Key Competencies in Medical-Surgical Nursing

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improving respiratory function and preventing pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve patient outcomes by promoting communication and shared decision-making. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asking the patient to repeat back information or instructions in their own words to confirm understanding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acknowledging your own biases and limitations, actively seeking to understand other perspectives, and being open to ongoing learning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social, economic, and environmental factors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Senescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delirium is an acute and reversible condition, while dementia is a progressive and irreversible decline in cognitive function. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removing throw rugs, ensuring adequate lighting, and promoting physical activity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess the risk of pressure injuries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tinea corporis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mobility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved weight loss, leading to reduced health risks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sleeve gastrectomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sudden onset of confusion and disorientation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing education and support resources to the patient and family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased expenditure of energy beyond intake. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stenosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psoriasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hospital resources, such as equipment and technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthcare quality and safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stages in nursing that guide patient care: recognizing cues, analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions, taking actions, evaluating outcomes.

Survey collecting standardized data from patients about their hospital experience focused on communication, staff responsiveness, and cleanliness.

Independent organization that accredits U.S. hospitals, focusing on quality and safety through National Patient Safety Goals.

A structured communication method in healthcare consisting of Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation to ensure clarity.

Competencies focused on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, emphasizing patient-centered care, teamwork, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.

Surgical methods like jejunoileal bypass and biliopancreatic diversion that reduce nutrient absorption.

A combination surgical procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and bypasses part of the small intestine.

A condition where rapid stomach contents empty into the small intestine, causing various symptoms.

Evaluation of complications, dietary changes, and nutritional deficiencies in post-surgery patients.

Includes nausea, vomiting, and dizziness due to rapid digestion changes.

Two or more healthcare professionals working together to solve problems or coordinate patient care.

Managing the transition from acute to post-acute care, ensuring clear communication and education for patients.

A method to confirm patient understanding by having them repeat information in their own words.

A commitment to self-evaluate and understand one's own biases in patient interactions.

Inequities in health determined by social, economic, or environmental disadvantages.

Normal age-related changes in organ systems throughout life.

Delirium is acute and reversible; dementia is progressive and affects functioning.

A tool that evaluates pressure sore risk based on mobility, nutrition, and moisture.

Evaluating the characteristics and status of a wound for better treatment.

Importance of educating patients about their specific skin issues and proper care.

Conditions linked with obesity such as diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea.

Weight loss and health improvements that lead to reduced risks of various diseases after surgery.

Surgical methods that limit food intake, like gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy.

Healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences and needs.

Strategies to support patients and families cope with chronic conditions effectively.