Unit 1 Flashcards
characteristics of normal cells
- apoptosis
- specialized
- no invasion
- no evasion
characteristics of cancer cells
- no apoptosis
- invasion
- less specialized
- evasion
- angiogenesis
neoplasia
abnormal cell growth
neoplasm
- cluster of abnormal cells
- tumor, mass
malignant
- harmful
- cancerous
- invasive
- metastasizing
benign
- no metastasis
- no invasion
- noncancerous
oncogenesis
tumor formation and development
carcinogenesis
- normal cells → cancer cells
- often d/t chemical, viral, or radioactive damage to genes
angiogenesis
formation of new blood vessels
hyperplasia
- ↑ normal cells in organ or tissue
- may or may not become cancer
dysplasia
- abnormal, noncancerous cells
- may or may not become cancer
cancer types
- carcinoma
- adenocarcinoma
- sarcoma
- leukemia
- lymphoma
- myeloma
- melanoma
- brain and spinal cord
- germ cell
- neuroendocrine
- carcinoid
carcinoma origin
epithelial tissue
adenocarcinoma origin
- glandular tissues/organs
- examples
- lung
- prostate
- pancreatic
- esophageal
- endometrial
- colorectal
types of carcinomas
- adenocarcinomas (glandular origin)
- basal cell
- squamous cell
sarcoma origin
- mesenchymal (connective) tissue
- bone
- adipose
- tendons
leukemia origin
blood-forming cells
lymphoma origin
lymph tissue
myeloma origin
plasma cells
melanoma origin
skin
plasma cells
type of WBC that secretes ↑ antibodies
germ cell tumor origin
ovaries, testes
carcinoid tumor origin
- neuroendocrine cells of
- intestinal tract
- bile ducts
- pancreas
- bronchus
- ovary
neuroendocrine tumor origin
cells of endocrine and nervous systems
cancer risk factors
- age
- ETOH
- carcinogen exposure
- chronic inflammation
- diet
- hormones
- immunosuppression
- infections
- obesity
- radiation
- sunlight
- tobacco
diet changes to ↓ CA risk
- ↓ animal fats, nitrites, red meat
- ↑
- bran, cruciferous vegetables
- vitamins A and C
- limit ETOH: 1-2 drinks/day
- breastfeed exclusively for ≥ 6 mo
behavior modifications to ↓ CA risk
- no smoking
- limit
- sun exposure
- sexual partners
- avoid
- known carcinogens
- tanning beds
- sharing needles
- unprotected sex
at-risk tissues to remove to ↓ CA risk
- moles
- colon polyps
- uterine polyps
chemoprevention
drugs, chemicals, nutrients to reverse gene damage
ASA + celecoxib ↓ risk for …
colon cancer
vitamin D + tamoxifen ↓ risk of …
breast cancer
lycopene ↓ risk of …
prostate cancer
only vaccine for CA prevention
HPV
benefit of CA screening and early detection
↓ deaths
Cancer screening changes with _____ and differs among _____.
- with evidence
- differs among experts
breast CA screening
- clinical breast exam
- mammogram
colorectal CA screening
- fecal occult blood test
- colonoscopy
prostate CA screening
DRE
cervical cancer screening
Pap smear
7 warning signs of cancer (CAUTION)
- change in bowel or bladder habits
- a sore that doesn’t heal
- unusual bleeding or discharge
- thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
- indigestion or dysphagia
- obvious changes in warts or moles
- nagging cough or hoarseness
PSA
prostate specific antigen
imaging for CA Dx and follow-up
- X-ray
- CT
- MRI
- PET
- PET-CT
- SPECT
DRE
- digital rectal exam
- screening for prostate cancer
shave Bx
- for basal or squamous cell skin CAs
- removes shallow layer of skin
punch Bx
- for deeper skin lesions
- removes tissue with hollow, round cutting tool
bone marrow Bx/aspiration
for leukemias
endoscopic Bx
for joints, respiratory system, body cavities, hollow organs
bronchoscopy
scope of respiratory system
arthroscopy
scope of joints
mediastinoscopy
scope into mediastinum
thoracoscopy
scope into thoracic cavity
enteroscopy
scope of small intestine
sigmoidoscopy
scope of sigmoid colon
endoscopy
scope of GI tract
needle Bx
- for many soft-tissue tumors and skin
- types
- fine needle aspiration
- core needle aspiration: takes larger sample, some tissue
open Bx
- surgical Bx
- types
- incisional removes part
- excisional removes all
sentinel lymph node Bx
- removal of nodes near tumor to look for metastasis
- dye used to map lymph nodes fed by tumor
- sentinel node studied
- negative → others assumed negative
- positive → dissection
- video
sentinel lymph node
first node fed by tumor
lymph node dissection
suspect lymph nodes removed, and sample viewed under microscope
RN responsibilities before Bx
- answer questions
- ensure signed consent
- NPO
- baseline VS
- labs as ordered
- PT
- Plt
- renal fxn
RN duties during Bx
- instruct pt on positioning
- talk pt through process
- meds as ordered for
- moderate sedation
- pain
- anxiety
- monitor VS
RN responsibilities after Bx
- post-op recovery
- monitor
- for bleeding
- wound closure/dressing
- teach
- wound care
- activity restrictions
- when, why to follow up
- urgent, emergent S/Sx
cancer grading
GX-G4
GX
grade cannot be determined
G1
- cells well-differentiated
- malignant, but slow-growing
G2
- intermediate
- moderately differentiated
- more malignant characteristics
G3
- high
- poorly differentiated
- few normal cell characteristics
G4
- high
- poorly differentiated
- determining origin is difficult or impossible
high-grade tumors labels
G3-G4
intermediate tumor label
G2
low-grade tumor label
G1
cancer stage
- extent of growth and spread
- tumor size
- spread to lymph nodes, other tissues
purpose of cancer staging
- understanding severity and chance of survival
- Tx planning
- ID of appropriate clinical trials
Cancer is referred to by stage at _____, regardless of later _____ or _____.
- stage at diagnosis
- regardless of metastasis or growth
TNM
- commonly used cancer staging system
- stands for
- tumor size and extent
- nearby lymph node involvement
- metastasis
TNM staging system components
- TX-T4
- NX-N3
- MX-M1
TX-T4 interpretation
- TX: cannot be measured
- T0: cannot be found
- T1-T4: size/extent of tumor ↑ with number
TNM lymph node interpretation
- NX: cannot be measured
- N0: no CA in nearby lymph nodes
- N1-N3: number/site of lymph nodes w/ CA
TNM system metastasis interpretation
- MX: cannot be measured
- M0: none
- M1: metastasis present
0-IV CA staging
- Stage 0
- abnormal cells, no spread
- AKA carcinoma in situ (CIS)
- could become cancer
- Stages I-III
- CA present
- ↑ number = bigger tumor, more invasion
- Stage IV: cancer has spread
other cancer staging
- in situ: abnormal cells, no CA or spread
- localized: no spread
- regional: spread to nearby structures
- distant: spread to distant structures
- unknown: not enough info to stage
cachexia
dramatic wt loss, muscle wasting
general S/Sx in cancer pts
- anorexia
- cachexia
- fatigue
- lethargy
- weakness
- pain
- massess
S/Sx with metastasis
- discomfort elsewhere
- lymphadenopathy
- distant masses
- abd swelling
- bone pain or Fx
- confusion or personality change
- incontinence
- vision changes
- loss of balance
- HA
- Sz
cancer Tx options
- chemo
- radiation
- surgery
- stem cell/bone marrow transplant
- biological therapy
- photodynamic therapy
- complementary alternative medicine (CAM)
chemo therapy indication
CA spread beyond localized area
chemotherapy selectivity
has some, but damages healthy cells, too
chemo MOA
damages DNA, stopping or slowing fast-growing cells
Chemo is most successful as part of _____ therapy.
combination
Most chemo agents are _____ and _____.
- cytotoxic
- teratogenic
AE of chemo: anemia
- lab values
- RBC < 3.8 million/μL
- Hgb < 11.5 g/dL
- Hct < 34%
- S/Sx
- extreme fatigue
- pallor
- dizziness
- SOB
pt education for anemia
- schedule rest periods
- energy-saving measures
- possible Tx
- O2 therapy
- erythropoietic meds
- antianemic meds
- transfusion (pRBCs)
AE of chemo: immunosuppression/neutropenia
- normal ANC: 1500-8000/μL
- normal WBC: 3,000-12,000/μL
- main concern: infection
- may not have fever; even slight fever is big problem
AE of chemo: thrombocytopenia
- normal Plt: 150,000-450,000/μL
- main concerns
- bleeding
- hemorrhagic cystitis
- interventions
- fall precautions
- bleeding precautions
- Plt transfusion
bleeding precautions
- electric shaver
- no ASA
- needles
- small guage
- ↓ sticks
- protect from injury
- soft toothbrush
pancytopenia
low RBCs, WBCs, and Plt
nadir
- lowest point
- in chemo
- onset: 7-12 days after Tx
- HIGHEST RISK OF INFECTION
- duration: 5-7 days
alopecia
- hair thinning or loss
- in chemo
- onset: 7-10 days after first Tx
- regrowth ~ 1 mo after last Tx
AE of chemo: mucositis
- inflammation of mucous membranes from mouth to stomach
- includes stomatitis (mouth)
- interventions
- mouthwashes
- anesthetic, antifungal, coating
- saline rinse
- lubricants for xerostomia
- soft toothbrush
- rinse AC and PC
- soft, bland foods
- mouthwashes
- avoid
- ETOH
- tobacco
- glycerin
CINV
chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
AE of chemo: CINV and anorexia
- meds
- ondansetron: serotonin blocker
- in combo with
- corticosteroids
- phenothiazines (compazine, phenergan)
- diphenhydramine
- interventions
- mouth care to ↑ appetite
- small meals
- cold foods
- uncover meal away from pt
- assess for dehydration
AE of chemo: peripheral neuropathy
- early S/Sx: symmetrical, distal to proximal
- burning
- tingling/pins-and-needles
- numbness
- redness
- sensitivity to extreme temps
- difficulty w/ fine motor skills
- later S/Sx
- loss of taste
- orthostatic hypotension
- constipation
- can → sensory or motor dysfunction
- cause: nerve damage
- pt education: protect skin, avoid falls/injuries
chemo nursing interventions
- meds for pain, CINV, infection, etc.
- monitor for SE
- intervene PRN
- regular med reconciliation
- address psychosocial needs
- pt and family education
teletherapy
external radiation therapy
brachytherapy
- internal radiation therapy
- radiation source in direct contact with tumor
- placed in vagina, prostate, abdomen, etc.
teletherapy regimen
- daily doses for set period
- skin marked for guidance
AE of teletherapy
- extreme fatigue
- dysgeusia
- injury to skin, mucous membranes
- hair loss
interventions for extreme fatigue
- schedule rest
- gentle exercise
interventions/pt education for dysgeusia
- avoid red meat, other distasteful foods
- gum, mints
- try new flavors
- plastic utensils
- drink w/ meals
dysgeusia
altered taste
interventions for injury to skin
- wash w/ mild soap and water and pat dry
- wear soft clothing
- avoid sun, heat
- only use prescribed creams/ointments
- no powders
interventions for radiation injury to mucous membranes
- mucositis/stomatitis
- prescribed mouthwashes
- avoid ETOH, tobacco
- bland, soft, smooth foods
- small bites/meals
- high-calorie and -protein
- gastroenteritis
- meds
- abx
- antidiarrheals
- steroids
- opioids
- bland, lactose-free, low-fat diet
- meds
pt education for brachytherapy
body wastes are radioactive until isotope is eliminated
nursing considerations for brachytherapy
- private room
- door sign
- visitors
- ≤ 30 min
- ≥ 6 ft from pt
- restrict: PG or < 18 yo
- wear lead apron
- face pt
- have lead container, tongs for devices that could fall out
types of surgeries for CA
- prophylactic
- diagnostic
- curative
- cytoreductive (debulking)
- palliative
- second-look
- reconstructive/rehabilitative
purpose of stem cell/bone marrow transplant
to replace bone marrow destroyed by CA or chemo/radiation
allogeneic stem cell/bone marrow transplant considerations
- at risk for GvHD
- rejection can occur anywhere in the body
nursing care for stem cell/bone marrow transplant
- anti-rejection meds
- protection from infection
- monitor for SE/complications
- GvHD
- graft failure
- infection
- hepatic veno-occlusive dz (VOD)
- interstitial pneumonitis
GvHD
graft-versus-host dz
VOD
- hepatic veno-occlusive dz
- possible complication of stem cell/bone marrow transplant
- AKA sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS)
biological therapy
- modify pt’s biological response to tumor cells
- types
- antitumor
- improved immune fxn
biological therapy: interleukins
- seek and destroy
- SE
- chills
- fever
- fatigue
- confusion
- NVD
- ↓ BP
- rare
- arrhythmias
- CP
- ↑ dose must be given in hospital
biological therapy: interferons
- slow cell division, boost immune attack on CA cells
- SE
- chills
- fever
- fatigue
- HA
- ↓ appetite
- N/V
- ↓ WBC
- skin rash
- thinning hair
- rare: PNS/CNS damage
mAbs
monoclonal antibodies
biological therapy: mAbs
- lab-produced antibodies
- mimic immune system
- SE
- fever
- chills
- weakness
- HA
- NVD
- ↓ BP
- rashes
- allergic rxn
- ↑ dose must be given in hospital
biological therapy: molecularly targeted therapy
- targets molecules involved in growth and spread of CA
- SE
- rash
- dry skin
- nail changes
- hair depigmentation
- impaired
- clotting
- wound healing
- ↑ BP
- rare: GI perforation
nursing care for biological therapies
- ↑ dose should be in ICU
- monitor for SE, allergic rxn
- promote comfort
- identify neuro and psychosocial manifestations early
- no topical steroids
skin care for pts on biological therapy
- unscented moisturizers (if allowed)
- mild soap
- sun protection
- no
- swimming
- topical steroids
hormonal manipulation (androgens/antiestrogens) SE
- chest/facial hair growth
- menstruation stops
- breasts shrink
- fluid retenion
- acne
- hypercalcemia
- liver dysfunction
hormonal manipulation (estrogen/progestin) SE
- men
- thinning facial hair
- smoother facial skin
- body fat moves
- gynecomastia
- testicular/penile atrophy
- bone loss
- women
- irregular menstruation
- fluid retention
- breast tenderness
- both
- bone loss
- ↑ risk for clotting
photodynamic therapy
- photosensitizing agent + special light = cell death
- photosensitizers and wavelengths specific to body area
- process
- photosensitizer injected
- tumor exposed to light 24-72 hr after injection
- photosensitizer absorbs light → chemical rxn
- rxn destroys CA cells
- usually outpatient
- can be repeated or used in combo
complementary and alternative medicine for CA
- alternative medical systems
- ayurveda
- homeopathy
- traditional Chinese medicine
- biological
- diet
- herbs
- vitamins
- manipulative
- massage
- osteopathic
- chiropractic
- mind-body
- yoga
- imagery
- meditation
- spirituality
- energy
- reiki
- biolfields
- magnets
- qigong
CAM
complementary and alternative medicine
oncologic complications/emergencies
- sepsis
- DIC
- SIADH
- spinal cord compression
- hypercalcemia
- sueprior vena cava syndrome
- tumor lysis syndrome
- cardiac tamponade
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SIRS
systemic inflammatory response syndrome
sepsis starts with …
SIRS
systemic inflammatory response syndrome
- must have ≥ 2 of the following
- T > 38C or < 36C
- HR > 90
- RR > 20
- acute AMS
- WBC > 12,000 or < 4,000
- hyperglycemia in absence of DM
sepsis Dx
2+ SIRS criteria + presence or suspicion of infection
septic shock Dx
sepsis + hypotension not reversed w/ ↑ volume
common DIC cause
gram-negative sepsis in pts w/ CA
consequences of DIC
- bleeding
- organ failure via microvascular thrombosis
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
- abnormal production of ADH
- diluted serum Na+
- usually ≤ 115-120 mEq/L
- ↓ UOP
- weakness
- muscle cramps
- ↓ appetite
- fatigue
- wt gain (fluid retention)
- → pulmonary edema and HF
- Tx: hypertonic saline
spinal cord compression
- S/Sx
- pain
- weakness
- loss of sensation
- tingling
- incontinence
- constipation
- foot drop
- unsteady gait
- Tx/interventions
- ↑ dose corticosteroids (↓ swelling)
- back brace
hypercalcemia
- serum Ca > 10.5 mg/dL (critical: > 14 mg/dL)
- S/Sx
- excessive thirst
- frequent urination
- stomach upset, N/V, constipation
- bone and muscle pain
- weakness
- confusion
- lethargy, fatigue
- depression
- rare
- palpitations
- fainting
- arrhythmia
- Tx: fluid intake, bisphosphonates, furosemide, calcitonin, pamidronate
superior vena cava syndrome
- compression/obstruction of SVC → ↑ pressure → edema
- S/Sx
- facial, upper estremity edema
- SOB
- HA
- CP
- facial plethora
- NVD
- chest vein distension
facial plethora
facial fullness
tumor lysis syndrome
- S/Sx
- hyperkalemia
- hyperuricemia
- hyperphosphatemia
- hypocalcemia
- → heart, kidney damage
- prevention: hydration, 3-4 L/day as tolerated
- Tx
- kayexolate
- allopurinol, rasburicase
- calcium carbonate
cardiac tamponade
- buildup of blood or other fluid in pericardial sac
- S/Sx
- → cardiogenic shock
- dyspnea
- tachycardia
- tachypnea
- pallor
- cold extremities
- hypotension
- NVD
- possible: pericardial friction rub, muffled heart sounds
- Tx: pericardiocentesis
- Dx: echo, CBC, ECG, CXR, CT, ABGs,
Professional nursing practice is the practice of _____ and delivery of _____ to meet the needs of _____.
—Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
- practice of nursing
- delivery of care
- meet the needs of society
Professional nursing practice implies more than a _____ level of _____ in the professional role.
—Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
more than a competent level of performance
Many [7] activities are included in professional nursing practice relative to the _____ of _____, including ….
—Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
-
quality of care
- performance appraisal
- collegiality w/ others in the profession
- ethics
- research and EBP
- collaboration
- education
- resource management
professional responsibility
obligation nurses have to every pt
Professional responsibility requires nurses to be knowledgeable in what 10 areas?
- advance directives
- advocacy
- confidentiality
- disruptive behavior
- ethical practice
- information security
- information technology
- informed consent
- legal practice
- pt rights
nursing role in pt rights
- ensure pt understands his or her rights
- protect those rights during nursing care
- advocate for pt
5 pt rights
- be informed about ALL aspects of care
- take active role in decision-making
- accept, refuse, or request modification to plan of care
- receive competent care
- be treated with respect
nursing role in advocacy
- ensure
- pts know rights
- pts have adequate info
- orders are appropriate for care
- assist with decision-making
- mediate when others’ actions aren’t in pt’s best interest
When assisting w/ pts’ decision-making, a nursing should not _____ or _____.
control or direct
situations for advocacy
- end-of-life decisions (advance directives)
- access to health care
- protection of privacy
- informed consent
- substandard practice
nursing role in informed consent
- ensure
- provider gave adquate info
- provider answers/clarifies all questions
- pt understanding
- signed consent form present before pt is taken for procedure
-
witness pt signature
- provider is to have pt sign consent form
legal practice principles/aspects
- providing safe and competent care
- advocating for pt rights
- providing care in your scope of practice
- discerning responsibilities of nursing in relation to those of other staff members
- providing care consistent w/ current standards
- shielding yourself from liability
- KNOW YOUR NURSE PRACTICE ACT
mandated reporting
- impaired coworkers
- abuse
- communicable dz
disruptive behavior
- incivility
- lateral violence
- bullying
- cyberbullying
principles of ethical practice
- autonomy
- beneficence
- fidelity
- justice
- nonmaleficence
- veracity
autonomy
ability of pt to make their own decision
beneficence
care in best interest of pt
fidelity
doing what you say you will
justice
fair treatment
nonmaleficence
obligation to cause no harm
veracity
duty to tell the truth
accountability
having an obligation to pts and being responsible for your actions
By going to work and accepting a patient assignment, you accept _____ for the pts.
responsibility
delegation
- transferring authority and responsibility to another team member to complete a task
- you retain accountability for completion, outcome, and timeliness
- requires supervision
assigning
transferring authority, accountability, and responsibility of pt care to another staff member
responsibilities of delegation
- clear directions
- reassessment
- evaluation of outcome
Who can RNs delegate to?
- other RNs
- LPNs
- UAPs
Who can LPNs delegate to?
- other LPNs
- UAPs
Delegation allows for the most _____ use of everyone’s time and _____.
- most efficient
- time and skills
6 considerations when delegating
- predictability of outcome
- potential benefit vs. harm to pt
- complexity of care required
- extent of problem-solving involved
- appropriateness of task for delegatee
- extent of interaction
components of delegation
- delegator
- delegatee
- acceptance of delegated task
- ability
- willingness
- supervision, follow-up, and reassessment/evaluation
5 rights of delegation
- right task
- right circumstance
- right person
- right direction and communication
- right supervision and evaluation
right task
- should require little supervision
- should be relatively noninvasive
right circumstance
- complexity of care should match delegatee’s skill set
- consider delegatee’s workload
right person
- delegatee should be competent to complete task
- task should be in delegatee’s scope of practice
right direction and communication
- what data to collect
- how to report it
- specific task to be performed
- expected results, timelines, and expectations for follow-up reporting
right supervision and evaluation of care
- delegator must supervise (directly or not)
- monitor performance
- provide feedback
- intervene if necessary
- evaluate pt and determine if goals are met
obstacles to delegation
- personal qualities and experience
- resources
personal qualities and experience that can become obstacles to delegation
- poor communication
- poor interpersonal skills
- poor time management
- lack of trust and confidence
- insecurity
- inexperience in delegation
- inadequate organizational skills
- belief that others are incapable
- belief that you are indispensable
How can resources create obstacles to delegation?
- no one to delegate to
- span of control
- finances
- educational resources
- time
overdelegating
- burdens delegatees: don’t overdelegate just because an employee is exceptional
- can be a result of someone’s insecurity to complete a task
delegation errors
- overdelegating
- underdelegating
- reverse delegation
underdelegating
- can be result of insecurity by manager
- control freak/micromanager
- lack of experience in delegation
- difficulty assuming manager role
reverse delegation
- common form of ineffective delegation
- occurs when someone w/ lower rank delegates to one w/ more authority
- often happens w/ individuals who are new to job
What causes resistance to delegation?
- delegatee is overwhelmed: tasks from multiple sources
- delegatee believes self to be incapable of task
- inherent resistance to authority
what cannot be delegated
- nursing process
- pt education
- tasks that require nursing judgment
what can be delegated
tasks appropriate to skill and education of delegate
tasks to delegate to LPN
- reinforcement of teaching
- trach care
- suctioning
- NGT patency check
- administration of meds, enteral feeds
- insertion of foley
tasks that can be delegated to UAP
- ADLs
- baths
- toileting
- ambulation
- PO feeding
- positioning
- specimen collection
- I&O
- VS
nursing process
- way of thinking about, strategizing about, and implementing solutions to improve pt status/outcomes
- parallels scientific process
- contains 5 steps
5 steps of nursing process
- assessment
- diagnosis
- planning
- implementation
- evaluation
purpose of the nursing process
framework to apply knowledge, skills, judgment, and experience to formulate a nursing plan of care
ADPIE
acronym for steps of nursing process
assessment
collecting data, subjective and objective
diagnosis
- clustering data
- discriminating relevant from irrelevant data
- identifying pt needs/problems
planning
- setting priorities
- establishing goals (SMART)
- identifying desired outcomes
- determining interventions to meet goals
implementation
performing interventions identified in planning stage
evaluation
- determining if goals and outcomes
- were met with planned interventions
- are feasible
- need more time
parts of assessment/data collection
- thorough physical assessment
- pt Hx
- labs/imaging
- pt reports
purpose of nursing plan of care
- guides nursing care
- documents pt care
- accountability
- quality assurance
- liability
- substantiates care provided for
- payers
- legal entities
- accreditors
SMART
- acronym for guidelines setting goals in care planning
- specific
- measurable
- attainable
- relevant
- timed
- “The patient will do something specific in a measurable way that is attainable and relevant by specific timeframe.”
aspects of planning in the nursing process
- separating actual from potential problems
- prioritizing problems/needs
- identifying goals
- identifying nursing, provider, and other interventions to help meet goals
types of care planning
- comprehensive
- ongoing
- discharge
comprehensive planning
based on full head-to-toe assessment and pt interview (usually admission data)
ongoing planning
- new info w/ each shift or as available
- update, modify, and individualize care plan
discharge planning
- learning and anticipating pt’s and family’s needs after discharge
- should begin during admission
prioritizing
separating actual from potential problems/needs
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- physiological
- safety and security
- love and belonging
- self-esteem
- self-actualization
ABC framework
- airway
- breathing
- circulation
- disability
- exposure
airway priority
- necessary for breathing
- look for blockage/obstruction
- listen for stridor/wheezing
- consider exposure (smoke inhalation)
breathing priority
- necessary for oxygenation of blood
- auscultate breath sounds for crackles, wheezing, rhonchi
- check SpO2
- common problems: COPD, asthma, pulmonary edema
circulation priority
- monitor BP
- consider volume, pressure changes
- IVF
- vasopressors
- diuretics
- dialysis
- trauma
physiological needs beyond ABC
- order depends on number and severity, but generally:
- food/fluid
- neurosensory
- elimination
- rest/activity
- pain/discomfort
- hygiene
goal time frames and their purposes
- short-term: end of clinical day; baby steps toward long-term goal
- long-term: by discharge; aimed at functionality outside hospital
nursing interventions
- nurse-initiated/independent
- don’t need provider order
- e.g. turn Q2H
provider interventions
- dependent interventions
- by order or facility protocol
- e.g. meds, blood products, treatments, etc.
collaborative interventions
- done in collaboration w/ other health professionals
- e.g. wound care, PT, OT, speech therapy, etc.
teaching interventions
instruction or education of pt and family
Interventions should be _____, include _____ to meet the goals, and be done on a _____.
- be specific
- include actions
- on a schedule
using priorities during a shift
- develop a plan
- complete highest priority tasks first
- finish one task before beginning another
- reprioritize throughout shift based on new info
prioritization principles
_____ before local
actual before _____
consider pt/family _____
recognize and respond to _____
differentiate _____ from expected
know procedural _____
- systemic
- potential
- priorities
- trends
- emergent
- standards
other frameworks
- risk reduction
- assess safety risks
- eliminate greatest risks first
- survival potential
- mass casualty, disaster triage
- priority: pts w/ reasonable chance for survival with prompt intervention
- least restrictive
- implement least restrictive/invasive interventions first
- move to more restrictive/invasive PRN
- acute vs. chronic
- urgent vs. nonurgent
- stable vs. unstable