The Profession of Nursing Flashcards
what is an example of theory in nursing?
we can PREDICT a patient is nervous therefore assisting them better
what is Florence Nightingale known for?
study of the spread of disease
what is an example of florence nightingale’s findings regarding disease?
washing hands kills bacteria
what is Dorothea Dix known for?
Army Nurse Corps
What is Clara Barton known for?
American Red Cross
what is nightingale’s nursing theory? give an example
- environment helps pt. well being
- “light, sun, fresh air” helps pt. into better health
what is Peplau’s nursing theory? give an example
interpersonal relationship btwn nurse & family & pt.
what is Henderson’s nursing theory? and why?
help pt. be independent in their care alone (cuz u can’t go home with them to take care of them)
what is roger’s nursing theory? give an example
Aura theory: ppl’s auras can help a pt.
- Ex. “a friend emits positive energy aura around their friend (the pt.)
what is Orem’s nursing theory? give an example
Self Care
- Ex. “Going to the gym”
what is King’s nursing theory? give an example
Goal Attainment Theory: 家族と pt.とかんごしと work together for pt. better health outcome
- Ex. Nurse assists pt. to try and walk -> family encourages -> pt. can walk alone again
what is Neuman’s nursing theory?
Pt.’s relationship to stress. find their stress
what is Roy’s nursing theory?
adaptive responses leads to better health
what is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
establishes priorities in your pt. care
what are Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from 1st bottom to 5th top?
- self actualization
- self esteem
- love and belonging
- safety and security
- physological needs
what is the abbreviation (i made) to remember maslow’s hierarchy of needs from bottom to top?
PSLSS
what are the ABC’s of CPR?
“can pt. breathe?”
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
what is the CAN or CABD of CPR?
“when pt.’s <3 stops (cardiac arrest)”
Chest compression
Airway
Breathing
Defibrillation
finish the phrase:
“a nurse wears many-“
“hats”
(bc they are a caregiver, communicator, educator, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, and collaborator)
unabbreviate QSEN + define it’s importance
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
- nurse is competent @ job for the pt.
what does KSA stand for?
Knowledge, Skill, Attitude
what is the KSA of “pt/family centered care”? give example
it’s abt the pt. not you (the nurse)
- Ex. u dont go to the pt. and tell them abt ur problems. ur there for them not for you
“pt.”
what is the KSA of “Collaboration and teamwork”?
the nurse cannot “cure” a pt. alone. they need the whole team to work together
“team”
what is the KSA of “Evidence Based Practice”?
incorporates best current evidence for optimal healthcare
“nurse education up to date”