NUR2115- Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Concept Review

NUR2115- Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Final Exam Concept Review All Modules  Review various nursing diagnoses related to specific patient problems discussed in Fundamentals  Roughly 60% of the final exam will be cumulative over mod 1-7 Module 1-3 Concepts:  Importance of documentation of assessments & interventions - Accurate documentation of the patient’s assessment is important to provide a baseline for later comparisons as the patient’s condition changes  Types of nonverbal behavior which could promote improved communication - Body language - Gestures, movements, touch, appearance, adornments - Personal appearance - May express culture, religion, group associations, self-concept - Posture and gait - Erect vs. slouched posture - Facial expression) the most expressive part of the body)  The importance of QSEN competencies in nursing education - To prepare nurses who combine the highest level of scientific knowledge and technologic skill with responsible, caring practice. - To challenge students to identify and master the cognitive and technical skills as well as the interpersonal and ethic/legal skills they will need to effectively nurse the patients in their care. - Patient-centered care - Teamwork and collaboration - Quality improvement - Safety - Evidence-based practice - Informatics  What is a sentinel event? - An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. - Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. - An error that causes serious harm to a client and singles out the need for investigation.  What is the main purpose for incident reporting? - This helps document what happened to help the healthcare facility learn a way to prevent the incident from happening again.