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importance/goal of ebp - ANSWER -obtain the best information available and to
integrate it into nursing practice, improve care quality based on implementing best
practices
pico - ANSWER -p: population
i: intervention
c: comparison
o: outcome
quantitative research - ANSWER -collection of numerical data, uses statistical
procedures to analyze, rate of infection
qualitative research - ANSWER -collection of subjective and narrative data, no
numbers, the meaning of human response and perceptions, interview
culture - ANSWER -a group's acceptance of a set of attitudes, beliefs, values and
behaviors that influence the way members of the group express themselves
diversity: primary characteristics - ANSWER -race, gender, age, religious beliefs
diversity: secondary characteristics - ANSWER -socioeconomic status, education,
occupation
melting pot vs. salad bowl - ANSWER -melting pot: cultures try to fit into the
dominant culture
salad bowl: trend toward multiculturalism
cultural awareness - ANSWER -starts with reflection, look at a patient's cultural
beliefs/values, recognize health care practices, understand physical variations
, culturally competent care: communication - ANSWER -verbal and non-verbal,
questions: open-ended, avoid yes/no
culturally competent care: understanding - ANSWER -personal matters: many
cultures don't speak about their personal details
learning domain: affective - ANSWER -patient's feelings, attitudes, and values
learning domain: cognitive - ANSWER -knowledge and intellectual ability
learning domain: psychomotor - ANSWER -need to succeed and expected
behavior
the joint commission - ANSWER -regulates teaching for high quality care,
monitors teaching specific to the individual patient
theorist - ANSWER -attempts to explain apparent relationships between observed
behaviors and their effects on a clients health
key concept: client - ANSWER -primary recipient(s) of nursing care, concept of
holistic care of the patient
key concept: health - ANSWER -health is a continuum rather than absolute state,
it is dynamic
key concept: environment - ANSWER -everything that affects the person
- external: living conditions, public sanitation, social interactions, etc
- internal: psychological processes, sexual orientation, personality
key concept: nursing - ANSWER -make sure our patients are involved in their
care: setting goals and recovering
ANA code of ethics - ANSWER -written list of a profession's values and standards
of conduct, provides a framework for decision making