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med surg test 1

chapter 1-4

QuestionAnswer
Critical thinking Cognitive skills that increase the chance of desirable outcomes help understand what and why
clinical judgment the outcome of critical thinking determines what to do after analyzing cues
What's up Where How aggravating/ Alleviating timing severity Useful data Patient perception
Intellectual humility Example I'm not sure I need more information
intellectual autonomy Think independently Do not follow the crowd
intellectual integrity values and truth you avoid gossip or dishonesty
CUS Concern uncomfortable safety issue
S bar situation background assessment recommendation
vigilance Being attentive, alert, anticipating problems early
clinical judgment process Identify cues → Prioritize hypotheses → Generate solutions → Take action → Evaluate → Repeat
Evidence‑Based Practice Systematic use of current evidence to guide patient care decisions.
Level I Evidence Systematic reviews of RCTs; strongest evidence.
Level VII Evidence Expert opinion; weakest evidence
ASKMME Ask, Search, Kritically appraise, Measure outcomes, Make it happen, Evaluate.
PICOT Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time.
QSEN Competencies EBP, Safety, Teamwork, Patient‑centered care, Quality improvement, Informatics.
EBP Decision Factors Quality, applicability, patient preferences, cost, expertise, setting.
Factors Changing Healthcare EBP, aging population, cultural diversity, new viruses, MDR organisms, technology.
ENFit Enteral tubing connector designed to prevent misconnections.
HAC Examples Retained object, air embolism, blood incompatibility, pressure ulcers, CAUTI, infections, DVT/PE.
Autocratic Leadership High control; best for emergencies.
Democratic Leadership Shared decision‑making; effective in most situations.
Laissez‑faire Leadership No control; little gets accomplished
Coaching Leadership Communication, support, empowerment
5 Rights of Delegation Right task, circumstance, person, direction, supervision.
Ethical Principles Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, veracity, justice.
Mandatory Reporting Abuse (child, elder, disabled), trafficking indicators.
HIPAA Protect PHI; no photos or social media disclosure.
Cultural Sensitivity Using appropriate language; avoiding offense.
Cultural Awareness appreciation of traditions, foods, arts, clothing
Cultural Competence Skills and knowledge to provide effective care
Cultural Humility Lifelong self‑reflection on one’s own culture
Ethnocentrism Belief that one’s culture is the “right” way.
Stereotype Assuming all individuals in a group are the same
Time Orientation Past, present, or future‑focused.
Interpreter Use Always use a professional interpreter, not family.
Death Rituals Least likely to change; provide privacy and respect.
You overhear a nurse say I am not sure of the answer but I will find out what does this mean Intellectual humility
a nurse continues to monitor sugar closely is a sign of what vigilance
You suspect a client is being trafficked What is a sign A man answering all the questions
Coaching is a leadership style define it - Active listening - Clear communication - Support + accountability - Helps staff develop problem‑solving skills - Makes direct‑care employees feel empowered, valued, respected
What are some required criteria for gender affirming surgeries
not a nursing consideration the med spironolactone to inhibit Testosterone is what anuria
What is the preferred treatment for puberty suppression in adolescence GnRH
Arranging services for a client is a priority function in the directing role of manager is this true or false False
What is the side effect of furosemide hypokalemia
what is a potential adverse effect for metoprolol bradycardia
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