Health Promotion and Nursing Practice - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering health promotion, Healthy People 2030, social determinants of health, nursing process, patient education, cultural competence, policy, and regulatory topics from Chapters 1–8.

Health promotion

Enabling people to take control of their health and improve it; a process of enabling people to increase control over their own health and well-being.

Healthy People 2030

A national health initiative with a vision that people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan; its framework is updated every decade and uses health data and research.

Economic stability ( Social determinant )

A determinant that affects whether a patient can afford healthy food, medications, and transportation; finances influence access to care.

Education ( Social determinant )

A determinant involving patient knowledge about disease processes and medications; supports health literacy and informed decision-making.

Health care access and quality ( Social determinant )

A determinant describing access to insurance and affordable care, transportation to appointments, and the quality of care received.

Neighborhood and environment ( Social determinant )

A determinant covering living conditions such as clean water, lead-free housing, and safe environments that impact health.

Health literacy ( Social determinant )

The ability to understand and use health information; health literacy can be assessed at any given point.

Nursing process

ADPIE: Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate; a cyclical framework used to guide patient care.

Patient education

Education aimed at promoting health, explaining treatments and medications, involving family/caregivers, and verifying understanding.

Demonstration-back

A teaching method where the patient demonstrates the learned skill to confirm understanding.

Culturally competent care

Care that is sensitive to the needs of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds; awareness of personal biases; involvement of family when appropriate.

Readiness to learn

Assessment of a patient’s willingness and ability to learn, including knowledge, learning style, and potential barriers.

Learning barriers (language/hearing/cognition)

Barriers that hinder learning, such as language differences, hearing impairment, or cognitive deficits that require alternative teaching approaches.

Two identifiers

Using name and date of birth to correctly identify a patient before giving medications.

Policy adherence and medication safety

Following facility policies for medication administration, including proper identification and scanning to prevent errors.

EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act)

A 1986 law requiring hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment regardless of ability to pay.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and ensures equal access and opportunities.

State Board of Nursing

A regulatory body that defines the nursing practice acts, scope of practice, and license requirements for a state.

Nurse Practice Act

Laws that define the legal scope of nursing practice within a state.

Licensure and CEUs

Nurses must renew licenses every two years, complete continuing education units (CEUs), and comply with mandatory trainings like child abuse education.

Evidence-based practice

Using research and data to identify solutions and improve patient care.

Health disparities

Differences in health outcomes that must be addressed to promote equity and close gaps in care.

Social work referral

Consulting social services to address non-medical barriers such as finances, food, or transportation that affect health.