Miscellaneous
The mother of nursing
Who is Florence Nightingale
what is the first step of the nursing process where the nurse gathers information about the patient's condition and concerns?
What is assessment
What term refers to the process of removing a gown in a specific sequence to minimize the risk of contamination and exposure to pathogens?
What is doffing
What are the 3 components of medication administration
What is prepare, gather and administer
Portion of the GI tract that absorbs the most nutrients
What is the Duodenum
What is the formula used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight?
BMI = (Weight in kilograms) / (Height in meters)
This step in the nursing process involves identifying actual or potential health problems and their causes?
What is diagnosis
A set of standards established by The Joint Commission, an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.
What are NPSG
What is the term for the opening of the needle (how wide it is)
What is the gauge
Group of individuals who perform swallow studies
What is speech pathology
What BMI range is typically considered within the "normal" or "healthy" weight category according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What is 18.5 to 24.9.
This step in the nursing process involves developing a plan of care that addresses the identified health problems and sets goals for the patient's health outcomes.
What is planning
the process of ensuring that data entered into a system is accurate, complete, and consistent.
What is data validation
What route is it when drugs are given by infusion or injection
What is parenteral
hands-on actions performed by healthcare providers to directly address the needs of patients
What are direct care interventions
In prioritizing interventions in patient care, what what is the guide for nurses to address life-threatening issues first, followed by interventions to prevent further harm or deterioration of the patient's condition?
ABC'S
principle of Maslow's hierarchy of needs
this step involves critically evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving the desired patient outcomes and modifying the care plan as needed.
What is evaluation
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
What is empathy
What is the term for administration of medication through the digestive tract
What is Enteral
the time it takes for a drug to start producing its therapeutic effects after it has been administered.
What is the onset
In evidence-based practice, what term describes the integration of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values and preferences to guide clinical decision-making?
What is clinical judgement
This step in the nursing process involves applying individualized strategies to address the identified health problems, utilizing evidence-based practices and considering the patient's preferences and values.
What is implementation
response that occurs when the body overreacts to certain triggers, leading to a sudden drop in heart rate
What is vasovagal
What is four times a day
What is QID
a screening test used to detect the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
What is Guaiac