Prelim

Question 1

Unique characteristics of the nursing profession

Answer 1

Caring

Question 2

Unique characteristics of the nursing profession

Answer 2

Caring

Question 3

is the heart of a nurse’s ability to work with people in a respectful and therapeutic way

Answer 3

Caring

Question 4

Caring practice model;

Answer 4

A. Caring is primary (Benner)
B. Leinigeir’s Transcultural Caring
C. Watson’s Transpersonal Caring
D. Swanson’s Theory of Caring

Question 5

Caring means that person , events, projects and things matter to people. It is a word of being connected.

Answer 5

Caring is primary ( Benner )

Question 6

“Caring creates possibility”

Answer 6

Caring is primary (Benner)

Question 7

Caring is the essence and central unifying, and dominant domain that distinguishes nursing from other disciplines

Answer 7

Leinigeir’s Transcultural Caring

Question 8

Caring includes knowing a patient’s cultural values and beliefs . Although the need for human caring is universal, its application is influenced by cultural norms.

Answer 8

Cultural aspects of care

Question 9

Caring healing is communicated through the consciousness of the nurse to the individual being cared for

Answer 9

Watson’s Transpersonal Caring

Question 10

Transpersonal expands limits of openness and allows access to higher human spirit, thus expanding human consciousness

Answer 10

Watson’s Transpersonal Caring

Question 11

Defines caring as a nurturing way of relating to an individual

Answer 11

Swanson’s Theory of Caring

Question 12

Caring involves five process;

Answer 12

Knowing
Being with
Doing for
Enabling
Maintaining belief

Question 13

The 6’Cs of Caring;

Answer 13

Care
Compassion
Competence
Communication
Courage
Commitment

Question 14

Caring in nursing practice involves;

Answer 14

Providing presence
Touch or comforting
Listening
Knowing the patient
Spiritual caring
Relieving symptoms and suffering
Family care

Question 15

Touch or comfort;

Answer 15

Task oriented touch
Caring touch
Protective touch

Question 16

Caring involves an interpersonal interaction that is much more than two people simply talking to each other

Answer 16

Listening

Question 17

A critical component of nursing and is necessary for meaningful interactions with patients

Answer 17

Listening

Question 18

Is a complex process

Answer 18

Knowing the patient

Question 19

It is an essential element of nursing practice and is linked to patient satisfaction and successful outcomes of care.

Answer 19

Knowing the patient

Question 20

Two elements that facilitate knowing;

Answer 20

Continuity of care
Clinical expertise

Question 21

An individual achieves spiritual health after finding a balance between his/her own life, values , goals and belief system and those of others

Answer 21

Spiritual caring

Question 22

It encompasses caring nursing actions that give a patient comfort, dignity, respect and peace and provide a necessary comfort and support measures to the family and significant others

Answer 22

Relieving symptoms and suffering

Question 23

As a nurse, it is important to know the family almost thoroughly as you know the patient

Answer 23

Family care

Question 24

Is an important source

Answer 24

The family

Question 25

The importance of nurses self care;

Answer 25

Nurses experience grief and loss too Compassion fatigue Secondary traumatic stress Burnout Emotional exhaustion

Question 26

The process that people use to exchange information

Answer 26

Communication

Question 27

Levels of communication;

Answer 27

Intrapersonal Communication Interpersonal communication Small group communication Public communication Electronic communication

Question 28

Occurs within an individual

Answer 28

Intrapersonal communication

Question 29

Face to face interaction between two people or a small group

Answer 29

Interpersonal communication

Question 30

Interaction that occurs when a small group of people meet. Usually goal directed and requires an understanding of group dynamics

Answer 30

Small group communication

Question 31

Interaction with an audience. It requires special adaptations in eye contact , gestures , voice inflection and use of media materials to communicate effectively

Answer 31

Public communication

Question 32

Use of technology

Answer 32

Electronic communication

Question 33

Mode or forms of communication;

Answer 33

Verbal communication Nonverbal communication

Question 34

Use spoken or written words

Answer 34

Verbal communication

Question 35

Uses gestures, facial expressions, posture/gait, body movements, physical appearance, (also body language), eye contact, tone of voice

Answer 35

Nonverbal communication

Question 36

Important aspect of verbal communication;

Answer 36

Vocabulary Denotative or connotative meaning Pacing Intonation Clarity and brevity Timing and relevance

Question 37

Important aspect of verbal communication;

Answer 37

Vocabulary Denotative or connotative meaning Pacing Intonation Clarity and brevity Timing and relevance

Question 38

Important aspect of verbal communication;

Answer 38

Vocabulary Denotative or connotative meaning Pacing Intonation Clarity and brevity Timing and relevance

Question 39

Different aspects of nonverbal communication;

Answer 39

Personal appearance Posture and gait Facial expressions Eye contact Gestures Sounds Territoriality and personal space

Question 40

Zone of personal space;

Answer 40

Intimate zone Personal space Social zone Public zone

Question 41

0-18 inches

Answer 41

Intimate zone

Question 42

18 inches - 4 feet

Answer 42

Personal space

Question 43

4-12 feet

Answer 43

Social zone

Question 44

12 feet- greater

Answer 44

Public zone

Question 45

Zone of touch;

Answer 45

Social zone (permission not needed) Consent zone ( permission needed) Vulnerable zone ( personal care needed) Intimate zone (permission and great sensitivity needed)

Question 46

Characteristics of communication;

Answer 46

Simplicity Clarity Timing and relevance Adaptability

Question 47

Includes use of commonly understood words, brevity and completeness

Answer 47

Simplicity

Question 48

Involves saying: what is meant

Answer 48

Clarity

Question 49

Require choice of appropriate time and consideration of the clients interest and concerns

Answer 49

Timing and relevance

Question 50

Involves adjustment on what the nurse says and how it is said depending on moods and behavior of the client

Answer 50

Adaptability

Question 51

This technique is developed to enable health care workers to provide accurate and timely communication

Answer 51

AIDET

Question 52

AIDET;

Answer 52

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