Nursing Fundamentals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the guidelines for prioritisation?
A
- Pain
- Safety
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Maslow Hierarchy
2
Q
What is the Maslow Hierarchy?
A
- Self actualisation
- Self esteem
- Love and belonging
- Safety and security
- Physiological needs
3
Q
What are the main legal issues?
A
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Freedom from harm
- Right to be fully informed
- Freedom to accept/ refuse treatment
4
Q
What are the code of rights HDC?
A
- Consumer centred
- Promote and protect their rights
5
Q
How many HDC rights are there?
A
-10
6
Q
What are professional boundaries?
A
-Therapeutic relationship focused on meeting the health or care needs of the consumer
7
Q
Who are considered vulnerable patients?
A
- Elderly & children
- Physically & mentally or emotionally impaired
8
Q
What is the code of conduct?
A
-For health professionals to practice in a professional manner
9
Q
How many principles in the code of conduct?
A
-8
