Nursing Process
‒Information that comes from feelings of the patient
What is subjective data?
This step begins after the care plan has been made and is recognized as the step where the nurse performs the interventions to achieve goals.
What is implementation?
Not merely memorizing isolated facts or being able to recite a list of data but, evidenced by applying new information
The exchange of information, feelings, needs, and preferences between two people
The communication process
An older adult is being started on a new antihypertensive medication. In teaching the patient about the medication, the nurse:
1. Speaks loudly
2. Presents the information once.
3. Expects the patient to understand the information quickly.
4. Allows the patient time to express himself or herself and ask questions.
What is (4) allows the patient time to express himself or herself and ask questions.
‒Things that you can observe through your senses of hearing, sight, smell, and touch
What is objective data?
In this step of the nursing process, you prioritize the diagnosis in order of importance and figure out what nursing interventions need to take place to accomplish these as well as goals to achieve your care plan.
What is planning?
an event or experience which presents a good opportunity for learning something about a particular aspect of the patients life or care
What is a teachable moment?
Choice of words and feelings expressed verbally by a speaker through changes in pitch, pace, and tone of voice
What is verbal communication?
When the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, “I haven’t slept the last couple of nights.” Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic communication response to this patient?
A. "I see."
B. "Really?"
C. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
D. "Sometimes, I have trouble sleeping too."
C
Directed, purposeful, mental activity by which you create and evaluate ideas, analyze data, anticipate problems, use expansive thinking, reflect on experience, construct plans and determine desired outcomes.
What is critical thinking?
The systematic problem-solving approach towards providing individualized nursing care is known as
What is the nursing process?
List 3 reputable sources for online research
Facial expressions, posture, body position, behavior, gestures, touch, and general appearance
What is nonverbal communication?
A male client tells the nurse he was involved in a car accident while he was intoxicated. What would be the most therapeutic response from nurse Julia?
A. “Why didn’t you get someone else to drive you?”
B. “Tell me how you feel about the accident.”
C. “You should know better than to drink and drive.”
D. “I recommend that you attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.”
B
The tool used to prioritize patients needs.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
This step of the nursing process includes the systematic collection of all subjective and objective data about the client in which the nurse focuses holistically on the client- physical, psychological, emotional, sociocultural, and spiritual. Name this step.
What is assessment?
What can you teach a patient while administering morning medications?
The reasons for the medication(s), possible side effects, and when to report side effects
Communication that encourages and empowers patients to participate in their care
What is patient centered care?
A nurse is planning a teaching session about healthy nutrition with a group of children who are in first grade. The nurse determines that after the teaching session the children will be able to name three examples of foods that are fruits. This is an example of:
1. A teaching plan
2. A learning objective
3. Reinforcement of content
4. Enhancing the children's self-efficacy.
What is (2) A learning objective
Outcomes for patients must include SMART goals. What does the acronym stand for?
S-specific
M-measurable
A-attainable
R-relevant
T-time bound
What are the 3 parts of the nursing diagnosis (PES)?
What is problem, etiology, and S/S?
Describe each of the three types of learning styles
Visual
Kinesthetic
Auditory
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Name 3 of the 6 factors that can affect communication?
1. personal space
2. body position
3. language
4. culture
5. attitude
6. emotion
The nurse is planning to teach a patient about the importance of exercise. When is the best time for teaching to occur? Select all that apply
1. When there are visitors in the room
2. When the patient's pain medications are working.
3. Just before lunch, when the patient is most awake and alert
4. When the patient is talking about current stressors in his or her life
What is (2) WHen the patient's pain medications are working and (3) Just before lunch, when the patient is most awake and alert.