4nox1 Amsa Basic Nursing 102
Advanced directive - answer a legal document stating the patient's health care wishes in
the event they cannot give consent.
Ex) living will, durable power of attorney, and a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order.
living will - answera document that directs treatment in accordance with a patient's
wishes if the event of death is likely.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - answeran order written by a physician when the patient has
indicated a desire to be allowed to die if they stop breathing or if their heart stops
beating.
durable power of attorney - answera legal document that designates an individual to
make health care decisions when a patient is no longer able to make decisions on his or
her own behalf.
Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) - answera set of regulations
that protect how a patient's information is conveyed, stored, and who it can be revealed
to.
tort - answeran act that causes injury for which the injured party can bring civil action.
Ex) assault, battery, and false imprisonment.
assault - answeran intentional threat toward another person that places the person in
reasonable fear of harmful, imminent, or unwelcome contact.
Ex) verbal threats
battery - answerthe actual physical contact that has been refused or that is carried out
against the patient's will.
Ex) physical threats
false imprisonment - answerpreventing a person from leaving a facility or restricting his
or her movements within the facility.
invasion of privacy - answera violation of the confidential and privileged nature of a
professional relationship.
defamation - answerremarks made by one person about another person that are untrue,
and the remarks damage that person's reputation.
Ex) slander and libel
slader - answeroral defamation
,libel - answerwritten defamation
quasi-intentional torts - answerinvasion of privacy
defamation
unintentional torts - answernegligence
malpractice
negligence - answerconduct that falls below the generally accepted standard of care of
a reasonably prudent person.
malpractice - answerfailure to use that degree of skill or learning ordinarily used under
the same similar circumstances by members of the same profession.
National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) - answerweb-based repository of reports that
contain information about medical malpractice payments and some adverse actions in
relation to health care practitioners, providers, or suppliers.
created by congress to improve health care quality, protect the public, and reduce
health care fraud and abuse in the US.
autonomy - answerrespect for others
ethics - answera set of principles dealing with what is morally right or wrong.
standard of care - answera level of care expected by reason of training and profession.
the privacy act of 1974 - answerprotects records containing personal identifiers such as
a name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol.
informed consent - answera patient understands and agrees with treatment.
implied consent - answera patient is not able to give permission but needs treatment.
professionalism - answerhaving a conscientious and respectful approach to all
interactions and situations in the workplace.
work ethic - answera set of principles based on the moral values of hard work and
diligence.
attributes of a professional - answerteam player, work ethic, responsible, honest, time
management skills.
obstructions to professionalism - answerrumors and gossip, chronic absences, and
telling lies.
, fraternization - answera personal relationship between an officer and an enlisted
member that violates the customary bounds of acceptable behavior in the air force and
prejudices good order and discipline, discredits the armed services, or operates to the
personal disgrace or dishonor of the officer involved.
stress - answera process beginning with an event that evokes that degree of tension or
anxiety.
signs and symptoms: anxiety, denial, fear, ineffective coping, powerlessness, risk for
PTS, low self-esteem, and stress overload.
coping - answerperson's cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage a stressor.
Ex) regular exercise, adequate rest, having a support system, utilizing effective time
management, meditation.
sharing empathy - answeremotional support for patients through actively listening,
facing the patient, and at times sharing humor or being silent.
health - answerWorld Health Organization, "not only the absence of infirmity and
disease but also a state of physical, mental, and social well-being."
Newborns - answerbirth-1 month
avg wt. 6-9 lbs
avg ht. 19-21 ins
avg head cc 13-14 ins
usually lose 10% body wt. 1st few days
regain birth wt. 2nd week
routine check ups
infants - answer1 month-1 year
birth wt. 2x w/in 5 mos.
ht. increases 1 in. 1st 6 mos;
1/2 in. every mo. until 12 mos.
toddlers - answer3 ins per yr.
4-6 lbs per yr.
preschoolers - answer3-5 years
gain 5 lbs per yr.
grown 2.5-3 ins per yr.
birth length 2x by 4 yrs.
school-aged children - answer6-12 years
gain 4-7 lbs per yr.
grown 2 ins per yr.
growth often slows during this period
Advanced directive - answer a legal document stating the patient's health care wishes in
the event they cannot give consent.
Ex) living will, durable power of attorney, and a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order.
living will - answera document that directs treatment in accordance with a patient's
wishes if the event of death is likely.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - answeran order written by a physician when the patient has
indicated a desire to be allowed to die if they stop breathing or if their heart stops
beating.
durable power of attorney - answera legal document that designates an individual to
make health care decisions when a patient is no longer able to make decisions on his or
her own behalf.
Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) - answera set of regulations
that protect how a patient's information is conveyed, stored, and who it can be revealed
to.
tort - answeran act that causes injury for which the injured party can bring civil action.
Ex) assault, battery, and false imprisonment.
assault - answeran intentional threat toward another person that places the person in
reasonable fear of harmful, imminent, or unwelcome contact.
Ex) verbal threats
battery - answerthe actual physical contact that has been refused or that is carried out
against the patient's will.
Ex) physical threats
false imprisonment - answerpreventing a person from leaving a facility or restricting his
or her movements within the facility.
invasion of privacy - answera violation of the confidential and privileged nature of a
professional relationship.
defamation - answerremarks made by one person about another person that are untrue,
and the remarks damage that person's reputation.
Ex) slander and libel
slader - answeroral defamation
,libel - answerwritten defamation
quasi-intentional torts - answerinvasion of privacy
defamation
unintentional torts - answernegligence
malpractice
negligence - answerconduct that falls below the generally accepted standard of care of
a reasonably prudent person.
malpractice - answerfailure to use that degree of skill or learning ordinarily used under
the same similar circumstances by members of the same profession.
National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) - answerweb-based repository of reports that
contain information about medical malpractice payments and some adverse actions in
relation to health care practitioners, providers, or suppliers.
created by congress to improve health care quality, protect the public, and reduce
health care fraud and abuse in the US.
autonomy - answerrespect for others
ethics - answera set of principles dealing with what is morally right or wrong.
standard of care - answera level of care expected by reason of training and profession.
the privacy act of 1974 - answerprotects records containing personal identifiers such as
a name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol.
informed consent - answera patient understands and agrees with treatment.
implied consent - answera patient is not able to give permission but needs treatment.
professionalism - answerhaving a conscientious and respectful approach to all
interactions and situations in the workplace.
work ethic - answera set of principles based on the moral values of hard work and
diligence.
attributes of a professional - answerteam player, work ethic, responsible, honest, time
management skills.
obstructions to professionalism - answerrumors and gossip, chronic absences, and
telling lies.
, fraternization - answera personal relationship between an officer and an enlisted
member that violates the customary bounds of acceptable behavior in the air force and
prejudices good order and discipline, discredits the armed services, or operates to the
personal disgrace or dishonor of the officer involved.
stress - answera process beginning with an event that evokes that degree of tension or
anxiety.
signs and symptoms: anxiety, denial, fear, ineffective coping, powerlessness, risk for
PTS, low self-esteem, and stress overload.
coping - answerperson's cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage a stressor.
Ex) regular exercise, adequate rest, having a support system, utilizing effective time
management, meditation.
sharing empathy - answeremotional support for patients through actively listening,
facing the patient, and at times sharing humor or being silent.
health - answerWorld Health Organization, "not only the absence of infirmity and
disease but also a state of physical, mental, and social well-being."
Newborns - answerbirth-1 month
avg wt. 6-9 lbs
avg ht. 19-21 ins
avg head cc 13-14 ins
usually lose 10% body wt. 1st few days
regain birth wt. 2nd week
routine check ups
infants - answer1 month-1 year
birth wt. 2x w/in 5 mos.
ht. increases 1 in. 1st 6 mos;
1/2 in. every mo. until 12 mos.
toddlers - answer3 ins per yr.
4-6 lbs per yr.
preschoolers - answer3-5 years
gain 5 lbs per yr.
grown 2.5-3 ins per yr.
birth length 2x by 4 yrs.
school-aged children - answer6-12 years
gain 4-7 lbs per yr.
grown 2 ins per yr.
growth often slows during this period
