M10 Exam Flashcards
(43 cards)
Affective Domain
material is presented in a way that is appealing to the learner’s beliefs, feelings, and values
Ex: must value cleanliness before you teach them how to wash their hands frequently
cognitive domain
learner takes in and processes info by listening to or reading material
Ex: explaining handwashing
psychomotor domain
learner processes the info by performing an action or carrying out a task
Ex: demonstrating proper handwashing to reinforce behaviors
auditory learning
what we hear
kinesthetic learning
actually performing a task or handling items
visual learning
what we see
behavioral objectives
represent the desired changes or additions to current behaviors and attitudes and should be meaningful for the patient
feedback
return of info about the process
return demonstration
patient was taught a specific skill and then demonstrates that skill
acceptance
“I’m ready.” The pain is gone, the struggle is over, and the patient has found peace. There is withdrawal from engagement in everyday activities and interests. Verbal communication is less important, and touch and presence are most important.
advance directive
a legal document that outlines the patient’s wishes for health care preferences at that time when they may be unable to communicate their choice.
anticipatory grieving
Grieving that occurs before a loss actually happens
assisted suicide
making available to patients the means to end their life (such as a weapon or drug) with knowledge that suicide is their intent.
autopsy
an examination of the body, organs, and tissues to determine the cause of death.
bargaining
“If I’m good, then I get a reward.” The wish is for extension of life, or later for relief from pain, and the person knows from experience that “good behavior” is often rewarded.
bereavement
the state of having suffered a loss by death.
brain death
the absence of brain activity as evidenced by the absence of electroencephalogram (ECG) waves.
coma, absence of brain stem reflexes, apnea
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
respirations that gradually become shallower and are followed by periods of apnea (no breathing)—may be noted.
closure
say goodbye to those people and things that are important.
comfort care
focuses on identifying symptoms that cause the patient distress and adequately treating those symptoms
coroner
a person with legal authority to determine cause of death.
death
absence of spontaneous breathing and heartbeat.
denial
“No, not me.” The person cannot believe the diagnosis or prognosis. Denial serves as a buffer to protect the patient from an uncomfortable and painful situation. A patient may seek other opinions or believe that there has been an error.
durable power of attorney for health care
a legal document that appoints a person (health care proxy) chosen by the patient to make health care decisions if the patient becomes incompetent or incapable of communication.
