Skills for Nursing 6th Edition by Patricia A. Williams
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apprenticeship - Correct Answer--learning by doing
Aseptically - Correct Answer--without introducing infectious material
capitated cost - Correct Answer--A set fee is paid for every patient enrolled in the
health network each year
clinical practice guidelines - Correct Answer--recommendations based on evidence
that serve as useful tools to direct clinical practice
Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) - Correct Answer--System that categorizes into
payment groups patients who are medically related with respect to diagnosis and
treatment and statistically similar with regard to length of stay
Evidence based nursing - Correct Answer--an integration of the best evidence
available, nursing expertise, and the values and preferences of the individuals,
families, and communities who are served
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - Correct Answer--an organization that
provides comprehensive medical care to subscribers for a fixed fee
implement - Correct Answer--To put into action; execute
, interventions - Correct Answer--actions taken to correct or manage a patient's
problems
invasive procedure - Correct Answer--procedure in which the body is entered
Nursing Process - Correct Answer--five-step systematic method for giving patient
care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating
nursing theory - Correct Answer--Statement about relationships among concepts or
facts, based on existing information.
Practice acts - Correct Answer--Defines activities in which nurses may engage, states
the legal requirements and titles for nursing licensure, and establishes the
education needed for licensure.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) - Correct Answer--a health care plan that
contracts with health care professionals to provide services at a reduced fee and
gives patients financial incentives to use network providers
transition to practice - Correct Answer--Program for newly licensed nurses involving
a 6-month preceptorship and ongoing support during the first year of professional
practice.
Florence Nightingale - Correct Answer--Established sanitary nursing care units.
Founder of modern nursing. began professional education of nursing.