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stress apprasial how a person interprets the impact of the stressor
hans seyle endocrinologist who studied how the body responds to stressors
fight or flight response sympathetic nervous system, physiologic response to stress by activation of autonomic nervous system. ex-pupils dilate at night, incr HR and BP, dec GI system
general adaptation syndrome physical response to stress. alarm-sympathetic stress hormone released, resistance-parasympathetic kicks in to go back to homeostasis, exhaustion
distress negative stress
eustress positive stress
chronic stress incr risk of type 2 diabetes
allostasis fundamental concept that the body will attempt to return to state of balance
allostatic load chronic arousal of stress hormones that cause wear and tear on body's organs
nervous system response to stress physical signs from sympathetic nervous system stimulation, incr hr, cardiac output, blood flow to muscles, dilation of bronchi, incr RR, pupillary dilation
immune system response to stress pain, vasodilation, swelling, mobilization of wbc, lymphocyte, overtime increases risk of infection, high bp, cancer
endocrine system response to stress corticosteroid release, hyperglycemia, more vulnerable to infection, anxiety, depression, weight gain
types of stressors situational-job changes, illness, caregiver stress. maturational-expected, vary with life stages. sociocultural-environmental, social, cultural stressors. compassion fatigue- burnout/secondary traumatic stress
defense mechanisms mostly unconscious, protective coping methods that individuals may assume in response to perceived threat. short term basis usually prevent harm, long term can prevent healthy growth
anxiety apprehension/uncertainty. generalized anxiety disorder-unrealistic levels of worry with/without identifiable cause
conversion unconsciously suppressing anxietyproducing emotional situation into non organic symptoms
displacement transferring emotions, ideas, or wishes from a stressful situation to something less stressful
regression coping with a stressor through actions and behaviors associated with earlier developmental periods
crisis intervention short term assistance provided to an individual with the goal of regaining equilibrium in a time of physical upheaval
circadian rhythms sleep-wake cycle. affected by light, temp, social activities, and work routines
N1 stage of sleep lightest level of sleep, lasts few minutes, decr physiological activity begins with fall in vital signs/metabolism
N2 stage of sleep sound sleep during which relaxation progresses, arousal relatively easy
N3 stage of sleep slow wave sleep, deepest stage, human growth hormone secreted
REM sleep 25% of night, vivid dreams, 90 min after sleep starts, loss of skeletal muscle tone, gastric secretions incr
hypersomnolence result of interrupted quality of sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep that disrupts daily life
polysomnogram sleep lab diagnostic test that uses EEG, EMG, and EOG to monitor stages of sleep
sleep apnea lack of airflow from someones nose or mouth despite effort to breathe
cataplexy sudden muscle weakness during intense emotion
narcolepsy treated with stimulants
parasomnias occur during arousal from rem sleep or partial arousal from nrem sleep
neonates sleep 16-18hr
infants sleep 9-11hrs
toddlers sleep 11-14hrs with naps
6 year olds sleep 11-12 hours
11 year olds 9-10 hours
decongestants vasoconstrict
epworth daytime sleepiness scale white sitting and reading, watching tv, sitting inactive, passenger in car, lying down to rest. 0=never nod off 1-slight nod off 2-moderate chance nodding off 3-high chance nod off
older adult sleep considerations decline in rem sleep, 7-8 hrs a day, prone to RLS
melatonin neurohormone, controls circadian rhythm
opioids suppress rem sleep
benzodiazepines leads to dependence and daytime sleepiness
antihistamines possible daytime drowzy
purposes of health care record facilitates interprofessional communication, legal record of care, justification for billing, process of needed for quality and performance improvement, education
EHR lifetime record
EMR health care visit record
protected health information any individually identifiable health information that is created, received, or maintained by a covered entity, such as a healthcare provider or insurer. This information is protected by laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
DAR format Date Action/intervention Response of patient
PIE format Problem/diagnosis Interventions Evaluations
SOAP format Subjective Objective Assessment Plan
acuity rating system used to determine hours of care and number of staff required for a group of patients every shift. not part of medical record, compares patients
nurse case manager coordinates a patient's care, acts as a patient advocate, and helps navigate the complexities of the healthcare system to ensure they receive the right care at the right time
sentinel event an unexpected occurrence involving death, serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk of such injury to a patient, which is not a result of the patient's illness
health care information system clinical information and administrative system
clinical information system ex-computurized provider order entry
nursing clinical information systems nursing model and critical pathway. advantages-access info better, better documentation, reduced errors, reduced costs
nursing informatics specialty of practice, integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science
implicit bias more aware
culturally congruent care emphasizes need to provide care based on an individuals cultural beliefs
world view emic-insider etic-outsider
marginalized groups more likely to have poor health outcomes
intersectionality research and policy model used to study complexities of peoples lives, describes forces, factors, and power structures that sha[e life. privilege and opression
acculturation transition to another culture
illness way in which individuals react to disease
campinha bacote awareness, skill, knowledge, desire, encounters
assessment tools health literacy the short assessment of health literacy-spanish and english the rapid estimate of adult literacy in medicine-short form
sensory includes reception, reaction, perception
sensory deficits cant receive certain stimuli
sensory deprivation inadequate quality or quantity of stimulation
common visual sensory deficit presbyopia, cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma, diabetic
common hearing sensory deficit presbycusis
common balance sensory deficit meniere's disease-a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing), and a feeling of fullness in the ear
visual disturbances diabetic retinopathy-an eye condition caused by diabetes that damages the blood vessels in the retina, potentially leading to vision loss and blindness
macular degeneration an eye disease that destroys sharp, central vision, primarily affecting people over 60
factors affecting sensory function age, medicine, environment, smoking
analgesics alter CNS
what causes balance and hearing issues antibiotics, aspirin, diuretic
ototoxic medicine nsaids, ibuprofen, asa, antibiotics
acute care sensory deficit orient to environment, safety measures, communication, controlling sensory stimuli
restorative sensory care socialization, promote self care
complementary approach to health non mainstream practice used together with conventional medicine
alternative approach to medicine non mainstream practice that replaces conventional medicine
integrative approach to medicine conventional and complementary approaches brough together in a coordinated way
holistic approach to medicine focus on the body mind spirit
nursing accessible therapies ex relaxation, meditation, imagery, breathing
relaxation to help ppl develop skills to reduce negative responses focusing, passivity-ability to stop unecessary goal directed activity, receptivity-ability to tolerate and accept experiences that are uncertain
clinical application reduces stress, muscle tension and headache, decr anxiety, incr productivity and sense of identity. limitations-may be hypertensive, may enhance drug effects
animal assisted therapy benefits-faster recovery time, pain control, improved motor skills, positive cognitive effects. limitations-allergies, phobias, mrsa, immunocompromised
biofeedback mind body technique used to tech self control over physiologic responses. benefits-pain control, anxiety reduction. limitations-requires training
acupuncture uses the insertion of needles into acupoints to influence vital energy and reestablish its flow along the bodys meridians benefits-pain control, treat specific conditions
health disparity preventable differences in health outcomes between groups that are closely linked to social, economic, and environmental disadvantages
social determinants of health the nonmedical factors that impact a person's health, such as where they are born, live, work, and age
meditation can intensity thyroid and cough medicine
variances Unexpected outcomes, unmet goals, and interventions not specified within a critical pathway
spiritual belief life and wind
self-transcendence goes beyond yourself and understand overall experiences
transcendence believe of force greater than yourself
agnostic indifferent
4 dimensions of having good spiritual health personal-how u relate with yourself in finding purpose in life communal-interpersonal relationships environemental-how u interact in the world transcendental-you and a higher power
religion Associated with the “state of doing” System of organized beliefs and worship Not the same as spirituality
Spiritual health by finding a balance between life values, goals, belief systems, and relationships. Spiritual beliefs change as patients grow and develop.
FICA F—Faith or belief I—Importance of spirituality C—Individual’s spiritual Community A—Interventions to Address spiritual needs
Maturational loss anticipated
bereavement includes grief and mourning together
normal grief commonly expected behaviors
anticipatory grief process of letting go before an actual death
complicated grief person doesn't accept reality of loss, and intense feelings
chronic grief long periods of mourning
delayed grief active grieving is held back
exaggerated grief overwhelming grief in which phobias develop
masked grief symptoms not recognized as grief related
disenfranchised cant openly acknowledge loss
Bowlby’s Four Phases of Mourning Numbing-hours to weeks Yearning and searching-months to years Disorganization and despair Reorganization
Kübler-Ross’ Stages of Grief and Death Denial  Anger  Bargaining  Depression  Acceptance
Palliative care vs Hospice care Palliative care can be at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatments, while hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less who are no longer pursuing curative treatments
Impending Signs of Death Skin is mottled HR B/P Cheyne-Stokes Elimination Musculoskeletal changes
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