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What is the primary benefit of active listening in patient communication?
What is the primary benefit of active listening in patient communication?
Which technique involves restating another's message using one's own words?
Which technique involves restating another's message using one's own words?
What does sharing empathy involve?
What does sharing empathy involve?
Why is touching considered a potent form of communication in nursing?
Why is touching considered a potent form of communication in nursing?
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How does summarizing benefit nurse-patient interactions?
How does summarizing benefit nurse-patient interactions?
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What is the goal of asking relevant questions during patient interactions?
What is the goal of asking relevant questions during patient interactions?
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What information is included in the admission (face) sheet?
What information is included in the admission (face) sheet?
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What is the purpose of using silence in a conversation with a patient?
What is the purpose of using silence in a conversation with a patient?
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What does a graphic record typically document?
What does a graphic record typically document?
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Which document contains details about a patient’s allergies?
Which document contains details about a patient’s allergies?
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In the given scenario, what would be an appropriate therapeutic response by the nurse?
In the given scenario, what would be an appropriate therapeutic response by the nurse?
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What is necessary to avoid incorrect inferences during data collection?
What is necessary to avoid incorrect inferences during data collection?
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What is the primary focus of the nurse's notes?
What is the primary focus of the nurse's notes?
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Which of the following is NOT typically found in a medication record?
Which of the following is NOT typically found in a medication record?
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Why is organizing collected data important in health care?
Why is organizing collected data important in health care?
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What information is expected in a medical history and physical examination record?
What information is expected in a medical history and physical examination record?
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What should the nurse consider when deciding which data to report immediately?
What should the nurse consider when deciding which data to report immediately?
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What is the purpose of special flow sheets?
What is the purpose of special flow sheets?
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What is a key purpose of effective health care documentation?
What is a key purpose of effective health care documentation?
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Which of these records is primarily used for documenting medical orders?
Which of these records is primarily used for documenting medical orders?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of documentation?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of documentation?
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What defines a report in the context of documentation?
What defines a report in the context of documentation?
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Which is essential when documenting data regarding client care?
Which is essential when documenting data regarding client care?
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When interpreting the data, what can clustering of information help a nurse to do?
When interpreting the data, what can clustering of information help a nurse to do?
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What is a primary focus of nursing ethics?
What is a primary focus of nursing ethics?
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Which of the following components is essential in the communication process?
Which of the following components is essential in the communication process?
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs prioritizes which of the following needs first?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs prioritizes which of the following needs first?
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What does the nursing process primarily involve?
What does the nursing process primarily involve?
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Which factor can significantly influence the communication process in nursing?
Which factor can significantly influence the communication process in nursing?
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When is the priority for patient safety most critical?
When is the priority for patient safety most critical?
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Health assessment primarily includes which of the following?
Health assessment primarily includes which of the following?
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Which physiological need is considered last in Maslow's hierarchy?
Which physiological need is considered last in Maslow's hierarchy?
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What is the primary role of ventilation in the respiratory system?
What is the primary role of ventilation in the respiratory system?
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What physiological process does oxygenation primarily depend on?
What physiological process does oxygenation primarily depend on?
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Which of the following factors can decrease oxygenation?
Which of the following factors can decrease oxygenation?
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During the process of exhalation, what occurs in the respiratory muscles?
During the process of exhalation, what occurs in the respiratory muscles?
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What is the exchange of respiratory gases in the alveoli called?
What is the exchange of respiratory gases in the alveoli called?
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What is one common disease process that can affect oxygenation?
What is one common disease process that can affect oxygenation?
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Which mechanism of ventilation creates negative pressure in the lungs?
Which mechanism of ventilation creates negative pressure in the lungs?
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What is perfusion in the context of the respiratory system?
What is perfusion in the context of the respiratory system?
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What type of data is represented by the wife's statement about Jones feeling bad for three days?
What type of data is represented by the wife's statement about Jones feeling bad for three days?
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Which of the following represents the subjective data in Mrs. Johnson's case?
Which of the following represents the subjective data in Mrs. Johnson's case?
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What is an objective finding regarding Mrs. Johnson's health upon admission?
What is an objective finding regarding Mrs. Johnson's health upon admission?
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Which aspect is essential for the plan of care based on Mrs. Johnson's needs?
Which aspect is essential for the plan of care based on Mrs. Johnson's needs?
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What should be included in the education provided to Mrs. Johnson regarding hypertension management?
What should be included in the education provided to Mrs. Johnson regarding hypertension management?
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What factor may contribute to Mrs. Johnson's high blood pressure according to her history?
What factor may contribute to Mrs. Johnson's high blood pressure according to her history?
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Which vital sign finding is most concerning for Mrs. Johnson's condition?
Which vital sign finding is most concerning for Mrs. Johnson's condition?
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What should the nurse prioritize in Mrs. Johnson's care plan considering her clinical presentation?
What should the nurse prioritize in Mrs. Johnson's care plan considering her clinical presentation?
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Study Notes
First Year Fundamental of Nursing Theoretical Book
- The book is a theoretical textbook for first-year nursing students
- It covers foundational concepts of nursing practice, communication, critical thinking, and patient safety
- It includes chapters on:
- Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Communication
- Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice
- Physiological Basis for Nursing Practice
- Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
- First Aid
- Health and Illness Concepts
- Ethics in Nursing
- The authors are a group of doctors specializing in various nursing fields (medical-surgical, obstetrics & gynecology, critical care, emergency, pediatric)
List of Contents
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Chapter One: Foundation of Nursing Practice:
- Definition of nursing
- Characteristics of the nursing profession
- Roles and functions of nurses
- Ethics in nursing
- Patient safety
- Health and illness concept.
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Chapter Two: Communication:
- Components of communication
- Forms of communication (verbal and nonverbal)
- Levels of communication
- Factors influencing communication
- Therapeutic communication techniques
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Chapter Three: Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice:
- Definition of critical thinking
- Critical thinking skills in nursing
- Nursing process
- Health assessment
- Physical examination
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Chapter Four: Physiological Basis for Nursing Practice:
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- Physiological needs (fluids, electrolytes, oxygen, nutrition, elimination, rest & sleep, sex concept, activity)
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Chapter Five: Admission, Transfer, and Discharge:
- Admission process
- Transfer process
- Referral process
- Discharge planning
- Elements of written discharge summary form
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Chapter Six: First Aid:
- Medical emergencies (breathing problems, choking, fainting, diabetic emergencies)
- Injury emergencies (external bleeding, internal bleeding, burns, bites and stings)
- Environmental emergencies (heat-related, cold-related)
List of Abbreviations
- ANA: American Nursing Association
- RN: Registered nurse
- ICN: International Council of Nurses
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- WHO: World Health Organization
- NANDA: North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
- ECF: Extracellular fluid
- I & O: Intake & Output
- ABG: Arterial Blood Gases
- STD: Sexual Transmitted Disease
- GI: Gastro intestinal
- ADL: Activity of Daily Living
- RTA: Road Traffic Accident
- ER: Emergency
- OPD: Outpatient Department
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- AED: Automated External Defibrillator
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
Learning Objectives
At the end of each chapter students will be able to:
- Define relevant concepts
- Identify key components and processes
- Differentiate relevant topics (e.g., acute vs. chronic illness, different types of nursing diagnoses)
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