Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Terminologies Combo Test (Q & A)

Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Terminologies Combo Test (Q & A) Advanced practice nurses ANSWER A term often used to describe the pediatric nurse practitioner and the clinical nurse specialist advocate ANSWER Speaking or acting in support of a persons right and needs Birthing centers ANSWER Freestanding buildings outside of the hospital that provide a comprehensive care, including antepartum time, labor and delivery, and postpartum care and mothers classes, lactation classes, and follow up family planning Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) ANSWER The CNS provides care in the hospital or community to patients in specific areas such as cardiac, neurological, or oncology care Clinical pathways ANSWER Also known as critical path ways, maps, or multi-disciplinary action plans, clinical pathways our collaborative guidelines that define multi disciplinary care in terms of outcomes within a timeframe Cost containment ANSWER Efficient and effective use of resources critical thinking ANSWER Applying creativity to solve the problem. Combining basic standard Principal is with Data specific to the patient Cultural awareness ANSWER A conscious awareness of the cultural values, beliefs, and perceptions of oneself and others Cultural competence ANSWER Equality, attained by cultural awareness and sensitivity, that enables healthcare providers to adapt practices to meet the needs of patients from various cultures Cultural sensitivity ANSWER And understanding of insensitivity to cultural practices and values that differ from one's own Culture ANSWER The body of symbols, ideas, values, traditions, and practices shared by a group of people, can also mean the growth of organisms in a special medium