San Joaquin Valley College Test 3 Study Guide PDF

# San Joaquin Valley College ## Test 3 Study Guide ### 5. Explain each of the following priority frameworks. - needs that motivate human behaviour, - **a. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs** is a conceptualisation of the - **b. ABCDE** Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure. -...

# San Joaquin Valley College ## Test 3 Study Guide ### 5. Explain each of the following priority frameworks. - needs that motivate human behaviour, - **a. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs** is a conceptualisation of the - **b. ABCDE** Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure. - **c. Survival Potential A Triage System** used in nursing to determine the priority of care for patients during a mass Casualty event - **d. Acute vs Chronic** - **Acute Illnesses** generally develop suddenly and last a short time. - **Chronic Conditions** develop slowly and may worsen over an extended period of time. ### 6. How do you determine levels of acuity? Healthcare professionals assess a patient's clinical condition by considering factors like their vital signs, symptoms, medical history, current medication. ### 7. What are modifiable risk factors for disease? - **Diet** - **Physical Activity** - **Tobacco use** - **Alcohol use** - **Sleep** - **Blood Pressure** - **Obesity** - **Age** - **Race and ethnicity** ### 8. What are unmodifiable risk factors for disease? - **Family History** - **Social determinants of health** ### 9. What is the difference between primary and secondary illness prevention? - **Primary prevention** aims to prevent problems from happening. - **Secondary prevention** aims to detect problems early so they can be treated. ### 10. What is the Healthy People Initiative? - It is a national Program that aims to improve the health of the United States. ## Test 3 Study Guide - Test 3 will cover material from the following: - Clinical Judgment Process, Priority Setting Frameworks - Health Promotion, - Ambulatory Aids and Mechanical Immobilization. ## Answer the following to help prepare for your test. - Not every test question is covered, be sure to review the Engage modules and your lecture notes in addition to completing the study guide. ### 1. Identify the steps in the nursing process and the goal of each step. 1. **Assessment:** collect data to identify health issues and the patient’s condition. 2. **Diagnosis:** review data to create a nursing diagnosis 3. **Planning:** develop a treatment plan that considers short and long term goals. 4. **Implementation:** Put treatment plan into action. 5. **Evaluation:** review the patient's experience and modify that care plan as needed. ### 2. Define the 6 steps in the clinical judgment model and provide the critical thinking steps needed for each. 1. **Recognize Cues:** identify relevant pieces of information that indicate what's important. 2. **Analyze Cues:** Organize the cues and consider how they are relating to the patient’s situation. 3. **Prioritize Hypotheses:** Evaluate and rank the possible explanation for the patient's situation. 4. **Generate Solutions:** Use the hypotheses to identify likely condition and expected outcomes. 5. **Take Action:** prioritize care for the patient. 6. **Evaluate:** what type of tasks can assistive personnel do? - further assessment, teaching, assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, taking vital signs, documenting intake and output, providing basic emotional support, collecting specimens. ### 4. Explain clinical decision making. - The process of making decisions about a patient's health based on evidence, experience, and the patients needs. ### 11. Explain how a nurse performs a mobility assessment gathering Subjective information from the patient about their movement abilities, then conducting a physical examination to objectively assess their range of motion, muscle strength, balance and gait, using Standardized tests. - **a. What data is collected?** - **b. How would a nurse teach cane usage for ambulation?** - Instructing them to hold it on their stronger side, opposite affected (leg) and to move the cane forward simultaneously with their weaker leg, using it for balance as they step forward with their strong leg, essentially leading with the cane and the weaker leg together.