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4 main concepts common to nursing theory ? |
Person Health Environment Nursing |
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What is an example in a nursing context of a ‘phenomena’ |
Giving an Injection Feeding a patient Carrying out vitals |
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Explain the term ‘professional boundaries’ in relation to nursing |
Ensures effective and appropriate interaction between the health care provider and consumer. Boundaries work to protect both parties |
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Define duty of care |
A legal obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of others |
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How much consent can a person with diminished competence give ? |
Give consent up to their level of competence |
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What section of the crimes act relates to not reporting abuse of an elderly person or child ? |
195A - failure to protect a child or vulnerable adult |
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What are the 3 main milestones in NZ nursing history ? Why are they significant ? |
1884 - first training school 1885 - hospital system 1901 - first registration act -grace Neil |
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How old does a child have to be to give consent to procedures ? |
No age, depends on child’s maturity and ability to understand. 16+ can consent to medical intervention without parents |
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Define false imprisonment - what act is it ? |
Illegally holding someone against their well, even if it causes no physical harm e.g locking them in their room Mental Health Act |
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What should a client or their rep be aware of in rule 3 of HIPA 1994? |
Info is being collected Purpose Name + address of agency collecting info Voluntary/mandatory info collection A |
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5 steps of the nursing process ? |
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation |
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Two examples that demonstrates how a nurse has breached the code of conduct |
Not demonstrating respect to the client - losing trust in a patient by lacking confidentiality |
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What does section 151 of the crime act cover |
Duty to provide necessaries + protect from injury |
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What are Patricia Banners 5 models of skill acquisition for nurses |
Novice - no experience Adv beg. - some level Competent - 2/3 years Proficient - 3 years + Expert - diverse experience |
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6 Do’s in documenting |
Record date/time - In chronological order - observations - black/blue ink - factual - correct terminology |
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6 don’ts in documenting |
Rely on memory Erase entries Make assumptions Leave blank spaces Make entries for others Informal writing |
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In the nursing code of conduct what four core values should a nurse practice by ? |
Respect Trust Integrity Partnership |
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What details are required in a controlled medicines register ? |
Clients name Time and date Number of medicines Number of prescriber Two signatures |
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2 main statues that regulate medication control |
The medicine act 1981 manufactures + sales/supply The misuse of drugs act 1975 legal/illegal use of drugs |
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Describe the scope of practice of a registered nurse in NZ |
Assess health needs Provide care Support and advise people managing their health |
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151 of crimes act stands for ? |
Duty to provide necessaries and protect from injury |
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Define discredit |
Intentionally lowering the reputation of the profession |
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Define malpractice |
Deliberate actions which are inappropriate e.g swearing at a patient |
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Define negligence |
Failure to provide care that another nurse would do in the same situation |
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What are the 5 points of pain assessment ? |
Provoke Quality Radiates Severity Timing |
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How does section 155, of the crimes act apply to nursing practice ? |
Duty of persons doing dangerous acts - nurses need to have the knowledge and skills to do it safely |
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160 of crimes act stands for ? |
Murder or man slaughter (death of patient) |
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8 responsibilities and roles of a nurse |
Caregiver Counsellor Communicator Advocate Educator Leader Manager Researcher |
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What is the difference between 1966 and 2002 definition of nursing ? |
1996 - refers to the patient as male, at the bedside 2002 - treats everyone, bigger health issues outside of the traditional hospital setting. Involved in research |
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3 essential elements for consent to be valid ? |
Consent given freely Informed consent Capacity to give consent |
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What is different between confidentiality and privacy ? |
Confidentiality - information should only be shared with consent Privacy - treating consumer with respect and dignity |
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List 4 groups of people who could be considered vulnerable |
Children Frail older adults Mental illness Disabled |
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Explain the term ‘systems theory’ |
Theory that breaks a idea up into smaller parts to see how they work in a system |
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Why is theory considered relevant to nursing practice ? |
A starting point to how nurses direct their nursing practice - different theories for different clinical settings. E.g pallative theory doesn’t work for a busy surgical ward |
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Define professional misconduct |
Practice that is neglectful to the client, demonstrates malpractice and discredits the profession |
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Two main purposes of the HPCA act ? 2003 |
Protect the health and safety of the members of the public Provide healthcare workers with a clear scope of practice |
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HIPC rules 6 + 7 affect a patient how ? |
6 - access to personal health info. Patients rights to view 7 - correction of health info - patients can request change |
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Key points on Banners theory Leningers theory Watson theory |
B - holistic L - transcultural W - trans personal |
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What are the 3 different types of consent ? |
Written - surgical operations Oral - vital signs Implied - actions - touch |
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In the nursing code of conduct what are the eight principles nurses are expected to reflect in their behaviour ? |
Respect the dignity of a consumer Respect cultural needs Work in partnership Maintain trust Respect privacy Work respectfully with colleagues Maintain public trust |
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3 different scopes of practice in NZ |
Enrolled - under delegation of an RN Registered - fully trained Practitioner - qualified to treat certain medical conditions without a doctor |
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Identify and explain who can administer medication |
Any person in accordance with direction of prescriber |
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Identify the four domains of the Nursing Council Competencies |
Professional responsibility Interpersonal relationship Inter professional health care |
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3 reasons to document |
Communicate info Auditing Establish facts and truths of a situation |
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What is rule 11 from the health information privacy code? |
Disclosure of health info. Exceptions are: Serious threat Concerns of death In court |
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What is a designated prescriber ? |
Someone other than an authorised prescriber who is a registered health professional |
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What is an authorised prescriber ? |
Someone who can prescribe medicines including midwives and practitioners (doctors, dentists) |
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What are the 4 domains of nursing council competencies |
Professional responsibility Management of nursing care Interpersonal relationship Interpersonal healthcare |
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Who is permitted to administer medication ? |
Anybody but must follow directions from the prescriber |
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3 reasons we document |
Communicate info Auditing Establish facts and truths of a situation |
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Four core values on the code of conduct |
Respect Partnership Integrity Trust |
