Exam B-1 Flashcards
a contract may be written or _____
oral
a valid contract must define the _____ of both parties. If the nurse’s ____ are not defined, then the contract is invalid.
responsibilities
policies can be changed by management alone at any time. can management change a contract?
No, to change a contract, both parties (management and nurses) must agree.
can a contract demand that a nurse participate in con-ed
yes
an action that demonstrates the nurse being a pt advocate is when he…
identifies a problem on behalf of the Pt and takes action to remedy the problem.
Roy’s adaptation theory and Neuman’s systems approach are both based on what kind of theory?
systems theory
what is the goal of nursing in Virginia Henderson’s development and needs theory?
to care for and help the pt attain independence and self-care
theory that says to facilitate healing by altering the pt’s environment.
Nightingale’s theory
theory that focuses on collaboration with other healthcare workers to attain a maximum state of wellness for the Pt.
Peplau’s theory
the right of self-determination
autonomy
fair distribution of burdens and benefits
distributive justice
the obligation to be faithful to the agreements, commitments and responsibilities that one makes to one’s self and to others.
fidelity
telling the truth
veracity
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (1987) (OBRA)
regulates the education and certification of nursing assistants in nursing homes
an agreement between two or more parties, especially one enforceable by law.
a contract
The goal of nursing in Virginia Henderson’s theory
To care for and help the pt attain independence and self-care
Theorist who said you facilitate healing by altering the pts environment
Nightingale
Theorist who promoted collaboration with other healthcare providers to attain pt wellness
Peplau
The purpose of state licensure for nurses
To ensure the safety of the public (the pts) and to make individual nurses accountable for their actions.
The source of law that empowers state boards to formulate and enforce their regulations.
Statutory Law
Legal cases that have been ruled on in court and set precedence.
Common law (case law)
What should the nurse’s first action be if he notices that a physician has ordered an incorrect medication dose?
The first action should be to discuss the order with the physician who wrote it.
Which war lead to the development of the first organized schools of nursing?
The civil war
What are some examples of “environmental health protection” in the healthy people 2010 study?
promoting healthy lifestyles through smoking cessation and improving air quality
what are leading health indicators for the healthy people 2020 initiative?
they are classifications for measurement to determine the success of the initiative:
- physical activity
- obesity
- tobacco use
- substance abuse
- responsible sexual behavior
- mental health
- injury and violence
- environmental quality
- immunization
- access to healthcare
the healthy people 2020 initiative is based on what vision?
A society in which all people live long, healthy lives
what is a major focus of most clinically related specialty nursing associations?
Continuing Education; Con-ed assists specialized nurses to stay current with the latest practices in their area of specialization
The mission of the NLN (National League of Nursing)
To promote health and the quality of healthcare by supporting effective nursing education (all levels) and practice.
The mission of the ANA (American Nurses Association)
Improve healthcare by ensuring high standards of nursing and promoting the PROFESSIONAL development of nurses.
i.e. promoting nursing as a profession
The International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Is the international organization for professional nursing with membership consisting of national nursing associations, not individuals.
Which war lead to the first organized schools of nursing?
The civil war exposed the need for nurses with formal training
After the revolutionary war, nursing care was provided by…
Untrained nuns of the Catholic Church and soldiers wives
When was the cadet nurse Corps formed?
During WWII
What was the effect of the cadet nurse corps after its formation during WWII?
It lead the way for the development of ADN programs by proving that quality nurses could be trained in less than three years
What nursing education levels does the NLN support?
All nurses with all education levels (ADN, BSN, MSN, etc)
