final exam Flashcards

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critical thinking in nursing

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Complex phenomenon

Can be defined as a process and as a set of skills

Uses knowledge and reasoning to make accurate clinical judgements

Foundation of clinical reasoning (process) and clinical judgement (outcome)

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cognitive skills in critical thinking

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Interpretation

Analysis

Inference

Evaluation

Self-regulation

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dispositions for critical thinking

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Truth-seeking

Open-mindedness

Analyticity

Systematicity

Self-confidence

Inquisitiveness

Maturity

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levels of critical thinking

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Basic → rule-based, right/wrong

Complex → analytical + creative

Commitment → responsible clinical autonomy

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clinical reasoning vs judgement

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Clinical reasoning → cognitive process

Clinical judgement → outcome / result

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5 rights of clinical reasoning

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Right cues

Right action

Right client

Right time

Right reason

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phases of clinical reasoning

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Client problem presentation – recognize and identify one or more problems

Client problem assessment – collect data and recognize patterns

Client problem analysis – analyze and interpret data to see relationships

Client problem hypothesis – categorize data; determine priority problems and actions

Client problem evaluation – test/evaluate hypothesis and determine client response

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benner’s levels of critical thinking

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Novice – beginning practitioner, lack experience

Advanced beginner – marginally acceptable performance based on limited experience

Competent – ~2–3 years of experience

Proficient – broad experience, sees the “big picture”

Expert – extensive experience; intuitive grasp of situations

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reasoning types

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Inductive

Deductive

Abductive

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ADPIE

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Assessment – collect information

Diagnosis – analyze data, determine diagnoses

Planning – identify expected outcomes

Implementation – perform evidence-based interventions

Evaluation – determine progress toward expected outcome

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missed nursing care

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anything omitted or delayed

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basic of communication

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Exchange of information

Receiver interprets meaning

Listening > hearing

Influenced by perception + biases

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barriers to active listening

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Preoccupation

Anxiety

Personal insecurity

Discomfort

Too much information

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evidence-informed knowledge

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Knowledge based on research or clinical expertise

Helps make you a critical thinker

Improves patient outcomes

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interpretation

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Looking for patterns

Ordering and categorizing data

Clarifying data

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analyses

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Avoiding careless assumptions

Asking whether data really shows what you think is true

Considering other possible scenarios

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inference

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Examining meanings and relationships in data

Forming hypotheses based on data

Drawing conclusions from data

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evaluation

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Assessing situations objectively

Using criteria to measure effectiveness

Identifying required changes

Reflecting on own behaviour

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self-regulation

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Reflecting on experiences

Adhering to standards

Applying ethical principles

Seeking ways to improve practice

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truth seeking

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learn what actually happened, consider scientific principles + evidence, even if they do not support preconceptions/beliefs

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open-mindedness

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be receptive to new ideas/others views. Respect right to hold diff opinions, be aware of own prejudice

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analyticity

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determine significant of situation, interpret meaning, use evidence-informed knowledge, anticipate results/consequences

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systematicity

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organized, focus on data collection

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self-confidence

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trust own reasoning, seek confirmation when unsure

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inquisitiveness
be curious, eager to acquire new knowledge
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maturity
accept multiple solutions are possible, reflect on own judgements, consider other explanations
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inductive reasoning
Making generalizations from observations Identifying and organizing signs/symptoms into patterns Drawing a conclusion based on those patterns
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deductive reasoning
Starting with general possibilities Determining specific hypotheses or client problems from them
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abductive reasoning
Using reflection on explanations To reach a conclusion or observation about a client
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clinical judgement
Observed outcome of critical thinking and decision-making Involves observing and assessing, prioritizing client concerns Generating the best evidence-based solution
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clinical reasoning
Cognitive process of identifying actual/potential needs Collecting and analyzing data Hypothesizing and performing nursing actions Evaluating the results
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tanner's thinking like a nurse
Thinking ahead – anticipate what might happen, be proactive Thinking-in-action – rapid, dynamic thinking in the moment Thinking back – analyze/deconstruct your reasoning afterwards to gain deeper understanding and make corrections
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general critical thinking competencies
Scientific method – systematic, ordered data gathering and problem-solving Problem solving – use information to reach a solution, then evaluate if it remains effective Decision making – product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution
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diagnostic reasoning
Determine patient’s health status Uses physical/behavioural observations Assigns meaning to behaviours, signs, and symptoms
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clinical inference
Part of diagnostic reasoning Draws conclusions from related pieces of evidence Forms patterns of information from data May require multiple meetings to gather more data
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clinical decision making
defining patient problems/situations and selecting appropriate actions
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standards for critical thinking
Intellectual standards – guidelines for rational thought Professional standards: Ethical criteria from the CNA Code of Ethics (safe, compassionate, competent, ethical care) Criteria for evaluation – use of clinical guidelines (e.g., pain scales) Professional responsibility – institutional guidelines and legislation
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five pillars of critical thinking
Knowledge base Experience Competency Attitudes Standards
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developing critical thinking skills
Case-based learning – explore complex problems and decisions without patient risk Reflective writing – reflect to discover a situation’s purpose/meaning Concept mapping – visually map health problems and interventions and their relationships
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information literacy
Knowing when information is needed Knowing how to find, retrieve, evaluate, and apply information effectively
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patient education
imparting knowledge to patients + caregivers about their health
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patient-centred approach to education
nurses help patients actively participate in their education + better self-manage their needs and care
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patient-centred care
standard of care that positions patient as focus of care delivery + as partner in delivery of care using L.E.A.R.N.S. model developed my RNAO
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L.E.A.R.N.S model
o Listen to patient needs o Establish therapeutic partnership relationships o Adopt an intentional approach in every learning encounter o Reinforce health literacy o Name new knowledge via teach-back o Strengthen self-management via links to community resources
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basic learning principles
- environment - diff ages - stye + preference - motivation
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ideal learning environment
Well-lit and well-ventilated Appropriate furniture Comfortable temperature Quiet with few distractions
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what affects ability to learn
Emotional capability – anxiety, emotional readiness Intellectual capability – knowledge level, cognition Physical capability – size, strength, coordination, sensory acuity Developmental stage (diff stages for diff ages) Social determinants of health
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motivators for learning
Perceived severity of threat to health Feeling vulnerable to the threat Belief that response is effective Belief in their ability to change behaviour Social motives – connection, approval, self-esteem Task mastery motives – desire for achievement Physical motives – desire to maintain/improve health
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social learning theory
 When people believe they can execute behaviour, they are more likely to perform the behaviour consistently and correctly
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self-efficacy
Self-efficacy = perceived ability to successfully complete a task Self-efficacy arises from: Verbal persuasion Vicarious experiences Enactive mastery experiences Physiological and affective states
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transtheoretical model of change
Precontemplation – not aware/no intention to change Contemplation – aware, intends to change in future Preparation – minor behaviour changes, intends major change soon Action – modifying behaviour to create sustained change Maintenance – prevent relapse and solidify new behaviours
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goals of patient education
- Maintain and promote health + preventing illness - Restoring health - Optimizing quality of life with impaired functioning
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teaching and learning as nurse
- Teaching is an interactive process that promotes learning - Role of nurse o Determine what patient needs to know and learning style, relay info - Teaching as communication o Listen empathetically, observe astutely + speak clearly
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domains of learning
Cognitive (intellectual): remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, creating Affective (attitudes/values): receiving, responding, valuing, organizing, characterizing Psychomotor (motor skills): perception, set, guided response, mechanism, complex overt response, adaptation, origination
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teaching approaches
Telling – direct, no feedback, limited information Selling – two-way, persuasive Participating – nurse and patient set objectives together Entrusting – patient manages self-care Reinforcing – use stimuli (social, material, activity) to increase desired responses
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what should nurses evaluate after teaching patients
Were goals mutually set and realistic? Can patient demonstrate the skill multiple times? Can patient answer questions about topic? Does the patient still have difficulty? Were patient’s needs and expectations met? Documentation of: assessment, diagnosis, planning, interventions, response, and ability to manage after discharge
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communication
exchange of information between individuals, groups or organizations
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relational practice
guided by conscious participation with clients using skills like listening, questioning, empathy, reciprocity, sensitivity Emphasizes initiative, authenticity, mutuality, and deep questioning Requires awareness of self and how we connect to client and health system
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relational communication
The will and active intention of nurses to join people where they are
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relational inquiry
complex interplay of human life, world and nursing practice
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elements of relational inquiry
- Intrapersonal – communicate w/ client in a way that allows you to asses within all people involved - Interpersonal – communicating with client in way that allows you to assess what is occurring among + between people involved - Contextual – communicating w/ client in way that allows you to assess what is occurring around people/situation
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authenticity
being spontaneous and genuine, remaining ware of patient’s and one’s own in-the-moment experiences, cultivates trust
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mutuality
being in mutual relation, “in sync”, being equal participants and respecting each other’s autonomy
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questioning beyond the surface
approach to inquiry that nurses employ to facilitate relational practice within complex circumstances of health and illness, requires critical thinking
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attention
taking notice of someone and regarding them as interesting and important
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relational capacities
- Collaboration - Commitment - Compassion - Competence - Leadership - Orienting - Scrutinizing - Curiosity - Corresponding
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perception
based on information acquired through the five senses, process of mentally organizing + interpreting sensory information into a meaningful conclusion, culture, education and background influence it
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perceptual biases
human tendances that interfere with accurately perceiving + interpreting messages, attitudes + values from others - People often assume others would think/feel/act the same as themselves in a scenario
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seeking contextual knowledge
building block to providing context-based and relevant care, easy to learn but application is more difficult
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reflexivity
being aware of your own patterns of communication + response to communication and responses you are evoking in others
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levels of communication
intrapersonal interpersonal transpersonal communication (part of interpersonal) small group communication public communication
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intrapersonal
o One’s thinking, known as self-talk or inner though o Powerful form of communication occurring within an individual o Highly consequential to interpersonal communication and collaboration o Develop self-awareness + positive self-concept
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interpersonal communication
o One-to-one interaction o Between nurse and patient o Most frequent in nursing practice o Sometimes messages are received differently than messenger intended
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transpersonal communication
o Occurs within a person’s spiritual domain o Spiritual inquiry – approach to communication whereby nurses can join patients to create road map of what is meaningful, significant and important in their unique context
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small group communication
o Occurs when a small number of people meet for a common purpose o Usually goal directed and requires an understanding of group dynamics o Members must feel accepted and comfortable
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public communication
o Interaction with an audience o Special adaptations in eye contact, gestures and voice inflection with use of media materials o Purpose is to increase audience knowledge of health-related topics
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communication process
Referent - motivates communication Sender (encodes) Receiver (decodes) Message Channels - means of conveying + receiving Feedback - message return Interpersonal variables - influence communication Environment
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verbal communication
o spoken or written Vocabulary – don’t use medical jargon o Denotative and connotative meanings – avoid terms that can be misinterpreted o Pacing – messages better conveyed at appropriate speed/pace o Intonation – tone of voice o Clarity and brevity – simple, brief and direct o Timing + relevance – poor timing can limit effectiveness
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nonverbal communication
all 5 senses, transmission without words (38% of communication vocal cues, 55% nonverbal body cues, 7% words) - general appearance, facial expression, posture, sounds, eye contact, personal space etc
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zones of personal space
Intimate: 0–45 cm (usually loved ones, nurses too) Personal: 45 cm–1 m Social: 1–4 m Public: 4 m+
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zones of touch
Social zone – hands, arms, shoulders, back: assess for permission Consent zone – mouth, wrists, feet: need consent Vulnerable zone – face, neck, front of body: consent & special care Intimate zone – genitalia, rectum: consent & great sensitivity
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symbolic communication
like art and music, creative expression can help healing
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metacommunication
broad term referring to all factors influencing how message is perceived, communication about communication
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nurse-patient helping relationships
o Important to create a therapeutic environment o Narrative interactions – nurses often encourage patients to share personal stories in a therapeutic relationship  Can help understand context of patient’s life o Collaborative communication – promotes personal responsibility, enables self-expression, strengthens patient’s problem-solving ability  Mutual gain and respect, desire to satisfy both needs of parties
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nurse-family relationships
o Same principles guiding on-to-one helping relationships also apply when patient is in a family unit o Requires additional understanding of family dynamics, needs and relationships
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interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) relationships
o Many aspects of nurse-patient relationship also apply o Team building, facilitating group process, collaboration, consultation, delegation, supervision, leadership, and management
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nurse-community relationships
o With community groups by participating in local organizations, volunteering or politically active o Includes public bulletin boards, newspaper, TV, websites, etc
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people centred care
include patient in care planning, based on respect + sensitivity to values and beliefs, patient is expert in own life, goals and wishes
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elements of professional communication
courtesy use of names trustworthiness autonomy and responsibility assertiveness
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SOLER
o S – sit facing patient o O – keep open posture o L – lean toward patient o E – maintain eye contact o R – relax refers to active listening
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therapeutic communication
Active listening Sharing observations Sharing empathy Sharing hope (without false reassurance) Sharing humour (appropriately) Sharing feelings Using touch (with permission) Using silence Providing information Clarifying Focusing Paraphrasing Asking relevant questions Summarizing Self-disclosure (careful, intentional) Confrontation (only with trust and permission)
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non-therapeutic communication
Asking personal questions Giving personal opinions Changing the subject Automatic responses / clichés False reassurance Sympathy instead of empathy Asking for explanations (“why”) Approval/disapproval Defensive responses Passive or aggressive responses Arguing
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hearing vs listening
Hearing: accidental, involuntary, effortless Listening: focused, voluntary, intentional
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values
strong personal belief and an ideal believe to have merit
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values of nursing
o Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care o Promoting health + well-being o Promoting + respecting informed decision making o Preserving dignity o Maintain privacy + confidentiality o Promoting justice o Being accountable
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ethics
– study of philosophical ideals of right and wrong behaviour - What one thinks one ought or not to do - Values + standards in nursing individually or professionally
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integrity
acting in an honest manner based on strong moral principles - Professional integrity, practicing in a manner that maintains appropriate ethical behaviours + upholds professional code of conduct
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responsibility
characteristics of reliability + dependability - Distinguishing right + wrong - Duty to perform actions adequately + thoughtfully
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accountability
accepting responsibility for one’s action, grounded in fidelity, veracity and respect
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advocacy
acting on behalf of another person, speaking for persons who cannot speak for themselves or intervening to ensure views are heard
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answerability
able to offer reasons + explanation to other ppl for aspects of nursing practice
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values formation
- Acquired in many ways thru upbringing and acculturation - Moral development – distinguishing right from wrong and forming values which base actions throughout childhood and adolescence - Cultural values – values adopted through immersion in a certain social setting
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values clarification
- Clarifying values helps you articulate what matters most + priorities - Values change over time - Value clarification – process of appraising personal values o A process of personal reflection, making conscious decisions about what’s most important
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values conflict
personal values not congruent with those of a patient, colleague or institution
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ethics vs morals
- Morality is concerned with norms, principles or what “ought to be” - Ethics focuses on reflective analysis of those norms/principles and putting them into action o Requires critical reflection often used interchangeably tho
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fidelity
faithfulness, respect for dignity, worth and self-determination of patients + others, loyalty, promise-keeping + truth-telling
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CNA code of ethics
guides nurses, statement of ethical values and nurses’ commitment
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CNA says nurses who are professionally accountable are:
 Keeping up w/ professional standards, laws + regulations  Ensuring they have competence to provide these practices  Maintaining fitness to practise  Sharing knowledge with other nurses, students + health care providers and giving feedback  Advocating for comprehensible + equitable mental health care services
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informed consent
nurses advocate on behalf of patients to make sure patient understands treatment + has capacity to give consent o Nurses protect patients privacy + confidentiality by helping access health records o Intervening if other members of healthcare team fail to respect privacy o Follow policies that protect patients' privacy
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constrained moral agency
feeling of powerless to act for what you think is right or if you believe your actions will not effect change\ o If you experience constrained moral agency, you will have difficulty being an effective advocate
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layers of CNA code of conduct
7 values guiding principles under each value context + ethical responsibilites under each guiding principle
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7 values of CNA code of conduct
o Honouring dignity + autonomy of all people o Valuing relationships and humanizing care o Maintain integrity and accountability in nursing practice o Pursuing truth and reconciliation o Promoting social justice o Providing competent professional nursing practice o Preserving privacy and confidentiality
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6 Ps of social media use
- Professional - Positive - Patient or person-free - Protect yourself - Privacy - Pause before you post
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descriptive moral theory
explains what people do or think about moral issues
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metaethics
field of ethics that analyzes meaning of key terms like right, obligation, good and virtue attempting to distinguish what is moral and what is not
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normative ethics
normative ethical theory is prescriptive, tells us how we ought to think about moral questions, judge the quality of and evaluate decisions based on obligations to others
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applied ethics
aka practical ethics, looks at how decisions should be made in particular situations and ask questions about what moral beliefs + values should apply in specific contexts
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deontology
system of ethics that defines actions as right or wrong according to moral duties, principles, rules or imperatives (from Immanuel Kant) o Role of nurse is to discern what their duties are and act consistently with, and in the spirit of those duties o Do not look at consequences, but instead critically examine a situation for existence of essential rightness or wrongness o Concerned with presence of principle regardless of outcome
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utilitarianism
aka consequentialism, or sometimes teleology, emphasis on outcome or consequence of action, value of something determined by its usefulness o Guiding principle is greatest good for greatest number of people o Concerned with effect an act will have
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bioethics
1970s theory, decided that then-current ethical theories not sufficient for health care, broad general term across health care professions o Biomedical ethics – denote ethical reasoning for physicians o Based on obligation, outcome and reason o Central idea – health care ethics, moral decision making in health care guided by four principles, examine situation, determine which principle has priority, use it to guide actions
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bioethics principles
Autonomy – self-determination/freedom of patient Beneficence – promote patient’s good Nonmaleficence – avoid harm Justice – fairness and equity; includes social justice
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feminist ethics
analyzes gender prejudice es and unjustifiable differential consideration + treatment applied to any marginalized group
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relational ethics
ethical understandings are formed in, emerge from a person’s relationship with others, focuses on role of relational context or experience relationships in shaping moral values
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environment - relational ethics
concerns critical elements/characteristics of health care system within which a nurse works, interconnectedness of health care system
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embodiment - relational ethics
knowledge generated from mind, body and spirit, healing cannot occur unless scientific knowledge and human compassion are given equal weight
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mutuality - relational ethics
relationship that benefits both nurse and patient and harms neither, both must be willing to participate in respect + nonjudgementalness of others ideas + values
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engagement - relational ethics
connecting with another person in an open, trusting + responsive manner, commitment to keeping relationship caring + respectful
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ethical dilemma
conflict between two sets of human values, both of which are judged to be “good” but neither of which can be fully served
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steps to analyze ethical dilemma
Determine whether the issue is an ethical dilemma Gather all relevant information Examine your own values Verbalize the problem Consider possible courses of action Reflect on the outcome Evaluate the action and outcome
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cultural safety
beyond awareness and acknowledgement, grounded in decolonization of health care and outcome of respectful engagement resulting in people feeling safe when receiving health care
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stages of cultural competence, lowest to highest
- Cultural destructive ness (hating) - Cultural incapacity (blaming) - Cultural blindness (not seeing) - Cultural sensitivity (tolerance) - Cultural competence (understanding) - Cultural proficiency (embracing + working together)
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cultural humility
o A lifelong process of self-reflection and critique (role of learner) that includes the recognition of power imbalances when working in partnership with patients.
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cultural competency
o Describes a compilation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for working with individuals of the same and different cultures
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cultural pluralism
o Diverse groups maintaining their unique cultural identities while living together harmoniously
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multiculturalism
o Ideas and ideals related to respect for, and celebration of, our cultural diversity, operationalized at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels
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value orientation
o Values learned and shared through socialization o Reflect “personality type” of particular society
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medication order components
1. Medication name 2. Administration route 3. Administration frequency 4. Medication dose 5. Qualifying phrases (for specific reason/condition)
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types of medication orders
Scheduled – at specific times PRN – as needed One-time/short series – limited number of doses or one-time STAT – immediately Verbal – given verbally, written by nurse, later signed by prescriber Standing/preprinted – standard sets for common conditions/procedures
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contextual factors that influence communication (assessment)
physical + emotional - ability to communicate, psychological developmental factors - consider age (children need simple) sociocultural - follow patient/family lead, cultural competence
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impaired verbal communication
nursing diagnostic label used to describe patient with limited/no ability to communicate verbally o Different types of impaired verbal communication (like culture vs deafness)
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primary goal of nursing interventions
facilitate trust
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continuity of care
collab w/ other healthcare members in interprofessional team
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elderspeak
DO NOT USE CONDESCENDING
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health spending ontario
Health-sector spending is increasing steadily, projected to grow at about 3.4% annually. Expected to reach roughly $86.7 billion by 2025–26.
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aging population
Adults aged 85+ are one of the fastest-growing demographic groups. Currently about 2.3% of the population. Over 25% of those aged 85+ live in collective dwellings (e.g., long-term care), creating increased demand for nursing and elder care.
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AI in nursing
AI is not replacing nurses, but is being used to augment nursing practice (e.g., decision support, monitoring tools, workflow assistance).
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wearable devices
Increasing use of wearables that collect health-related data, including: Glucose monitoring Blood pressure Heart rate Fitness tracking Sleep data
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mental health trends
50% of Canadians experience a mental illness by age 40. 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness each year. Youth (15–24) are most affected by mental illness and/or substance use.
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pharmaceutical spending
Major drivers of increased health spending include Ozempic and newer, high-cost medications such as those for cystic fibrosis.
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opioid crisis
Contributing factors: Over-prescribing Toxic illegal drug supply Policy responses include: Closing consumption sites near schools/daycares Investing $378 million in new treatment hubs
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public health agency of canada
Core Responsibility #2: Protect Canadians from infectious diseases by: Predicting, detecting, assessing, and responding to outbreaks Preventing, controlling, and reducing the spread of infectious diseases PHAC also sets targets and tracks national data related to: Immunization rates HIV transmission Antimicrobial resistance Foodborne illnesses Pathogens of international concern
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largest body in health care
nurses
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cultural competence
Exists on a spectrum, ranging from strong humility to strong openness. A knowledge-based skill set used to work respectfully with diverse populations.
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population trends
Canada’s population is growing, largely due to international migration. Most people live in metropolitan areas. The population is aging, influenced by longer life expectancy and lower birth rates.
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gender diversity
A portion of adults identify as transgender or non-binary, reflecting evolving understandings of gender.
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indigenous people
Indigenous Peoples make up a significant proportion of the population and experience: Higher rates of illness Lower overall health status Shorter life expectancy Many Indigenous languages and Nations exist across Canada. Colonial policies (e.g., Indian Act, residential schools) have caused lasting inequities in: Health care Education Housing Employment Income
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immigration patterns
Historically, immigration was mainly from Europe, but has shifted to include more newcomers from Asia, India, and the Middle East. New immigrants often arrive in good health, but health can decline over time due to social and economic factors. Challenges for immigrants include: Stress of relocating Language barriers Navigating the health system Discrimination and mistrust Delays in accessing health coverage Limited access for non-status individuals
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traditional and complementary medicine
Many cultural groups use traditional healing systems, based on their own beliefs and practices. Traditional medicine may be used as a first-line approach. Non-conventional treatments may be called complementary or alternative medicine. Integrative medicine combines biomedical, traditional, and complementary approaches in an evidence-informed way.
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general immigration impact on health
Health is shaped by: Social and economic status Language Access to services Cultural safety Experiences of discrimination