17 Questions
Which phase of the nurse-patient relationship involves the nurse and patient working together to solve problems and accomplish goals?
Working phase
In verbal communication, what aspect refers to the tone and pitch used in speech?
Intonation
What is metacommunication primarily concerned with?
Factors influencing communication
Which aspect of communication involves the connotative and denotative meanings of words?
Denotative and connotative meaning
In the nurse-patient relationship, which phase occurs at the end of the relationship?
Termination phase
What is the primary purpose of monitoring vital signs in a patient?
To evaluate responses to interventions objectively
Which of the following is NOT a recommended standard precaution for healthcare facilities related to waste management?
Gloves
What color is typically used to designate Food Waste in waste management systems?
Red
What is the safest and fastest way to monitor a patient's condition and well-being?
Monitoring vital signs
What is a key role of Registered Nurses (RNs) with regards to monitoring vital signs?
Review, analyze, interpret, and report on vital sign data
How does monitoring vital signs help in healthcare?
By evaluating patient response to interventions objectively
What is a crucial element of professional communication according to the text?
Trustworthiness
Which factor is not part of the nursing process as mentioned in the text?
Barometric pressure
What is a common difficulty experienced by many patients in communication according to the text?
Difficulty forming words
In the nursing process, what is emphasized when setting goals and outcomes?
Ensuring patient comfort and basic needs are met
What is a potential outcome mentioned in the text regarding patient communication?
Patient initiates conversation about diagnosis or health care problem
When teamwork is required for patients facing communication issues, whom might healthcare professionals collaborate with according to the text?
Speech therapist or an interpreter
Study Notes
Communication
- Verbal communication: spoken language, written language, and oral language
- Non-verbal communication: gestures, body language, facial expressions, eye contact, sounds, and territoriality
- Symbolic communication: verbal and nonverbal symbolism used to convey meaning
- Metacommunication: all factors that influence communication, including messages that present incongruence between words and body language
Nurse-Patient Relationship
- Pre-interaction phase: before meeting the patient
- Orientation phase: nurse and patient meet and get to know each other
- Working phase: nurse and patient work together to solve problems and achieve goals
- Termination phase: end of the nurse-patient relationship
Professional Nursing Relationships
- Nurse-patient helping relationships
- Nurse-family relationships
- Nurse-health team relationships
- Nurse-community relationships
Healthcare Waste Management
- Types of waste: infectious, pathological, chemical, pharmaceutical, cytotoxic, radioactive, and non-hazardous/general waste
- Key element: promoting practices that reduce waste volume and ensure proper waste segregation
Healthcare Facility Recommendations
- Standards precautions: 10 elements, including hand hygiene, gloves, facial protection, gown, prevention of needle stick injuries, respiratory hygiene, cough etiquette, environmental cleaning, linens, and waste disposal
VITAL SIGNS
- Importance: safest and fastest way to monitor patient's condition and well-being
- Purpose: evaluate responses to intervention and provide objective data
Professional Communication
- Elements: appearance, demeanor, behavior, courtesy, use of names, trustworthiness, autonomy, and responsibility
- Assertiveness and courtesy are essential in professional communication
Nursing Process
- Assessment: gather information, synthesize, and apply thinking, considering physical, emotional, developmental, sociocultural, and gender factors
- Diagnosis: many patients experience difficulty with communication, including lacking skills, inability to articulate, difficulty forming words, and difficulty with comprehension
- Planning: set goals and outcomes, prioritize, and collaborate with the team; possible outcomes include patient initiates conversation, attends to stimuli, conveys clear messages, and expresses satisfaction with communication process
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