Mid Term Vocab Cards

Question 1

Nurse Practice Act (NPA)

Answer 1

Laws established in each state to regulate nursing practice and define the scope of nursing responsibilities.
Key Purpose: Protects the public and ensures safe, competent nursing care.

Question 2

Physical abuse

Answer 2

Intentional infliction of physical harm or injury to another person.
Examples: Hitting, slapping, or burning.

Question 3

Expressive Aphasia

Answer 3

Difficulty expressing thoughts verbally or in writing, often due to brain injury.
Cause: Commonly associated with damage to Broca’s area.

Question 4

False Reassurance

Answer 4

Giving unrealistic or untrue statements meant to comfort but can minimize concerns.
Example: “Everything will be fine,” when outcomes are uncertain.

Question 5

Belittling

Answer 5

Minimizing or mocking a person’s feelings or concerns, making them feel unimportant.
Example: “That’s nothing to worry about.”

Question 6

Open Ended Questions

Answer 6

A question that encourages elaboration and discussion rather than a yes/no response.
Example: “How are you feeling about your treatment plan?”

Question 7

Ethics

Answer 7

A set of moral principles guiding behavior in professional and personal contexts.
Key Focus in Nursing: Respect, beneficence, and justice.

Question 8

Veracity

Answer 8

Ethical principle of truth-telling.
Importance: Builds trust between patients and healthcare providers.

Question 9

Neglect

Answer 9

Failing to provide necessary care or meet basic needs.
Example: Withholding food, medication, or hygiene assistance.

Question 10

Confidentiality

Answer 10

Protecting private information shared by the patient.
Example: HIPAA laws ensure medical records remain secure.

Question 11

Self-neglect

Answer 11

A person’s inability to meet basic needs due to physical, mental, or emotional issues.
Examples: Poor hygiene, unsafe living conditions.

Question 12

Economic Abuse

Answer 12

Controlling or exploiting someone’s financial resources.
Example: Withholding money to create dependency.

Question 13

Patients Bill of Rights

Answer 13

list of rights ensuring patients are treated with dignity and informed about their care.
Examples: Right to privacy, informed consent, and refusal of treatment.

Question 14

Asylum

Answer 14

Historically, institutions providing care for those with mental illnesses.
A safe place for individuals seeking protection.
The first facility made for mental health

Question 15

Assertive Communication

Answer 15

Direct, honest, and respectful expression of thoughts and needs.
Key Trait: Balances self-respect with respect for others.

Question 16

Accountability

Answer 16

Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, especially in nursing care.
Example: Admitting a medication error promptly

Question 17

Sexual Harassment

Answer 17

Unwanted sexual advances or behavior creating a hostile work environment.
Examples: Inappropriate jokes, touching, or comments.

Question 18

Emotional Abuse

Answer 18

Using words or actions to harm someone’s emotional well-being.
Examples: Name-calling, manipulation, or isolation.

Question 19

Ethnicity

Answer 19

A shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral heritage.
Examples: Latino, African American, or Chinese.

Question 20

Assault

Answer 20

Threatening or attempting to harm someone without consent.
Example: Raising a fist to intimidate.

Question 21

False Imprisonment

Answer 21

Restraining someone without legal justification or consent.
Example: Locking a patient in a room.

Question 22

Ethical Principal of Autonomy

Answer 22

Respecting a person’s right to make their own decisions.
Example: Allowing a patient to refuse treatment.

Question 23

Slander

Answer 23

Spoken defamation that harms someone’s reputation.
Example: Making false verbal accusations about a coworker.

Question 24

Prejudice

Answer 24

Preconceived, negative opinions about a person or group without reason or experience.
Example: Discriminating based on race or religion.

Question 25

Receptive Aphasia

Answer 25

Difficulty understanding spoken or written language.
Cause: Often results from damage to Wernicke’s area.ni

Question 26

Rape

Question 27

Patient Self-determination Act