Chapter 7
Occurs when the environment is favorable but health is not.
Protected poor health
A way of life of a group of people that distinguishes the members of one group of people from another
culture
this type of learning includes exercising while reading
kinesthetic learning
This organization is responsible for evaluating and accrediting health care organizations and programs in the US
The joint commission
In this process, you will make your first impression
Admission Process
The ability of individuals to understand basic health information and to use that information to make good decisions about their health
Health literacy
religious beliefs, values and the concept of spirituality are important what?
Cultural concepts
this type of learning includes listening to or hearing
auditory learning
To ambulate is to______
walk
Fear of the unknown comes from what in Maslow's Hierchy of human needs ?
Safety and security
Developed in 1959 about achieving high level wellness
Dunn's theory of high level wellness
this means that the nurse who provides care to the patients shows respect for and incorporates the patient specific cultural beliefs and values
cultural sensitivity
this type of learning is done by seeing, reading and watching
visual learning
This form gives a numerical rating for each patients risk for falling.
Fall assessment rating scale
A common cause of anxiety for a patient being admitted
Financial concern
the phases of illness
1.Prodormal Phase
2.Symptomatic phase
3.seeking help phase
4.dependency phase
name five barriers to health care
education, language, economics, geography, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, misunderstanding
when you teach about this, you will emphasize changing unhealthy habits.
wellness strategies
R.A.C.E stands for
Leaving the hospital before an order from the physician is known as
AMA- Leaving against medical advice
Selye's theory of stress and illness
Phase1: Alarm phase
Phase2: Resistance phase
Phase 3: Exhaustion Phase
this belief is that disease is caused by evil spirits or supernatural forces
religiously based belief or magico religious
you use this description when the patient is lacking knowledge about the disease process or management
Deficient knowledge with descriptors
This type of extinguisher takes out fires caused by electrical sources or motor equipment
Type C
One of the most important discharge responsibilities of the nurse is?
Medication reconciliation
symptoms include: Headaches,, overuse of alcohol and drugs, muscle pain, constant worry and memory loss
Stress
One of the most common areas in which a patients belief differ with others
death and dying
used when the patient has some basic knowledge about the illness and is ready for further teaching
Readiness for enhanced learning
This type of hazard is caused by exposure cytotoxic medications and treatment such as chemotherapy
Chemical hazard
This includes disinfecting the bed , furniture, bathroom, sink and floor in the end
Terminal cleaning
Goal is to increase the quality and years of a healthy life and to eliminate health disparities
Healthy people 2020
This addresses the following:
Cultural differences between patients
Culture of the caring nurse
culture of the providers
Transcultural nursing
Anthrax is a type of what MCE?
Bioterrorism
This form is prepared to documents the patients condition and reason for transferring
Transfer summary sheet
this includes influenza, food poisoning, appendicitis
acute illness
this organization have worked to promote the patients right to culturally competent care in the US
The joint commision
Will the real slim shady...
Please stand up
This federal agency is involved in protecting patients and staff from the spread of disease
CDC center for disease control and prevention
What color shirt was Ms. Spencer wearing on Friday when reviewing chapter 14 and 22?