Ch. 1 Professional Nursing Practice Terminology

Evaluation

• Assessment of the patient's medical history and symptoms.

• Determination of the patient’s response to nursing interventions and the extent to which the outcomes have been achieved.

• Implementation of nursing care plans and interventions.

• Documentation of patient care and treatment plans.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• A method based solely on clinical judgment and experience.

• A best practice derived from valid and reliable research studies that also considers the health care setting, patient preferences and values, and clinical judgment.

• A practice that ignores patient preferences and focuses only on research findings.

• A guideline that is only applicable in academic settings.

Moral Distress

• A feeling of satisfaction when making ethical decisions.

• An internal response when a provider knows the right action but cannot act on it.

• A state of confusion regarding ethical guidelines.

• A sense of relief after making a difficult decision.

Assessment

• The process of diagnosing a disease based on symptoms.

• The systematic collection of data, through interview, observation, and examination, to determine the patient’s health status and any actual or potential problems.

• A method of treating patients through medication and therapy.

• The evaluation of a patient's medical history without physical examination.

Implementation

• Actualization or carrying out of the nursing plan of care through nursing interventions.

• A theoretical framework for nursing practices.

• The evaluation of patient outcomes after nursing care.

• The process of developing nursing theories.

Precision Medicine

• Using advances in research, technology, and policies to develop individualized plans of care to prevent and treat disease.

• A method of treating diseases with a one-size-fits-all approach.

• A technique that focuses solely on genetic factors in treatment.

• A strategy that ignores patient history and preferences.

Moral Integrity

• A virtue composed of honesty, loyalty, kindness, and bravery.

• A virtue composed of veracity, fidelity, benevolence, wisdom, and moral courage.

• A virtue characterized by selfishness, deceit, and manipulation.

• A virtue that emphasizes wealth, power, and influence.

Moral Dilemma

• A situation where ethical principles conflict and only one can be chosen.

• A scenario where all options are equally ethical.

• A decision-making process that involves no ethical considerations.

• A situation where the law is in conflict with personal beliefs.

Moral Uncertainty

• A state of clarity about moral principles and their application.

• Internal conflict that arises when the person cannot define what the moral situation is or what moral principles apply but has a strong feeling that something is not right.

• A clear understanding of right and wrong in a given situation.

• A situation where moral principles are universally accepted and agreed upon.

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice

• Employing multiple health professionals to work together with patients, families, and communities to deliver best practices, thus ensuring best patient outcomes.

• A method where only doctors are involved in patient care to ensure efficiency.

• A practice that focuses solely on administrative tasks in healthcare settings.

• A strategy that limits patient involvement in their own care decisions.