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nur151 module 1

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Name the nursing program core values   Critical thinking, caring, holism, safe practice, role development, information management and technology  
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Define critical thinking   An active organized cognitive process used to examine one's thinking and the thinking of others. / A process that involves using one's mind in framing conclusions, making decisions, drawing inferences and reflecting.  
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Name the skills involved in the critical thinking process.   Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, exlanation, self regulation.  
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Define interpretation as it relates to critical thinking   Systematic orderly data collection; look for patterns to categorize data, clarify any data you are uncertain about  
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Define analysis as it relates to critical thinking   be open minded as you look at information about the patient; do not make careless assumptions; does data reveal what you believe is true or are there other options.  
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Define evaluation as it relates to critical thinking   look at all situations objectively; use criteria (expected outcomes, pain characteristics, learning objectives) to determine results of nursing actions; reflect on your own behavior.  
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Define inference as it relates to critical thinking   looking at the meaning and significance of findings; does data about the patient help you see that a problem exists?  
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Define explanation as it relates to critical thinking   support your findings and conclusions; use knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of patients; justify procedures and present arguments.  
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Define self-regulation as it relates to critical thinking   reflect on your experiences; identify the ways you can improve your own performance; what will make you believe you have been successful? Define caring  
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Benner's statement on caring   caring means that persons, events, projects and things matter to people; it creates possibility  
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With what is an ethic of care concerned?   relationships between people and with a nurses character and attitude towards others.  
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______________ is at the heart of ability to work with people in ____________&___________ways.   caring, respectful, therapeutic  
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How is caring related to culture?   Human caring varies among cultures in its expressions, processes and patterns.  
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Name the 5 characteristics of Swanson's theory of caring   Knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, maintaining belief  
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Define knowing according to Swanson   striving to understand an event as it has meaning in the life of the other; avoiding assumptions; centering on the one cared for; seeking cues; engaging the self or both.  
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Define being with according to Swanson   being emotionally present to the other; being there, conveying ability, sharing feelings, not burdening  
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Define doing for according to Swanson   doing for the other as he or she would do for self if it were possible; comforting; anticipating; performing skillfully; protecting; preserving dignity  
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Define enabling according to Swanson   facilitating the others passage through life transitions (eg. birth, death) and unfamiliar events; informing; explaining; supporting; allowing; focusing; generating alternatives; validating; giving feedback  
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Define maintaining belief according to Swanson   sustaining faith in the others capacity to get through an event or transition and face a future with meaning; believing in; holding in esteem; maintaining a hope filled with attitude; offering realistic optimism; going the distance  
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Define holism   the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts  
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Name three domains of holistic nursing   Theory, concept, practice  
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Holism considers these five aspects of the individual   physiological, psychological, sociocultural, intellectual, spiritual  
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Describe holistic nursing care   the art and science of caring for teh whole person, knowing that each individual is unique in all aspects of self.  
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What are four holistic concepts to keep in mind as a nurse relating to a patient?   Mind and body are one, not separate; people are responsible for their own choices; people have power to solve their own problems; well-being is multifaceted (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual)  
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Define safe practice as it relates to the core values   providing safe quality patient care according to the standards of practice  
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What are the minimum standards of care   Assessment, diagnosis, Outcomes ID, planning, implementation, (coordination of care; health teaching & health promotion; consultation; prescriptive authority & treatment) & evaluation  
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Define assessment in relation to ANA SoP   the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients health or situation  
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Define diagnosis in relation to ANA SoP   the registered nurse analyses the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues  
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Define outcomes ID in relation to ANA SoP   the registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation  
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Define planning in relation to ANA SoP   the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes  
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Define implementation in relation to ANA SoP   the registered nurse implements the identified plan within 4 domains (coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, consultation and prescriptive authority and treatment)  
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Define evaluation in relation to ANA SoP   the registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes  
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What is the current and expanded role of the nurse?   comfort and care, specific functions, health promotion & illness prevention as well as concern for client as a whole  
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What are the classifications of the progressive roles in the continuum of nursing?   Novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert.  
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Define novice nurse   beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a new field w/o experience  
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Define advanced beginner nurse   nurse who has some level of experience with the situation; is able to identify meaningful aspects of principles of nursing care  
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Define competent nurse   nurse who has been in the same position for 2-5 years, understands the organization and specific care required; generally has experience with all types of psychomotor skills required by this type of client  
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Define proficient nurse   > 3 yrs exp in same position & perceives & assess situation as a whole, uses knowledge; focuses on managing care as opposed to managing & performing skills  
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Define expert nurse   diverse experience intuitive grasp of existing or potential clinical problems; able to zero in on the problem & focus on multiple dimensions of the situation; identifys needs of novice nurse  
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Define information management in relation to the core values   interventions to facilitate communication among health care providers  
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What is the biggest trend shaping health care?   evidence based practice - EBP  
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A step-by-step approach ensures that you obtain the strongest available evidence to apply in patient care.   evidence based practice - EBP  
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Basic description of LPN, RN and APN   LPN - 18 mo program / pass NCLEX-LPN, RN - 24 to 48 month program depending on ASN or BSN / pass NCLEX-RN,  
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Name nine major rolls in nursing   caregiver, communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, manager of care, member of dicipline  
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Define caregiver   combines the art of caring and the science of nursing to meet the holistic needs of individuals, families and communities through collaboration with other health professionals.  
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Define communicator   uses effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to establish and maintain helping relationships with clients of all ages in a wide variety of health care settings  
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Define teacher   the nurse educator uses communication skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client learning; the nurse shares information formally and informally and acts as a consultant to promote restore and maintain health  
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Define counselor   nurses encourage clients to look at alternatives, recognize their choices and develop a sense of control in rapidly changing health care environments  
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Define leader, nurse manager   demonstrates ability to communicate effectively uses critical thinking skills, coordinates cost effective care & provides case management; delegates care, guides & directs others; collaborates w/interdisciplinary health care teams.  
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Leadership roles held by staff nurses   team leaders, charge nurses, role models  
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Define researcher   the nurse researcher uses and participates in nursing research to increase knowledge in nursing and improve client care.  
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Define advocate   promotes human dignity, respects diversity, protects legal rights of client, enhances access to health care, assists clients in making informed decisions regarding health  
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Define manager of care   nurse is responsible for assessing client needs; developing a care plan, ensuring appropriate interventions are delivered to client; often serves as coordinator between different members of HC team.  
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Define elder abuse   Harm caused by: physical abuse, neglect, intimidation, cruel punishment, financial abuse, abandonment, deprivation of goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental suffering of an elderly adult  
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Define passive neglect   well-intentioned caregiver is incapable of meeting the needs of the elder.  
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Define active neglect   malicious, with holding of basic life necessities, can include over or under medicating  
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Define psychological abuse   profanity or intimidating verbal conduct  
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Define financial abuse   caregiver squanders elders funds or refuses to make expenditures necessary to the patient's health or general well-being  
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Five patient rights of delegation RN's can delegate   ; 1. right task 2. right circumstance 3. right person 4. right communication/direction 5. right supervision.  
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Scope of practice   SoP is set by the state board of nursing; each RN is responsible for state SoP, agency policies and procedures; do not perform a procedure if you do not feel adequately trained and prepared.  
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Professional boundaries maintain professional relationships with clients and their families; proficient conflict management skills;   self care strategies; workers rights - harassment - discrimination - violence.  
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Conflict management with other health care workers common areas of conflict include:   failure to communicate effectively; workload division; quality of care; treatment decisions; errors.  
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Ethical responsibilities related to professional nurse practice   autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice fidelity, veracity, confidentiality, accountability.  
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Autonomy   right to be self determined; to make decisions based on ones own values, adequate information and sound reasoning that considers all of the alternatives  
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Beneficence   benefiting others; intent of acting in the best interest of the client  
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Non-maleficence   avoidance of harm or hurt; choosing the least harmful intervention that will provide the most benefit  
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Justice   intending to treat others fairly and giving what is due or owed  
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Fidelity   faithfulness to patient and co-workers and institutions; keeping promises  
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Veracity   the value of honestly telling the truth  
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Confidentiality   respecting the privacy of information; HIPPA  
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Accountability   taking responsibility for the consequences of your performance; mistakes or negligence  
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Assault   deliberate attempt or threat to inflict bodily injury upon another person and with the apparent ability to do so.  
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Battery   illegal touching of another person  
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Fraud   deliberate deception; intended to produce unlawful gain  
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Liability   the condition of being actually or potentially subject to legal obligation  
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Malpractice   improper or illegal practice as in medicine or law  
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Negligence   failure to take responsible precautions to protect others from the risk of harm  
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Libel   false charges; written or published information that causes unjust damage to a persons reputation  
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Slander   stating false information that damages someones reputation  
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Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 (PSDA)   requires all HCF to have written P&P concerning advanced directives and give this information to all patients upon admission  
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Advanced directives   gives an individual a right to accept or refuse treatment in advance of a situation where they are unable to communicate their wishes and they will surely die, ie. DNR, DNH  
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DNR do not resuscitate;   written order by a physician if a person does not want CPR in the event of cardio-pulmonary arrest; generally seen in terminally ill and elderly pts.  
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Living will   legal document in which patient makes their wishes known regarding life sustaining measures if they become incapacitated; ie. cpr, ventilators, feeding tubes, IV fluids  
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Health care power of attorney   appoint someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable  
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Internal or external disasters   computer crash, power outage, terrorist attack, natural disasters  
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Fire procedures RACE and PASS;   Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish; Pull pin Aim Squeeze trigger Sweep at base of flame.  
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Sentinel events   TJC tracks these incidences; ie. amputation of wrong leg, baby abduction, surgery on wrong person, patient suicide  
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Risk management   implementation of policies that reduce danger or hazard; reduces risk of liability to institution; identifies problems; prevents or reduces risk of occurrence; prevents patient injury; organization liability  
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Accidental error prevention   identify potential; protect from; monitor environment; verify orders; human factors engineering  
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Reducing risk for yourself   carry malpractice insurance; protecting yourself means protecting your patient; dying persons bill of rights; pain care bill of rights; patient care partnership  
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Nursing organizations that accredit educational programs   develop standards of care, support research, provide educational opportunities, lobby for nursing issues ANA, NLN,.  
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EMTALA (emergency medical treatment active labor act) -   cannot turn away a patient in a critical state regardless of financial burden or no insurance  
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