Nursing Basics
What is the nursing process with a five letter acronym used to guide plan of care?
ADPIE
“I’ll bring a list of all my medications, including supplements, to my appointments.”
Green flag!
A patient experiences swelling and difficulty breathing after taking a medication. What is the priority action?
A. Take another dose
B. Drink more water
C. Wait and see what happens
D. Seek immediate medical attention
D. Seek immediate medical attention
What is the most important reason for patient education?
A. Patient safety
B. Improve hospital ratings
C. Speed up discharge
D. Avoid future questions
A. Patient safety
At what part of the nursing process does patient teaching primarily occur?
Implementation
"If I forget a dose, I will just double up my next one"
Red flag
What is the SAFEST action if a patient has difficulty swallowing a pill?
A. Crush it instead
B. Skip the dose
C. Ask provider for an alternative
D. Have them chug water before and after
C. Ask provider for an alternative
This type of question encourages patients to demonstrate understanding rather than answer yes or no.
An open-ended question
This type of teaching prepares the patient to manage their care after leaving the hospital.
Discharge teaching / education
"I'll stop taking my antibiotics once I feel better/ there are no symptoms"
Red flag
This is the term for expected and often mild reactions a patient may experience from a medication.
Side Effects
When is the best time to provide patient teaching?
A. Immediately after a procedure
B. When the patient is alert and comfortable
C. During routine care to save time
D. At the end of your shift
B. When the patient is alert and comfortable
What is the FIRST step in any nursing intervention?
ASSESS!
"I will report any unusual side effects to my provider"
Green flag!
What should you do if a patient comes in wanting to take their over-the-counter or at home medication?
Check with provider/ pharmacy
This type of teaching focuses on what the patient must know and is most important to ensure their safety.
Priority teaching! (this one was hard)