Definitions
the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures is known as
cultural competence
Name the senses you use for observations
sight, hearing, touch, and smell
If a breach of privacy occurs what should you do
notify supervisor
report to the department of health and human services
____ provide a visual diagram of a patient’s progress and can be easier to read than a list of numbers
Graphic chart
access, use, or disclosure of protected health information that compromises the security or privacy of that information is known as
breach
What is an objective observations. Name an example
something that can be measured. bruises, swelling
True or False: Protected health information (PHI) may not be used for any purpose (research, marketing) without patient authorization
True
how do we see if infants and children are within developmental limits
measurement charts
true or false: a determination made by a nurse that distinguishes a disease or condition from others that present with similar symptoms is known as differential diagnosis
false: its a doctor
Describe the difference between a nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis
Nursing staff assess patients to determine a nursing diagnosis and care plan.
physicians diagnose patients with a medical diagnosis like hypertension
Keep all electronic health information confidential in accordance with the.......
HITECH Act
For infants and children, ____and _____are charted on graphs from the CDC that show ______ of other children
height, weight, and averages
a method of relating weight to height used to define normal weight, overweight, and obesity
body mass index (BMI)
What is minimum data set (MDS) used for
residents entering long-term care
uses electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance
What is the equation for F to Celcius
5/9 (F -32)
true or false: a stereotype is an unfair preference for, or dislike of, something or someone
What are the basic four steps a provider needs to follow for a physical assessment?
inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
True or False: De-identified information may be released once certified
True
Healthcare providers use what measurement to screen patients for major health problems
BMI