Nursing Test 3

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applied science

Back 1

use of scientific theory and laws in a practical way that has immediate application

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deductive reasoning

Back 2

a process through which conclusions are drawn by logical inference from given premises; proceeds from the general case to the specific

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evidence based research

Back 3

using research findings as a basis for practice rather than trial and error, intuition, or traditional methods

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inductive reasoning

Back 4

the process of reasoning from the specific to the general. Repeated observations of an experiment or even enable the observer to draw general conclusions

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problem solving

Back 5

a method of finding solutions to difficulties specific to a given situation and designed for immediate action

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pure science

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information that summarizes and explains the universe without regard for whether the information is immediately useful; also known as “basic science”

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scientific method

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a systematic, orderly approach to the gathering of data and the solving of problems

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affective goal

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Effort directed toward a change in a patient’s feelings, values, or belief systems

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analysis

Back 9

the second step in the nursing process during which various pieces of patient data are analyzed. The outcome is one or more nursing diagnoses

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assessment

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The first step in the nursing process involving the collection of information about the patient

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clinical judgment

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the ability to make consistently effective clinical decisions based on theoretical knowledge, informed opinions, and prior experience

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dependent intervention

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nursing actions on behalf of patients that require knowledge and skill on the part of the nurse but may not be done without explicit directions from another health professional, usually a physician, dentist or nurse practitioner

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evaluation

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measuring the success or failure of the outputs and consequently the effectiveness of a system. It is the final step in the nursing process wherein the nurse examines the patient’s progress to determine whether a problem is solved, is in the process of being solved, or is unsolved. In communication theory, the analysis of information received

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implementation

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a stage of the nursing process during which the plan of care is carried out

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planning

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the third step in the nursing process, which begins with the identification of patient goals