Fundamentals of Nursing Study guide

Nursing Process (10) Steps and order of nursing process Objective vs subjective data What is and is not a nursing diagnosis? Prioritization of care SMART outcome statements Independent vs dependent nursing interventions Evaluation process Infection Prevention and Control (9) Chain of infection Signs/symptoms of local infection Signs/symptoms systemic infection Difference between Medical and Surgical Asepsis Population at higher risk for infections Body’s Ports of Entry for Infection Modes of transmission Types of Isolation Precautions Hospital Acquired Infections – types Normal body defenses against infections Vital Signs (9) Body’s Temperature control center Pulse oximetry trouble shooting Pulses to check during emergency – adult, child, and infant Respiratory Terminology Priority vital signs assessment Cardiac terminology Orthostatic hypotension Factors affecting blood pressure readings, pulse readings, and temperature readings Normal VS ranges for different ages Activity and Exercise (5)/ Immobility (5) How to assist a patient with a fall How to assist with ROM How to use assistive mobility devices (cane, walker, crutches, wheelchair, gait belt) Activity intolerance appropriate plan of care How to safely transfer patients Complications of immobility and interventions to prevent them Safe body mechanics Hygiene (5) Patient safety during hygiene Priority patient – (which patient might be caused harm if they are not bathed first?) Patient preferences Scalp problems Factors affecting personal hygiene practices Patient Safety and Quality (7) Seizure – what to do for a patient during a seizure Restraints - assessment Falls – older adult fall education/prevention Joint Commission 2020 Hospital National Patient Safety Goals Safety risk assessment in a health care facility – what are some possible causes for injury Developmental stages safety risks (2) – Toddler and adolescents