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High Acuity
Quiz 1
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
01/25/2012

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Shock and Disbelief
Definition
Dx does not have an emotional meaning; may be uncooperative or worry excessively
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Denial
Definition
Rejects illness; may act like nothing is wrong
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awareness
Definition
tries to regain control; demanding and angry or quiet and withdrawn
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restitution
Definition
Dx is accepted; sadness, crying; attempt to improve relationships with family and friends
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Resolution
Definition
Patient's identity is changed; may openly participate in care.
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Suchman's stages of acute illness
Definition
Shock and Disbelief, Denial, awareness, restitution, and resolution
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improve quality of life
Definition
goal of palliative care...
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1. Treatment directives (living wills)
2. Appointed directives (power of attorney for healthcare)
Definition
Patient self determination act of 1990
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- effective decision making
- appropriate staffing
- meaningful recognition'
- authentic leadership
Definition
standards for a healthy work environment
Term
Level 1 ICU
Definition
Hospitals with ICUs that provide comprehensive care for patients with wide range of disorders. Sophisticated equipment. Staffed with specially trained nurses and staff. Comprehensive support services (RT, pharmacy, SS, pastoral care)
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Level 2 ICU
Definition
Hospitals with ICUs that have the capability of providing comprehensive care to most critically ill patients but not to specific patient populations (neurosugrical, cardiothoracic, trauma
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Level 3 ICU
Definition
Hospitals with ICUs that have the ability to provide initial stabilization of critically ill patients but are limited in ability to provide comprehensive care for all patients. Able to care for ICU patients requiring routine care and monitoring
Term
priority 1
Definition
Acutely ill, unstable, requires intensive treatment and monitoring that can’t be provided outside ICU (e.g. mechanical ventilation, continuous vasoactive drugs)
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priority 2
Definition
Requires intensive monitoring, may potentially need immediate intervention,
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priority 3
Definition
Critically ill and unstable with a reduced likelihood of recovery because of underlying disease or nature of the acute illness. May receive intensive treatment to relieve acute illness but limits on therapeutic efforts may be set
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priority 4
Definition
Generally not appropriate for ICU admission. Admission should be made on an individual basis, under unusual circumstances and at discretion of ICU director.
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Palliative Care
Definition
interdisciplinary approach to relieve suffering and improve quality of life
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- provide comfort and supportive care during the dying process
- improve the quality of the remaining life
- Help ensure a dignified death
Definition
goals of end of life care
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restrictive
Definition
failure of oxygenation...
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obstructive
Definition
failure of ventilation
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