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Theory
A system of ideas that is presumed to explain a given phenomenon. Well substantiated explanation for some aspect based on a body of facts that have been corroborated by the scientific method.
Conceptual Framework
A group of related ideas
Paradigm
A pattern of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world. typical example or archetype – pattern of shared understandings or assumptions
Health
The degree of wellness or well-being that the client experiences.
Benchmark
A standard or point of reference against which academic performance may be compared or assessed.
Lateral violence
physical, verbal, or emotional abuse directed at RN coworkers.
Active listening
using all of your senses and paying close attention to pt verbal and non-verbal communication.
Attending Behaviors
Being present for client. Listening skills
Congruence
verbal and non-verbal aspects of the message match
Concrete messages
specific messages
Self-disclosure
any verbalization or behavior that reveals personal info about yourself. This can help get patients to disclose personal info as well.
Transference
pt feels emotions from the past and applies (transfers) them to the therapeutic relationship. Can be negative if a pt doesn’t trust hospitals from a previous experience
Countertransference
when nurses transfer past emotions onto pt. Usually from culture
Intimate space
Less than 18 inches. Usually reserved for family and loved ones.
Personal space
18 inches to 4 feet. Acceptable distance for people who have some connection with each other.
Social space
4 feet to 12 feet. Comfortable distance for work
Public space
more than 10-12 feet. Comfortable distance between strangers.
SBAR
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations: consistent and organized way to communicate to staff about pt. Good during handover or calling a doctor.
Emotional Intelligence
the ability to form work relationships with colleagues. Displaying maturity in a variety of situations and being considerate of everyone’s feelings and perceptions of a situation.
Assertive communication
promotes pt safety by minimizing miscommunication with colleagues. People are honest
Broad opening
A general statement or open-ended question that lets the client set the tone.
General lead
communication that indicates the nurse is interested in the pt.i.e. “Go on..”
Reflecting
repeating all or part of a statement made by pt to get them to reveal more feelings.
Sharing observations
nurse calling attention to pt behavior.
Acknowledging
making sure the client feels understood and appreciated.
Selective reflecting
going back to the most important part of pt conversation and repeating it in order to get more info from pt.
Silence
gives pt time to collect thoughts in order to tell their whole story.
Giving info
helps pt understand process while giving pertinent facts.
Clarifying
maximizes mutual understanding.
i.e. “I’m not sure I understand.”
Verbalizing
putting into concrete terms what pt is implying through their statements.
Validating
Asking pt if the issue is resolved.
i.e. “Are you feeling better now?”
Reassuring cliches
minimizes and belittles persons concerns.
Giving advice
conveys the nurse knows what is best. Fosters dependency.
Approval
Indicates that client is doing “good” when they still have a long ways to go to.
Requesting explanations
implies criticism and interrogating of pt. i.e. “Why did you do that?”
Agreeing
denies pt the chance to change their point of view.
Disapproval
implies that nurse has the right to judge. Client seeks approval instead of being honest.
Belittling client’s feelings
- i.e. “Cheer up”, “Grow up”, “Buck up, little camper.”
Defending
implies pt is wrong and the nurse is a position to judge.
Stereotyped comments
encourages empty responses from pt.
Changing subject
When the topic of conversation is changed due to the nurse feeling uncomfortable about pt story or feelings. Nurse shows a lack of maturity in this case.
Conditioning
requires the learning of healthier habits to replace old “bad” habits.
Dependence
pt can sometimes depend on provider to make decisions. In an ideal situation
RULE
Acronym for four guiding principles of MI – Resist the Righting Reflex; Understand your patient’s motivations; Listen to your patient; Empower your patient.
Developing Discrepancy
enables pt to see that situation does not meet values or hope for future. This enables the pt to decide what they want to change. Part of MI
Arguing
to avoid in the context of medical therapy. Does not promote self-change or practitioner-pt relationship. Sign of resistance
Argumentation
logical explanation as to why pt behaves as they do- defending themselves. Can also be true of nurse
Defending
pt may defend their current situation because they are on the defensive side of the status quo.
Self-Efficacy
pt situation specific confidence that they can cope with high-risk situations without relapsing to their unhealthy or high-risk habits. Enables one to accomplish life’s tasks.
Reflective listening
where practitioner listens to pt and repeats either directly or indirectly what the pt says to them. This is like a non-judgmental echo of the pt feelings and can help clarify thoughts of pt and help practitioner understanding of situations.
Affirming
statements that recognize clients strengths. Assist in building rapport and helping clients view themselves in a more positive
Summarize
special type of reflection where practitioner repeats all or part of what the pt said in the interview.
Self-motivational statements
aka change talk. Practitioner must elicit change talk from pt. By listening you can tell how likely your pt is to change. Six kinds of change talk: Desire- Ability- Reasons- Need- Commitment- Taking steps.
Guide
help influence situations that we do not personally control. ‘I can help you help yourself” attitude
Direct
“I will give you the answers”. Implies an uneven relationship of power expertise knowledge and authority. Does not give rationale.
Follow
more centered on listening. Trust that pt can help themselves- follow lead of pt.
Asking
develop understanding of the pt problems and concerns
Listening
encourages pt to explore and reveal more. Good listening is an active process
Informing
principle vehicle for conveying knowledge to the pt (about condition or treatment or general info
Precontemplation
Not currently considering change: "Ignorance is bliss"
Contemplation
Ambivalent about change: "Sitting on the fence"
Not considering change within the next month
Preparation
Some experience with change and are trying to change: "Testing the waters." Planning to act within 1 month
Action
Practicing new behavior for 3-6 months
Maintenance
Continued commitment to sustaining new behavior
Post-6 months to 5 years

Relapse
Resumption of old behaviors: "Fall from grace"
Broad opening
A general statement or open-ended question that lets the client set the tone.
General lead
communication that indicates the nurse is interested in the pt.i.e. “Go on..”
Reflecting
repeating all or part of a statement made by pt to get them to reveal more feelings.
Sharing observations
nurse calling attention to pt behavior.
Acknowledging
making sure the client feels understood and appreciated.
Selective reflecting
going back to the most important part of pt conversation and repeating it in order to get more info from pt.
Silence
gives pt time to collect thoughts in order to tell their whole story.
Giving info
helps pt understand process while giving pertinent facts.
Clarifying
maximizes mutual understanding.
i.e. “I’m not sure I understand.”
Verbalizing
putting into concrete terms what pt is implying through their statements.
Validating
Asking pt if the issue is resolved.
i.e. “Are you feeling better now?”
Reassuring cliches
minimizes and belittles persons concerns.
Giving advice
conveys the nurse knows what is best. Fosters dependency.
Approval
Indicates that client is doing “good” when they still have a long ways to go to.
Requesting explanations
implies criticism and interrogating of pt. i.e. “Why did you do that?”
Agreeing
denies pt the chance to change their point of view.
Disapproval
implies that nurse has the right to judge. Client seeks approval instead of being honest.
Belittling client’s feelings
i.e. “Cheer up”
Defending
implies pt is wrong and the nurse is a position to judge.
Stereotyped comments
encourages empty responses from pt.
Changing subject
When the topic of conversation is changed due to the nurse feeling uncomfortable about pt story or feelings. Nurse shows a lack of maturity in this case.
Ambivalence pt ways the pros and cons
without taking a side in decision. Often the use of but in the sentence will indicate this.
Conditioning
requires the learning of healthier habits to replace old “bad” habits.
Dependence
pt can sometimes depend on provider to make decisions. In an ideal situation
RULE
resist Righting reflex Understand pt motivations Listen and Empower pt
Developing Discrepancy
enables pt to see that situation does not meet values or hope for future. This enables the pt to decide what they want to change. Part of MI
Arguing
to avoid in the context of medical therapy. Does not promote self-change or practitioner-pt relationship. Sign of resistance
Argumentation
logical explanation as to why pt behaves as they do- defending themselves. Can also be true of nurse
Defending
pt may defend their current situation because they are on the defensive side of the status quo.
Self-Efficacy
pt situation specific confidence that they can cope with high-risk situations without relapsing to their unhealthy or high-risk habits. Enables one to accomplish life’s tasks.
Reflective listening
where practitioner listens to pt and repeats either directly or indirectly what the pt says to them. This is like a non-judgmental echo of the pt feelings and can help clarify thoughts of pt and help practitioner understanding of situations.
Affirming
statements that recognize clients strengths. Assist in building rapport and helping clients view themselves in a more positive
Summarize
special type of reflection where practitioner repeats all or part of what the pt said in the interview.
Self-motivational statements
aka change talk. Practitioner must elicit change talk from pt. By listening you can tell how likely your pt is to change. Six kinds of change talk: Desire- Ability- Reasons- Need- Commitment- Taking steps.
Guide
help influence situations that we do not personally control. ‘I can help you help yourself” attitude
Direct
“I will give you the answers”. Implies an uneven relationship of power expertise knowledge and authority. Does not give rationale.
Follow
more centered on listening. Trust that pt can help themselves- follow lead of pt.
Asking
develop understanding of the pt problems and concerns
Listening
encourages pt to explore and reveal more. Good listening is an active process
Informing
principle vehicle for conveying knowledge to the pt (about condition or treatment or general info
Precontemplation
pt not intended on taking action in the foreseeable future
Contemplation
thinking of changing. ‘sitting on the fence”
Preparation
ready to change
Action
making the change
Maintenance
staying on track.
Relapse
fall from grace