NUR2115 Final Exam Review Fundamentals of Professional Nursing

NUR2115 Final Exam Review Fundamentals of Professional Nursing All Modules  Review various nursing diagnoses related to specific patient problems Module 1-3 Concepts:  Review importance of documentation of patient assessments Accurate documentation of this data is important to provide a baseline for later comparisons as the patient's condition changes. The patient record is the only permanent legal document that details the nurse's interactions with the patient and is the nurse's best defense if a patient or patient surrogate alleges nursing negligence.  Review types of nonverbal behavior which could promote improved communication Body language Gestures, movements, touch, appearance, adornments Personal appearance May express culture, religion, group associations, self-concept Posture and gait Erect vs slouched posture Facial expression The most expressive part of the body!  Review the importance of QSEN in nursing education To prepare nurses who combine the highest level of scientific knowledge and technologic skill with responsible, caring practice. To challenge students to identify and master the cognitive and technical skills as well as the interpersonal and ethical/legal skills they will need to effectively nurse the patients in their care.  Review what a sentinel event is An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Serious injury specifically includes loss of limb or function. An error that causes serious harm to a client and singles out the need for investigation.  Review examples of health promotion activities for primary, secondary and tertiary Primary-Directed toward promoting health and preventing the development of disease processes or injury. Ex: Immunization clinics, family planning services, providing poison-control information, accident prevention education, teaching about a healthy diet, health-risk assessments. Secondary-Focus on screening for early detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment. It identifies an illness, reverse or reduce its severity or provide a cure, and thereby return the person to maximum health as quickly as possible. Ex: Assessing children for normal growth and development and encouraging regular medical, dental, and vision examinations; screenings for BP, cholesterol, and skin cancer; routine GYN exams and mammograms; teaching testicular self-exams to men; administering medications; caring for wounds. Tertiary- Begins after an illness is diagnosed and treated, with the goal of reducing disability and helping rehabilitate patients to a maximum level of functioning. Maintaining and preventing progression of severe diseases, dying with dignity, assisting to cope with impending death. Ex: Teaching a diabetic patient how to recognize and prevent complications; using PT to prevent contractures in a patient who has had a stroke or spinal cord injury; referring a woman to a support group after removal of a breast because of cancer.  Review use of ISBARR model of communication ISBARR is an easy to remember, concrete mechanism useful for framing any conversation, especially critical ones, requiring a clinician's immediate attention and action. It allows for an easy focused way to set expectations for