Fundamentals Chapter 2: Nursing Process

Front 1

describe the process of concept mapping as an alternative learning strategy for student clinical experiences

Back 1

method of organizing information in graphic or pictorial form.
allows students to integrate previous knowledge with new knowledge
increases critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
better memory
better time management

Front 2

discuss three outcomes that result from evaluation

Back 2

client has reached the goals
client has made some progress
client has made no progress

Front 3

describe the information that is documented in reference to the plan of care

Back 3

directions for client's care
details on how this is possible
how the nursing intervention will be completed

Front 4

identify four ways to document a plan of care

Back 4

nursing orders - the what, when, where, and how for performing nursing interventions
standardized care plans: preprinted. general suggestions for managing the nursing care of clients with a particular problem.
standards for care: policies that indicate which activities will be provided to ensure quality client care

Front 5

discuss appropriate circumstances for short term and long term goals

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short - outcomes achievable in a few days or a week. skin tear.
long - outcomes that take weeks or months. chronic health problems.

Front 6

describe the rationale for setting priorities

Back 6

it is important to find highest need first then moving down. breathing is 1st priority

Front 7

list three parts of a nursing diagnostic statement

Back 7

planning
implementation
evaluation

Front 8

distinguish between a nursing diagnosis and a collaborative problem

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nursing diagnosis - a health issue that can be prevented, resolved, or enhanced through independent nursing measures
collaborative problems - physiologic complications that require both nurse and physician perscribed interventions

Front 9

differentiate between a data base assessment and a focus assessment

Back 9

data base assessment: general information about patient. physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
focus assessment - info providing more details about specific problems and expands the original data base

Front 10

identify four sources for assessment data

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objective data: observable and measurable facts
subjective data: what the client feels and can describe
data base assessment: initial info about the clients physical, emotional, social, etc.
focus assessment: info that provides more details about specific problems and expands the original database

Front 11

list 5 steps in the nursing process

Back 11

assessment
diagnosis
planning
implementation
evaluation

Front 12

describe 6 characteristics of the nursing process

Back 12

within the legal scope of nursing
based on knowledge requiring critical thinking
planned organization systematic
client centered
goal directed
prioritized
dynamic

Front 13

define the nursing process

Back 13

an organized sequence of problem solving steps used to identify and to manage the health problems of clients