WORKBOOK 2026 SYSTEM BASED NURSING
CARE AND CLINICAL PRIORITIZATION
◉ Pain management.
Answer: Second priority in nursing care, addressing the client's pain.
◉ Definitive therapy.
Answer: Treatment aimed at addressing the underlying cause of a
health issue.
◉ Sleep and rest.
Answer: Third priority in nursing care, related to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs.
◉ Blood-borne pathogen standard.
Answer: A federally regulated standard for healthcare workers to
minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
◉ Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Answer: A federal law that governs the disposal of hazardous waste.
,◉ Standard precautions.
Answer: Basic infection control practices that healthcare workers
must follow.
◉ N-95 tuberculosis standard.
Answer: A guideline requiring the use of N-95 masks when caring
for tuberculosis patients.
◉ Biological product exposure limit (BPEL).
Answer: Not federally regulated; refers to limits on exposure to
biological products.
◉ As Low as Reasonably Allowable standard (ALARA).
Answer: Not federally regulated; principle aimed at minimizing
radiation exposure.
◉ Therapeutic response.
Answer: A response that provides hope and support to a client,
especially in mental health care.
◉ Cognitive strategies.
Answer: Techniques taught to clients to help them manage negative
thoughts.
,◉ Infection, risk for.
Answer: A nursing diagnosis indicating a client's increased
susceptibility to infection.
◉ Clean technique.
Answer: Infection control practice that involves maintaining
cleanliness during medical procedures.
◉ Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Answer: A psychological theory that prioritizes human needs in a
specific order.
◉ Client with severe depression.
Answer: A patient experiencing significant mood disturbances and
feelings of hopelessness.
◉ Nursing intervention.
Answer: Actions taken by nurses to address patient needs and
improve health outcomes.
◉ Limit visitors.
, Answer: A nursing intervention aimed at reducing the risk of
infection exposure.
◉ IV access.
Answer: Intravenous access used for medication administration and
fluid delivery.
◉ Surgical incision.
Answer: A cut made during surgery that can be a site for potential
infection.
◉ Negative thinking.
Answer: A cognitive pattern that can hinder recovery in clients with
mental health issues.
◉ Hope in recovery.
Answer: The belief that improvement is possible, which can
motivate clients in treatment.
◉ Effective communication.
Answer: The ability to convey messages in a way that is understood
and supportive.