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Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Review 35 Questions with Verified Answers Definition of Ambulatory care nursing - CORRECT ANSWER complex, multifaceted specialty that encompasses independent a... nd collaborative practice. Ambulatory Care Nursing includes - CORRECT ANSWER clinical, management, education, research Ambulatory nurses work with patients who seek care for - CORRECT ANSWER health promotion, health maintenance, health related problems Services focus on cost-effective ways to: - CORRECT ANSWER maximize wellness, prevent illness, disability, disease and minimize symptoms of acute minor ailments Supports patients in managing chronic disease- - CORRECT ANSWER to effect a more positive health status throughout the lifespan up to & including a peaceful death Conceptual framework is a guide/map that specifies: - CORRECT ANSWER essential concepts & skills in an area of practice and relationships between major content and skill area Major Roles of the Ambulatory Care Nurse - CORRECT ANSWER Clinical Practice, Professional development, & Organizational operation systems Care management defined - CORRECT ANSWER collaborated process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individuals needs Continuum of Health care - CORRECT ANSWER refers to the categories of care and care services that address healthcare needs across the consumers' life span Primary Care: - CORRECT ANSWER principle point of contact within a health care system-integrates primary services with other levels of care. Involves widest scope of health care. Continuity is key characteristic Secondary care: - CORRECT ANSWER synonymous with hospital services Tertiary Care: - CORRECT ANSWER highly specialized, highly technological hospital services Mass Casualty Triaging - CORRECT ANSWER First responders using START to evaluate victims and assign them to one of 4 categories Mass casualty (RED) - CORRECT ANSWER Immediate Mass casualty (YELLOW) - CORRECT ANSWER Delayed Mass casualty (Green) - CORRECT ANSWER Walking wounded/minor Mass casualty (black) - CORRECT ANSWER Deceased/expectant Coordination of care includes - CORRECT ANSWER resource utilization, transition management, case management, disease management Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER the right to choose one's own course of action without coercion Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER doing what is good. requires determining "good" in the situation, understanding what is in the best interest of the patient Non-maleficence - CORRECT ANSWER avoiding harm, either intentionally or as an unintended outcome Justice - CORRECT ANSWER fair and equitable distribution of resources Veracity - CORRECT ANSWER truth telling confidentially - CORRECT ANSWER Respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER faithfulness, keeping of promises advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER act or process of supporting a cause or proposal nursing advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER combines knowledge with actions Assessment/Nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER assessment, diagnosis, planning & organizing, implementation, evaluating responses, reassessment & revision of the plan Order of performing a physical assessment (non abd) - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation Order of abdominal assessment - CORRECT ANSWER inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation The 7 dimensions of a symptoms (Scholar) - CORRECT ANSWER S=Symptoms associated C=Characteristics (quantitate/qualitative) H=History w/this problem O=Onset (when, sudden, gradual) L=Location (where/radiates) A=Aggravating factors R=Relieving factor Nursing Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Analyze and interpret the data Planning - CORRECT ANSWER involves the patient & family, determine goals/outcomes, apply critical thinking Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER Pt education & teaching, perform the nursing actions Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER determine effectiveness of interventions, revise as indicated [Show More]

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