Clinical Reasoning and Infection Control in Nursing
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Clinical Reasoning and Infection Control in Nursing

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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:

    <p>Applying previous knowledge to new situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of a 3-part nursing diagnostic statement?

    <p>Nursing diagnosis, related factors, defining characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?

    <p>Redness at the wound site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are signs of systemic infection?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action breaks the chain of infection?

    <p>Proper hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should standard precautions be applied?

    <p>For all patient interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are included in sterile technique?

    <p>Using sterile gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are essential components of a nursing concept map?

    <p>Patient's primary complaints, nursing diagnoses, expected outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing interventions are preventive for healthcare-associated infections?

    <p>Proper hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does poor nutrition affect the infectious process?

    <p>Weakens immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors must a nurse consider when restraining a patient?

    <p>The need for frequent reassessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are components of the nursing process?

    <p>Assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signs indicate a fever related to systemic infection?

    <p>Elevated body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which actions prevent cross-contamination?

    <p>Using a sterile technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting infection control measures?

    <p>To provide accurate patient information and track progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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