Nurs 205 midterm questions with correct answers
What is medical-surgical nursing Correct Answer-Care of the acutely ill
Looking after diverse patient populations
Work in diverse practical settings
(Hospital, Primary care, Communities)
Diverse scope of practice
Medical surgical - Bridges the gap between medical and surgical
conditions
What is critical thinking Correct Answer-High level thinking and
reasoning skills
Attending to salient information and responding appropriately
(Discovering what is truly important)
Clinical reasoning and clinical judgement are synonyms
What is evidenced-informed practice Correct Answer-Conscious use of
evidence to deliver the best-informed decision
Dependent on the client's values
,Where are Clinical practice guidelines made Correct Answer-Made from
regulatory bodies (RNAO, CNO) or specialized organizations (Canadian
Cancer Society)
What is a clinical practice guideline Correct Answer-Synthesis of
nursing research
Minimum of 5 years ago and gives a starting place for care but must still
be individualized
What is a consensus recommendation Correct Answer-Group of experts
choose what is the most appropriate decision based off of no prior
research
*good areas to develop research
What is a collaborative care plan Correct Answer-Groups of experts in
the hospital come from different areas and come up with a plan of care
What is the nursing process Correct Answer-ADPIE - Assessment,
diagnosis, planning outcomes, planning interventions, implementation,
and evaluation
Way of thinking for nurses (similar to scientific method)
Used to identify, prevent, and treat health problems
,What is assessment in ADPIE Correct Answer-Gathering of both
objective and subjective data
Obtained through interview, observation, and a physical examination
What is diagnosis in ADPIE Correct Answer-What is contributing to the
presenting health status
"nursing diagnosis"
What is a nursing diagnosis Correct Answer-Precise statement about
current health status and contributing factors
Problem-etiology-signs & symptoms format
(problem -related to- etiology(probable cause) -as evidenced by- signs
and symptoms)
Helps determine which diagnosis will respond to nursing care and which
must be referred to another HCP
What is planning outcomes in ADPIE Correct Answer-Setting SMART
short- and long- term goals
Specific
Measurable
, Attainable
Realistic
Timely
What is planning interventions in ADPIE Correct Answer-Independent
(nurse capable) and dependent (HCP/medication) interventions
Interventions should be feasible and based on best evidence
What is implementation in ADPIE Correct Answer-Doing, delegating,
and documenting
What is evaluation in ADPIE Correct Answer-Evaluating the short- and
long therm interventions
Evaluation data becomes new assessment data in the ADPIE cycle
What is the importance of the nursing process Correct Answer-Promotes
collaboration
Is cost efficient
Helps people understand what nurses do
Is required by professional standards of practice
Increases client participation in care and promotes client autonomy
Promotes individualized care
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