Semester 1 Flashcards
What is does SOLER stand for?
(Egan 1998) Sit squarely, Open posture, Lean forward, Eye contact, Relaxed and unhurried appearance
What are the components of a nurse-client relationship?
trust, respect, empathy, professional intimacy, power
What is abuse?
misuse of the power imbalance
verbal, emotional, physical, sexual, financial. neglect
what are 4 standards related to nurse-client relationship?
Therapeutic communication - wide range of effective communication strategies and interpersonal skills
Client-centred care -all professional behaviours & actions meet needs of clt
Maintaining Boundaries - nurse is responsible for maintaining boundaries in the rel/ship
Protecting clt from abuse - protect clt from harm by preventing, stopping, reporting abuse
What does PHIPA stand for? year? purpose?
Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, personal health information be kept confidential & secure - can be shared among health team providing care
What does QOCIPA stand for? purpose?
Quality of Care Information Protection Act, to promote open discussion of adverse events, peer review activities & quality of care info while protecting this info from being used in litigation or accessed by clients
What are the practice standards re: documentation?
Communication- Nurses ensure documentation presents accurate, clear and comprehensive picture - client’s
needs, the interventions and outcomes
Accountability- Nurses are accountable for their documentation of client care- accurate, timely & complete
Security- Nurses safeguard client health info by maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies and procedures that align with standards and legislation
What findings indicate situation is acute?
extreme anxiety, acute distress, pallor, cyanosis, change in mental status
assessing the affect of pain on functional ability means looking at which factors?
sitting, rising from a chair, standing for periods, climbing stairs, shopping, driving and participating in sports
