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what is the goal of communication - CORRECT ANSWER-therapeutic communication what is the difference between assertive communication and aggressive - CORRECT ANSWER-assertive communication is one ability to confidentially talk to the patient and respects the patients rights and aggressive is overpowering the patient What is the goal of therapeutic communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-to establish a relationship with the patients and get as much info as possible what is the difference between one way communication and two way communication - CORRECT ANSWER-one way communication is limited where as two way involves participation from the sender and receiver nonverbal comminication-how does silence work - CORRECT ANSWER-it allows patients to gather thoughts and express their feelings and touching a patient while they are sad can show love and care nonverbal comminication-how does touch work - CORRECT ANSWER-can be awkward if not used right but if established appropriate relationship with patient touch can convey care, different cultures view touch differently what is the purpose of closed end questioning - CORRECT ANSWER-to seek a specific answer what is the purpose of open ended questioning - CORRECT ANSWER-allows patient to elaborate how they feel what is the difference between acceptance and approval - CORRECT ANSWER-approval is granting permission and acceptance is receiving something offered

what does restating mean - CORRECT ANSWER-nurse repeats to the patient what is believed to be the main point what does paraphrasing mean - CORRECT ANSWER-restating patients message in their own words what is active listening - CORRECT ANSWER-when the listener focuses his or her complete attention on the speaker how do we display active listening - CORRECT ANSWER-listen to the message and give feedback to let what does standing at the bedside tell the patient - CORRECT ANSWER-the nurse has power what does slouching mean to a patient - CORRECT ANSWER-no interest what is the best posture for a patient to communicate with the nurse - CORRECT ANSWER-at the patient level or close when is use of eye contact appropriate with patient - CORRECT ANSWER-use brief but direct eye contact, 2-6 seconds how do we define nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER-a approach taken to identify patient problems what are the two methods of data collection - CORRECT ANSWER-interview and physical assessment what is physical assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-subjective data collected from patient what is the role of an RN in nursing care - CORRECT ANSWER-coordination of care, initiation of the nursing care plan, and evaluation of patient outcomes with the assistance of the LVN what is the LVN role in nursing care - CORRECT ANSWER-direct bedside care

biomedical belief system - CORRECT ANSWER-- a health belief system that believes that life is regulated by biomedical and physical processes. Health is absence of disease folk health belief system - CORRECT ANSWER-Belief that health and illness are controlled by supernatural forces. May use native healers, plants, religious rituals, and prayers. holistic health belief system - CORRECT ANSWER-belief that forces of nature must be kept in natural balance or harmony Patriarch - CORRECT ANSWER-the male head of a family or tribe matriarchal - CORRECT ANSWER-family ruled by a woman such as a mother, grandmother, or aunt what is the purpose of a Sitz bath - CORRECT ANSWER-cleans and aids in reducing inflammation of the perineal and rectal area of a person who had surgery in the area or childbirth what else can be relievd with a sitz bath - CORRECT ANSWER-hemorrhoids and fissure stage 1 pressure sore - CORRECT ANSWER-A persistent area of skin redness without a break in the skin. Skin is non blanchable. stage 2 pressure sore - CORRECT ANSWER-A partial thickness skin is lost either the dermis or into epidermis. Presents as a shallow crater, abrasion, or blister. stage 3 pressure sore - CORRECT ANSWER-A full thickness skin is lost exposing the subcutaneous tissue, bone tendon muscle or not exposed stage 4 pressure sore - CORRECT ANSWER-A full thickness skin and subcutaneous tissue is lost. Exposes muscle and or bone. how to store dentures - CORRECT ANSWER-use an enclosed labeled cup

what role does endorphins have in controlling pain - CORRECT ANSWER-they reduce pain and boost pleasure, resulting in a feeling of well-being what are some nonpharmacologic interventions for pain - CORRECT ANSWER-deep tissue massage, excercise, TENS, hea/cold pad, flotation therapy, acupuncture nuclear family - CORRECT ANSWER-married man and woman with children extended family - CORRECT ANSWER-nuclear family plus additional family members in household, share responsibilities blended family - CORRECT ANSWER-a married couple and their children from previous marriages come together with another family social contract and cohabitation - CORRECT ANSWER-Man and woman living together without legal commitment but sharing roles and responsibilities what is the leading cause of death in young adults - CORRECT ANSWER-accidents what is it called when people are prejudice against older adults - CORRECT ANSWER-ageism how does prejudice against old people affect them - CORRECT ANSWER-cause them not to be happy and lose interest in life autocratic - CORRECT ANSWER-absolute in power or authority