PRE TO MID Flashcards

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As a nurse in the ward, you include the family and significant others in planning for the patient’s care. The nurse considers the patient and his/her family as collaborators of care, thus, they are termed as?

a. Consumer
b. Patient
c. Client
d. Collaborator
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d

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A foundational component of nursing that enables nurses to provide individualized, holistic and quality nursing care.

a. Concept of Man
b. Health and Wellness
c. Definition of Illness
d. Levels of Care
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a

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Wellness can be defined as the following, EXCEPT:

a. A subjective perception of balance, harmony, and vitality
b. Being well and using one's power to the fullest extent
c. An integration of body, mind, and illness
d. A choice, a way of life
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C

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. The nurse regularly conducts inspections to identify safety hazards and risks during rounds. The nurse demonstrates which of the following?

a. Promotion of Health and Wellness
b. Prevention of Illness
c. Restoration of Health
d. Hospice care
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b

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The nurse includes in his plan of care for a post-stroke patient a referral to a physical therapist for appropriate exercises for the patient. The nurse demonstrates which of the following?

a. Promotion of Health and Wellness
b. Prevention of Illness
c. Restoration of Health
d. Hospice care
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C

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The nurse working in a health center regularly conducts health education on the prevention of sexually-transmitted infections (STI). The nurse demonstrates which of the following?

a. Promotion of Health and Wellness
b. Prevention of Illness
c. Restoration of Health
d. Hospice care
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b

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As a nurse, you are responsible for providing patient care with the best quality, efficient, and economically sound manner. This statement describes which factor influencing nursing practice?

a. Demographic changes
b. Importance of Nurses' Self-Care
c. Access of healthcare and resources
d. Affordable care and rising healthcare
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d

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The Latin term of Nursing, Nutrix, means?

a. To deliver
b. To nurture
c. To bear
d. To heal
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b

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The following criteria define a profession, EXCEPT:

a. Has advanced knowledge in the field
b. Provides a specific needed service to society
c. Protects members and ensures effective practice
d. Requires a post-graduate degree related to any chosen career
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d

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The following are the qualifications of a professional nurse, EXCEPT:

a. Completed the basic nursing education program
b. Passed the Nurses' Licensure Examination
c. Completed training from a registered nurse working in a local health unit
d. Taken the oath and registered with the Professional Regulations Commission
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c

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The patient in the surgical ward verbalized that he is hesitant to undergo surgery and does not want to sign the consent. The nurse approached the Surgical Resident-on-Duty and asks him to explain the surgical procedure, advantages, and risks to the patient. The nurse is acting as?

a. Advocate
b. Caregiver
c. Communicator
d. Manager
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a

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The nurse helps patients maintain and regain health, manage disease symptoms, and attain a maximum level of function and independence.

a. Educator
b. Caregiver
c. Leader
d. Case Manager
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b

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The nurse participates in the regular discussion of the case of a patient who received antibiotic therapy due to lung infection. The nurse demonstrates which of the following roles?

a. Educator
b. Caregiver
c. Leader
d. Case Manager
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d

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The nurse regularly attends conferences and trainings on professional updates and new trends in nursing practice. The nurse demonstrates which of the following roles?

a. Change Agent
b. Communicator
c. Leader
d. Manager
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a

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The nurse observed that the patient recently transferred to their unit from the Intensive Care Unit is developing a pressure sore on his buttocks. The nurse then reported the assessment to the attending physician. The nurse demonstrated which of the following roles?

a. Change Agent
b. Communicator
c. Leader
d. Manager
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b

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Which of the following is an example of therapeutic communication?

a. Giving treatment promptly
b. Helping the client accept diagnosis
c. Just being available to the patient
d. Ensuring comfort of the patient caused by pain
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d

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Which of the following communication techniques would be most effective in communicating with a patient?

a. Sign language
b. Written notes
c. Talking to patient's watcher
d. Face-to-face conversation
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d

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Which of the following approaches would most likely make your patient accept your help?

a. Calling him by first name
b. Attending to all his needs
c. Demonstrating a relaxed attending attitude
d. Asking personal questions for health information
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C

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The first component of communication and the encoder or the source of the message.

a. Feedback
b. Sender
c. Receiver
d. Messages
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b

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Information sent or expressed by the sender in a communication process.

a. Message
b. Output
c. Data
d. Feedback
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a

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This component of communication is defined as the response to the message and determines the effectiveness of communication.

a. Feedback
b. Sender
c. Receiver
d. Messages
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A

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Use of verbal language to send and receive messages.

a. Verbal communication
b. Non-verbal communication
c. Symbolic communication
d. Assertive communication
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A

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Communication other than words, including gestures, posture, and facial expressions.

a. Written communication
b. Spoken communication
c. Verbal communication
d. Non-verbal communication
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D

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A two-way process involving the sending and receiving of messages.

a. Interview
b. Lecture
c. Demonstration
d. Communication
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D

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One role of the nurse is to manage health-related business that involves education, consultation, or even research. a. Case Manager b. Change Agent c. Nurse Advocate d. Nurse Entrepreneur
D
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Which of the following demonstrates an effective role of an occupational health nurse? a. Conducts regular risk and hazard identification rounds in the workplace b. Performs annual health appraisal of the employees with the company physician c. Prevents work-related injuries and prompt reporting of accidents and injuries d. All of the above
D
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A nurse who provides nursing care to clients at home in accordance with a physician's order. a. School nurse b. Community nurse c. Private duty nurse d. Company nurse
C
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MAN
forms the first foundational component of nursing
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state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
HEALTH
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nurses focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
PALLIATIVE
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provide end-of-life care by giving medical, psychologic, and spiritual support.
HOSPICE care nurses
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term used to described a state of burnout secondary to traumatic stress.
compassion fatigue
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A calling that requires special knowledge, skill and preparation.
PROFESSION
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COMPONENTS OF A GOOD PERSONALITY
- Personal Appearance - Character - Attitude - Charm
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means enlargement of nurse role within the boundaries of nursing practice. E
EXPANDED ROLE
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is the responsibility assumed beyond the traditional role.
EXTENDED ROLE
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concern for the welfare and well- being of others
Altruism
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the right to self-determination, nurse reflects the patient’s right to make decision about the health care
Autonomy
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respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations.
Human Dignity
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when the nurse is honest and care based on the ethical frameworks that is accepted within the profession
Integrity
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upholding moral legal and humanistic principles.
Social Justice
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The obligation "to do no harm" - This simply stated principle supp
Nonmaleficence
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an act of charity, mercy, and kindness with a strong connotation of doing good to others including moral obligation.
Beneficence
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Understanding and knowing what to do with other’s need
Knowing
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Moving back and forth between current, past and long-term meanings of behavior
Alternating Rhythms
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Enabling growth in his own way and pace
Patience
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Being aware and open to one’s own feelings
Honesty
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Knowing when to let go and allowing them to grow in their own way and time
Trust
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Believe in possibilities
Hope
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Being humble - There is more to learn
Humility
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Strength to go to the unknown with past experiences as insights
Courage
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Participation (sharing) in the experience of another
Compassion
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Have knowledge, judgement, skill, energy, motivation, and experience to respond to others
Competence
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Allows to build trust when comforted
Confidence
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Awareness of responsibility
Conscience
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Investing oneself to the task
Commitment
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someone who respects others and demands respect.
Comportment
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process of intentional higher level thinking
Critical thinking
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cognitive process that uses thinking strategies
Clinical reasoning
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systematic and continuous collection, organization, validation, and documentationof data (information)
Assessment
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process of gathering information about a client's health status.
Collecting Data
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symptoms or covert data
Subjective data
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signs or overt data
Objective data
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information that does not change overtime (i.e. race, blood type, etc.)
Constant data
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information which can change quickly, frequently, or rarely (i.e. vital sigans, level of pain, age)
Variable data
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to gather data by using the senses
Observation
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planned communication or a conversation with a purpose.
Interview
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nurse asks the client specific questions to collect information related to the client's problem. It allows the nurse to collect information related to the client's problem.
Focused interview-
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The nurse controls the interview and the client responds to questions
Directive interview
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the nurse allows the client to control the purpose , subject matter, and pacing.
Nondirective interview
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understanding between two or more peop
Rapport:
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nurse uses the techniques of inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
Examination
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are subjective or objective data that can be directly observed by the nurse
CUES
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nurse’s interpretation or conclusions made based on the cues
INFERENCES
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a clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual and potential health problems/life process,
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
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a statement or conclusion regarding the nature of a phenomenon
DIAGNOSIS
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also known as a problem-based diagnosis.
Actual Nursing Diagnosis
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- relates to client's preparedness to implement behaviors to improve their health condition.
Health Promotion Diagnosis
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a clinical judgment that a problem does not exist, but the presence of risk factors
Risk Nursing Diagnosis
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words that are added to the nursing diagnosis to provide additional meaning to the diagnostic statement
Qualifiers
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A nursing diagnosis identifies one or more probable causes of the health problem,
Etiology
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clusters of signs and symptoms that indicate the presence of a particular diagnostic label.
Defining Characteristics
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refers to a condition that only a physician can treat. - It refers to disease processes-
Medical Diagnosis
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concerns human response to a health condition and treatment.
Nursing Diagnosis
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is a type of potential problem that nurses manage both independent and physician-prescribed interventions.
Collaborative Problems
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an intentional, systematic phase of the nursing process that involves decision-making and problem-solving.
Planning
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Done by the nurse who performs the admission assessment
Initial Planning
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obtain new information and evaluate the client's responses to care
Ongoing Planning
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process of anticipating and planning for needs after discharge
Discharge Planning
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Plan that exists in the nurse's mind.
Informal Care Plan
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written or computerized guide that organizes information about the client's care
Formal Care Plan
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formal plan that specifies the nursing care for groups of clients with common needs
Standardized Care Plan
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tailored to meet the unique needs of a specific client—
Individualize Care Plan
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achievable rather than ideal nursing care.
Standards Of Care
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predeveloped guides for the nursing care of a client who has a need that arises frequently in the agency
Standardized Care Plans
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predeveloped to indicate the actions
Protocols
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developed to govern the handling of frequently occurring situations.
Policies and Procedures
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written document about policies, rules, regulations, or orders regarding client care
Standing Order
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evidence-based principle given as the reason for selecting a particular nursing intervention.
Rationale
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a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers.
Basic Infection Prevention and Control
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Implement measures to prevent the spread of respiratory infections
RESPIRATORY HYGIENE/COUGH ETIQUETTE
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microorganisms that cause disease
Pathogens
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disease state resulting from the presence of pathogens in the body.
Infection
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Colonization
the presence of organisms in body secretions or excretions
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the ability of the microorganism to produce disease
Virulence
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the ability of the microorganism to produce disease;
Pathogenicity-
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infectious agent transmitted to an individual by direct or indirect contact.
Communicable disease
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any environmental factor or stressor (biologic, chemical, mechanical, physical) can lead to illness or disease.
Agent-
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is the state of infection and can take any forms.
Sepsis
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inanimate materials or objects
Formites