Alternatives to restraints Correct Answer more frequent
observations, use bed alarm system, orient to new surroundings,
use a sitter
ambulation Correct Answer the act of walking
Ankle Dorsiflexion Correct Answer
Ankle Eversion Correct Answer soles of feet apart
ankle inversion Correct Answer soles of feet together
,Ankle Plantar Flexion Correct Answer
ankle rotation Correct Answer move foot in a circle
asepsis Correct Answer Absence of pathogens
Aspects of verbal communication Correct Answer vocabulary,
connotative meaning, pacing, innotation, clarity, brevity, timing,
relevance
body mechanics Correct Answer coordinated efforts of the
musculoskeletal and nervous systems. ex
-proper body movement in daily activities
-prevention and correction of problems (posture, etc)
-enhancement of coordination and endurance
breaking the chain of infection Correct Answer Practicing
appropriate hand hygiene, using PPE and Standard Precaution
practices and also Isolation
caring patient relationship Correct Answer developing a
professional relationship, not a friendship.
-patient focused.
-aimed at realizing mutually determined goals
chemical restraint Correct Answer medications used to control
a person's behavior
cognitive competencies Correct Answer knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
, communication Correct Answer interaction of people
simultaneously sending and receiving messages, interpreting
perceptions, etc.
critical judgement Correct Answer ability to assess, discern,
and choose among various options in a situation
critical reasoning Correct Answer ways of thinking about
patient issues
critical thinking Correct Answer challenges nurses to interpret
and evaluate information.
-organizing info
-picking relevant information
-judgements made on reason and rationale
critical thinking Correct Answer the objective analysis and
evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
disposal of supplies Correct Answer dispose in single use linen
bag, contaminated supplies in the medical waste, sharps in
sharps disposal container,
documentation Correct Answer written account of patient data,
clinical decisions and interventions, patient responses.
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