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Scholarly writing involves the use of slang and informal language.
Scholarly writing involves the use of slang and informal language.
False (B)
What is the purpose of the 'left column' in dialectic note-taking?
What is the purpose of the 'left column' in dialectic note-taking?
The left column is a straightforward representation of the main ideas in the text being read.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the pre-reading strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the pre-reading strategy?
- Reading the introduction. (correct)
- Reviewing the reference list.
- Considering the title of the text.
- Looking at images and illustrations.
What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good topic sentence?
What is the key purpose of the introduction section in a paper?
What is the key purpose of the introduction section in a paper?
A thesis statement is typically one sentence long and appears at the beginning of the paper.
A thesis statement is typically one sentence long and appears at the beginning of the paper.
Which of the following is NOT a quality of a strong thesis statement?
Which of the following is NOT a quality of a strong thesis statement?
What is the main function of an outline in the writing process?
What is the main function of an outline in the writing process?
Which of the following is NOT a type of brainstorming?
Which of the following is NOT a type of brainstorming?
Plagiarism involves using ideas from another source without giving credit.
Plagiarism involves using ideas from another source without giving credit.
The 'Recency Effect' suggests that readers are most likely to remember the information presented at the beginning of a paper.
The 'Recency Effect' suggests that readers are most likely to remember the information presented at the beginning of a paper.
Which of the following is NOT a type of writing?
Which of the following is NOT a type of writing?
The nurse-client relationship is built upon a foundation of therapeutic communication.
The nurse-client relationship is built upon a foundation of therapeutic communication.
Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy?
The 'SURETY Model' for non-verbal communication emphasizes the importance of sitting directly opposite the client.
The 'SURETY Model' for non-verbal communication emphasizes the importance of sitting directly opposite the client.
What is the primary objective of cultural safety in healthcare?
What is the primary objective of cultural safety in healthcare?
When communicating with older adults, it's best to avoid adolescent communication techniques entirely.
When communicating with older adults, it's best to avoid adolescent communication techniques entirely.
What is the primary concern regarding the use of a trauma-informed approach in health assessment?
What is the primary concern regarding the use of a trauma-informed approach in health assessment?
It is acceptable to use leading questions with clients to guide them towards desired responses.
It is acceptable to use leading questions with clients to guide them towards desired responses.
What is the primary function of interprofessional communication?
What is the primary function of interprofessional communication?
Which type of communication is NOT considered interprofessional?
Which type of communication is NOT considered interprofessional?
In terms of interprofessional communication, what are the main goals of the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative?
In terms of interprofessional communication, what are the main goals of the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative?
Interprofessional communication does not require an understanding of diverse perspectives and backgrounds, as long as everyone speaks the same language.
Interprofessional communication does not require an understanding of diverse perspectives and backgrounds, as long as everyone speaks the same language.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can negatively influence interprofessional communication?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can negatively influence interprofessional communication?
Incivility in healthcare settings refers to a single act of rudeness that has no lasting impact.
Incivility in healthcare settings refers to a single act of rudeness that has no lasting impact.
When should you step in and support a colleague who is being harassed?
When should you step in and support a colleague who is being harassed?
The SBAR communication tool is commonly used for handwritten documentation.
The SBAR communication tool is commonly used for handwritten documentation.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the SBAR communication tool?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the SBAR communication tool?
Trauma-informed care recognizes that clients can feel safe to discuss their trauma at their own pace.
Trauma-informed care recognizes that clients can feel safe to discuss their trauma at their own pace.
Relational inquiry focuses on understanding the client within the larger social context, including their support system.
Relational inquiry focuses on understanding the client within the larger social context, including their support system.
An anti-racist approach in communication is solely focused on individual actions and does not address systemic issues.
An anti-racist approach in communication is solely focused on individual actions and does not address systemic issues.
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of interprofessional communication?
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of interprofessional communication?
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) provide a secure and efficient way to store and access client information, but they cannot be used for analyzing trends in data.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) provide a secure and efficient way to store and access client information, but they cannot be used for analyzing trends in data.
Which of the following is NOT a common component of EHRs?
Which of the following is NOT a common component of EHRs?
EHRs are equally effective for analyzing structured and unstructured data.
EHRs are equally effective for analyzing structured and unstructured data.
What is the main benefit of EHRs compared to paper charts?
What is the main benefit of EHRs compared to paper charts?
The use of EHRs and artificial intelligence is a replacement for healthcare providers' professional judgment.
The use of EHRs and artificial intelligence is a replacement for healthcare providers' professional judgment.
Racism affects the health and well-being of Indigenous people only on an individual level, not at a systemic level.
Racism affects the health and well-being of Indigenous people only on an individual level, not at a systemic level.
What is the primary focus of cultural safety regarding communication?
What is the primary focus of cultural safety regarding communication?
Trauma-informed care refers to an approach that focuses only on the immediate needs of a client without considering the long-term impacts of trauma.
Trauma-informed care refers to an approach that focuses only on the immediate needs of a client without considering the long-term impacts of trauma.
Which of the following is not a goal of Interprofessional Communication?
Which of the following is not a goal of Interprofessional Communication?
The ISBAR communication tool promotes clear communication and reduces the risk of misunderstandings in urgent situations.
The ISBAR communication tool promotes clear communication and reduces the risk of misunderstandings in urgent situations.
All conflicts in the healthcare setting are a sign of incivility or harassment.
All conflicts in the healthcare setting are a sign of incivility or harassment.
What are the key principles for responding to incivility or harassment?
What are the key principles for responding to incivility or harassment?
Patient records are always confidential and should never be shared with individuals outside of the direct care team.
Patient records are always confidential and should never be shared with individuals outside of the direct care team.
Clients have the right to view their complete health record, even in situations where it may be detrimental to their health.
Clients have the right to view their complete health record, even in situations where it may be detrimental to their health.
What are the primary reasons for documenting client care?
What are the primary reasons for documenting client care?
Documentation should focus only on subjective client information, such as their statements and feelings.
Documentation should focus only on subjective client information, such as their statements and feelings.
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Nursing Process?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Nursing Process?
It is acceptable to use a pencil when documenting in a paper chart.
It is acceptable to use a pencil when documenting in a paper chart.
The 'Kardex' is considered a legal document, similar to a client's chart.
The 'Kardex' is considered a legal document, similar to a client's chart.
It is acceptable to make assumptions about a client's health based on their appearance or behavior.
It is acceptable to make assumptions about a client's health based on their appearance or behavior.
When using narcotics, it's important to follow strict documentation and witnessing protocols due to their potential for misuse.
When using narcotics, it's important to follow strict documentation and witnessing protocols due to their potential for misuse.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Discharge Plan' and 'Discharge Summaries' in client care?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Discharge Plan' and 'Discharge Summaries' in client care?
The 'Critical Incident Report' is solely used for documenting errors related to medication administration.
The 'Critical Incident Report' is solely used for documenting errors related to medication administration.
The use of EHRs has made paper charts obsolete in all healthcare settings.
The use of EHRs has made paper charts obsolete in all healthcare settings.
Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of electronic healthcare record systems?
Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of electronic healthcare record systems?
The choice of EHR vendor is solely determined by the cost of the system, making the functionality less important.
The choice of EHR vendor is solely determined by the cost of the system, making the functionality less important.
The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is widely accepted as a reliable tool to replace the need for human judgment and expertise.
The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is widely accepted as a reliable tool to replace the need for human judgment and expertise.
Data literacy for clients is essential for empowered decision-making and effective self-management of health.
Data literacy for clients is essential for empowered decision-making and effective self-management of health.
Flashcards
Dialectic Note Taking
Dialectic Note Taking
A dialogue or discussion between two or more voices to understand something.
Critiquing a text
Critiquing a text
Constructively evaluating a text to understand its quality.
Main point/summary of a text
Main point/summary of a text
A brief overview capturing the key ideas without minor details.
Tone
Tone
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Jargon
Jargon
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Emotion/Objectivity
Emotion/Objectivity
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Response to text
Response to text
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Cultural Context
Cultural Context
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Information Literacy
Information Literacy
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Search Operators
Search Operators
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AND (Search Operator)
AND (Search Operator)
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OR (Search Operator)
OR (Search Operator)
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NOT (Search Operator)
NOT (Search Operator)
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Truncation (*)
Truncation (*)
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CRAAP Test
CRAAP Test
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Peer-Reviewed Resources
Peer-Reviewed Resources
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Popular Sources
Popular Sources
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Grey Literature
Grey Literature
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Descriptive Writing
Descriptive Writing
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Reflective Writing
Reflective Writing
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Analytical Writing
Analytical Writing
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Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Writing
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Critical Writing
Critical Writing
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Study Notes
Scholarly Writing
- Presentation of ideas in clear, succinct, accurate, and congruent ways.
- Incorporation of original thought and a critical lens.
- Support thoughts with credible evidence.
- Pay attention to structure, grammar, language, tone, voice, and audience.
Reading and Comprehension
- Dialectic Note-Taking: a dialogue between two or more voices to understand something.
- Left column: Main Ideas (of the text).
- Right column: Your Response (questions, thoughts, connections to course, personal experiences, etc.).
- Include source and page number for later reference.
- Summarize author's points and the support they use.
- Note significant points for further study.
Pre-reading
- Consider the title.
- Research the authors.
- Read abstracts (if available).
- Examine images, charts, graphs, maps, and illustrations.
- Review the reference list.
- Focus on topic sentences.
Critiquing a Text
- Evaluate the material in a constructive way to understand it.
- Analyze the main point/summary.
- Evaluate the flow, accuracy (evidence & support), clarity, significance, and consistency.
- Examine the author's tone. (Formal, informal, etc.)
- Analyze jargon (specialized language).
- Consider the presence of emotion or objectivity.
- Reflect on the cultural context and who might be affected by the ideas.
Search Operators
- AND: combines terms to find sources with both terms.
- OR: combines keywords for sources with any of the listed terms.
- NOT: filters out specific keywords.
- TRUNCATION (*): expands a search by matching variations of a word.
Evaluating Quality (CRAAP)
- Currency: Timeliness of the information.
- Relevance: Importance to your needs.
- Authority: Origin and credibility of the information.
- Accuracy: Reliability, truthfulness, and correctness.
- Purpose/Point of View: Reason the information exists.
Sources
- Peer-Reviewed Resources: Expert-reviewed for publication.
- Popular Sources: For a general audience (e.g., New York Times).
- Grey Literature: Not formally published, usually not peer-reviewed.
- Primary Sources: First-hand accounts (e.g., research articles).
- Secondary Sources: Reworked information from primary sources.
Types of Writing
- Descriptive: Summarizes the author's points, without personal opinion or critique.
- Reflective: Includes personal critical thinking about the text.
- Analytical: A detailed examination of multiple elements related to the topic.
- Persuasive: Aims to convince or move readers to a certain point of view.
- Critical: Involves critical thinking to develop points of discussion and understand the issues.
Writing the First Draft
- Use the prewriting and outlining information.
- Cover the brainstormed ideas according to the organization plan.
- Review and ensure the draft flows smoothly and follows the organizational structure.
Revising
- Ensure the content flows well.
- Make changes by adding, deleting, or reorganizing paragraphs.
- Vary the way the main point is stated in different paragraphs.
Editing
- Improve the style and adhere to standard writing conventions.
Thesis Statements
- Express the main idea.
- Be specific and focused on the topic.
- Be arguable and supported with evidence.
- Convey an opinion or point of view that can be supported.
- Include one to three key points that are supported in the body of the paper.
Topic Sentences
- Introduce and shape the paragraph's development.
- Control the specifics of the paragraph's content.
- Shape how the information is presented to the reader.
Writing Introductions
- Introduce the focus and purpose of the discussion.
- Catch the reader's attention with interesting facts, statistics, a brief anecdote, or a question.
Writing Conclusions
- Make a lasting impression.
- Summarize the key points and why they matter.
- Connect the topic to the reader's lives.
Academic Integrity
- Understand plagiarism and how to avoid it.
- Properly cite sources.
- Give credit to others' ideas.
Citing Sources
- Include author’s last name and year.
- Use “et al.” for three or more authors, unless citing multiple sources from the same author.
- Use page numbers when quoting directly from a source. Use appropriate citations (e.g., APA).
Documentation
- Include dates and times for documentation.
- Be legible (use ink, not pencil).
- Be accurate and complete.
- Follow institutional policies for record-keeping (especially if requiring photos).
- Do not include personal information unless the situation requires it.
Client Safety
- Partner with clients to prevent harm.
- Use appropriate communication and documentation strategies.
- Establish policies and procedures to prevent harm or violence.
Inclusive Communication
- Understand and respect clients' diverse needs.
- Tailor communication/assessments to individual needs.
- Treat all assessments as acts of humanity. (Respectful, attentive, and supportive)
- Examine biases about race, ethnicity, gender, culture, age, ability, etc.
Interprofessional Collaboration
- Foster teamwork, communication, and understanding among team members.
- Address conflicts respectfully and effectively.
- Use evidence-based approaches, and include clients as central to decision-making.
- Understand different roles and perspectives of other team members.
Interprofessional Communication Strategies
- Communicate effectively with clarity, respect, empathy, and responsibility.
- Address conflicts promptly and constructively.
- Use clear language and strategies (such as ISBAR) to enhance communication.
- Practice strategies to address conflicts in a timely manner.
- Understand potential factors (such as noise or setting/context/power dynamics) that affect communication.
Technology and EHRs
- Use electronic health records (EHRs) appropriately and safely.
- Ensure proper use of documentation software, and be proficient in using the software.
- Include dates and times when documenting.
- Follow proper procedures for electronic documentation.
Subjective Health Assessments
- Collect pertinent information.
- Focus attention on the patient’s view.
- Include patient’s personal experiences, beliefs, etc.
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