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UNIT 1- Vocab & important content Flashcards

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Florence Nightingale’s environmental theory

what is this theory and what 5 things does it propose.

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using the pt’s environment to help heal
1. fresh air
2.pure water
3. Efective drainage
4.sanitation
5.sunlight

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Patricia Benner’s Theory

what is this theory and what 5 things does it propose

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Novice to expert theory
1. novice
2.advanced beginner
3. competent
4.proficent
5.expert

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What are the 4 rights to research participants
+ what is extremely important to have written and signed by participant.

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  1. Right not to be harmed
  2. Right to full disclosure
  3. Right to self determination
  4. Right to privacy & confidentiality

INFORMED CONSENT IS NEEDED

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4
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What does DWIPES stand for

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D- doctors order
W- wash hands
I- introduce / identify pt
P- provide privacy
E- explain procedure
S- safety

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5
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What does BCROWD stand for

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B- Bed down
C- call light
R- raise rails
O- open privacy curtain
W- wash hands
D- document and dispose

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What does SMART stand for when making goals

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S - specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- resonable
T- Timely

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What does PICO stand for when asking research questions

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P- patient / problem
I - interventions
C - compere interventions
O - outcomes

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What does ADPIE stand for

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A - assessment
D - Diagnosis
P - planning
I - implementation
E - evaluation

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What is objective data

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what the nurse see’s

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What is subjective data

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What the pt says

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What is a local illness

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a illness of a specific system or area on the body, is not located anywhere else on the body.

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What is a systemic illness
give an example

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An illness that is not in just one spot, it is spread all throughout the body.
a fever

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13
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Define Acute duration

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A short time

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Define chronic duration

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A long time - 6 months or longer

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Define latent duration

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something that comes back or has flare ups.

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16
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What does Jean Watson stand for

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Caring beyond just completing tasks in nursing.

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17
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What does Madeline linenger stand for

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Cultural competence

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What is Quantitative research

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data collection through numbers or data, surveys, closed ended questions to test a population of people.

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What is Qualitative research

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data collection based on feelings, emotions, experiences or open ended questions to interview a group of people.

20
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Define STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
- description
- PPE

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this is general care when dealing with ALL PATIENTS

all * if needed *
- gloves
- gown
- goggles
- face mask

21
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Define CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
- rules
- PPE
- Diseases

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this is for patients with transmittion of contagious diseases.
patients can be in private rooms or in a shared room with someone who has a shared precaution

  • gloves
  • gown

Diseases
- MRSA
- CDIFF
- Impetigo

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Define ENHANCED BARRIER PRECAUTIONS
- rules
- PPE
- Diseases

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used for high CONTACT pt care activities, regardless of infection
like standard but a bit more strict..
- gloves
- gown

Diseases
- wounds
- drainage

23
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Define DROPLET PRECAUTIONS
- rules
- PPE
- Diseases

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Used for many respiratory bacterial infections, risk of biohazard material getting into portals of entry.
private room or shared with someone with the same DISEASE
- gown
- gloves

if needed
- mask
- eye protection

Diseases
- Influenza
- Rubella
- Meningitis
- Diphtheria
- pertussis (wooping cough)
- any kind of cough*

24
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Define AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS
- rules
- PPE
- Diseases

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Used for diseases able to transfer in air.
Private room only
- N-95 mask
- Neg airflow room
- gloves
- gown
- googles (if needed)

Disease
- Measles
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Varicella (chicken pox)

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Define NEUTROPENIC PRECAUTIONS
- rules
- PPE
- Diseases

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This is used for patients with compromised immune systems and are at a severe risk for getting anything! even the cold could be fatal for these patients

  • no flowers!
  • no fresh fruits or veggies
  • no animals
  • no sick visitors
  • no nurses with other precaution pts.
  • masks
  • gown
  • gloves

Diseases
- low WBC
- CA- cancer
- HIV/ AIDS

26
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What is a major no no in medication administration dealing with needles…
+ where do you dispose needles

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NEVER recap a dirty needle, needles go straight to the sharps bin

27
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What does ISBART stand for when talking about documentation

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I - identity
S - situation
B - background
A - assessment
R - Recommendation
T- transfer report

28
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What does TORB stand for when talking about documentation

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T - telephone
O- order
R - read
B - back

29
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What are the 4 C’s to documentation

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  1. clear
  2. concise
  3. correct
  4. complete
30
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What is important to remember when documenting times

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MILITARY TIME - 24 hour clock + no colons

31
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What is the purpose of incident reports and where does a nurse NOT document one

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to promote future safety and prevent medication errors in the future.
- the nurse should NOT document that an incident was filled out in the clients chart.

32
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What are Informatics

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Managing and processing information necessary for making decisions.

33
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What are the benefits to informatics

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  • patient safety
  • record management
  • research access
  • networking
34
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What is a EHR

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Electronic Health Record
- continues with patient through life
- can be transferred to different clinics

35
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What is a EMR

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Electronic medical record
- for healthcare team only
- specific to patient
- limited info, only for specific visit.

36
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What is a PHR

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Patient Health Record
- patients can receive their results, medications and is confidential to only them
- helps to promote patient self advocation.

37
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What is the 6 steps to the chain of infections

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  1. pathogen
  2. reservoir
  3. portal of exit
  4. method of transportation
  5. portal of entry
    6.host
38
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Define medical asepsis

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the state of cleanliness or the clean technique in medical treatment tasks or healthcare procedures.

39
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Define Aerobic

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NEEDS oxygen to live

40
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Define Anerobic

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does NOT need oxygen to live

41
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What is the HIPAA enforcement rule do

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covers compliance and violations of HIPAA violations and the administration of financial penalties of those violations

42
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What precaution would be used for meningitis?

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Meningitis is an infection and swelling, called inflammation, of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord due to bacteria.

DROPLET PRECAUTIONS

43
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What type of precaution is Rubella?

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DROPLET PRECAUTIONS

Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. It’s also called German measles or three-day measlesThe disease can spread through direct contact with the saliva or mucus of an infected person, or through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing.

44
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What kind of precaution is Measles?

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AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS

The disease spreads through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing.
Measles symptoms don’t appear until 10 to 14 days after exposure. They include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever, and a red, blotchy skin rash.

45
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What kind of precaution is CDIFF

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CONTACT PRECAUTIONS

A bacterium that causes an infection of the colon

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