1. Introduction Flashcards
1
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Factors that influenced nursing development in the past
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- Woman roles
- Religion
- War
- Societal attitudes
- Self-determination of leaders
- Education
2
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Contributions Florence Nightingale
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- Defined nursing as both art & science
- Differentiated nursing from medicine
- Established standards of hospital management
- Established nursing eduction
- Recognised 2 components of nursing- health & illness
3
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What is the scope of nursing ?
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- To promote health
- Preventing illnesses
- Restoring health
- Facilitating coping with disability & death
4
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What is to promote health ?
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To provide holistic care
5
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What are the tiers for preventing illnesses ?
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- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
- Tertiary prevention
6
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What is primary illness prevention ?
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Directed towards promoting health & preventing developmental of disease process
7
Q
What is secondary illness prevention ?
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Focus on early detection of disease, prompt intervention & health maintenance
8
Q
What is tertiary illness prevention ?
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Begins after an illness is diagnosed & treated to reduce disability
9
Q
What is a nurse’s role ?
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- Caregiver
- Communicator
- Educator
- Counsellor
- Leader
- Researcher
- Advocator
10
Q
What are the source of nursing knowledge ?
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- Traditional knowledge
- Authorative knowledge
- Scientific knowledge
11
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What are the types of nursing knowledge ?
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- Science
- Philosophy
- Process
