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Nursing 101 Fundamentals 2

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1. What are Activities with Evaluating in the Nursing Process?
Ultimately you must identify alternative judgments or decisions - weigh their merits - and reach a conclusion.
Whistle - blower.
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
Measure how well the patient has achieved desired outcomes. Identify factors that contribute to the patients success or failure. Modify the plan of care (if indicated).

2. The steps of the nursing process were legitimized in 1973 when the ANA Congress for Nursing Practice Developed What to guide nursing performance?
Wise professionals are quick to recognize their limits and seek help in remedying their deficiencies.
Specific - measurable criteria used to evaluate whether the patient goal has been met.
Standards of Practice.
Thinking independently - being intellectually humble - and being curious and persevering.

3. What are the characteristics of the Nursing Process?
The nursing process offers a means for nurses and patients to work together to identify specific goals related to wellness promotion - disease and illness prevention - health restoration - and coping with altered functioning that are most important t
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Do I know my legal boundaries of my practice? Do I own my personal strengths and weaknesses and seek assistance as needed? Am I knowledgeable about - and respectful of patient rights? Does my documentation provide a legally defensible account of my p
Universally applicable - outcome oriented - interpersonal - systematic - and dynamic.

4. What is the purpose of Planning in the Nursing Process?
Making assumptions - personal biases - habits and routines - anxiety - pressure and deadlines - lack of confidence - pride.
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
To help the nurse manage each patient's care scientifically - holistically - and creatively to promote wellness - prevent disease or illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered function.
Develop an individualized plan of nursing care. Identify patient strenghts that can be tapped to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.

5. What are the skills necessary to use the nursing process?
An ordered sequence of activities. Each activity depends on the accuracy of the previous activity - and influences the actions that follow it.
Intellectual - technical - interpersonal - and ethical/legal skills as well as the willingness to use these skills creatively when working with patients.
Actual or potential health problem that an independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve. Actual problem is present - Possible problem may be present - but more data are needed to confirm or disconfirm the problem. Potential problem may occ
Ultimately you must identify alternative judgments or decisions - weigh their merits - and reach a conclusion.

6. What is the instructional strategy that requires learners to identify - graphically display and link key concepts?
Actual or potential health problem that an independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve. Actual problem is present - Possible problem may be present - but more data are needed to confirm or disconfirm the problem. Potential problem may occ
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Concept mapping.
Purposeful - goal - directed effort applied in a systematic way to make a choice among alternatives.

7. Systematic
Potential Problems - Identifying and flagging - remedy the pitfalls to sound reasoning.
Systematic problem - solving process that involves 1. Problem Identification. 2. Data collection. 3. Hypothesis formulation. 4. Plan of Action. 5. Hypothesis testing. 6. Interpretation of Results - and 7. Evaluation resulting in conclusion or revisio
An ordered sequence of activities. Each activity depends on the accuracy of the previous activity - and influences the actions that follow it.
Whistle - blower.

8. What is the third step in developing a method of critical thinking?
Potential Problems - Identifying and flagging - remedy the pitfalls to sound reasoning.
Systematically collect patient data (assessing) - clearly identify patient strengths and actual and potential problems (diagnosing) - develop a holistic plan of individualized care that specifies the desired patient goals and related outcomes and the
Welcoming flashes of intuition as additions to logical reasoning - rather than as disruptions. Validating intuitions: When an intuition cannot be validated (when a nurse senses something is wrong with her patient although no signs) - careful monitori
An ordered sequence of activities. Each activity depends on the accuracy of the previous activity - and influences the actions that follow it.

9. Decision Making
Purposeful - goal - directed effort applied in a systematic way to make a choice among alternatives.
Assist patient to achieve desired outcomes -- promote wellness - prevent disease and illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered functioning.
The human being is always at the heart of nursing. The nursing process ensures that nurses are patient centered rather than task centered.
Welcoming flashes of intuition as additions to logical reasoning - rather than as disruptions. Validating intuitions: When an intuition cannot be validated (when a nurse senses something is wrong with her patient although no signs) - careful monitori

10. What are four good habits nurses should develop to help them master the manual competencies essential to quality nursing process?
Thinking independently - being intellectually humble - and being curious and persevering.
Practice a necessary skill until you feel confident in its execution before performing it on a patient. Take time to familiarize yourself with new equipment before using it in a clinical procedure. Identify nurses who are technical experts and ask th
Direct understanding of a situation based on a background of experience - knowledge and skill that makes expert decision making possible.
Purposeful - goal - directed effort applied in a systematic way to make a choice among alternatives.

11. Assess
Develop an individualized plan of nursing care. Identify patient strenghts that can be tapped to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.
To systematically and continuously collect - validate - and communicate patient data.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Potential Problems - Identifying and flagging - remedy the pitfalls to sound reasoning.

12. What are obstacles to Critical Thinking?
Thought that is disciplined - comprehensive - based on intellectual standards - and - as a result - well reasoned; a systematic way to form and shape ones thinking that functions purposefully and exactingly.
Actual or potential health problem that an independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve. Actual problem is present - Possible problem may be present - but more data are needed to confirm or disconfirm the problem. Potential problem may occ
The human being is always at the heart of nursing. The nursing process ensures that nurses are patient centered rather than task centered.
Making assumptions - personal biases - habits and routines - anxiety - pressure and deadlines - lack of confidence - pride.

13. Nursing Process
Five - step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing - diagnosing - planning - implementing and evaluating. A systematic - client - centered - goal oriented method of delivering care.
American Nurses Association Congress for Nursing Practice.
Develop an individualized plan of nursing care. Identify patient strenghts that can be tapped to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.
Systematic problem - solving process that involves 1. Problem Identification. 2. Data collection. 3. Hypothesis formulation. 4. Plan of Action. 5. Hypothesis testing. 6. Interpretation of Results - and 7. Evaluation resulting in conclusion or revisio

14. Expected Outcomes
Concept mapping.
Developing Accountability.
Intellectual - technical - interpersonal - and ethical/legal skills as well as the willingness to use these skills creatively when working with patients.
Specific - measurable criteria used to evaluate whether the patient goal has been met.

15. Scientific Problem Solving
Systematic problem - solving process that involves 1. Problem Identification. 2. Data collection. 3. Hypothesis formulation. 4. Plan of Action. 5. Hypothesis testing. 6. Interpretation of Results - and 7. Evaluation resulting in conclusion or revisio
An ordered sequence of activities. Each activity depends on the accuracy of the previous activity - and influences the actions that follow it.
Practice a necessary skill until you feel confident in its execution before performing it on a patient. Take time to familiarize yourself with new equipment before using it in a clinical procedure. Identify nurses who are technical experts and ask th
Organize data - formal statement of strategies - efficient - aides in delivery of care that is holistic - goal oriented and individualized.

16. Trial - and - Error Problem Solving
The human being is always at the heart of nursing. The nursing process ensures that nurses are patient centered rather than task centered.
Measure how well the patient has achieved desired outcomes. Identify factors that contribute to the patients success or failure. Modify the plan of care (if indicated).
Method of problem solving that involves testing any number of solutions until one is found that works for that particular problems.
Systematically collect patient data (assessing) - clearly identify patient strengths and actual and potential problems (diagnosing) - develop a holistic plan of individualized care that specifies the desired patient goals and related outcomes and the

17. What is the first step in developing a method of critical thinking?
This helps to discipline thinking by keeping all thoughts directed to the goal.
Purpose of thinking - Identify the purpose or goal of your thinking.
Thinking independently - being intellectually humble - and being curious and persevering.
CTIs - evidence - based descriptions of behaviors that demonstrate the knowledge - characteristics - and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical practice.

18. How is the nursing process dynamic?
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
There is a great interaction and overlapping among the five steps; no one step in the process is a one - time phenomenon; each step is fluid and flows into the next step.
Thought that is disciplined - comprehensive - based on intellectual standards - and - as a result - well reasoned; a systematic way to form and shape ones thinking that functions purposefully and exactingly.
Continuity - collaboration - and enhanced patient outcomes.

19. How is the nursing process goal oriented?
Measurement of the extent to which the patient has achieved the goals specified in the plan of care; factors that positively or negatively influence goal achievement are identified - and the plan of care is terminated or revised.
Systematic problem - solving process that involves 1. Problem Identification. 2. Data collection. 3. Hypothesis formulation. 4. Plan of Action. 5. Hypothesis testing. 6. Interpretation of Results - and 7. Evaluation resulting in conclusion or revisio
Concept mapping.
The nursing process offers a means for nurses and patients to work together to identify specific goals related to wellness promotion - disease and illness prevention - health restoration - and coping with altered functioning that are most important t

20. How is the purpose of thinking relevant to the successful use of critical thinking competencies?
Interpret and analyze patient data - Identify patient strengths and health problems. Formulate and validate nursing diagnoses. Develop prioritized list of nursing diagnoses.
The nursing process offers a means for nurses and patients to work together to identify specific goals related to wellness promotion - disease and illness prevention - health restoration - and coping with altered functioning that are most important t
This helps to discipline thinking by keeping all thoughts directed to the goal.
An ordered sequence of activities. Each activity depends on the accuracy of the previous activity - and influences the actions that follow it.

21. Nursing Diagnoses
Actual or potential health problem that an independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve. Actual problem is present - Possible problem may be present - but more data are needed to confirm or disconfirm the problem. Potential problem may occ
Establish the Database: Nursing History - Physical Assessment - Review of patient record and nursing literature - consultation with patients support people and healthcare professionals. Continuously update the Database. Validate Data. Communicate Dat
Develop an individualized plan of nursing care. Identify patient strenghts that can be tapped to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.
American Nurses Association Congress for Nursing Practice.

22. What is the purpose of the Nursing Process?
Whistle - blower.
Organize data - formal statement of strategies - efficient - aides in delivery of care that is holistic - goal oriented and individualized.
Systematically collect patient data (assessing) - clearly identify patient strengths and actual and potential problems (diagnosing) - develop a holistic plan of individualized care that specifies the desired patient goals and related outcomes and the
CTIs - evidence - based descriptions of behaviors that demonstrate the knowledge - characteristics - and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical practice.

23. Which group legitimized the steps of the nursing process in 1973 by developing standards of practice to guide nursing practice?
Once nurses have a working knowledge of the nursing process - they can apply it to well or ill patients - young or old patients - in any type of practice setting.
American Nurses Association Congress for Nursing Practice.
Specific - measurable criteria used to evaluate whether the patient goal has been met.
CTIs - evidence - based descriptions of behaviors that demonstrate the knowledge - characteristics - and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical practice.

24. What interpersonal skill is displayed by a nurse who is attentive and responsive to the healthcare needs of individual patients and ensures the continuity of care when leaving the patient?
Developing Accountability.
Specific - measurable criteria used to evaluate whether the patient goal has been met.
Wise professionals are quick to recognize their limits and seek help in remedying their deficiencies.
Dynamic.

25. How is critique of judgments/decisions relevant to the successful use of critical thinking competencies?
American Nurses Association Congress for Nursing Practice.
Ultimately you must identify alternative judgments or decisions - weigh their merits - and reach a conclusion.
Adequacy of Knowledge - Judgment if you have accurate - complete - factual - timely - and relevant information.
Develop a prioritized list of the nursing diagnoses.

26. What do Advocates or Intuition recommend?
Welcoming flashes of intuition as additions to logical reasoning - rather than as disruptions. Validating intuitions: When an intuition cannot be validated (when a nurse senses something is wrong with her patient although no signs) - careful monitori
Universally applicable - outcome oriented - interpersonal - systematic - and dynamic.
Develop an individualized plan of nursing care. Identify patient strenghts that can be tapped to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.
Concept mapping.

27. What is the purpose of Diagnosing in the Nursing Process?
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
Develop a prioritized list of the nursing diagnoses.
Method of problem solving that involves testing any number of solutions until one is found that works for that particular problems.
Systematically collect patient data (assessing) - clearly identify patient strengths and actual and potential problems (diagnosing) - develop a holistic plan of individualized care that specifies the desired patient goals and related outcomes and the

28. What is the purpose of Assessing in the Nursing Process?
Assist patient to achieve desired outcomes -- promote wellness - prevent disease and illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered functioning.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Make a judgment about the patients health status - ability to manage his or her own healthcare - and need for nursing. Plan individualized holistic care that draws on patient strengths and is responsive to changes in the patients conditions.
Establish the Database: Nursing History - Physical Assessment - Review of patient record and nursing literature - consultation with patients support people and healthcare professionals. Continuously update the Database. Validate Data. Communicate Dat

29. What are four areas a nurse should consider when seeking to develop a sense of legal and ethical accountability to a patient?
Systematic problem - solving process that involves 1. Problem Identification. 2. Data collection. 3. Hypothesis formulation. 4. Plan of Action. 5. Hypothesis testing. 6. Interpretation of Results - and 7. Evaluation resulting in conclusion or revisio
Do I know my legal boundaries of my practice? Do I own my personal strengths and weaknesses and seek assistance as needed? Am I knowledgeable about - and respectful of patient rights? Does my documentation provide a legally defensible account of my p
Direct understanding of a situation based on a background of experience - knowledge and skill that makes expert decision making possible.
Potential Problems - Identifying and flagging - remedy the pitfalls to sound reasoning.

30. Dynamic
Implementation.
No one step in the nursing process is a one - time phenomenon; each step flows into the next step. All five stages can occur almost simultaneously.
Assist patient to achieve desired outcomes -- promote wellness - prevent disease and illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered functioning.
Ultimately you must identify alternative judgments or decisions - weigh their merits - and reach a conclusion.

31. What is the second step in developing a method of critical thinking?
Actual or potential health problem that an independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve. Actual problem is present - Possible problem may be present - but more data are needed to confirm or disconfirm the problem. Potential problem may occ
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
Adequacy of Knowledge - Judgment if you have accurate - complete - factual - timely - and relevant information.
Medical diagnosis - nursing diagnosis - and all pertinent clinical data.

32. Intuitive Problem Solving
Direct understanding of a situation based on a background of experience - knowledge and skill that makes expert decision making possible.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
To systematically and continuously collect - validate - and communicate patient data.
Five - step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing - diagnosing - planning - implementing and evaluating. A systematic - client - centered - goal oriented method of delivering care.

33. A nurse who reports his/her employer's violation of law to law enforcement agencies outside the employers facilities is termed a
To help the nurse manage each patient's care scientifically - holistically - and creatively to promote wellness - prevent disease or illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered function.
Whistle - blower.
Purpose of thinking - Identify the purpose or goal of your thinking.
Assist patient to achieve desired outcomes -- promote wellness - prevent disease and illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered functioning.

34. How is the nursing process interpersonal?
The human being is always at the heart of nursing. The nursing process ensures that nurses are patient centered rather than task centered.
Making assumptions - personal biases - habits and routines - anxiety - pressure and deadlines - lack of confidence - pride.
Universally applicable - outcome oriented - interpersonal - systematic - and dynamic.
Organize data - formal statement of strategies - efficient - aides in delivery of care that is holistic - goal oriented and individualized.

35. Concept Mapping
Specific - measurable criteria used to evaluate whether the patient goal has been met.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
There is a great interaction and overlapping among the five steps; no one step in the process is a one - time phenomenon; each step is fluid and flows into the next step.
Instructional strategy that requires learners to identify - graphicallly display and link key concepts.

36. When a nurse assists a patient to achieve desired goals such as promoting wellness - preventing disease and illness - restoring health - or facilitating coping with altered functioning - he/she is using Which part of the nursing process?
Instructional strategy that requires learners to identify - graphicallly display and link key concepts.
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
Implementation.
Adequacy of Knowledge - Judgment if you have accurate - complete - factual - timely - and relevant information.

37. How is the nursing process universally applicable?
Once nurses have a working knowledge of the nursing process - they can apply it to well or ill patients - young or old patients - in any type of practice setting.
Make a judgment about the patients health status - ability to manage his or her own healthcare - and need for nursing. Plan individualized holistic care that draws on patient strengths and is responsive to changes in the patients conditions.
Organize data - formal statement of strategies - efficient - aides in delivery of care that is holistic - goal oriented and individualized.
Develop a prioritized list of the nursing diagnoses.

38. Critical Thinking Indicators
CTIs - evidence - based descriptions of behaviors that demonstrate the knowledge - characteristics - and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical practice.
There is a great interaction and overlapping among the five steps; no one step in the process is a one - time phenomenon; each step is fluid and flows into the next step.
Continuity - collaboration - and enhanced patient outcomes.
Concept mapping.

39. What is the purpose of Implementing in the Nursing Process?
Assist patient to achieve desired outcomes -- promote wellness - prevent disease and illness - restore health - and facilitate coping with altered functioning.
Once nurses have a working knowledge of the nursing process - they can apply it to well or ill patients - young or old patients - in any type of practice setting.
Universally applicable - outcome oriented - interpersonal - systematic - and dynamic.
Whistle - blower.

40. What characteristic of the nursing process is defined as a great deal of overlapping interaction among the five steps - with each step being fluid and flowing into the next step?
Dynamic.
Method of problem solving that involves testing any number of solutions until one is found that works for that particular problems.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Each nursing task is a part of an ordered sequence of activities - and each activity depends on the accuracy of the activity that precedes it and influences the actions that follow it.

41. Critical Thinking
Implementation.
Intellectual - technical - interpersonal - and ethical/legal skills as well as the willingness to use these skills creatively when working with patients.
Thought that is disciplined - comprehensive - based on intellectual standards - and - as a result - well reasoned; a systematic way to form and shape ones thinking that functions purposefully and exactingly.
Specific - measurable criteria used to evaluate whether the patient goal has been met.

42. Evaluate
CTIs - evidence - based descriptions of behaviors that demonstrate the knowledge - characteristics - and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical practice.
Measure how well the patient has achieved desired outcomes. Identify factors that contribute to the patients success or failure. Modify the plan of care (if indicated).
Develop an individualized plan of nursing care. Identify patient strenghts that can be tapped to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.
Measurement of the extent to which the patient has achieved the goals specified in the plan of care; factors that positively or negatively influence goal achievement are identified - and the plan of care is terminated or revised.

43. The three important ideas that must be linked together during clinical planning are
Actual or potential health problem that an independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve. Actual problem is present - Possible problem may be present - but more data are needed to confirm or disconfirm the problem. Potential problem may occ
Medical diagnosis - nursing diagnosis - and all pertinent clinical data.
Developing Accountability.
Purposeful - goal - directed effort applied in a systematic way to make a choice among alternatives.

44. Plan
Established patient goals to prevent - reduce - or resolve the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing interventions.
Each nursing task is a part of an ordered sequence of activities - and each activity depends on the accuracy of the activity that precedes it and influences the actions that follow it.
Welcoming flashes of intuition as additions to logical reasoning - rather than as disruptions. Validating intuitions: When an intuition cannot be validated (when a nurse senses something is wrong with her patient although no signs) - careful monitori
An ordered sequence of activities. Each activity depends on the accuracy of the previous activity - and influences the actions that follow it.

45. What are Activities with Assessing in the Nursing Process?
Thought that is disciplined - comprehensive - based on intellectual standards - and - as a result - well reasoned; a systematic way to form and shape ones thinking that functions purposefully and exactingly.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Establish the Database: Nursing History - Physical Assessment - Review of patient record and nursing literature - consultation with patients support people and healthcare professionals. Continuously update the Database. Validate Data. Communicate Dat
Welcoming flashes of intuition as additions to logical reasoning - rather than as disruptions. Validating intuitions: When an intuition cannot be validated (when a nurse senses something is wrong with her patient although no signs) - careful monitori

46. Standards for Critical Thinking
CTIs - evidence - based descriptions of behaviors that demonstrate the knowledge - characteristics - and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical practice.
Clear - precise - specific - accurate - relevant - plausible - consistent - logical - deep - broad - complete - significant - adequate (for the purpose) - and fair.
Continuity - collaboration - and enhanced patient outcomes.
Establish priorities. Write outcomes - and develop an evaluative strategy. Select nursing interventions. Communicate plan of nursing care.

47. What are Activities with Planning in the Nursing Process?
Establish priorities. Write outcomes - and develop an evaluative strategy. Select nursing interventions. Communicate plan of nursing care.
Once nurses have a working knowledge of the nursing process - they can apply it to well or ill patients - young or old patients - in any type of practice setting.
Each nursing task is a part of an ordered sequence of activities - and each activity depends on the accuracy of the activity that precedes it and influences the actions that follow it.
Dynamic.

48. How is the adequacy of knowledge relevant to the successful use of critical thinking competencies?
Method of problem solving that involves testing any number of solutions until one is found that works for that particular problems.
Each nursing task is a part of an ordered sequence of activities - and each activity depends on the accuracy of the activity that precedes it and influences the actions that follow it.
Make a judgment about the patients health status - ability to manage his or her own healthcare - and need for nursing. Plan individualized holistic care that draws on patient strengths and is responsive to changes in the patients conditions.
It is important to judge whether the knowledge available to you is accurate - complete - and relevant. If you reason with false information or lack important data - it is impossible to draw a sound conclusion.

49. The Nursing Process provides a framework that enables the nurse and patient to accomplish
Develop a prioritized list of the nursing diagnoses.
Continuity - collaboration - and enhanced patient outcomes.
Systematically collect patient data (assessing) - clearly identify patient strengths and actual and potential problems (diagnosing) - develop a holistic plan of individualized care that specifies the desired patient goals and related outcomes and the
Measure how well the patient has achieved desired outcomes. Identify factors that contribute to the patients success or failure. Modify the plan of care (if indicated).

50. Implement
Carry out the plan of care.
Universally applicable - outcome oriented - interpersonal - systematic - and dynamic.
Wise professionals are quick to recognize their limits and seek help in remedying their deficiencies.
Interpret and analyze patient data - Identify patient strengths and health problems. Formulate and validate nursing diagnoses. Develop prioritized list of nursing diagnoses.