Fundamental, fundamentals
Complimentary therapy means the treatment is used instead of medical treatment. True or False
False. Alternative therapy is used instead of medical therapy
A succinct statement of ethical obligations
Code of ethics
An agreement by a client to accept a course of treatment after being provided complete information by the provider, including risk/benefits, treatment alternatives and prognosis
Informed consent
Data that can be observed or measured.
objective
SMART stands for
specific, measurable,attainable, realistic and timed
Wide base of support, keep objects close to body, bend knees when lifting item
Proper body mechanics
Limiting of autonomy which is intended to be for the patients own good
Paternalism
Telling the client they cannot leave the hospital is an example of
false imprisonment
The first step in planning interventions for your patient
What is assessment
Age groups that are higher risk of infection
Older adults and infants
Serum drug levels are frequently checked when patient is on a medication with a wide therapeutic range. True or False
False. Drugs with narrow therapeutic range can easily be over or under dosed quickly.
Establishes the standards of care required for legal nursing practice in each state
Nurse Practice Act
The SN failed to seek the patient's permission to watch a nursing procedure. This is a violation of
patient privacy
"Risk for" nursing diagnoses does NOT contain which of the following P,E,S
Signs (as evidenced by)
does contain Problem, Etiology (related to/cause)
Non-verbal process of being attentive to what the patient is saying and showing interest and acceptance
Active listening
For someone who is anxious or cannot focus it is best to use open-ended questions True or False
False. Open ended questions are used to elicit more information without limiting patient to set answer
What ethical principle is involved in placing restraints on a violent patient?
Beneficence
Keeping current with changing laws related to nursing practice and technology can ensure safety for nurses and their patients. True or False
True
Educating the client, obtaining patient vitals signs, and assessing fall risk, are three examples of
Interventions
An organism that cannot be cleaned with an alcohol-based solution.
Bacterial spores
Type of intervention that originate from health care provider orders.
dependent
Self-determination, freedom to make decisions supported by knowledge and self-confidence.
Autonomy
Federal law that includes standards affecting the confidentiality, integrity/truth and availability of data.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
Continuing, modifying, or terminating the nursing care plan is part of this important step in the nursing process.
evaluation
The type of pain described as numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness
Neuropathic pain
other types: Referred Phantom, Psychogenic