28 Questions
Where can the Canadian Patient safety Institute be accessed?
CPSI
Which article is authored by Mallette and Yonge?
Arnold & Boggs’s Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for Canadian nurses
Which resource is associated with the DOI '10.545/msm2014'?
Communication in Nursing Practice
Which resource is published by Elsevier?
Arnold & Boggs’s Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for Canadian nurses
Which resource is a journal article?
MEDSURG Nursing
Which resource is related to patient safety?
CPSI
Which resource provides information on interpersonal relationships in nursing?
Arnold & Boggs’s Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for Canadian nurses
Which resource has the publication year '2022'?
Arnold & Boggs’s Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for Canadian nurses
Which of the following best defines communication in healthcare?
Verbal and non-verbal behaviors combined to share information that is timely, accurate, complete, unambiguous, and understood by the patient
What is a therapeutic relationship?
An alliance whereby the nurse and client meet for a period to achieve health-related treatment goals
Why is communication important in healthcare?
All of the above
What is safety in healthcare defined as?
The pursuit of the reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the healthcare system
What are some barriers to safe and effective communication in healthcare?
All of the above
What is SBAR?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
What is a metaparadigm?
A general statement about a group of ideas that form the foundation of a discipline
What is the person in the nursing metaparadigm?
The recipient of nursing care
What is the environment in the nursing metaparadigm?
The context in which health relationships take place
What is the goal of nursing?
To provide and improve client care
Which of the following is an essential component of professional caring in nursing?
Knowledge and skill
What is a core value of nursing?
Caring for clients
What is the significance of communication and therapeutic relationships in nursing practice?
They are foundational concepts
What does professional caring involve?
Being present and compassionate
According to Mallette & Yonge, what is caring characterized by?
Intentional human action
What are some words that come to mind when thinking of nursing?
Caring
What is an important aspect of therapeutic relationships in nursing?
Being safe
What is an action focused on positive outcomes in nursing?
Being effective
What does the development of therapeutic relationships involve in nursing?
Establishing relationships
What is an essential component of professional caring in nursing?
Giving of self
Study Notes
Patient Safety and Communication in Healthcare
- The Canadian Patient Safety Institute can be accessed online.
- Mallette and Yonge authored an article on patient safety.
- The resource with the DOI '10.545/msm2014' is related to patient safety.
Communication in Healthcare
- Effective communication is essential in healthcare as it promotes patient safety and quality care.
- Communication in healthcare is defined as the process of exchanging information, thoughts, and feelings between individuals or groups to achieve a common goal.
- A therapeutic relationship is a caring and trusting relationship between a healthcare provider and a patient.
Barriers to Communication in Healthcare
- Barriers to safe and effective communication in healthcare include language, cultural differences, and environmental distractions.
Nursing Metaparadigm
- A metaparadigm is a conceptual model that describes the nursing profession.
- The four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm are person, health, nursing, and environment.
- In the nursing metaparadigm, the person refers to the patient or client.
- The environment in the nursing metaparadigm refers to the external and internal factors influencing the patient's health.
Goal of Nursing and Caring
- The goal of nursing is to promote health, well-being, and quality of life.
- Professional caring in nursing involves empathy, compassion, and respect for the patient's autonomy.
- Caring is characterized by empathy, altruism, and a commitment to promote health and well-being.
- Essential components of professional caring in nursing include empathy, respect, and trust.
Therapeutic Relationships in Nursing
- Therapeutic relationships in nursing involve mutual respect, trust, and open communication.
- Developing therapeutic relationships involves active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude.
- An important aspect of therapeutic relationships in nursing is building trust and respect with the patient.
Core Values of Nursing
- A core value of nursing is respect for the patient's autonomy and dignity.
- Professional caring in nursing involves respecting the patient's values, beliefs, and culture.
SBAR
- SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) is a communication tool used in healthcare to facilitate clear and concise communication between healthcare providers.
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