Foundations of Nursing Flashcards
Epidemiology
the study of patterns, causes and control of disease in groups of people (who, when and where)
Demography
study of population
Epidemic
outbreak, large number of occurrences, in excess of normal
Endemic
stable pattern, with region or population
Impairment
An illness or injury which causes or is likely to cause a loss or difference of function either physically or cognitively.
Disability
Disability relates to the person with impairment and their interaction with the environment
Three spirituality questions
Why am I here? (purpose)
What will I leave behind? (accomplishment)
Who will miss when I go? (relationships)
The fundamental of care framework
- Relationship established
- Integration of care (physical, relational, psychosocial)
- Context of care
What established the value of confidentiality in nursing practice?
Florence Nightingale’s 1893 pledge
Swanson’s 5 dimensions of care
Knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, maintaining belief
Benner’s theory
Holistic view: people and events are important, health is individualised by lifestyle, personality, values
Theory of transcultural care
Leininger’s
Impact of colonisation, short term?
Death from introduced disease
Loss of land and resources
Loss of culture, language, values, beliefs
Assimilation
Impact of colonisation, long term?
Socioeconomic status, health issues, poverty, deprivation, substance abuse
What were two acts, their purpose, and their effects?
- 1863 Suppression of rebellion Act (to punish maori tribes for rebelling against the government, loss of power, loss of identity, loss of mana)
- 1865 Native land Act (to take land from maori, loss of resources -> disease and death, loss of power, loss of mana, spiritual impact of whenua)
