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protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and the advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and population
definition of nursing
angel of mercy
angelic creature
handmaiden
servant to the doctor
battle-ax
torturer
naught nurse
sexy and risque
military
battlefield caregiver
primarily Caucasian females
stereotypes of nurses
full spectrum nurse
possess clinical judgment, critical thinking and problem solving
how is nursing practice regulated
-nurse practice acts
-state boards of nursing
-licensure
-professional standards
nurse practice acts
-vary by state
-spell out what nurses can and cannot do
state boards of nursing
ensure person meets criteria for licensure in the state
licensure
passing of exam in nursing
professional standards
code of ethics
name the four purposes of nursing
-health promotion
-preventing illness
-health restoration
-end of life care
health promotion
promoting wellness
preventing illness
-ensure patient is educated to prevent illness and injury
-hand washing/good hygiene
-education on diet, nutrition, exercise
-takes medications as directed to prevent illness or progression of disease
what factors make it difficult to define nursing?
-many nursing roles
-nursing roles are always changing
based on the ICN definition of nursing, what does a nurse do?
-works in a variety of settings
-advocates for increased healthcare
-promotes safe environment
-engages in research and education
what are the two types of education
-formal
-informal
compare and contrast formal and informal education
-formal: education obtained through school
-informal: continued education, on the job training
name and describe five educational pathways leading to licensure as an RN
as, bsn, diploma, msn, phd or edd
the nurse who is subservient to the physician, following orders without questioning and providing all physical care to the patient, is an example of the _______ image of nurses.
handmaiden
identify florence nightingale's five major contributions to the profession of nursing
-reform
-education
-standardized care
-safety
-distinct profession
T or F: The nursing process is linear, flowing from one step to the next?
false
T or F: Nursing has always been associated with religion in a positive manner
False
The NSNA is the professional organization for which group of people
student nurses
To be considered a discipline, a profession must have a ______ that has theoretical and practical boundaries.
knowledge base
RN's may delegate and supervise which of the following levels of staff?
a. nursing assistive personnel
b. licensed practical nurses
c. advanced practice nurses
d. a and b only
e. all of the above
d. a and b only
What are the 5 stages of nursing competence as defined by Benner?
-novice
-advanced beginner
-competence
-proficient
-expert
novice
onset of education
advanced beginner
-considerable exposure to clinical situation
-performance improves
-begins to recognize elements of a situation
competence
-gained additional experience and complex concerns
-handles patient load
-able to prioritize patient load
proficient
-resource for new students
-sees big picture
expert
-begins teaching others
-mastered nursing skills
In the United States, the practice of nursing is regulated by what?
nurse practice acts
The purpose of nursing care is to achieve the goals of __________, illness prevention, __________, and end of life care
-health promotion
-health restoration
activities that foster a return to health for those already ill
health restoration
focus on avoidance of disease
illness prevention
activities that foster the highest state of well-being of the recipient
health promotion
activities that provide for comfort and a peaceful death
end of life care
list settings in which the RN can work
-physician offices
-hospitals
-skilled nursing facilities
-ambulatory care
-home health care agencies
-community
-managed care, insurance companies
-nursing homes
identify outside forces that influence the nursing profession
-women's movement
-economy
-collective bargaining
-consumers direct to consumer marketing
-changing of healthcare
-CAMs
-increased technology
-increased use of NAP
According to statistics, males copase what percent of the nursing profession in the United States?
6%
In the United States, the first programs for training nurses were affiliated with:
religious orders
Which of the following is/are an example of a health restoration activity? (select all that apply)

a. administering an AB every day
b. teaching the importance of hand washing
c. assessing a client's surgical incision
d. advising a woman to get an annual mammogram after age 50
a. administering an AB every day
c. assessing a client's surgical incision
Which of the following aspects of nursing is essential to defining it as both a profession and a discipline?

a. established standards of care
b. professional organizations
c. practice supported by scientific research
d. activities determined by a scope of practice
c. practice supported by scientific research
The charge nurse on the medical surgical floor assigns vital signs to the NAP and medication administration to the LPN. Which nursing model of care is this floor following?
functional nursing
A patient who suffered a stroke has difficulty swallowing. Which healthcare team member should be consulted to assess the patient's risk for aspiration?
-speech therapist
Which of the following is/are an example of theoretical knowledge as defined in this chapter? (select all that apply)

a. antibiotics are ineffective in treating viral infections
b. when you take a patient's blood pressure, the patient's arm should be at the heart level
c. in Maslow's framework, physical needs are most basic
d. when drawing medication out of a vial, inject air into the vial first
a. antibiotics are ineffective in treating viral infections
c. in Maslow's framework, physical needs are most basic