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72 Cards in this Set
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What are the phases of reality shock?
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honeymoon
shock and rejection recovery |
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What are the stages of burnout?
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enthusiasm
loss of enthusiasm deterioration crisis devastation |
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What are the s/s of burnout?
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Extreme fatigue
Exhaustion Frequent illness Overeating Headaches Sleeping Problems Physical complaints Alcohol Abuse Mood Swings Emotional displays Anxiety Poor-quality work Anger Guilt Depression |
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How can you avoid burnout?
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manage stress
time management fulfillment |
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What is critical thinking?
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Purposeful, goal directed thinking
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What are the steps of critical thinking?
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identify the problem
gather/sort data generate possible conclusions explore alternatives |
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What are the characteristics of critical thinking?
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logical, rationale, reflective
drawing inferences or conclusions that are supported/justified by evidence collect as much data as possible |
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What is inductive reasoning?
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moving from a set of specific facts to a general conclusion
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What is delegation?
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transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation, while retaining accountability for the outcome
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What is supervision?
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directing, guiding and influencing the outcome of the task
evaluation/follow up |
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What is the TN nurse practice act?
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standards r/t RN responsibilities as a member of the nursing profession statement
delegator has appropriate skills delegatee has appropriate skills |
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What are the 5 rights of delegation?
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right task
right person right circumstances right direction/communication right supervision |
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What is the nurses code of ethics?
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the nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to optimum patient care
do not accept extensive delegation |
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What are some barriers to delegation?
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lack of experience
lack of confidence of others demanding perfection poor organization skills indecision poor comm. skills lack of confidence in self fear of not being liked by everyone micromanaging management style |
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What was Florence Nightingale's focus?
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dignity of the patient
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What is the United American Nurse?
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gives nurses a unified voice in the workplace.
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What is poor work performance and emotional distance a sign of?
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burnout
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What is lateral communication?
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all participants holds equal power and share information equally
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What is collective bargaining?
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negotiation b/t an employer and employee representatives
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What is horizontal leadership?
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effective team building mechanism that has one leader but allows members to participate in leadership by offering their specific knowledge
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What does TN not have for nurses?
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unions
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When did the associate degree of nursing begin?
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1951
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What are the 5 rights of drug administration?
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right pt
right route right drug right dosage right time |
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What are the most common claims against nurses?
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pt falls
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Nurses account for what percent of malpractice suits?
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<2%
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What could arms crossed on the chest indicate?
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defensiveness
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What could head resting in hand, eyes downcast, sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly indicate?
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boredom, distress
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What could rubbing the eye indicate?
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doubt, disbelief
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What could touching, slightly rubbing nose indicate?
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rejection, doubt, lying
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What could standing with hands on hips indicate?
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readiness, aggression
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What could patting foot, fondling hair indicate?
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lack of self-confidence, insecurity
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What could biting nails indicate?
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insecurity, nevrousness
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What could pulling or tugging at ear indicate?
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indecision
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What percent of americans are considered extremely stressed?
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1/3
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What is most personal stress caused by?
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work or money
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How can delegation enhance productivity?
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by involving multiple staff members in a specific task
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What does nursing mean?
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nourishing
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What are some early christian influences of nursing?
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deacons
deaconesses order of widows order of virgins nuns |
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Who was Florence Nightingale?
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nursing during the crimean war
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What book did Florence Nightingale write?
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Nurses notes
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Who sent Florence Nightingale to Crimea?
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Sidney Herbert
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What were the early schools of nursing?
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training hospital nurses
training nurses to train others training nurses to work with the sick and the poor |
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What was the colonial influence on nursing?
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few trained nurses
most nurses were men new legislation |
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What was the civil war's influence on nursing?
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immunizations, purifying water
volunteer nurses |
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How did the Victorian age influence nursing?
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nursing provided an escape
power of the doctor better education new legislation |
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What do nurses do?
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caregivers
teacher advocate manager colleague expert |
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Which statement is true concerning online nursing degree programs?
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Flexible schedules so students can do course work around work and family obligations
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Which would be an advantage of informatics?
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Ability to edit mistakes
Legibility Ability to document accurately and timely |
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What year will the requirement to become a nurse practitioner be raised to a doctorate degree?
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2015
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Crucial Elements of team building include
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adequate personnel for the job
detailed knowledge of patient goals close communicaition among staff members |
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Why do nurses no longer wear hats?
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because it causes contamination
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"what is the advantage of using disposable equipment"
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"Acquired nosocomial infections are reduced."
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TN has a mandate on Nurse to Pt ratios?
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False
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Which statement is true concerning online nursing degree programs?
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Flexible schedules so students can do course work around work and family obligations
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Which would be an advantage of informatics?
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Ability to edit mistakes
Legibility Ability to document accurately and timely |
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What year will the requirement to become a nurse practitioner be raised to a doctorate degree?
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2015
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Crucial Elements of team building include
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adequate personnel for the job
detailed knowledge of patient goals close communicaition among staff members |
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Why do nurses no longer wear hats?
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because it causes contamination
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"what is the advantage of using disposable equipment"
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"Acquired nosocomial infections are reduced."
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TN has a mandate on Nurse to Pt ratios?
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False
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What is economics?
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the allocation of scarce resources
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What is the code for nurses?
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nurses provide care without consideration of social or economic status
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What are capital types of budgets?
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items purchase for the next year
usually a price limit per item |
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What are operating types of budgets?
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expected expenses
volume projections admissions, discharges, transfers |
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What are line items?
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supplies
phones small equipment copying costs |
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What are variable costs?
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coast that change with volume of patients
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What is fixed cost?
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dont change with volume of patients
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What tools are used to support case management?
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clinical pathways
disease management |
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What are clinical pathways?
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timeline outlining when specific care is given
categories of care/acitivies and interventions intermediate and long-term outcomes to be achieved variance record |
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What is the total pt care or private duty model?
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when one nurse assumes responsibilities for the complete care of a group of patients on a 1:1 basis, providing total pt care during the shift
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what is functional nursing?
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breaks nursing care into a series of tasks performed by many people
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What is primary nursing?
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nurse plans and directs care of pt over 24 hr period
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