Clinical Judgment and Professional Identity

These flashcards cover key concepts in clinical judgment, professional identity, the nursing process, therapeutic communication, and adherence based on the lecture notes.

Clinical Judgment

The process of analyzing patient information to make decisions regarding their needs, concerns, and care.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

A decision-making process that integrates the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.

Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model

A model consisting of four components: Noticing, Interpreting, Responding, and Reflecting in the clinical judgment process.

ADPIE

An acronym for the nursing process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory of human motivation that categorizes needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Least Restrictive Approach

The principle of starting with the least invasive interventions before progressing to more aggressive measures.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Working collaboratively with professionals from different healthcare disciplines to provide comprehensive care.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach to nursing care, involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Professional Identity

A nurse's self-perception shaped by their roles, values, and the norms of the nursing profession.

Critical Thinking

The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas, crucial in nursing for decision-making.

Attributes of Professional Identity

Characteristics such as ethics, integrity, accountability, and professionalism that define a nurse's approach to care.

Cognitive Impairment

Any condition that affects cognitive functioning, including delirium, dementia, and other neurocognitive disorders.

Therapeutic Communication

An interaction between nurse and patient that helps to build trust, understanding, and better patient outcomes.

Adherence

The extent to which a patient follows their treatment plan as prescribed, including medication and lifestyle recommendations.

ABCDE Prioritization Framework

A framework used to prioritize patient care based on: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure.

Pattern Recognition

A critical thinking skill where nurses identify common patterns in patient presentation and apply previous experiences to new situations.

Verbal De-escalation

A non-pharmacological approach to manage agitated patients through calming communication techniques.

Boundary Violations

Instances where a nurse crosses professional limits to meet their own needs while compromising patient safety.