FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT THE NURSING

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FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT THE NURSING

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Question 1: What are the components of the evaluation process

Answer:

Two components:

1.) Examination of a condition or situation 2.) judgement as to whether change has occurred

Question 2: List disadvantages of directive approach

Answer:

Patient can feel unimportant; causes patient withdrawal; could lose patient interest

Question 3: What is the purpose of establishing client goals?

Answer:

To achieve the highest level of wellness and independence; realistic and based on patients needs

Question 4: List advantages for indirective approach

Answer:

Better understand patient issues; allows them to engage; builds relationship between patient and nurse

Question 5: What are common errors made when labeling data

Answer:

wrong diagnostic label selected; evidence that another diagnosis is more likely; condition of a collaborative problem; failure to validate nursing diagnosis with patient; failure to seek guidance

Question 6: Describe Assessment

Answer:

Two parts:

1.) Gather subjective& objective data 2.) Validate& interpret info gathered

Question 7: What is a collaborative intervention

Answer:

Interdependent interventions; therapies that require combined knowledge, skill and expertise of healthcare professionals

Question 8: Describe evaluation

Answer:

Determine if goals and expected outcomes are achieved

Question 9: What are essential guidelines for writing nursing care plans

Answer:

Generally includes: diagnosis, goals/expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions, and a section for evaluation findings Question 10: What is the relationship between critical thinking and making nursing diagnosis

Answer:

It is necessary to be thorough, comprehensive, and accurate when identifying nursing diagnosis that apply to your patient

Question 11: What is objective data

Answer:

Information YOU observe; Facts; NO OPINIONS

Question 12: Discuss the use of standards of nursing care to evaluate responses to interventions

Answer:

Used to determine whether the right interventions have been chosen or whether additional ones are required

Question 13: What is the difference between goals and outcome criteria?

Answer:

Goals are broad statements that describe a desired change and a patients condition/behavior. Expected outcome is measurable criteria to evaluate goal achievement

Question 14: What are common errors made when clustering data

Answer:

insignificant cluster of cues; premature/ early closure; incorrect clustering

Question 15: What are common health areas the nurse assesses

Answer:

objective/subjective data; take account of health history

Question 16: What does COLDSPA stand for?

Answer:

Character; Onset; Location; Duration; Severity; Pattern; Associated Factors

Question 17: What is the relationship between critical thinning and evaluation

Answer:

must apply critical thinking to make clinical decisions, and redirect nursing care to best meet patient needs Question 18: Why is it important to coordinate a plan of care for the patient and family?

Answer:

To ensure plan is implemented so patient has the best chance possible at moving towards a full recovery

Question 19: What is the purpose of assessing?

Answer:

Gathering all subjective and objective data possible and ensuring its accuracy to be able to use to formulate an efficient plan of care

Question 20: What are characteristics of a proper nursing diagnosis

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Includes all 3 parts; organized; no blank spaces; proper initials& role/position stated; documenting for yourself only; keep confidential Question 21: What are some important aspects when conducting a patient-centered interview

Answer:

being prepared; being organized; setting the stage; set an agenda; collect assessment/ nursing health history; terminating interview (summarize)

Question 22: What is a directive approach to interviewing

Answer:

Asking patient closed ended question; yes or no; helps narrow down possible issues; gets to the point Question 23: What are some benefits of using the nursing process for health care providers

Answer:

A way to stay organized; contributes to documentation; Helps focus on patient needs; Provides common language for practice; Builds trusting relationships Question 24: Why is it important to make an assessment in order to form a diagnosis

Answer:

Must have accurate info in order to form a diagnosis...duh

Question 25: List advantages of directive approach

Answer:

You can make quicker diagnosis; helps focus on issue

Question 26: What is a nursing diagnosis

Answer:

Clinical judgement about individual/family/community; response to actual and potential health problems