Accreditation Correct Answer process by which an
educational program is evaluated and then recognized as having
met certain predetermined standards of education
actual diagnosis Correct Answer problem that currently exists
actual nursing diagnoses Correct Answer problems validated
by the presence of major defining characteristics and possessing
four components: label, definition, defining characteristics, and
related factor
administrative law Correct Answer The body of law created
by administrative agencies (in the form of rules, regulations,
orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties and
responsibilities.
ADPIE Correct Answer Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
affective outcomes Correct Answer describes changes in
patient values, beliefs, and attitudes
Airborne precautions Correct Answer Transmission-based
precautions:
Tiny organism particles spread through
the air from one person to another
,Examples-tuberculosis,measles,varicella (chickenpox), COVID-
19 (?)
Fit test for N-95 mask, eye protection
Negative pressure room
aseptic technique Correct Answer method used to make the
environment, the worker, and the patient as germ-free as
possible
assault Correct Answer threat or attempt to injure
Atelectasis Correct Answer collapsed lung
battery Correct Answer assault that is carried out
bedside report Correct Answer sometimes known as "walking
rounds", allows you to observe patient. Outgoing nurse can
introduce you to client and it gives patient opportunity to
participate in the report.
C. diff Correct Answer standard + contact + enteric
Cardiovascular Correct Answer Orthostatic hypotension
Thrombus formation
Nursing Interventions-
Monitor VS
Client to dangle 15 minutes
Getting clients to chair and walking ASAP
Administer blood thinners as ordered
TED/SCD
ROM
, CAUTI Correct Answer catheter associated urinary tract
infection
CLABSI Correct Answer central line associated blood stream
infection
Clinical inquiry Correct Answer The ongoing process of
questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed
practice.
clinical pathways Correct Answer case management tools
used to communicate the standardized, interdisciplinary plan of
care for a particular group of patients; care guidelines and
outcomes are specified for each day of the patient's stay
clinical reasoning Correct Answer ways of thinking about
patient care issues (determining, preventing, and managing
patient problems).
cognitive outcomes Correct Answer describes increases in
patient knowledge or intellectual behaviors
collaborative diagnosis Correct Answer Physician prescribed
and nurse prescribed interventions
collaborative interventions Correct Answer interdependent
nursing actions performed jointly by nurses and other members
of the health care team