1. Greet 2. Introduce yourself 3. Who are they 4. Clarify role 5. Explain purpose 6. Consent

All Weeks Flashcards by Blumie Herbst

What are the SODH

Income
Employment
Housing
Education
Early childhood
Social inclusion
Access to food

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Why do the SODH matter

They measure a person’s non medical factors that contribute to their overall health

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What is maslows hierarchy of needs

Bottom rungs are basic needs (sodh) moving up to total self actualization

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What is health literacy

A person’s understanding of their own health and factors surrounding it

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What is health

Not only the avsence of disease.
Each person’s maximum level of physical, mental, and social wellbeing

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What is the Ottowa charter

Framework for health promotion-
the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health

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What is empathy

Understanding and relating another person

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What is sympathy

Feeling bad for someone but nothing else

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Comapssion

Empathy and drive

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Why is effective communication important

-basis of trust
-allows increased openness

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What is verbal communication

-clear end points
-HOW you say it
-vocal intonations
-perceived facts and feelings

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What is non verbal communcation

-SOLER
-facial expressions
-active listening
-patients body language

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What is active listening

Being focused only on the person talking, no other distractions

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SOLER

Sitting straight
Open stance
Leaning forward
Eye contact
Relaxed

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ISBAR

Identification
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation

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Why is isbar important

-to ensure nothing is left out
-builds a full picture

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What is the relations theory

First impressions
Partnership begins
Patient uses resources
Patient needs are met

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6 introductory steps

Greet
Introduce yourself
Who are they
Clarify role
Explain purpose
Consent

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How is silence helpful in communication

Allows for reflection, respect, slows pace, cognitive understanding

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What is the benefit of active listening- for patient and nurse

Patient- wellbeing is enhanced and patient feels understood
Nurse- deeper understanding, more accurate info and data

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What is the difference between culture and ethnicity

Culture is a way of life & viewing word, can be changed over time.
Ethnicity is background, religion, language

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What is cultural understanding

Knowing everyone has a different approach to health and it’s surrounds

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What is cultural competence

Being able to understand, learn, and respect different cultural values

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Things to keep in mind when treating elderly

-memory
-vision
-hearing
-technology
-use respectful words, no slang

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Things to keep in mind when treating LGBTQIA

Mental health struggles Inclusive language and awareness

3 types of health assessments

-comprehensive -focused -emergency

Why do we do health assessment

-foundation of person centred care -helps w/ early intervention -gather background info

ADPIE

Assessment Diagnosis Plan Implementation Evaluate

When is adpie used

Care planning for nurse themself to implement

Subjective data

Symptoms- Feelings not facts

Objective data

Signs- Facts, recordable, observable

Why do we do vital signs

To form a baseline

Temperature norm

36- 37.5

Hypothermia

Under 36

Hyperthermia

Over 38

Respiratory rate norm

12-20

What is the first vital to be abnormal usually

Respiratory rate

Bradypnoea

Low respiratory rate

Tachypnoea

High

Pulse norm

60-100

Bradycardia

Under 60bpm

Tachycardia

Over 100bpm

What is oxygen saturation

How much oxygen is attached to haemoglobin in red blood cells

Normal o2 sats

Above 94%

Normal o2 in COPD

Above 88%

Devices for o2 improvement

-nasal prongs -Hudson mask -tracheostomy

Where can pulse ox go besides finger

Toe

BP normal

100-140/80

What is systolic

When heart rests

What is diastolic

Peak pressure

What causes BP to increase or decrease

Cardiac output or peripheral vascular resistance

What is auscultatory gap & how is it solved

Silence after initial sounds. Solved by adding 20-30 to initial reading

4 Additional vitals to monitor

1. Food 2. Fluid 3. Height 4. Weight

What are the 4 goals of public health

Protection Promotion Education Prevention

What is protection in public health

Safeguarding population Ie vaccinations

What is promotion in public health

Creating conditions for health Ie safe roads

What is prevention in public health

Reducing disease before they happen Ie screening programs

What is education in public health

Informing the public Ie smoking campaigns

4 public health issues

Chronic disease Infectious disease Mental health Environmental disasters

What is the role of a nurse in public health

To educate, promote, and refer

What is health promotion

Identify and fix a problem through advocacy and education while understanding the demographic, evidence, and individual

What is health education

An element of health promotion which is only helpful if done together with promotion

Common barriers affecting communication

Time Language Patient willingness Cultural beliefs Education

How can a nurse overcome communication barriers

Interpreters Building own knowledge Thinking outside the box Not being judgemental Teach back Simple language

How do cultural and linguistic factors influence health education

Cultural beliefs to health vary

Strategies to ensure inclusivity

Be open to opinions Ensure basic understanding Build trust

Technology that can be used to enhance health promotion and education

Visual aids Translate apps Telehealth Online resources

How can nurses engage communities in health promotion initiatives

-religious & community leaders -free stuff -bring initiatives to the community

What role does policy play in supporting or hindering health promotion efforts

Funding drives promotion

Teachback method

Tool to ensure increased health understand

Why do we do population screening

For early detection and prevention

4 techniques in physical exam health assessment

1. Inspection- general observation 2. Auscultation- listening 3. Palpation- feeling 4. Percussion- tapping

5 health barriers

Beliefs Biases Language Patient willingness Time

5 ways to overcome barriers

Translators Coming back later Cultural understanding Visual aid Motivational techniques

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