Nsg 350 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment. b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients. c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions. correct answer: ANS: C c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. 2. The contribution of Linda Richards that remains a...

Standards of care correct answer: •Often set by professional organizations •Directs and maintains high quality of care •Code of Ethics by ANA is a standard of care protocols of care correct answer: •Step-by-step actions to take •Often institution specific using the best evidence available evidence based practice guildline correct answer: •Systematically derived statements to assist practitioners in providing best care •Done as a team •Not unit/institution specific m...

finding evidence correct answer: 1) search for an evidence based guidline: Ex. trip database 2) search reputable sites: Ex or 3) search databases: CINAHL (most relevant nursing database) evidence based guidelines correct answer: - evidence based clinical practice guidelines are intended to be generic (not designed for a particular agency but to be applied to a variety of agencies) - guidelines are used and often transformed when translated into practice standards and clinical protocols...

NSG 350 Mental Health Week 1 Exam Questions and Answers In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment. b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients. c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions. - ANS: C c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. 2. The co...

Peer-reviewed articles correct answer: - Accepts articles using blind peer assessment - When an expert in the same field looks at the manuscript and edits the content. -The producer sends the manuscript to an editor, where you forward your title and credentials. The editor then sends it to officials in the field of your research without your title and credentials for fair evaluation how to use guidelines correct answer: - Guidelines are used and often transformed when translated into prac...

What does EBP mean for nursing? correct answer: EBP is our map in directing change in the way care is delivered OR confirming the direction we are going is the best for the patients What is the #1 priority of EBP? correct answer: Positive patient outcomes What are the expectations of BSN students for EBP? correct answer: Read and summarize evidence Apply evidence in clinical practice Read and critique evidence What are the expectations of RNs for EBP? correct answer: Provide ...

What is EBP? correct answer: Best research evidence Clinical expertise Patient values and needs Cost effective care Why EBP for Nursing? correct answer: We are with patients 24/7 We see changes in our patients We implement and evaluate We are experts in caring for patients We often question, "WHY do we do this?" Or, "What if we did it this way?" Or, "Would this work better?" Map correct answer: EBP is our _______ in directing change in the way care is delivered OR confirmi...

ANA (American Nurses Association): correct answer: decides functions, activities and goals of nursing promotes professional nursing, health, and standards of practice CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) correct answer: in charge of the accreditation process NLN (National League of Nursing) correct answer: works with people outside of nursing profession adresses public need for nursing STT (Sigma Theta Tau) correct answer: honors society of nursing- promote leadership...

NSG 350 Mental Health Week 5 Exam Questions with Correct Answers . Which patient is most likely exhibiting a somatization disorder? a. A person with chronic pain in the right ankle after a skiing injury b. A person who experiences occasional chest pain after a myocardial infarction c. A college graduate who cannot maintain steady employment because of multiple vague complaints d. A person who dislikes going out to social events with large groups because of embarrassment about facial a...

What are the categorical variables? correct answer: Nominal and ordinal What are the continuous variables? correct answer: Interval and ratio What are the levels of measurement? correct answer: Categorical and Continuous variables What is Nominal? correct answer: Lowest level Organized in CATEGORIES Cannot be compared and are mutually exclusive Ex: gender, ethnicity, marital status, diagnosis What is the order of the levels of measurement? correct answer: Nominal, ordin...