NUR 215 Module 1: Scope and Practice Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards based on the NUR 215 Module 1 transcript, covering nursing roles, ethical principles, interprofessional teams, delegation, priority frameworks, and the nursing process.

Nurse Practice Act

The law that identifies what nurses are permitted to do within each specific state.

Board of Nursing

The regulatory body responsible for enforcing the Nurse Practice Act.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which is designed to protect patient privacy.

ANA Code of Ethics

Suggested behaviors for nurses developed by the American Nurses Association.

Advocacy

The act or process of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action on behalf of a patient.

Responsibility

The principle that nurses are answerable for the judgments and actions performed under their control.

Accountability

Being answerable to oneself and others for one’s own choices, decisions, and actions as measured against a standard.

Confidentiality

An element of trust and the expectation that personal information will not be divulged without the patient's consent.

Autonomy

An ethical principle involving respect for the patient's right to choose their own course of action.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of actively doing good and helping others.

Non-Maleficence

The ethical principle of avoiding or preventing injury and harm to a human being.

Fidelity

The ethical principle of honoring promises and staying faithful to the patient.

Veracity

The ethical principle of truth-telling and providing objective reporting.

Justice

The ethical principle of fairness and providing equal treatment for all individuals.

Occupational Therapist

An interprofessional team member who assists clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), such as using utensils after a stroke.

Case Manager

A professional responsible for after-care resourcing, including follow-up care at home and resources needed after discharge.

Speech Pathologist

A specialist who evaluates and treats issues related to speech, language, and swallowing (dysphagia) after trauma or stroke.

5 Rights of Delegation

The framework for delegating tasks: Right Task, Right Circumstances, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision.

Maslow’s Physiological Needs

The most basic human needs including air, water, food, housing, sleep, and sexual activity.

ABCDE Priority Framework

A systematic patient assessment framework consisting of Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure.

Nursing Process (ADPIE)

A 5-step clinical framework consisting of Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Clinical Judgement Model (CJM)

A process involving Recognizing Cues, Analyzing Cues, Prioritizing Hypothesis, Generating Solutions, Taking Actions, and Evaluating Outcomes.

SMART Goals

Criteria for creating effective client outcomes: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Specific.

Therapeutic Communication

Techniques to enhance patient interaction including active listening, eye contact, seeking clarification, and establishing trust.

Objective Data

Measurable or observable data, such as a respiratory rate of $22\,bpm$ or skin that is pink, warm, and dry.