Ch. 8: Evidence-Based Practice: Theory and Research Flashcards

1
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define mechanical nursing

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based on getting the task done

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2
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define holistic nursing

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requires meeting the needs of the whole person

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3
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clinical practice theory

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theory that is immediately applicable in the clinical setting

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The Framingham Heart Study

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  1. longitudinal, multidisciplinary research project
  2. consists of several studies carried out over 50 years
  3. to identify health and healthcare practices of Framingham, Massachusetts
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5
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which study made the use of mammography an accepted practice?

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The Framingham Heart Study

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6
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who developed Science of Human Caring theory

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Dr. Jean Watson

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this theory describes what caring means from a nursing perspective.

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science of human caring

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8
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why was the science of human caring and other caring theories developed?

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nurses were mechanistic and needed to be taught how to care

Nurses worked mostly as “things to do”

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9
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caring theories demonstrate the value of

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the non-task-oriented aspects of nursing

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10
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theory that describes the progression of a beginning nurse to increasing levels of expertise

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Novice to Expert

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11
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Benner’s theory provides information necessary to

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understand how you learn and perform your nursing responsibilties

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12
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define novice

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a beginning nurse

new to the nursing profession

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13
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a theory is an organized set of related ideas and concepts that helps us…

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  1. find meaning in our experiences
  2. organize our thinking around an idea
  3. develop a new ideas and insights into the work we do
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14
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define assumptions

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something deemed to be true and thus is not tested with research

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15
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define paradigm

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worldview or ideology of a discipline

broadest, most global conceptual framework of a discipline

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16
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any nursing theory should address the 4 basic concepts that are said to be the phenomena of concern for nursing:

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  1. person
  2. environment
  3. health
  4. nursing
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17
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caring theory. nursing is an interpersonal theory

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Watson

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18
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what was Florence Nightingale’s theory regarding the care for soldiers?

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more men would survive if they had a clean and healthy environment and nutritious food (so the body could heal itself)

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19
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state Florence Nightingale’s theory

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clean environment would improve the health of patients

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20
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state Virginia Henderson contribution to nursing

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  1. Basic Principles of Nursing Care
  2. nurses deserve to know what it means to be a nurse
  3. identified 14 basic needs that are addressed by nursing care
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21
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who defined:
“The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided of he had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge. And do this in such a way as to help him gain independence as rapidly as possible”

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Virginia Henderson

22
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state the idea of Dr. Hildegard Peplau

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health could be improved for psychiatric patients if there was a more effective way to communicate with them
(because in the 1900s, actually talking to psychiatric patients and developing personal relationship was not done)

23
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which theorist was big on transpersonal caring (spiritual caring, going high and beyond, wholeness of mind, body, and spirit)

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Jean Watson

24
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______ involves personal concern for persons, events, projects, and things

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caring

25
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caring also makes the nurse notice which

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interventions are effective

26
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this theory stresses that each person is unique, so that

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caring is always specific and relational for each nurse-person encounter

27
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who developed 5 stages of knowledge development and acquisition of nursing skills?

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Patricia Benner

28
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the Benner Model states that the nurse contributes to the person’s health according to

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her skill level

29
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define cultural competence

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using knowledge of cultures and of nursing to provide culturally congruent and responsible care

30
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Which theorist focused on caring as cultural competence?

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Madeleine Leininger

31
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who was behind interpersonal relations model

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Hildegard Peplau

32
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who was incharge of 14 basic needs addressed by nursing care, definition of nursing,

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Virginia Henderson

33
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who?

purpose of nursing is to support and meet patients’ needs for help. Nursing is a helping art

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Ernestine Wiedenback

34
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who?
science of unitary human beings focuses on the betterment of human kind through new and innovative modalities. Maintaining an environment free of negative energy is important

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Martha Rogers

35
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self-care deficit nursing theory explains what nursing care is required when people are not able to care for themselves. Goal is to help client attain total self-care

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Dorothea Orem

36
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adaptation model was inspired by the strength and resiliency of children. The model relates to the choices people make as they adapt to illness and wellness

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Sr. Callista Roy

37
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what is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs

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certain human needs are more common to all people, but some needs are more “basic” than others. the lower levels must be met before the higher levels could

38
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name Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs (top to bottom)

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  1. Self-actualization
  2. self-esteem
  3. love and belonging
  4. safety and security
  5. physiological
39
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define physiological needs

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are those that must be met to maintain life (food, air, water ,temperature regulation, elimination)

40
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may refer to either physical (falls, infection, effects of meds and having adequate housing) or emotional (freedom from fear and anxiety) needs

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safety and security needs

41
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describe love and belonging needs

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  1. person strives for meaningful relationships with others

2. basic need to love and be loved, give and receive affection, and have a feeling of belonging

42
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describe self-esteem needs

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  1. comes through a sense of accomplishment and recognition from others and brings confidence and independence
  2. recognition from positive behaviors
43
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refers to the need to reach your full potential and to act unselfishly
person has developed wisdom and knows what to do in a variety of situations

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self-actualization

44
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name the two growth needs that must be met before reaching self-actualization

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  1. cognitive needs to know, understand, and explore

2. aesthetic needs for symmetry, order, and beauty

45
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name the higher need Maslow identified after self-actualization

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transcendence of self

46
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define transcendence of self

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drive to connect to something beyond oneself and to help others realize their potential

47
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______ theory arises from social work and provides for a way to communicate with older people with dementia

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validation theory

48
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validation theory asks that the nurse…

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go where the demented person is in his own mind

49
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describe Stress and Adaptation Theory by Hans Selye

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states that a certain amount of stress is good for people; it keeps them motivated and alert. However, too much stress, called distress, results in physiological symptoms and eventual illness

50
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define informed consent

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  1. must be obtained from every participant in a study
  2. is obtained by discussing what is expected of the participant, providing written information on the project to the participant, and obtaining the participant’s written consent to be a subject