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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
,NURS 120 | Exam 3 Nurse
Practitioners Review Exam (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A+
interprofessional
professional's in that profession that work together to
support staff, patients, and family (benefiting the patient)
interdisciplinary
patients and family members are a part of the care plan
health literacy
patient has the ability to communicate and understand
basic health information / make an appropriate health
decision
health promotion
allows patients to improve their health, gain more control
over it
patient-focused care
focuses on the patient and their health, includes their
family when making decisions
primary prevention
- activities that block a disease or injury BEFORE it ever
occurs, focuses on health promotion and illness
,prevention
example: promoting the use of sunscreen, teaching
patients about wellness (brush their teeth),
recommendations, immunizations / vaccines
secondary prevention
- activities to reduce the impact of an EXISTING disease or
injury
example: screening test to detect early stage diseases,
monitor blood pressure for risk of heart disease, teach PT
self-exams (breast and testicular), reduce risks (turning /
reposition PT every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers)
tertiary prevention
- activities to lessen the impact of ONGOING /
CONTINUING illness or injury
example: chronic disease (long lasting diseases)
management programs such as rehab and referring
patients to specialists
underinsured
not fully covered, the insurance limits are not high
enough to cover the full costs
uninsured
not covered by insurance
discussion
informal (casual) conversation with healthcare workers to
identify the problem and establish interventions
, report
a way information is shared through..
- oral (spoken)
- written
- digital (like charts)
what is the process of making an entry on a patient
record / charting?
- record / document patient medical info accurately
- charting is making an entry on a patients record
describe the nursing process (5 steps):
1. assessment: gather data, history, meds, vital signs, I +
O, height / weight
2. diagnosis: clinical judgement of an actual or potential
health problem, help prioritize + plan care
3. planning: goals + outcomes formulated, personalized to
individuals unique needs
4. implementation : carrying out interventions outlined
(cardiac monitor, oxygen, meds, standard protocols)
5. evaluation: evaluate implementation to ensure desired
outcome has been met, continue to reassess as needed
delegation
transfers responsibility / authority to someone else
what is a delegate?
an individual who takes on responsibility for carrying out
a specific task or duty