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Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
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Client Safety
Priority focus for professional nursing practice.
Holistic Client Needs
Addressing all aspects of a client's well-being.
Medication Errors
Mistakes in prescribing or administering medications.
Rapid Response Team (RRT)
Group that intervenes in client deterioration.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Regular assessment of arterial pressure levels.
Client-Centered Care
Care that respects client preferences and needs.
Cultural Influences
Factors affecting health care based on culture.
Medication Reconciliation
Comparing current medications to prescribed ones.
Autonomy
Client's right to make informed decisions.
Informed Consent
Client's agreement based on understanding information.
Teaching/Learning Process
Method of educating clients about their care.
Client Empowerment
Supporting clients to take charge of their health.
Health Care Errors
Mistakes leading to client injury or harm.
Documentation
Recording client care and interventions accurately.
Basic Needs
Fundamental requirements for client well-being.
Caregiver Hand Hygiene
Practice of washing hands to prevent infection.
Client Orientation
Familiarizing clients with their care environment.
National Client Safety Goals
Standards aimed at improving patient safety.
Client Family Involvement
Engaging family members in the client's care.
Health Care Provider Communication
Interaction between client and health care professionals.
Monitoring Vital Signs
Regular checks of essential health indicators.
Client's Armband
Identification tool to ensure correct patient care.
Veracity
Providing accurate information to clients.
Fidelity
Supervision
Monitoring and guiding delegated tasks effectively.
Quality Improvement (QI)
Systematic efforts to enhance health care quality.
Magnet Status
Recognition for excellence in nursing practices.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Working together across disciplines for better care.
Evidence-Based Care
Using current best evidence in clinical decision-making.
Informatics
Utilizing technology for managing patient information.
Systems Thinking
Understanding interconnections within health care systems.
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Providing care that is safe and promotes health.
Management of Care
Coordinating and overseeing patient care activities.
Client's Mental Status
Assessment of cognitive function and awareness.
Opioid Pain Medication
Narcotics prescribed for managing severe pain.
Allergies in Medical Context
Reactions to medications that must be noted.
Using technology to manage patient information effectively.
Quality Improvement
Systematic efforts to enhance healthcare services and outcomes.
Hand-off Communication
Transfer of patient information between healthcare providers.
SBAR Method
Structured communication: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Clinical Judgment
Observable outcomes derived from critical thinking processes.
Patient-Centered Care
Recognizing patients as central partners in their care.
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)
Model for systematic quality improvement in healthcare.
Cost-Saving Measures
Strategies aimed at reducing healthcare expenses.
Nurse's Expertise
Knowledge and skills possessed by nursing professionals.
Client Preferences
Individual choices and desires of the patient regarding care.
Research Findings
Outcomes from scientific studies applied to clinical practice.
Values of the Client
Beliefs and principles important to the patient.
Discharge Planning
Coordinating post-hospital care for patient safety.
Transportation System for Healthcare
Facilitating access to medical appointments for patients.
Food Pantry Organization
Providing food resources to underserved communities.
County Public Health Board
Local governance body influencing public health policies.
Health outcomes
The results of healthcare practices that affect the health status of patients.
Critical thinking
The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.
Clinical judgment
The process by which nurses make decisions based on the assessment of patient data.
Medical home
A care delivery model that emphasizes care coordination and communication to improve patient outcomes.
Systems thinking
An approach that views complex systems as interconnected and emphasizes the importance of understanding the bigger picture.
Clinical reasoning
The cognitive process that nurses use to evaluate and make decisions about patient care.
Caring
The act of providing compassionate and empathetic care to patients.
Knowledge
The information, understanding, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Presence
The state of being present and engaged with patients during care.
Skills
Coordinating interprofessional care
Facilitating collaboration among various healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
Root-cause analysis
A method used to identify the underlying reasons for a problem in healthcare delivery.
Quality improvement
The ongoing effort to improve the quality of healthcare services and outcomes.
Safety
The condition of being protected from harm or injury in healthcare settings.
Logic
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Creativity
The ability to generate new ideas or concepts, or to make connections between ideas.
Intuition
The ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Patient needs
The requirements or necessities that patients have for their health and well-being.
Guided by standards
The practice of adhering to established guidelines and protocols in nursing.
Noticing cues
The act of observing and identifying significant information about a patient's condition.
Setting priorities
Determining the order of importance for tasks or patient needs in nursing care.
Primary care
Focuses on prevention and management of chronic diseases.
Community-based care
Nursing assessment
Process of evaluating patient needs and conditions.
Health teaching
Educating clients on self-care and health management.
Sympathetic nervous system
Activated during stress, causing fight-or-flight responses.
Chronic disease
Long-term health conditions requiring ongoing management.
Assessment phase
Initial step in nursing process to gather information.
Evaluation phase
Final step in nursing process to determine outcomes.
Self-care measures
Actions taken by clients to maintain health.
Pain assessment
Evaluating discomfort to guide treatment decisions.
Cognitive impairment
Decline in mental functions affecting daily living.
Postoperative care
Monitoring and managing recovery after surgery.
Tachycardia
Rapid heart rate, often indicating stress or pain.
Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
