NUR 148 Study Guide flashcards
- Autonomy
Answer The ability to make informed decisions about one's own care
- Evidence-based practice
Answer Using the best evidence, clinical experience, and patient preference to deliver safe care
- Critical thinking
Answer Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weakness- es of healthcare solutions
- Clinical judgment
Answer Using nursing knowledge to identify client concerns and provide evidence-based solutions
- Patient-centered care
Answer Recognizing the patient's autonomy and involving them in decision making
- Safety
Answer Designing nursing care with a focus on preventing harm
- Informatics
Answer Using up-to-date technology to support decision making and documentation 1 / 2
- Teamwork and collaboration
Answer Functioning well within an interprofessional team
- Quality improvement
Answer Using data to make informed decisions and improve healthcare outcomes
- Acidotic
Answer A patient with an imbalance in acid-base levels
- Thromboembolism
Answer Obstruction of a blood clot in a blood vessel
- Daily early morning pt. weights
Answer Monitoring the patient's nutrition and effectiveness of interventions
- Albumin
Answer A major serum protein that indicates inadequate nutrient consumption
- Impaired immunity risk factors
Answer Older adults, low socioeconomic groups, nonimmunized adults, chronic illnesses, drug therapy, substance use disorder, unhealthy lifestyle, genetic risk
- Complications of immobility
- / 2
Answer Performing passive ROM, repositioning, skin care, nutrition, hydration, monitoring for