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AH1 Introductory Concepts
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
01/21/2013

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Term
Middle Adulthood
Definition

Age 40-65

Erikson: Generativity vs Stagnation

Major tasks: achieving life goals, guiding next generation, accepting and adjusting to middle age changes, preventative health practices, plans for retirement, back to society vs not caring about others

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Common health problems: middle age
Definition
cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, cancer, substance abuse, diabetes mellitus, depression, arthritis
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Acute illness
Definition
usually reversible, short duration, symptoms severe
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chronic illness
Definition
lasts longer than 6 months, irreversible, affects functional ability in multiple systems
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Basic needs of man
Definition
oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, mobility, physical safety, rest comfort sleep, reproduction, sexuality, psychological security
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Human Dimensions
Definition
spirituality, culture, psychosocial, sociological
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Health
Definition
dynamic state that reflects functioning of interrelated body systems and human dimensions of the individual that are necessary to meet basic needs for sustaining life
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Optimal health
Definition

emphasis on health promotion: activities to enhance a persons present level of health and wellness

ex: exercise routine, good nutritional diet

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levels of preventative care
Definition

Primary prevention

secondary prevention

tertiary prevention

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Primary prevention
Definition
health promotion
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secondary prevention
Definition
doctors, screening, immunizations
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tertiary prevention
Definition
rehab
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JCAHO Standard
Definition
requires health care organizations to assess patients denomination, beliefs, and spiritual practices
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American Nurses Association
Definition
requires nurses to respect an individuals values, customs, and spiritual beliefs
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Purpose of case management
Definition
decrease fragmentation of care, enhance patients quality of life, contain cost of services, assist patient to improve functioning to highest possible level
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critical pathways
Definition
plan of care abbreviated, used by entire team, nurse is case manager, outcome based guidelines for goal achievement with designated length of stay
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National Patient Safety Goals: ISBARR
Definition
model provided to meet patient safety goals
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ISBARR
Definition

Introduce yourself

Situation- specify patient name, current condition

Background- State the admission date of the patient, his or her diagnosis, and pertinent medical history; Give a brief synopsis of what’s been done so far (e.g., lab test)

Assessment: Give a summary of the patient’s condition or situation; Explain what you think the problem is or say, “I’m not sure what the problem is, but the patient is deteriorating”; Expand upon your statement with specific signs and symptoms
Recommendation- what would you like to see done:

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Term
QSEN
Definition
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses: responsible for review/ revise nursing curriculum; 6 compentencies
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student liability
Definition
don't work outside of scope of practice, only use learned skills
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Nurse Practice Act
Definition
protects public health; defines scope of practice; different from state to state
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Nursing process
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