Test 1 Flashcards
the nursing process-6 steps
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
assessment step
collect and document data using evidence based techniques
diagnosis step and identify outcome
compare data to normal/abnormal values, interpret data, validate the diagnosis
identify the expected outcomes
planning step
establish priorities, set timelines, set interventions, evidence based
Benner’s stages (5)
Novice Advanced Beginner Competent Proficient Expert
Clinical Judgement Model (Tanner)
Notice, Interpret, Respond, Reflect
1st level priorities (definition)
emergent, life threatening, and immediate
1st level priorities (examples)
airway, breathing, circulation
2nd level priorities (definition)
requiring your prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration
2nd level priorities (examples)
mental status changes, acute pain, infection risk, abnormal laboratory values, and elimination problems.
3rd level priorities (definition)
important to the patient’s health but can be attended to after more urgent health problems are addressed
3rd level priorities (examples)
lack of knowledge, mobility problems, and family coping
purpose of palpation
assess the following factors: texture; temperature; moisture; organ location and size; and any swelling, vibration or pulsation, rigidity or spasticity, crepitation, presence of lumps or masses, and presence of tenderness or pain
fingertip palpation
fine tactile discrimination, as of skin texture,swelling, pulsation, and determining presence of lumps
grasping action of the fingers and thumb palpation
detect the position, shape, and consistency of an organ or mass