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Ch 3 & 4
Orientation & Patient Care
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Buffers | Activities that decrease the negative effects of stress but do not change the stressors |
| Stressors | Events, both real and imagined, that increase feelings of anxiety |
| Fight-Or-Flight Response | Physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by a real or imagined threat |
| Stress | Demand on time, energy, and resources with an element of threat |
| Hassles | Unexpected negative changes or events |
| Time Management | Practice of self-management related to how time is used |
| Worry | Time and Energy spent concerned for things over which we have little or no control |
| In-Control Language | Statements that reflect an attitude of choice and evoke positive feelings |
| Out-of-Control Language | Words or phrases that express a lack of control over a situation |
| Uplifts | Planned positive activities to balance Hassles |
| Analysis | Careful examination of the components of a complex situation or problem |
| Case studies | Real-Life Patient situations that are studied and assessed for learning purposes |
| Critical Thinking | Creative action based on professional knowledge and experience involving sound judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity |
| Critique | Type of evaluation that provides feedback on the quality of a work or creation in the form of an opinion or review |
| Evalutation | Judgement or determination of the quality of a work or creation |
| Laboratory Experiments | Exercises or activities used to reinforce cognitive concepts through the performance of planned steps, usually involving the analysis of data and answering of questions |
| Portfolio | Collection and self-assessment of a representative student work and accomplishments |
| Practice Standards | Defining statements of the professional role and performance criteria for a practitioner |
| Problem Solving | Answering questions in a methodical manner to resolve a challenging situation |
| Reflection | Use of a recording in a journal and personal review of current and past practices to improve future decision making processes |
| Role Playing | Acting out a situation in a realistic manner in the classroom or laboratory |
| Synthesis | Combining multiple areas of knowledge to create a new work or understanding |
| Teamwork | Collaboration with others on the health care team to provide quality patient care |