pop health 1 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Describe the components of communication theory
Sender: initiating the message
Message: the content
Receiver: person interpreting the message
Feedback: response from receiver
Channel: medium from which the message is transferred
Context: environment
Noise: interference factors
Identify factors that influence communication in nursing practice
Cultural differences
Emotional state
Environmental factors
Patients condition
Nursings communication skills
Identify ways that people communicate non-verbally
Facial expressions
Gestures
Posture
Touch
Proximity
Eye contact
Identify communication techniques when working with people from different cultures.
Cultural competence
Use of interpreters
Non-verbal awareness - understanding cultural norms around eye contact and gestures
Avoiding assumptions
Respect for cultural beliefs
Describe the elements of the Hui Process ( A communication tool to initiate the nurse patient relationship).
- Mihi
Introduction - whakawhanaungatanga
Building the relationship open questions - Kupapa
Focusing on the clinical - Poroporoaki
Closing
Explain the basic principles of human growth and development
Sequential
Rate varies
Lifelong process
Influenced by genetic factors and the environment
Ericksons theories of psychological development
Look at the development as stages of conflicting development which the individual must navigate for normative development if not leads to deficits
0-1yo Trust vs mistrust begins with developing trust and reliability with caregivers
1-3yo Autonomy vs shame and doubt is developing personal control over physical skills and independence
3-6yo Initiative vs guilT is asserting control and power over the environment to increase sense of initiative and confidence
6-12yo Industry vs inferiority coping with social and academic demands leading to increased feeling of competence
Piagets theories of cognitive development
Sensory motor stage 0-2 years understanding the world through sensory experiences and actions (learning object permanence)
Preoperational stage 2-7 years learning language and symbolic thinking but lacking in logic (egocentrism and conservation)
Concrete operational stage (7-11) gaining logical thinking and understanding concepts of conservation such as time space and quantity
Formal operation 12+ developing the ability to think abstractly and reason logically with deduction
Explain how nurses can utilise knowledge of human behaviour when caring for people across the lifespan
Pediatric care
Adolescent care
Adult care
Elderly care
Demonstrate techniques for mental health self-care as a sustainable practitioner
Mindfulness
Worklife balance
Seeking support
Discuss how to maintain sustainable nursing practice.
Time management
Continuous learning and improvement
Emotional intelligence
Support and delegation
Define the terms: mental health, mental illness
Mental health: state of wellbeing allowing coping of social and societal expectations
Mental illlness, disorder that affects thinking, behavior and moood impact the individuals daily life
Describe the terms: Emotional Intelligence| Self Awareness and Resilience
Emotional intelligence - the ability to recognise and manage your own emotions
Self-awareness - understanding your own emotions, strength and weakness
Resilience is the ability to adapt and recover from stress or adversit
emotional awareness vs intelligence
understanding vs recognising
3 types of communication
direct, indirect and non-verbal
Describe nursing role when managing challenging behaviours in practice using de escalation and conflict resolution skills.
Remain calm
Active listening
Clear communication
Set boundaries
Offer choices
Describe the basic concepts of stress and adaptation
Stress is the physical response to emotional demands
Adaptation is the ways in which someones adjusts to cope with stressors
What is the Fundamental of Care Framework (FoC)
strucutred approach to healthcare desinged to ensure that care is met for patients
including person centered care
holistic approach
fundamental care
communication
What is the central focus of the FoC
basic care of the needs are met
patient centered
holistic
essential
safety
collaboration
escalation cycle
triggering event
emotional reaction
perception of threat
increased tension
escalation of conflict
potential resolution
climax
de-escalation
resoloution
Freud’s theory, particularly his psychosexual stages of development, provides a framework for understanding how children develop personality and behavior through different stages
oral stage
anal stage
phallic stage
latency stage
genital stage
What are four chronic medical conditions that school-aged children may experience?
Asthma: A respiratory condition characterized by wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, often triggered by allergens, exercise, or environmental factors.
Diabetes: Primarily Type 1 diabetes in children, this condition affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels and requiring careful management of diet and insulin administration.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects focus, impulse control, and activity levels, impacting a child’s ability to perform in school and social situations.
Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, causing a range of gastrointestinal symptoms and requiring a strict gluten-free diet.
Communicable conditions are more prevalent in this age group . What are the names of these conditions
Influenza (Flu): A viral infection that causes respiratory illness with symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches.
Common Cold: Caused by various viruses, it leads to symptoms such as runny nose, cough, and sore throat.
Chickenpox: A highly contagious viral infection characterized by an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms, now less common due to vaccination.
Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat): A bacterial infection causing a severe sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Caused by viruses, it results in sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, primarily affecting younger children.
Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu): Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, often caused by viral or bacterial infections.
Between what age does Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine occur?
Scoliosis can occur at any age, but it most commonly develops during two key periods:
Infantile Scoliosis: This type can appear in infants, typically between the ages of 0 to 3 years.
Adolescent Scoliosis: This is the most common form, usually developing between the ages of 10 and 15, just as children are going through growth spurts during puberty.
