163 Week 4.1 Pre-Class Student Worksheets
Note to students: This class session builds on the concept of cognition you learned in Nursing 150. The thinking skills you learned in Nursing 155 are in italics listed with the tasks.
Reading assignments as per weekly outline.
Complete these worksheets. You will share/use your work during class.
Giddens talks about types of cognition which includes perception, memory, and executive function.
Define each of these terms:
Perception
Interpretation of the environment and is dependent on the acuity of sensory input. Memory
Retention and recall of experience and learning. Executive Function
The higher thinking processes that allow for flexibility, adaptability, and goal directedness. Your Williams text looks at two concepts: cognition and perception. If the person cannot perceive the incoming stimuli, that stimuli are not processed, memorized, and processed with executive functions to solve problems, make judgments, etc.This study source was downloaded by 100000812546443 from CourseHero.com on 08-04-2023 05:34:13 GMT -05:00
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Review pages 182 - 183. Based on the data collection questions, complete the table. In the left-
hand column list factors that can affect perception. In the middle column, list at least 3 nursing actions that can be taken to assist with deficits in perception. In the right-hand column, list other healthcare team members you will work with to ensure the nursing interventions are carried out, such as RN, nursing assistant, physician, etc. (Don't forget communication -- the patient may not
be fluent in the nurse's language giving the impression the patient can't hear, can't understand, etc. and may be misinterpreted as a problem with perception or cognition.)
Clustering Related Information
Factors that Affect
Perception Nursing InterventionsHealthcare Team Member(s) to
Work With
Vision problemsClean eyeglasses regularly, Doctor, caregiver Hearing problemsVerify hearing aid is functional. Speak in low tone of voiceDoctor, caregiver
Drug and Alcohol useAdminister medications Doctor, caregiver
Disturbed Metabolic status (hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis)Administer medications Doctor, caregiver
Environments with inadequate or excessive stimulationModify the environment for sensory changes Doctor, caregiver
TaskThis study source was downloaded by 100000812546443 from CourseHero.com on 08-04-2023 05:34:13 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/61697785/163-week-4docx/
Note to students: This class session builds on the concept of cognition you learned in Nursing 150. The thinking skills you learned in Nursing 155 are in italics listed with the tasks.
Reading assignments as per weekly outline.
Complete these worksheets. You will share/use your work during class.
Giddens talks about types of cognition which includes perception, memory, and executive function.
Define each of these terms:
Perception
Interpretation of the environment and is dependent on the acuity of sensory input. Memory
Retention and recall of experience and learning. Executive Function
The higher thinking processes that allow for flexibility, adaptability, and goal directedness. Your Williams text looks at two concepts: cognition and perception. If the person cannot perceive the incoming stimuli, that stimuli are not processed, memorized, and processed with executive functions to solve problems, make judgments, etc.This study source was downloaded by 100000812546443 from CourseHero.com on 08-04-2023 05:34:13 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/61697785/163-week-4docx/ Task
Review pages 182 - 183. Based on the data collection questions, complete the table. In the left-
hand column list factors that can affect perception. In the middle column, list at least 3 nursing actions that can be taken to assist with deficits in perception. In the right-hand column, list other healthcare team members you will work with to ensure the nursing interventions are carried out, such as RN, nursing assistant, physician, etc. (Don't forget communication -- the patient may not
be fluent in the nurse's language giving the impression the patient can't hear, can't understand, etc. and may be misinterpreted as a problem with perception or cognition.)
Clustering Related Information
Factors that Affect
Perception Nursing InterventionsHealthcare Team Member(s) to
Work With
Vision problemsClean eyeglasses regularly, Doctor, caregiver Hearing problemsVerify hearing aid is functional. Speak in low tone of voiceDoctor, caregiver
Drug and Alcohol useAdminister medications Doctor, caregiver
Disturbed Metabolic status (hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis)Administer medications Doctor, caregiver
Environments with inadequate or excessive stimulationModify the environment for sensory changes Doctor, caregiver
TaskThis study source was downloaded by 100000812546443 from CourseHero.com on 08-04-2023 05:34:13 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/61697785/163-week-4docx/
