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what is EBP
step by step process with observable results used by scientists to solve problems
what is scientific method
research that uses Measurable variables
what is Quantitative Research
data collection, collecting, organizing, documenting, and validating data
assessment
process by which the assessment data are sorted and analyzed so that specific actual and potential health problems are identified
nursing diagnosis
5 Components of the Nursing Process
-assessment
-nursing diagnosis
-planning
-implementation
-evaluation
a series of steps by which the nurse and the patient set priorities and goals to eliminate or diminish the identified problems
carrying out the nursing interventions in a systemic way
assessing the patients response to the nursing interventions
evaluation
directed, purposeful, mental activity by which ideas are evaluated, plans are constructed, and desired outcomes are decided
critical thinking
what are SMART goals
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic / Relevant
T - Time
way of thinking and acting based on the scientific methods
nursing process
Focus on action with out assessment, unaware of resource, need clear cut rules, anxiety and lack of self confidence.
novice thinking
Focus on action with out assessment, unaware of resource, need clear cut rules, anxiety and lack of self confidence.
expert thinking
form of a question that limits a respondent's answers to one or two words
closed ended question
study of all factors that may be involved in the development of a disease
etiology
-desired result of nursing actions
-set realistically by the nurse and patient as
-part of planning stage of the nursing process
goal
activities that are necessary to be independent in society beyond eating, grooming and toileting
-such skills as; shopping, preparing meals, banking and taking medications
iADLs
-information that can be observed by others
-free of feelings, perceptions, prejudices
objective data
form of question that prompts a respondent to answer in more than 1 or 2 words
open ended questions
These are examples of what?
- Lack of knowledge
- Information overload
- Lack of role models
- Lack of time or money
- Resistance to change
- Misperceptions - require education
what is nursing barriers
These are part of what?
-prior illnesses throughout development
-injuries and hospitalizations
-surgeries
-blood transfusions
-allergies
-immunizations
-habits
-medications
-work habits
-relaxation activities
-sleep and exercise patterns
-nutritional patterns
health history
any treatment, based upon clinical judgement and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes
nursing interventions
-minimum level of care accepted to ensure high-quality care for patients
-standards of care define the types of therapies typically administered to patients with defined problems/needs
standard of care
This type of diagnosis describes human responses to health conditions or life processes that may develop in a vulnerable individual or group
-don't have related factors or defining characteristics because they have no occurred yet.
risk diagnosis