Communication
What is a key intervention to take when communicating with a client who speaks a different language?
Use a certified interpreter to ensure accurate communication.
What is the best defense against breaking the chain of infection?
Hand hygiene
What does the abbreviation NG mean?
Nasogastric.
What is the ABCDE priority framework?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure – used for prioritizing patient care.
What do anticoagulant medications do?
They prevent blood clots from forming.
What is an important intervention when communicating with a client who has hearing loss?
Use visual aids, speak clearly, and ensure the client can see your face.
How is infection transmitted through indirect contact?
Via surfaces or objects contaminated by an infectious agent.
What tasks can an LPN delegate to assistive personnel?
Basic care tasks such as feeding, bathing, and ambulation.
What is the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A theory that human needs must be met in a specific order: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
What is a clear liquid fluid?
Water, broth, tea, and clear juices.
What are barriers that affect communication in healthcare?
Language differences, hearing impairments, cultural differences, medical jargon, noise, and emotional distress.
Name the components of the chain of infection.
Portal of entry, portal of exit, reservoir, susceptible host, infectious agent.
What is charting by exception documentation?
Documenting only deviations from the norm or significant findings.
What does autonomy mean in nursing ethics?
Respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions.
What is a reason for NPO status?
To prevent aspiration during surgery or certain medical procedures or if a client has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
What are the three minimum components of communication models?
Sender, receiver, and message.
What infections need droplet precautions?
Influenza, COVID-19, whooping cough, meningitis.
How do you correct an error in a client’s medical chart?
Draw a single line through the error, write “error,” and sign with date/time.
What is the nursing process?
Assessment/ Data Collection, Diagnosis (Nursing), Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
What is telehealth?
The use of clinical and non clinical aspects of healthcare delivery through the use of telecommunication devices such as the internet and phone
Name and explain the four communication styles.
Assertive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and passive.
What are the signs and symptoms of the inflammatory process?
Redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.
What is the PIE model charting?
Problem, Intervention, Evaluation – a method of documenting patient care.
What is the time-out procedure?
A safety protocol to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and site before surgery.
What is the difference between a verbal prescription and a telephone prescription?
A verbal prescription is given in person, while a telephone prescription is given over the phone.