RNSG 1137 Final Questions and Correct
Answers
Secondary Health Promotion Ans: screening for early detection of
disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment
Screenings
-Regular check-ups/exams
-Meds and caring for wounds? (According to the book)
components of critical thinking (9) Ans: -Identify the priorities that
will determine the nurse's plan of patient-centered care.
-Gather pertinent data from the patient's chart and assessments to
determine why certain developments have occurred and to
determine if additional data are needed to address the situation
accurately.
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-Validate the information presented to make sure that it is
accurate and compare it with any pre-existing data. Information
should be evidence based. Analyze the information to determine
its significance and to identify the formation of clusters or
patterns that point to certain conclusions.
-Utilize logical thinking, past clinical experiences, theoretical
knowledge, and intuitive thinking to assess the status of the
patient's condition. Anticipate the patient's needs and outcomes
while acknowledging personal bias and cultural influences.
-Maintain a flexible attitude that facilitates thinking and inquiry
and consider all possibilities.
-Utilize inductive and deductive reasoning to identify available
options and analyze each in terms of its advantages and
disadvantages.
-Formulate decisions that reflect creativity and independent
decision making.
-Demonstrate personal humility in terms of one's knowledge
deficits and willingly seek additional information to assist with
decision making.
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-Exhibit the courage to seek new, innovative approaches to patient-
centered care. Detach their personal viewpoints from situations
and look at things objectively, a process called bracketing.
Common Areas Requiring Advocacy (17) Ans: 1. End-of-life
decisions
2. Technological advances
3. Health-care reimbursement
4. Access to health care
5. Transitions in health care
6. Provider-patient conflicts regarding expectations
and desired outcomes
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7. Withholding of information or blatant lying to patients
8. Insurance authorizations, denials, and delays in coverage
9. Medical errors
10. Patient information disclosure (privacy and confidentiality)
11. Patient grievance and appeals processes
12. Cultural and ethnic diversity and sensitivity
13. Respect for patient dignity
14. Inadequate consents
15. Incompetent health-care providers
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