Communication
"Are you feeling better now?"
What is a closed-ended question/statement?
This is a state of optimal functioning or well-being?
What is the definition of health?
What is build rapport?
Not delegating because a patient has a very low blood pressure reading.
What is the stability of the patient?
This has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time.
What is acute illness?
"You doctor is very skilled and has performed hundreds of these procedures."
What is a cliche?
This organization publishes the Code of Ethics for Nursing.
What is the American Nurses Association?"
What is fidelity?
Not delegating because the UAP has never performed this task before.
What is a lack of qualification or ability?
This is a broad term that encompasses a number of different physical and mental alterations in health [e.g. a permanent change in health]
What is a chronic illness?
"You are acting like a child. This procedure isn't that painful."
What is a belittling or judgemental comment?
These are laws established in each state that regulates the practice of nursing.
What is Nurse Practice Acts?
When a person is within 18 inches of you.
What is the intimate zone?
Not delegating because you think the patient may fall with only one assist.
What is the potential for harm?
"A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage"
What is health disparity?
"I need to finish with my charting and filling the glove boxes then I will give you a shower."
What task-focused nursing?
Loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care.
What is compassion fatigue?
This is what Professor A says to do to determine the volume level in a room.
What is "take the pulse of the room?"
When the nurse knows that a person who is missing teeth easily choke on their meal (delegating feeding)
What is predicting the outcome?
A group of people such as those living in poverty, women, children, or people with disabilities.
What is vulnerable populations?
This is when a nurse gives a patient TMI, it can cause this.
What is a block or barrier to effective communication?
This....allows nurses to carry out professional roles, serving as protection for the nurse, the patient, and the institution where HC is provided.
What are standards?"
When a person is grimacing, shaking and crying.
What is non-verbal communication?
When the nurse knows that the wound care will require more than just a routine dressing change.
What is "complexity of the task?"
Something that increases a person's chances for illness or injury.
What is risk factor?