Health Prevention Strategies and Communication

Promoting health and preventing development of disease/injury.

immunization clinics, family-planning, poison-control info, accident-prevention education, teaching about healthy diet/exercise/seat belts/safe sex etc.

Screening for early detection of disease, diagnosis and treatment - goal to identify illness and reverse severity, provide cure and return to maximum health.

Begins after illness is diagnosed and treated - goal of reducing disability and aiding rehabilitation to maximum functioning.

Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies to adjust conversation.

Used to imply yes or no in communication.

Maintain eye contact, have quiet environment to avoid distraction, use simple terms, use closed ended questions, be patient and willing to repeat yourself.

Assume patient can still hear you, speak before touching them, keep environment quiet so they can focus on your voice.

Acknowledge your presence, identify yourself, explain reasons for touch, indicate when conversation is over and when you're leaving.

Get medical interpreter, use dictionary for word translation, speak in simple terms.

Self talk, communication with one's self.

Occurs between two or more people with a goal to exchange messages.

The roles of both people in the relationship are clarified and an agreement about relationship is established.

Patient is provided with an orientation to the healthcare facility, its' services, admission routines and any info patient needs for comfortability.

Sets up a strong and trusting relationship with the client.

Nurses can enhance focus, empathy and clinical reasoning during patient assessment process, ultimately improving the quality of care provided.

Nurses can create a supportive and effective environment for patient assessment, ensuring accurate data collection and fostering trust.

Developmental level, sociocultural differences, roles and responsibilities, space and territoriality, physical, mental and emotional state, values, environment.

Require yes/no response, gathering specific information.

Encourage detailed responses, exploring patient concerns.

Rapid onset of symptoms, lasts for short period of time.

Appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold.

Slow onset of symptoms, periods of remission and exacerbation.

Examples of chronic illness.

Caused by irreversible alterations.

Asthma, cancer, epilepsy, hypertension, arthritis.

Symptoms disappear, temporary recovery but disease is still present.

Identify symptoms and how the mind affects bodily function and responds to bodily conditions.

Anxiety, depression, impulsive behavior, difficulty concentrating.

What are the symptoms related to genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, gender.

Down syndrome, color blindness, sickle cell anemia.

A psychological theory that prioritizes human needs.

Most basic needs, essential for survival, e.g., hunger, thirst, elimination, reproduction, mobility.

Second priority, includes physical safety and emotional security.

Highest level, most don't get this far; full comfortability/respect with self and others, ability to solve problems and pursue interests.

How can the nurse meet the religious needs of a patient who has a different religion or culture.

Belief that one's own culture is superior to others and the tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own.

Encompasses shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a specific group of people, influencing health perceptions.

Sense of identification with a cultural group, based on common heritage.

What will be the most important thing to do when caring for a patient, where A is for air, B for breath, C for circulation.

Adapting and assimilating to new culture; involves understanding how individuals adapt.

Cause infection - bacteria, fungi, viruses

Living being where infectious/pathogenic agent resides

Physical surroundings, factor determining spread of microorganisms and infection

Time between pathogen's invasion and onset of symptoms, organism is growing and multiplying

MOST INFECTIOUS, early signs and symptoms (fever, fatigue), usually unaware of being contagious

Infection-specific signs/symptoms, determines length and severity of illness

Recovery from infection, may be changes to person's initial health depending on severity of infection

May be used during non-surgical procedures such as inserting urinary or IV catheter, sterile dressing changes, preparing injectable medication

Can become infected by organisms within their own bodies, rather than pathogens in environment or other people

Ensure provider is healthy, restrict visits from those with colds or contagious illnesses, avoid collection of standing water, follow hospital protocols (PPE)

Wash hands frequently, use disinfectants and antibacterial wipes, avoid sharing personal items, avoid crowds, minimize risk of injury, avoid those who are sick or recently vaccinated, cook food properly, properly refrigerate food, pay attention to expiration dates

Bladder length should be 75-100% and width 37-50% of arm circumference, length to width ratio 2:1, 1-2 fingers should be able to fit inside

Reading will be low

Reading will be high

Number of pulsations felt over peripheral artery or heard over apex of heart, corresponds to rate that heart is beating within one minute

Pattern of beats and intervals between them

Quality of pulse in terms of fullness, indicating volume of blood flowing through vessel, reflects strength of left ventricular contraction

Rectal

Axillary (armpit)

Rescue anyone from immediate danger, Activate the fire code and notify appropriate person, Confine the fire by closing doors and windows, Evacuate patients and other people to safe areas