NUR 116 Lect. Week 1 - Foundations&Supp Mod Q's Flashcards
What is the best description of the Nurse Practice Acts?
- A Nurse Practice Act is a legal and regulatory body that is created by each individual state
It establishes common definitions, rules, and regulations to guide nurses
Which below best describes Florence Nightingale’s nursing theory?
- Hygiene and hygienic conditions aid in healing
Theorized that providing good hygiene, cleanliness, nutrition and sunlight would contribute to healing connected unclean conditions to infections
What is Nursing as defined by the ANA?
(Five Principles)
1.Protecting, promoting, and advancing clients’ health
- Protect and advance patient health
2.Averting illness and injuries through health promotion
- Prevent illness/injury
3.Using the nursing process to facilitate clients’ recovery from illness or injury
- Aid recovery
4.Minimizing or eliminating clients’ suffering
- Minimize patient suffering
5.Advocating for the care and health of the client, family, or community
- Advocate for care and health of client
What are the 4 NCLEX categories?
- Safe and Effective Care Environment
- Health Promotion and Maintenance.
- Psychosocial Integrity.
- Physiological Integrity: basic Care and comfort, reduction of risk potential
What are the nursing roles?
- Care Provider
- Case Manager
- Researcher
- Educator
- Leader
- Manager
- Change Agent
What is the role of a Care Provider?
Provide knowledgeable, compassionate care to promote health and address illness
What is the role of Case Manager?
- The nurse works with the client, family and health care team ensures that client receives needed services
What is the Role of Researcher?
Nurses utilize research to provide evidence-based careq
What is the Role of an Educator?
Educate client to help them employ self-management skills and make informed decisions
What is the role of a Leader?
Individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal
What is the role of Manager?
(Nurse Manager, not Case Manager)
Formally responsible for managing team of nurses and ensures quality of care being delivered
What best describes the advocacy role of the nurse?
Advocacy- nurses support, protect, and promote the rights, health, and safety of the patient.
-advocacy also involves championing nursing
interests
What are the 4 Nursing Competencies?
- Advocacy: support, protect and promote rights, health and safety of patient
- Change Management: improvements in patient care, staff processes and coordination of teams
- Communication: In order to convey trust, empathy and understanding
- Collaboration: Respectful communication and sharing of ideas, policy, practices
Which nursing organization supports excellence in education?
National League of Nursing
- Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong nursing workforce to advance health of nation and the global community.
What is the best description of the Healthy
People 2030 Project?
Healthy People 2030- goals to achieve better health for all Americans
-10-year objectives aimed at improving health
for Americans
-updated every 10 years
-improve key measures of health and well-being such as decrease infant mortality,
improve life expectancy, decrease obesity
A nurse observes another nurse diverting narcotics. What is the most appropriate next action by the nurse?
If you suspect that a co-worker is diverting narcotics, you need to report it to your
supervisor immediately.
What is the reason that nurses must be
licensed to practice?
Nurses get licensed to protect the public from
unsafe practitioners.
What best describes the scope and standards
of nursing practice?
State law that defines which duties nurses can and cannot competently and legally perform when providing client care.
What are the 6 QSEN competencies?
(QSEN = TIPSEQ)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Informatics
- Patient-Centered Care
- Safety
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Quality Improvement (QI)
What is the purpose of the NCSBN (national council of state boards of nursing)?
The NCSBN develops certification exams (NCLEX) and issues nursing licenses
How do I become a licensed Registered Nurse?
a. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
b. Pass a state Board of Nursing license exam
c. Be in good standing in the state
What are the 4 Which of the following are NLN
(National League of Nursing)
competencies?
human flourishing
nursing judgment
professional identity
spirit of inquiry
Define the National Academy of Medicine
N- It is a nonprofit, private business that provides objective data intended to improve the health of society
- One of the three National Academies of Science-Engineering-Medicine in the US
- Emphasizes scientific, evidence-based approach
Define the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
- organization for nursing students to receive an introduction to professional development through networking and career development
- Goal to prepare students for initial licensure and educate about standards and professionalism
Define the American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Try to enhance nursing profession by encouraging elevated standard of nursing practice
- Voice for nurses at national level through lobbying
Define the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Purpose to issue nursing licenses
- Represent nursing regulatory bodies in USA & territories
- Develop and administer NCLEX, advocate for nursing profession, conduct research to improve nursing education
What are RCC’s Seven Needs?
- Gaseous Transfer
- Body defense
- Nutrition
- Elimination
- Psychological regulation
- Chemical regulation
- Mobility
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to PSYCHOLOGICAL REGULATION problems:
- Stress overload
- Chronic sorrow
- Spiritual distress
- Ineffective role performance
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with MOBILITY:
- Impaired mobility
- Risk for autonomic dysreflexia
- Impaired walking
- Fatigue
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances (CHEMICAL TRANSFER):
- Excess fluid volume
- Risk for unstable blood glucose
- Risk for electrolyte imbalance
- Risk for unstable blood pressure
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to injury (BODY DEFENSE) problems:
- Risk for infection
- Risk for injury
- Risk for surgical site infection
- Impaired skin integrity
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with ventilation and/or perfusion (GASEOUS TRANSFER):
- Risk for aspiration
- Impaired gas exchange
- Decreased cardiac output
- Impaired spontaneous ventilation
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with NUTRITION:
- Obesity
- Impaired swallowing
- Impaired dentition
- Nausea
(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with ELIMINATION:
- Impaired bowel continence
- Urinary retention
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
