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NUR 111 Exam 1
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1. Describe the Stimulus, source (seder/encoder), message, channel, receiver (decoder), feed-
communication back/communication
process

2. Identify factors Developmental level, gender, sociocultural differences, roles and responsibilities,
that influence space/territoriality, physical/mental/emotional state, values, environment
communication

3. Discuss types Verbal, nonverbal, electronic
of communica-
tion used in
healthcare and
the role of the
nurse in each
type.

4.

5. Define therapeu- the face-to-face process of interacting that focuses on advancing the physical and
tic communica- emotional well-being of a patient. Involves: listening, conversation skills, silence,
tion and helping touch, humor, interviewing techniques
relationships.

6. Discuss and uti- S (Situation), B (Background), A (Assessment), R (Recommendation)
lize SBAR com-
munication tech-
nique when com-
municating with
physicians and
other nurses.

7. Discuss role "If you didn't chart it, it didn't happen". Source oriented records (paper documen-
of documenta- tation in which each healthcare group/discipline keeps data on its own form),

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tion in healthcare problem oriented records, computerized documentations, PIE (problem, inter-
and demonstrate vention, evaluation), Focus charting, charting by exception, case management
appropriate doc- model
umentation tech-
niques.

8. Discuss profes- Date and time, timing, legibility, permanence, accepted terminology, correct
sional respon- spelling, signature, accuracy
sibilities when
using electronic
communication

9. Discuss the role Pros: Facilitates focus on client outcome, fast, efficient use of time, legible, link var-
of computers in ious sources, links to monitors, bedside terminals. Cons: Client privacy concerns,
healthcare and breakdowns make information unavailable, systems expensive, extended training
the impact on periods
the nursing pro-
fession.

10. Ergonomics Study and design of the work environment as it relates to operator fatigue,
discomfort and productivity

11. Discuss the per- Open-mindedness, profound sense of value of the person, self-awareness, sense
sonal attributes of personal responsibility, motivation, leadership skills, bravery
of the profes-
sional nurse.

12. Define and dis- Commitment to excellence, problem-solving, passion, integrity, respectfulness,
cuss leadership accessibility, empathy, responsibility c
principles, com-
mitment to pro-
fession, and work
ethics

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13. Compare and Clinical reasoning (Specific- thinking about patient care issues such as managing
contrast clinical patient problems), clinical judgement (The result of critical thinking and clinical
reasoning, clin- reasoning) , critical thinking (the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue
ical judgement, in order to form a judgment. Five components: Knowledge base, experience,
and critical think- nursing process competencies, attitudes, standards)
ing

14. Define the nurs- A systematic problem-solving process that guides all nursing actions. Systematic,
ing process and dynamic, interpersonal, outcome oriented, universally applicable
it's characteris-
tics

15. Discuss the 5 Assessment (preparing for data collection, collecting data, identifying cues and
steps of the nurs- making inferences, validating data, clustering related data and identifying pat-
ing process and terns, reporting and recording data), diagnosis (the reasoning process used in
the goals and ac- interpreting assessment data, analyze data, identify health problems, risks, and
tivities of each strengths, determine risk factors to be managed, formulate diagnostic state-
step. ments) , planning (establish priorities, identify expected patient outcomes, select
evidence-based nursing intervention, communicate the plan of care), implement-
ing (do it!, continue data collection, modify plan of care as needed, document),
evaluating (measure how well the patient has achieved the desired outcomes,
identify factors contributing to the patients success or failure, modify the plan of
care if indicated)

16. Describe and
demonstrate the
steps in concept
mapping care
planning

17. Altruism The selfless giving of others


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18. Autonomy The patient has the right to determine their own course of healthcare

19. Human Dignity The person has dignity just because they are human

20. Integrity Admit when you make a mistake. You wont try to cover it up or blame someone
else

21. Social justice Protecting the rights of everyone

22. Reflective jour- A tool used to clarify concepts through reflection by thinking back or recalling
naling situations

23. Concept map- A visual representation of patient problems and interventions that illustrates an
ping interrelationship

24. Cues Information obtained through use of the senses

25. Inferences Judgment or interpretation of cues

26. Subjective data Must be provided by client. Subject to be different from each patient

27. Objective data Factual information that is provable for all patients

28. Medical diagno- Identification of a disease condition based on physical signs, symptoms, PMH,
sis and results of diagnostic (dx) tests and procedures.
Physicians, PAs, and NPs can write medical diagnoses, and treat diseases de-
scribed therein

29. Nursing Diagno- the domain of nursing.
sis Clinical judgment about patient's responses to actual and potential health prob-
lems, that the nurse is licensed and competent to treat.
**Different from medical dx by individualizing dx to each patient and involving the
patient in the process as much as possible.**

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