Update) Primary Care of Childbearing Woman
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Nursing Fundamentals FINAL review
Advocate
to recommend; to speak in favor of
caregiver
a person that provides care for and meets the needs of someone else
Nursing care plans
Care plans incorporate nursing diagnoses, critical pathway information, and physician-ordered
and nursing-ordered care. Care plans are evaluated and modified on a continuum throughout the
course of treatment.
Nurse Practice Act
statute in each state and territory that regulates the practice of nursing
Patient's Bill of Rights
A list of rights that every patient can expect to receive while under the care of health care
providers
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
(level 1) Physiological Needs,
(level 2) Safety and Security,
(level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection,
(level 4) Self Esteem,
(level 5) Self Actualization
Chain of command
, the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest level
Damages
money ordered by a court to be paid for injuries or losses suffered
Battery
(n.) - an assault or an array of similar things intended for use together
Assault
Unlawfully placing a patient in fear of bodily harm.
Role of LPN
Participates in planning care for patients based on patient needs.
Reviews the patients's plan of care and recommends revisions as needed. Reviews and follows
defined priortization for patient care.
Uses clinical pathways, care maps, or care plans to guide and review patient care.
Scope of practice
The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by law for a profession
Surgical consent
Informed consent is usually obtained by the surgeon; Questions concerning the surgery are
usually clarified at the time consent is being obtained
Malpractice
Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
Neglect of Duty
Failure to give proper attention to the performance of duty.
Confidentiality
the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals
Ethics Committee