Taylor - Fundamentals Of Nursing - Adn 1 Exam #1 Chapter 1 Intro To Nursing

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what does the state's nurse practice act do?

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establishes the criteria for the education & licensure of its nurses
enforces rules for the profession
legally determines what who can and cannot do.

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what phenomena underlies the present and predicted nursing shortage in the US?

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aging of the population
increased prevalence of chronic illness
increased prevalence of disabilities

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Florence Nightingale is known as

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founder of modern nursing
created free standing nursing education

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Clara Barton is known for

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organizing hospitals and nurses
created the American Red Cross in 1882

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Dorothea Dix is known for

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she reformed treatment for the mentally ill.

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Linda Richards is known for

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the first trained nurse in the USA
began the process of record keeping and writing orders

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Lillian Ward is Known for

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the founder of public health nursing

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Marya Elizabeth Mahoney is known for

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the first African-American nurse

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Nora Gertrude Livingston is known for

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established the first 3 year nursing program in North America

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Isabel Hampton Robb is known for

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founder of the ANA -American Nurses Association

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Mary Adelaide Nutting is known for:

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published the History of Nursing

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Mary Breckinridge is known for:

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established the first midwifery school in the US - Frontier Nursing Service

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Margaret Sanger is known for:

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founded Planned Parenthood

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name the 4 essential competencies nurses use:

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cognitive
technical
interpersonal
ethical/legal skills

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define cognitive competency:

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offer a a scientific rationale for a patient's plan of care
select interventions that are most likely to yield the desired outcomes
use critical thinking to solve problems creatively.

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define technical competency:

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the ability to use and creatively adapt technical equipment

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define interpersonal competency

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interact with patients
elicit their strengths and abilities
work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team

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define ethical/legal competency:

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act morally
be trustworthy
be accountable
act as advocate
practice the code of ethics & standards of practice
use legal safeguards that reduce the risk of litigation

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define health

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a state of optimal functioning or well being. this includes:
physical
social &
mental components

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define wellness

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an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle that promotes good physical, emotional and mental health

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Nursing is considered a profession because:

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based on a well defined body of knowledge
service oriented
has its own code of ethics
it has its set standards
involved with continuous research
is autonomous

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define nursing licensure:

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having the legal authority to practice as a nursing professional

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name the three educational programs that lead to licensure as a RN:

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Diploma
Associates degree
BSN degree

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The roles of a nurse are:

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caregiver
communicator
teacher/educator
advocate
collaborator

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1911 - the ANA....

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American Nurses Assoc.developed its
Social Policy Statement
involved in the national level of:
public education
clinical nursing standards
lobbying state and federal lawmakers to address ethics ,public policy and the economic welfare of nurses.

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NLN

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sets the standards for the education and testing of nurses
accredits nursing programs

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in 1955, the ANA .....

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formed the Definition of Practice
this defines, on a national level, what nurses can and cannot do

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in 1980, the ANA....

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formed the National Nurse Practice Act
this states that nurses diagnose RESPONSES to medical illness
eg- the pain and emotional response to an illness
whereas doctors diagnose CONDITIONS

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the NSNA is....

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a national organization for students enrolled in nursing education programs
it is self governing and an advocate for students rights
they take collective astion on social and political issues

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NY State nurse Practice Act..

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defines what nurses can and cannot do
this legislation differs in every state

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define reciprocity

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allows a nurse to apply for and be endorsed as a RN in a state other than the one they were originally licensed

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2002 International Council of Nursing

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addresses nursing on a global level

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the four broad aims of nursing are:

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promote health
prevent illness
restore health
facilitate with coping with disability and death

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promoting health involves:

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Healthy People 2010
act as a role model
teach lifestyle decisions and behaviors awareness
eliminate health disparities

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restoring health involves:

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doing assessments-blood pressure screenings
providing direct care through procedures and treatments
rehabilitation
referring questions and abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare providers

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facilitating coping with disability and death involves:

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maximizing a person's strengths and potentials in coping with death and illness.

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hospice programs

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assist patients and their families in preparing for death and living as comfortably as possible until death occurs
usually takes place in a home setting

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preventing illness involves:

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teaching hygeine
immunizations

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nurse as the communicator:

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acts as a liaison between the:
patient
family
doctor

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nurse as the teacher:

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acts as educator by:
teaching patient self care
teach family to provide care
teach lifestyles
teach patient to understand their illness or condition

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nurse as the counselor:

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listens to and advises patients and their families

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nurse as the leader:

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unit manager-
lpn
cna

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nurse as the researcher:

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research procedures and treatments to increase and improve the body of knowledge used in patient care

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nurse as advocate:

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standing up for patients' needs, rights and autonomy

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nurse as collaborator:

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use organizational and communication skills to facilitate all members of the healthcare team

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define self-effacement:

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a state of humbleness
putting the needs of the patient before personal needs

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nursing is considered a dependent profession because:

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it depends on the doctor for medical diagnoses and orders

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nursing is considered a interdependent profession because:

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it involves collaboration with others when making decisions on patient care

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nursing is considered a independent profession because:

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it independently performs assessments and standing orders as well as patient education

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define standing orders

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rules and guidelines set by the institution concerning medical and surgical procedures

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nursing is considered an art and science because:

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it is based in practical wisdom as well as in knowledge

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nursing is based on theory because

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what is learned in an educational setting is carried into and applied to the clinical setting

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nursing's code of ethics

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follow principles that reflect the primary goals, values and obligations of the profession

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nursing's Standards of Practice

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defined by the ANA as what the nurse is legally expected to do

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nurse certification

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recognition in a particular area of medical knowledge
to remain current, continuing education is required.

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in-service education

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usually offered by the healthcare institution one is employed by

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the clinician is

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the person at the patient's bedside

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NYSNA

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NY State Nurses Assoc.
acts as a union representative for the nursing profession

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NSNA

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National Students' Nursing Assoc.

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Nursing care delivery system -
Team nursing

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RN is leader of a team of lpn's and cna's that cover a particular unit of an institution
cost effective model -less rn's needed
but RN is responsible for everything and there is usually little contact with other departments of the facility

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Nursing care delivery system -
Primary care

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Rn's are responsible for performing all aspects of patient care
very costly- rarely implemented
provides high quality care

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Nursing care delivery system -
Case management

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RN is responsible for every aspect of the patient's care from admission to discharge to aftercare
a 24/7 responsibility

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Nursing care delivery system -
Decentralized management

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there are no supervisors
the unit manager reports directly to the facility's director.

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UANP

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unlicensed assistant nursing personel
they work under the RN's license
Nursing Care Associate
CNA
HHA-home health aid
Nurse technician

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EBP

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evidence based practice - nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale.