30 Questions
Which type of data is described as apparent only to the person affected and can be described or verified only by that person?
Subjective data
What do we call data that can be detected by an observer or measured against an accepted standard?
Objective data
Which phase of the nursing process relies heavily on the accurate and complete collection of data?
Evaluation phase
Which term refers to the reasoning process in nursing, while the other is a statement regarding the nature of a phenomenon?
Nursing diagnosis
What is an example of objective data among the following?
Age
Which type of assessment is conducted to determine the outcomes of nursing strategies and evaluate goal achievement?
Time-lapsed reassessment
What are some examples of demographic variables?
Race and ethnicity
How can social pressure influence preventive health behaviors?
By encouraging preventive health behaviors despite low individual motivation
What is a structural variable that influences preventive behavior?
Prior contact with the target disease
In what situation does the perceived threat of illness increase according to the text?
When susceptibility is combined with seriousness
How do cues to action differ from demographic variables?
Cues to action provide internal or external prompts while demographic variables don't.
What may motivate people not to drive after drinking alcohol according to the text?
Expectations of others
What type of information is typically included in progress notes made by nurses?
Client's progress towards desired outcomes
In nursing, what is the purpose of reporting?
To communicate specific information about patient care
What is the purpose of a 'Change of Shift Report' in nursing?
To communicate information about patient care in a consistent manner
When is a 'handoff report' typically given in nursing?
During shift changes
How do health professionals usually report about a client by telephone?
By making phone calls
What is documented through 'Documentation Forms' in nursing?
Clinical assessment results
What should be ensured regarding the goals and desired outcomes in nursing interventions?
They should align with the prescribed therapy of other professionals.
Which mnemonic can be used as a guide to set realistic goals in nursing interventions?
SMART (Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time bounded)
What is indicated by a goal being 'partially met' in nursing interventions?
Some aspects of the desired outcome were achieved but not entirely.
What is one of the limitations that should be considered when setting goals in nursing interventions?
Equipment availability
What does the system of cards kept in a portable index file or on computer-generated forms represent in nursing interventions?
A method for tracking client responses
Which type of record is mentioned as part of the system in nursing interventions?
Graphical record
What effect does dehydration, shock, and hemorrhage have on blood volume and pulse rate?
Decreases blood volume and increases pulse rate
How do high blood volume levels affect the pulse rate?
It causes an overly strong and bounding pulse
What happens to the pulse rate as age increases?
Increases
Which factor influences the palpation of pulses by causing absence of the pulse at the site of occlusion in an artery?
Artery patency
How does exercise affect the pulse rate?
Increases pulse rate
What is one effect of heart muscle injury on palpation of pulses?
Difficulty to palpate the pulse
Explore how individuals perceive threats of diseases based on factors like susceptibility and seriousness. Learn about modifying factors like demographic variables that can influence a person's perception.
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