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laws in each state that are instrumental in defining the scope of nursing practice

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true or false each state makes their own nurse practice Acts
true
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what does JCAHO stand for?
Joint Commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations
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what does CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control and prevention
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what is the purpose of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
to provide evidence to assist the government and non-government persons in making Health decisions
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name three errors oncology nurse might make that could lead to litigation
inadequate teaching, medication errors, incomplete charting
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to provide adequate care the oncology nurse must adhere and meet what practice standards?
professional
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morals
the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong
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ethics
rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of actions or a particular group, Culture, excetera
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the American _________ Association has a code for ethics
nurses
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the ________ ethical theory states that the moral value of an action is determined by its utility in providing pleasure or happiness
utilitarian
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this is a type of ethical Theory which defines moral judgments in terms of Logics rather than the content
formalism
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before performing procedures it is critical for the nurse to obtain an ___________ consent
informed
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what does HIPAA stand for?
health insurance portability and accountability Act
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a living will, Health Care proxy, and a durable power of attorney for Health Care are all known as
Advanced directives
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which act req that pts be told they have the right to accept/refuse Medical Care, as well as specify in advance their wishes are upon admin to a nursing home, hospital or health care agency?
1990 self-determination act
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which act governs organ donation for transplantation and how to donate one's cadaver as an Anatomical Gift?
The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
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which clients should receive information on organ and tissue donation?
any client over age 18
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promoting a client's right and interest is known as
client advocacy
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assisting clients in achieving and slash or maintaining their independence by identifying and utilizing the resources available to them is known as
case management
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which act protects personally identifying information such as the client's name, social security number, date of birth and information about diagnosis and treatment?
health insurance portability and accountability Act
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what instances does the health insurance portability and accountability act allow information to be shared?
direct involvement, payment, and / or the management of a patient
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what client rights are outlined in the patient's Bill of Rights, which was adopted by the president advisory Commission on consumer protection and quality in the healthcare industry?
information disclosure, choice of providers and plans, access to Emergency Services, participation in treatment decisions, confidentiality of health information, complaints and appeals, consumer responsibilities
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what term is used to describe various Healthcare disciplines working together toward a common goal?
interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary
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the process by which Healthcare Providers communicate when transferring care of a client is known as
continuity of care
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which tasks must never be delegated to non-professional staff?
nursing assessments, diagnosis, care goals or progress plans, interventions that require a Professional Knowledge and skill
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what issues need to be assessed when determining client needs and priority of care?
Airway, breathing, circulation of client, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, agency policies and procedures, time, client and family preferences, care related to activity, priorities in medication
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what is included in order in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
physiological needs, Safety and Security, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization
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its clients, in general, have priority of care?
those that are least stable
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the right of individuals to make decisions for themselves is known as
autonomy
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a nurse's duty to do what is in the best interest of the client is known as
beneficence
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a fair, Equitable, and appropriate treatment is known as
Justice
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a nurse's duty to do no harm is known as
nonmaleficence
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keeping faithful to the ethical principles in the Ana code of ethics for nurses is known as
fidelity
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compassion, trustworthiness, integrity and truthfulness describe
virtues
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maintaining the client's privacy by not disclosing personal information about the client is known as
confidentiality
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taking responsibility for one's action describes
accountability
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the right for clients to be adequately informed of the risks and benefits of a proposed procedure or treatment before determining whether or not to consent to that procedure is known as
informed consent
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what are the components of an informed consent?
details, risk and benefits, alternative options, and potential consequences of refusing the treatment or procedure
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if a client is not of age or deemed incompetent to give informed consent, who may give consent on the client's behalf?
a court-appointed guardian, parent, legal guardian
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what situation allows treatment to be provided without informed consent?
an emergency situation in which the client is incapacitated and the situation requires immediate treatment
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the unintentional failure to act as a reasonable person would in similar circumstances that results in an injury to the client is known as
negligence
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the failure by a medical professional to carry out or perform duties that result in injury to the client describes
malpractice
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it is important to be familiar with your state's ________ _________ _________ to help avoid claims of malpractice
nurse Practice Act
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establishing comprehensive quality mgmt plans, benchmarks, & completing performance evals, intra & Interdisciplinary assessments, or nurse audits, Use & utilization reviews are examples of
quality management
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what are some examples of nurse sensitive quality indicators that can be measured?
maintenance of Skin Integrity, pressure ulcer prevalence, fall injury rate, medication incident rate, client satisfaction with nursing care, nurse satisfaction
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supervision of other employees includes what duties?
guidance and Direction, evaluation, follow up to ensure that tasks were completed
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a good supervisor maintains what traits?
clear Direction and communication, timely follow-up, active listening ability, complete knowledge of supervised work, give feedback and resolutions of problems and conflicts
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what are the Five Rights of Delegation?
right path, right circumstance, right person, right communication, right supervision
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clinical trials have ___________ criteria which make clients ineligible for participation
exclusion
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palliative care
to relieve our lesson without curing
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the purpose of what kind of care is to eliminate the disease from one's body?
Curative

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