nurs 6410 Midterm Questions with correct answers
The 5 Steps in the Nursing Process Correct Answer-1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
ADPIE
Evidence-based Practice Correct Answer-the use of a focused problem-
solving approach to clinical decision making. Involves use of best
available scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences/values.
Assessment Correct Answer-Gathering of complete, relevant data about
the patient.
Gathering both subjective and objective data
Subjective Data Correct Answer-Things a person tells you about that
you cannot observe through your senses
Ex: symptoms of pain
Objective Data Correct Answer-information that is seen, heard, felt, or
smelled by an observer.
Ex: Vital signs
,Diagnosis Correct Answer-Subjective + Objective Data compared with
expected values/standards
Implementation Correct Answer-Carrying out specific, relevant nursing
interventions to achieve goals. This may change from patient to patient.
Evaluation Correct Answer-Examines the degree to which the patient
has accomplished identified goals/outcomes.
Key Elements of Critical Thinking Correct Answer--Evaluation
-Collection of Information
-Analysis of Situation
-Generation of Alternatives
-Selection of Alternatives
Health Disparity Correct Answer-If a health outcome is seen to a greater
or lesser extent between populations.
,-Race, gender, sexual identification, age, disability, socioeconomic
status, or geographic location
Spiritual Distress Correct Answer-An interruption in one's value
system/beliefs.
If spiritual needs are not met, this can increase.
Spiritual History Correct Answer-Tools developed to gain a broader
understanding of patient's beliefs/values. Using spiritual assessment
tools.
Health History Correct Answer-Detailed record of the patients past +
current health.
Typically occurs on patient's 1st visit to healthcare facility.
Primary Source of Information Correct Answer-The Patient - only one to
describe personal symptoms/experiences
Secondary Source of Information Correct Answer-Person or record that
provides additional information about the patient.
Can be used when patient is unable/unwilling to communicate.
Can also be a supplement to the patient.
Most common is medical records or significant others (Must follow
HIPPA)
, Encoding Correct Answer-Formulating a message for transmission to
another person. Choosing words/body language/signs/symbols
Decoding Correct Answer-Process of searching through one's
memory/experience/knowledge to determine the meaning of the
message.
Interactional Skills Correct Answer-actions that are used during the
encoding/decoding process to obtain and disseminate information,
develop relationships, and promote understanding of self and others
Ex: Listening, paraphrasing, reflecting, summarizing
Phases of health history interview Correct Answer-Phase I- Pre-
interaction
Phase II- The initial interview
Phase III- The focused interview
Phase I: Pre-interaction Correct Answer-The period before the 1st
meeting.
Nurse collects data from health record, other providers, and is used to
guide the initial interview.
Phase II: The Initial Interview Correct Answer-Gathering information
from the patient using the health history as guide. Helps to establish
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller cracker. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.