CEPN FINAL REVIEW Exam Guide 2024

CEPN FINAL REVIEW Exam Guide 2024 State boards of nursing functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides licensure for grad nurses by examination, endorsement, and renewal of licenses. Enforces standards of nursing practice and take disciplinary actions when necessary When is hospice care indicated for a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with a terminal illness and has 6 months or less to live if illness runs its natural course When is palliative care indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER-when a diagnosis of a lifelimiting illness is made and involves interprofessional collaboration, ongoing communication, and care in multiple settings Difference between hospice and palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER-hospice is comfort care without curative intent **final 6 months Palliative care is comfort care with or without curative intent what is verbal communication - CORRECT ANSWER-all speech and represents the most obvious aspect of communication Nonverbal communication - CORRECT ANSWER-communication using body movements, gestures, and facial expressions rather than speech What is regression as a coping mechanism? - CORRECT ANSWER-psychological coping mechanism that involves reverting back to an earlier stage of development or a more childlike behavior in response to stress, anxiety, or other overwhelming emotions. "Two steps forward one backward approach" silence (therapeutic communication) - CORRECT ANSWER-time for the nurse and client to observe one another, sort out feelings, think of how to say things, and think of what has been verbally communicated. Phases of nurse/patient relationship (appropriate responses) - CORRECT ANSWER- "That must be horrible" "Could you rephrase your last comment?" "Dr. Smith does lots of surgeries; im sure you will be ok" "I lost my mother, too; I know how you feel" "This was not what you expected happen and is likely causing you many emotions" orientation phase - CORRECT ANSWER-Introducing oneself and establishing rapport with the patient Gathering information about the patient's medical history, symptoms, and concerns Explaining the purpose of the interaction and setting goals for the relationship Establishing boundaries and expectations for the relationship