Intro To Profession Of Nursing Flashcards
Professional nursing promotes…X4
- Responsibility 2. Accountability 3. Confidentiality 4. Advocacy
What are the four main ethic philosophies?
- Deontology 2. Utilitarianism 3. Feminism 4. Ethics of care
What does deontology mean?
Commitment to respect “rightness” of autonomy
What are the seven steps to processing an ethical dilemma?
- Is this a dilemma? 2. Gather info 3. Clarification (fact, opinion, value) 4. Verbalize problem/simple statement 5. Course of action 6. Negotiate a plan 7. Evaluate plan overtime
Where else can a nurse reach out in an ethical dilemma?
Ethics committee at the institution
What are the four issues in healthcare ethics?
- Quality-of-life 2. Genetic counseling 3. End-of-life 4. Access to care
What are the five standards of ethics?
- Autonomy 2. Beneficence 3. Nonmaleficence 4. Justice 5. Fidelity
What are the 3 main differences in values?
- Changing professional roles 2. Technological advances 3. Social issues
What does it mean to be a Regis Nurse x3
1) Holistic approach 2) Advocate 3) Critical Thinking
Nursing as an art…..x4
Compassion, Respect, Dignity, Creativity
Nursing as a science…x2
Research, knowledge
Virginia Henderson
to assist the individual, sick or well
Martha Rogers
The Science of Unitary human beings, concerned with all people
Dorothea Orem
Nurse-Patient Relationship
ANA in ‘73
needs of the individual, family, community
ANA ‘80
Diagnosis
ANA ‘95
subjective objective data
ANA ‘03
Experience, science, responses, social & public policy
Kolvenbach
MEN and WOMEN FOR others. Respect no matter what background
Ignatius Tradition
value-centered choices. How we should live, Critical thinking Social responsibility
The main objected of the class x3
1) Service Learning 2) Didactus 3) Lab/Clinical
NANDA
North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
NIC
Nursing INTERVENTIONS
Gordon’s Functional Health Pattern
Health history//ADL’s
What are the 3 types of diagnosis
1) Actual 2) Risk for 3) wellness
PES stands for
Problem, Etiology, Signs & Symptoms
What is an infection?
Invasion of a pathogen host resulting in disease
Infections are NOT necessarily…
communicable (meningitus, pnemonia)
Virulence
ability to produce disease
What is the ideal temp for most pathogens
68-109F or 20-43 C
What are the super bugs known in hospitals- or these you need to use soap and water
NORA virus, MRSA, C-Diff, VRE, TB
Edema means
localized swelling
Phagocytosis means
destruction and absorption of bacteria
In what order do you put on your PPE
1) Mask, 2)Glasses, 3)Gown, 4) Gloves
What does exudates mean?
fluid and cells discharged from blood vessels
What are 3 types of exudates
1)Serous- clear/ plasma 2)Sanguineous- RBCs 3)Purulent- WBCs
Pathogens include x7
1) Bacteria 2)Viruses 3)Fungi 4)Protozoa 5)Prions 6)Norma flora in wrong places
What is your primary intervention
maintain, improve wellness, immunization, nutrition
Secondary intervention
diagnosis followed by prompt intervention
Tertiary Intervention
prevent complications, undue deterioration, & rehab
Types of Living reservoirs
humans, animals, insects
Types of non-living reservoirs
fomites, floors, equipment water
What is the difference between charity & justice?
justice seeks fairness//longterm, Charity is giving support immediate
What does c/o mean?
Complaints of
What does SMART stand for in the planning phase
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timed
What are the 4 components of NANDA
1)Planning 2)Outcome 3) Identity 4)Intervention
What is our bodies’ primary defense
skin
what is our bodies’ secondary defense
phagocytosis, fever
what is our bodies’ tertiary defense
b-cells, t-cells
What are examples of portal entry/exit
lines tubes, skin, mucous, respiratory tract, UTI, Reproductive tract, blood
Which is better to block portal exit or portal exit
Portal Exit, because blocking entry to others. Keeps it contained.
What causes some people to be suceptible to infection
age, genetics, nutrition, substance abuse
What does malaise mean & is this local or systemic?
Fatigue, systemic
What are the 4 stages of infection
1) Incubation (no symptoms yet) 2)Prodromal (not feeling well) 3)Illness (stay away) 4)Convalescence (starting to feel better)
If an HAI infection is endogenous, could that be your fault..
not necessarily
What are the 5 necessary components of handwashing
1)soap 2)water 3)friction 4)time 5)alcohol based products
AEB stands for..
As Evidence By
What are 6 components of ADL
1) Bathing/showering 2)Hair care 3)Oral Care 4)Nail and foot Care 5)Perineal 6)Shaving
What are the main purposes of hygiene care x 3
1) maintenance of personal hygiene 2)Protection 3)Improve circulation (blood clots, pressure ulcers)
7 factors that influence hygiene and self care
1) psychosocial 2)personal pref 3)culture/religion (male, female) 4)Economic status 5)development 6)Knowledge 7)phys health
Nurse’s Role for ADL’s x 4
1) assess self care abilities 2)provide assistance w self care/independence 3)promote 4)delegate
ADL Assessment x 3
1) Client’s personal preference 2) integumentary sys 3) communication opportunities
Immobility and ADL can cause risk for
pressure ulcers,
incontinence means
involuntary urinary leakage