Questions and CORRECT Answers
Three components of sensory experience Reception
Perception
Reaction
when do sensory alterations occur? when a person has difficulty receiving or perceiving stimuli
What factors affect sensory function? Aging
What is included in a thorough assessment of the sensory Mental status, physical assessment, and survey of environmental hazards
system?
How does one make a clinical judgement about a Anticipating expected signs and symptoms of a sensory condition, matching data
patients sensory problems? gathered from patient
How do nurses develop a realistic care plan? Prioritize nursing diagnoses and outcomes after taking time to recocngize and
analyze cues that indicate what is important to the patient and how they are
affected by the sensory deficits
Analyzing hazards Analyze hazards in the environment when recommending and implementing
strategies to reduce the risk of injury for patients with sensory deficits.
Critical Thinking Analyzing information for clinical judgments in nursing.
Caring Communication Nursing actions that reflect empathy and support.
Five Levels of Communication Includes intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public, electronic.
Circular Transactional Model Describes dynamic communication process components.
Verbal Communication Involves spoken or written words in interactions.
Nonverbal Communication Conveys meaning through body language and senses.
Nurse-Patient Relationship Phases Includes preinteraction, orientation, working, and termination.
SACCIA Model Framework for effective health care team communication.
Patient-Centered Approach Focuses on understanding patient viewpoints and biases.
Communication with Older Adults Encourages sharing life stories for effective interactions.
Therapeutic Communication Techniques Enhances patient outcomes through effective communication.
Nontherapeutic Communication Techniques Hinders relationships; should be avoided in practice.