NR222 Health and Wellness Midterm 2
what are the steps of the nursing process? - answer Assessment
Diagnosis/Analysis
Planning/Goals/Outcome identification
Implementation/Interventions
Evaluation
what is the nursing process? - answer a systematic universal approach to critical
thinking in the nursing profession
describe the assessment phase of the nursing process - answer gathering information
collecting data both subjective (verbal) and objective (measurable)
may come from patient, records, family, friends
describe the diagnosis/analysis phase of the nursing process - answer taking the
gathered information and data and identifying the problem based on those
determine actual/potential diagnosis, problems, and issues
describe the outcome identification/planning phase of the nursing process -
answeridentify long and short-term goals
write a collaborative care plan to meet goals
Goals should be: specific, measurable or Meaningful, attainable or Action-Oriented,
realistic or Results-Oriented, timely or Time-Oriented
describe the outcome implementation/interventions phase of the nursing process -
answerimplementation of plan
ex. applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen, direct or indirect care, medication
administration, standard treatment protocols
describe the outcome evaluation phase of the nursing process - answerdetermine if
goals were reached
evaluate to ensure the desired outcome has been met reassessment may be needed
depending on results
what is objective data - answerinformation collected using the 5 senses
ex. wound appearance, vital signs, labs
what is subjective data - answerinfo the client tells the nurse
ex. pain is 5/10, diarrhea for past 5 days, dizzy, short of breath
cannot measure or be confirmed
, What is the TeachBack method - answerhave the client explain back the procedure or
summarize the conversation
ensures patient understands material
What is AIDET and when is it used? - answerA communication framework for
healthcare professionals to communicate with patients and each other in a way that
decreases patient anxiety, increases patient compliance, and improves clinical
outcomes.
Acknowledge: greet client by name, eye contact, smile, acknowledge friends and family
Introduce: yourself with name, skill set, professional certification, and experience
Duration: give time expectations for procedures, medications, discharge or if not
possible give time in which you will update patient about these things
Explanation: step by step what to expect, answer questions, let client know how to
contact you such as the call button
Thank: client for choosing your hospital, their communication and cooperation
what is teaching - answerthe concept of imparting knowledge through a series of
directed activities. It consists of a conscious, deliberate set of actions that help
individuals gain new knowledge, change attitudes, adopt new behaviors, or perform new
skills.
what is learning - answerthe purposeful acquisition of new knowledge, attitudes,
behaviors, and skills through experience or external stimuli. It is a process of both
understanding and applying newly acquired concepts.
what are the benefits of the teachback method - answerImprove client understanding
and adherence to instructions
Decreases call-backs and hospital readmissions
Improves client satisfaction and outcomes
Every state nurse practice act recognizes that patient teaching falls within the nurse's
scope of practice. Therefore, nurses are legally responsible for providing patient
education to all patients, regardless of gender, culture, age, literacy level, religion, or
other defining characteristic - answer
A healthcare professional is providing care for a culturally diverse population. Which
action indicates the professional is successful in the role of providing culturally
competent care? - answerProvides care that fits the client's valued life patterns and set
of meanings
A healthcare professional is practicing cultural competence to improve care. Which step
should the professional take first? - answerAssess own biases and attitudes
A healthcare professional is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which
actions are appropriate when working with an interpreter? Select all that apply. -
answerAfter the encounter, thank the interpreter and client.