EXAM 1

Critical thinking

Critical thinking

Application of knowledge and experience to identify patient problems and direct clinical judgments and actions for positive patient outcomes.

Clinical reasoning

Ability to focus and filter clinical data to recognize important information and identify actual patient problems.

Logical thinking

Relying on evidence-based practices, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in clinical decision-making.

Intuition

Immediate understanding or hunch about a situation or patient condition.

Clinical analysis

Careful examination and evaluation of information, data, and situations to make informed decisions in patient care.

Trial and error

Problem-solving approach where different interventions are tried to address patient needs or symptoms.

Scientific method

Approach used to gather evidence, analyze data, and make informed decisions in patient care.

Judgment

Ability to make sound decisions based on a thorough assessment of a patient's condition and available evidence.

Assertive communication

Expressing ideas and concerns clearly while respecting others' thoughts.

ISBAR

Communication tool for handoffs, shift changes, and patient conditions, including Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.

Contact Precautions

Using soap and water to disinfect hands against certain pathogens like C. Diff.

Multi Drug Resistant Organisms

Including VRE, MRSA, which require special precautions.

Airborne Precautions

Negative-pressure rooms with HEPA filtration for diseases like Tuberculosis and Covid-19.

Systemic Infection vs

Differentiating infections based on bloodstream infiltration or localized symptoms.

Asepsis

Refers to preventing disease-causing contamination, with Medical and Surgical Asepsis techniques.

Septicemia

Life-threatening complication of infections, often indicated by decreased blood pressure.

Chain of Infection

Describes how microorganisms are transmitted, emphasizing the importance of prevention.

Vital Signs

Afebrile vs. Febrile, assessing temperature, pulse sites, and factors affecting heart rate.

Blood Pressure

Systolic vs. Diastolic pressure, factors affecting blood pressure, and errors in measurement.

Hygiene and Personal Care

Different types of bathing methods, including bed baths, showers, and perineal care.

Airborne Diseases

Measles, Chickenpox, Herpes Zoster, Tuberculosis requiring specific precautions.

Droplet Diseases

Sepsis, Pertussis, Influenza, Diphtheria, and others necessitating droplet precautions.

Contact Precautions

MRSA, RSV, Skin, Wound, Enteric, and Eye infections requiring gown, gloves, and goggles.

Delegation Principle

RNs should Evaluate, Assess, and Teach, not delegate tasks they can't Eat.