nursing process

Question 1

critical thinking

Answer 1

open-mindedness, continual inquiry, perseverance, determine if identified assumptions are true and relevant

Question 2

nursing process (ADPIE)

Answer 2

assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation

-provides a common language and process for nurses

Question 3

3 types of nursing diagnosis

Answer 3

1. problem-focused
2. risk
3. health promotion

Question 4

defining characteristics

Answer 4

observable assessment cues such as pt behavior, physical signs that support problem focused diagnostic judgement

Question 5

related factor

Answer 5

etiological or causative factor for the diagnosis (data that appear to show some type of patterned relationship w rn diagnosis)

Question 6

sources of diagnostic errors

Answer 6

collecting, interpreting, clustering, and labeling p. 234

Question 7

SMART goal setting

Answer 7

1. Specific or singular goal or outcome
2. measurable
3. attainable
4. realistic
5. timed

Question 8

independent nursing interventions

Answer 8

actions the rn initiates without supervision or direction from others

Question 9

dependent nursing interventions

Answer 9

actions that require an order from HCP, interventions based on HCP response to treating or managing medical diagnosis

Question 10

collaborative interventions

Answer 10

therapies that require the combined knowledge, skill, and expertise of multiple HCPs

Question 11

highest priority

Answer 11

rn diagnoses that if left untreated result in harm to pt or others

Question 12

intermediate priority

Answer 12

involve nonemergent, nonlife-threatening needs of pt

Question 13

low priority

Answer 13

not always directly related to specific illness but affect pt future well-being