Chapter 1
What are some of the roles of the LPN
caregiver, educator, advocate, delegator
How many Patients die from hospital errors, injuries, accidents, and infections a year according to Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade (2017)?
440,000
What is Empathy?
understanding a patients feelings and their meaning.
Name a characteristic of a critical thinker?
Maintains an open mind and questioning attitude
What is Maslow's top priority?
Air
When delegating a task to a UAP what must you consider?
task are within the job description and capabilities
What does Patient- centered care mean?
Patients is full partner in decisions of their care
What should we do to ensure proper pain control in a patient?
Assess the need for the medication before it is asked for per orders, and if it is effective.
What is the main factor that influences critical thinking and nursing care?
Attitude
What is meant by expected outcome in nursing?
A specific result expected at a certain point of time
Who defines the role and scope of practice of LPN's
Each State's NPA
What is the goal of Biomedicine?
To find the cause of disease and to eliminate or correct the problem.
What does Transcultural Nursing Mean?
recognizing cultural differences and delivering care to the patient and family.
What is Polypharmacy?
Multiple drugs prescribed for the same problem by different HCP's
Nursing Intervention?
actions/activities chosen to achieve goals and expected outcomes
According to National Patient Safety Goals 2019 what would be the first thing you do, that could keep you from making a medical error?
Identify the patient two ways
What Is Holistic Care?
treats the whole person. mind, body,spirit
Where do Cambodians believe their soul resides?
Their head
What aid would you use in setting the priorities of care?
Maslow's Hierarchy
What are collaborative Care Plans?
input from all healthcare members involved in care of patient.
What are the "5 Rights"
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction and Communication, Right Supervision and Evaluation.
What are DRGs?
amount paid to the hospital in a flat rate for medicare services and hospitals know in advance what they will be reimbursed.
The philosophy of individual worth?
The belief in the value of each human being.
Name the "5" steps of the nursing Process
Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
What is the sheet used for staff to communicate? What does it stand for?
S.B.A.R.=Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation