Preinteraction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - ANSWER-Communication within an individual (self-talk) SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION - ANSWER-Communication within a group of people working towards a mutual goal. S.O.L.E.R. - ANSWER-S- sit facing the patient O- open posture L- lean forwards the patient E- eye contact R- relax "Do" for communication - ANSWER-Silence Present reality Actively listen Ask questions (SOLER) Use open-ended questions Summarize Offer self Touch Set boundaries! "Don't...

Fire extinguisher acronym - Answer-PASS -pull the pin -aim at base of fire -squeeze the handle -sweep from side to side HIPPA - Answer- Fire safety - Answer-RACE -remove everyone from immediate danger -alert emergency services -confine fire when able -extinguish or evacuate Healthy people 2020 - Answer-Initiative that was created over 30 years ago by the USDHHS to identify health improvement priorities in the country. Screening test - Answer-breast and testicular exam prosta...

What does SBAR stand for? - Situation Background Assessment Recommendation A patient is getting ready for surgery and seems very nervous. What would the best response from the nurse be? 1. You are in great hands 2. How are you feeling 3. Don't worry everything will be fine? 4. Are you nervous? - "How are you feeling?" What is the best way to gain the most information from the patient? 1. Ask questions 2. Active listening 3. Ask the family 4. Look at the chart - Active listening ...

Test bank-Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition by Al Heuer/ 9780323696999/ Chapter 1-21/ Complete Questions and Answers A+ (Latest Version). Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient Encounter Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment? a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills. b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests. c. Interpre...

Contents: 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter 2. The Medical History and the Interview 3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms 4. Vital Signs 5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination 6. Neurologic Assessment 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies 8. Interpretation of Blood Gases 9. Pulmonary Function Testing 10. Chest Imaging 11. Electrocardiography 12. Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment 13. Older Patient Assessment 14. Monitoring in Critical Care 15. Vascular Pressure Monitoring 16. Cardiac Output Measurement 17....

Test bank-Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition by Al Heuer/ 9780323696999/ Chapter 1-21/ Complete Questions and Answers A+ (Latest Version). Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient Encounter Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment? a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills. b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests. c. Interpre...

. A patient has been admitted to the hospital numerous times. The nurse asks the patient to share a personal story about the care that has been received. Which interaction is the nurse using? a. Nonjudgmental b. Socializing c. Narrative d. SBAR ANS: C In a therapeutic relationship, nurses often encourage patients to share personal stories. Sharing stories is called narrative interaction. Socializing is an important initial component of interpersonal communication. It helps people get to...

NUFT 204 Exam 1 Review Questions and Answers 100%Solved Latest Update. When working with an older adult who is hearing-impaired, the use of which techniques would improve communication? (Select all that apply.) 1. Check for needed adaptive equipment. 2. Exaggerate lip movements to help the patient lip read. 3. Give the patient time to respond to questions .4. Keep communication short and to the point. 5. Communicate only through written information. - ANSWER 1,3,4 Nurses must communicat...

Test Bank for Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition by Albert J. Heuer ISBN 9780323696999 Chapter 1-21 | Complete Guide A+. Contents: 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter 2. The Medical History and the Interview 3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms 4. Vital Signs 5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination 6. Neurologic Assessment 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies 8. Interpretation of Blood Gases 9. Pulmonary Function Testing 10. Chest Imaging 11. Electrocardiography 12. Neonatal and Pe...

Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient Encounter Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The following activities are part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment except one which ? a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills. b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests. c. Interpret arterial blood gas values and suggest mechanical ventilation changes. d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart. ANS: D RTs are not qualifie...