Say It Again Sam
The exchange of information in which a message is sent received and correctly interpreted.
What is communication? pg53
This is a 5 step method of thinking about and addressing patient needs. Nurses use this to plan and deliver nursing care.
What is the nursing process? pg.54
A prefix that means over, on, or upon.
What is Epi? pg63
According to Abraham Maslow examples of this need include food, water, shelter, and oxygen.
What are Physical needs? pg 69
This is the largest body system and is divided into 3 layers.
What is Integumentary System or Skin? pg.81
This incorporates the use of the senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to collect information.
What is observation? pg54
This phase of the nursing process focuses on setting priorities and goals.
What is planning? pg.56
A prefix meaning blue.
What is cyan? pg63
CNA's can help patients obtain this need by explaining to the patient what is to be done and how it is to be done.
What are Safety and Security? pg69
The point where two or more bones meet.
What is a joint? pg82
A written guide about a patient's nursing care that communicates what care is to be given and ensures nursing team members give the same care.
What is a nursing care plan? pg56
This document is used by nurses to communicated delegated tasks to the CNA.
What is an assignment sheet? pg.57
A root meaning heart.
What is card, cardi, or cardio? pg63
According to Abraham Maslow, the number of needs for a person to survive and function.
What is 5? pg 69
This body system is made up of the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for directing and coordinating body function.
What is the Nervous System? pg84
A type of communication method that focuses on both verbal and non-verbal communication.
What is listening? pg.73
This part of the nursing process focuses on reviewing patient goals in the planning to see if those goals were met.
What is evaluation? pg57
A root meaning intestines.
What is enter, or entero? pg64
This is the highest need and rarely ever fully met.
What is Self Actualization? pg69
This body system helps to defend the body against infection and works closely with the circulatory system. It produces a thin watery fluid called lymph.
What is the Lymphatic System? pg88
A type of assessment tool used when patients are admitted to a facility and includes information about the patient's physical and mental function. The document is required by CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
What is the MDS (Medical Data Set) pg54
A written guide concerning the patient's care which includes nursing diagnoses, patient goals, and nursing interventions to be carried out. This document is required by CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
What is the Comprehensive Care Plan? pg.57
A suffix meaning creation of an opening.
What is stomy or ostomy? pg 68
This need reflects the ability to think well of oneself and to see oneself as useful and having value.
What is Self-Esteem? pg69
The two main divisions of the Nervous System are called.
What are the Central and the Peripheral Nervous System? pg84