Mid Term Vocab Cards Flashcards
Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
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.
Physical abuse
Intentional infliction of physical harm or injury to another person.
Examples: Hitting, slapping, or burning.
Expressive Aphasia
Difficulty expressing thoughts verbally or in writing, often due to brain injury.
Cause: Commonly associated with damage to Broca’s area.
False Reassurance
Giving unrealistic or untrue statements meant to comfort but can minimize concerns.
Example: “Everything will be fine,” when outcomes are uncertain.
Belittling
Minimizing or mocking a person’s feelings or concerns, making them feel unimportant.
Example: “That’s nothing to worry about.”
Open Ended Questions
A question that encourages elaboration and discussion rather than a yes/no response.
Example: “How are you feeling about your treatment plan?”
Ethics
A set of moral principles guiding behavior in professional and personal contexts.
Key Focus in Nursing: Respect, beneficence, and justice.
Veracity
Ethical principle of truth-telling.
Importance: Builds trust between patients and healthcare providers.
Neglect
Failing to provide necessary care or meet basic needs.
Example: Withholding food, medication, or hygiene assistance.
Confidentiality
Protecting private information shared by the patient.
Example: HIPAA laws ensure medical records remain secure.
Self-neglect
A person’s inability to meet basic needs due to physical, mental, or emotional issues.
Examples: Poor hygiene, unsafe living conditions.
Economic Abuse
Controlling or exploiting someone’s financial resources.
Example: Withholding money to create dependency.
Patients Bill of Rights
list of rights ensuring patients are treated with dignity and informed about their care.
Examples: Right to privacy, informed consent, and refusal of treatment.
Asylum
Historically, institutions providing care for those with mental illnesses.
A safe place for individuals seeking protection.
The first facility made for mental health
Assertive Communication
Direct, honest, and respectful expression of thoughts and needs.
Key Trait: Balances self-respect with respect for others.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, especially in nursing care.
Example: Admitting a medication error promptly
Sexual Harassment
Unwanted sexual advances or behavior creating a hostile work environment.
Examples: Inappropriate jokes, touching, or comments.
Emotional Abuse
Using words or actions to harm someone’s emotional well-being.
Examples: Name-calling, manipulation, or isolation.
Ethnicity
A shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral heritage.
Examples: Latino, African American, or Chinese.
Assault
Threatening or attempting to harm someone without consent.
Example: Raising a fist to intimidate.
False Imprisonment
Restraining someone without legal justification or consent.
Example: Locking a patient in a room.
Ethical Principal of Autonomy
Respecting a person’s right to make their own decisions.
Example: Allowing a patient to refuse treatment.
Slander
Spoken defamation that harms someone’s reputation.
Example: Making false verbal accusations about a coworker.
Prejudice
Preconceived, negative opinions about a person or group without reason or experience.
Example: Discriminating based on race or religion.
