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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CRITICAL THINKING
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Question 1: data is obtained from?
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primary and secondary sources.
Question 2: what is an example of focused assessment?
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if the patient reports abdominal distention, lack of appetite and straining to have a bowl movement- patient problem might be infrequent or difficult bowl movement.
Question 3: primary source of data is?
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from the patient
Question 4: what does a complete assessment involve?
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physical examination of all body systems e.g) musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal
Question 5: what is a clinical pathway?
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multidisciplinary plan that incorporates EBP(evidence based) guidelines for high risk , high volume, high cost types of cases while providing for optimal outcomes and maximizing clinical efficiency
Question 6: during the planning phase of the nursing process..
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priorities of care are established and nursing interventions are chosen to best address the patient problem statement.Question 7: the nursing process as a means of problem solving during an emergency may be altered in what manner?
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accelerated Question 8: which aspect of the problem statement includes the patients signs and symptoms?
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defining characteristics
Question 9: what is the assessment?
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observe and report significant cues to the nurse in charge
Question 10: in an assessment the nurse gathers what kind of data?
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objective and subjective data
Question 11: two basic method are used to collect data- 1st and 2nd method?
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interview and physical examination
Question 12: define assessment?
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a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a client, the first step in delivering care
Question 13: which component of the nurse process includes the degree of wellness desired expected or possible for patient to achieve and contains a patient goal statement?
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outcomes identification Question 14: which plan of care considers age, culture, medical diagnosis and mutual interest?
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individual
Question 15: what is the evaluation?
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assist with reevaluation of the patients health state are nursing interventions. suggest alternative nursing interventions when necessary Question 16: during which phase of the nursing process would the nurse anticipate making modifications to the nursing care plan?
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evaluation Question 17: Which methods of data collection does the nurse use to establish a database for the development of the patient problem statement?
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Interview and physical examination
Question 18: what is a focused assessment?
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this is advisable when the patient is critical ill, disoriented or unable to respond- gather information about a specific problem Question 19: the assessment and development of nursing diagnoses or patient problem statement are the responsibility of?
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the RN
Question 20: secondary source of data is?
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when patient is unable to supply information because of deterioration of mental status, age or seriousness of illness- the nurse will turn to secondary sources
Question 21: what is data clustering?
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data obtained from the health history, physical examination, psychosocial history and related diagnostic procedures are analyzed in the development of a plan of care Question 22: which type of data source would the nurse consider if the patients family tells the nurse that the patient has seemed very depressed lately?
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secondary data Question 23: which step of the nursing process includes patient teaching about the importance of using an incentive spirometer every 2 hours and breathing deeply to clear secretions?
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implementation of a nursing intervention
Question 24: what is the goal and identification and planning?
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assist with setting priorities , suggest interventions, assist with the development of realistic goals
Question 25: what does assessment include?
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physiological data, also psychologic, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and life style factors Question 26: in which phase of the nursing process would you find a review of the patient-centered goals or desired outcomes?
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evaluation