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What is clinical reasoning?
What is clinical reasoning?
- A method of delegating tasks
- A way of thinking that helps nurses make decisions (correct)
- A form of patient-centered documentation
- A type of therapeutic intervention
How does a registered nurse utilize clinical reasoning in patient care?
How does a registered nurse utilize clinical reasoning in patient care?
- Delegating tasks to non-licensed staff
- Evaluating patient outcomes (correct)
- Identifying patient problems (correct)
- Developing intervention strategies (correct)
What are the steps of the clinical decision-making process?
What are the steps of the clinical decision-making process?
- Goal setting, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
- History-taking, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge
- Assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation (correct)
- Diagnosis, treatment, discharge, follow-up, and evaluation
Critical thinking in nursing assessment involves:
Critical thinking in nursing assessment involves:
What are the components of a 3-part nursing diagnostic statement?
What are the components of a 3-part nursing diagnostic statement?
Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?
Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?
Which are signs of systemic infection?
Which are signs of systemic infection?
Which action breaks the chain of infection?
Which action breaks the chain of infection?
When should standard precautions be applied?
When should standard precautions be applied?
Which of the following are included in sterile technique?
Which of the following are included in sterile technique?
What are essential components of a nursing concept map?
What are essential components of a nursing concept map?
Which nursing interventions are preventive for healthcare-associated infections?
Which nursing interventions are preventive for healthcare-associated infections?
How does poor nutrition affect the infectious process?
How does poor nutrition affect the infectious process?
What factors must a nurse consider when restraining a patient?
What factors must a nurse consider when restraining a patient?
Which are components of the nursing process?
Which are components of the nursing process?
Which signs indicate a fever related to systemic infection?
Which signs indicate a fever related to systemic infection?
Which actions prevent cross-contamination?
Which actions prevent cross-contamination?
What is the purpose of documenting infection control measures?
What is the purpose of documenting infection control measures?
Study Notes
Clinical Reasoning
- A way of thinking that helps nurses make decisions
- Nurses use it to:
- Identify patient problems
- Develop intervention strategies
- Evaluate patient outcomes
- Steps:
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Intervention
- Evaluation
Critical Thinking in Nursing
- Applying previous knowledge to new situations
- Evaluating data to identify potential risks
Nursing Diagnosis Statements
- 3 parts:
- Nursing diagnosis
- Related factors
- Defining characteristics
Infection Control
- Localized infection: Signs of redness at the wound site
- Systemic infection: Signs include:
- Tachycardia
- Fever
- Lymph node enlargement
- Breaking the chain of infection:
- Proper hand hygiene
- Standard precautions: Applied for all patient interactions
- Sterile Technique:
- Using sterile gloves
- Maintaining a sterile field
- Keeping hands below the waist
Nursing Concept Maps
- Essential components:
- Patient's primary complaints
- Nursing diagnoses
- Expected outcomes
Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
- Proper hand hygiene
- Regular Patient education on hygiene
- Monitor patient vitals
Factors Affecting Infection
- Poor nutrition: Can weaken immune response
Restraining a Patient
- Use as a last resort
- Frequent reassessment
- Clear documentation of reasons for restraints
The Nursing Process
- Components:
- Assessment
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Fever and Systemic Infection
- Signs of fever include:
- Increased heart rate
- Elevated body temperature
Preventing Cross-Contamination
- Use a sterile technique
- Change gloves between patient tasks
- Don't touch sterile items with unwashed hands
Importance of Documentation
- Provides accurate patient information and tracks their progress
Isolation Precautions
- To protect patients and healthcare workers
- To reduce pathogen transmission
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This quiz covers essential concepts of clinical reasoning, critical thinking, nursing diagnosis statements, and infection control. It's designed for nursing students to assess their understanding of decision-making processes and infection management in patient care. Test your knowledge on important nursing practices and protocols.
