Caring
This term refers to a nurse's ability to understand and share the feelings of a patient, forming the foundation of compassionate care
What is empathy?
This type of communication includes facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye contact, often conveying emotions without words
What is non-verbal communication?
Nurses are expected to follow this principal, meaning they must keep patient information private and share it only with authorized individuals
What is confidentiality?
This term refers to the ability of nurses to understand, respect, and respond to patients from different cultural backgrounds
What is cultural competence?
Encouraging patients to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep are examples of this type of disease prevention
What is primary prevention?
According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, infants must successfully resolve this conflict by developing a sense of security and reliability in their caregivers
What is trust vs. mistrust?
This simple act, such as holding a patient's hand or a touch on the arm, can provide emotional comfort and support
What is therapeutic touch?
When a patient has limited English proficiency, nurses should use this trained professional to ensure accurate and effective communication rather than relying on family members
What is a medical interpreter?
When a nurse speaks up to ensure a patient receives appropriate care, protects their rights and helps them make informed decisions, they are demonstrating this essential professional responsibility
What is advocacy?
Providing healthcare that respects and accommodates a patient's cultural beliefs, language, and traditions is an example of this type of care
Health education programs that focus on early detection, such as routine mammograms and blood pressure screenings, are examples of this level of prevention
What is secondary prevention?
When assessing lung sounds, this abnormal breath sound, often described as musical or high-pitches whistling, may indicate airway obstruction in conditions like asthma
What is wheezing?
Nurses use this type of communication, which includes active listening, eye contact, and open-ended questions, to foster trust with patients
What is therapeutic communication?
This technique, often used in patient interviews, encourages patients to express their thoughts and feelings by avoiding yes-or-no responses
What are open-ended questions?
These include a patient's ability to make informed healthcare decisions, refuse treatment, and have their privacy protected under the law
What are patient rights?
This term refers to addressing disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes among different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
What is health equity?
This public health measure has led to the eradication or control of many infectious diseases, including polio and measles, but building immunity in individuals and communities
What are vaccinations?
During an abdominal assessment, nurses should perform this technique before palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds
What is auscultation?
This ethical principal, meaning "to do good", guides nurses in making decisions that prioritize the well-being of their patients
What is beneficence?
This type of communication involves verbal and non-verbal cues, such as eye contact and body language, to show understanding and attentiveness
What is active listening?
This professional attribute requires nurses to take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and patient outcomes
What is accountability?
A patient who follows a Kosher, Halal or vegetarian diet for religious reasons may require nurses to coordinate with this department to ensure appropriate meal options
What is food and nutrition services?
Nurses play a vital role in helping patients with chronic diseases manage their conditions through lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and rehabilitation, which is know as this
What is tertiary prevention?
Doctors check that babies and toddlers hit these key developmental benchmarks to ensure the child's growth is on track
What are developmental milestones?
A nurse demonstrates this type of care when they advocate for a patient's needs, ensure dignity, and respect cultural preferences in treatment
What is patient-centered care?
Nurses should avoid this type of non-verbal communication, such as crossing arms or rolling eyes, as it can create a barrier between the nurse and the patient
What is negative body language?
This federal law, enacted in 1996, protects patient privacy by regulating how healthcare providers handle and share medical information
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and meditation are examples of these types of healing practices that nurses should respect and integrate when appropriate to support diverse patient preferences
What are complimentary and alternative therapies?
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease
What is health?
In Erikson's final psychosocial stage (late adulthood), people reflect on their lives. If they feel a deep sense of fulfillment and acceptance about how they lived, they achieve this positive outcome rather than despair
What is ego integrity?