The Profession of Nursing

Question 1

what is an example of theory in nursing?

Answer 1

we can PREDICT a patient is nervous therefore assisting them better

Question 2

what is Florence Nightingale known for?

Answer 2

study of the spread of disease

Question 3

what is an example of florence nightingale’s findings regarding disease?

Answer 3

washing hands kills bacteria

Question 4

what is Dorothea Dix known for?

Answer 4

Army Nurse Corps

Question 5

What is Clara Barton known for?

Answer 5

American Red Cross

Question 6

what is nightingale’s nursing theory? give an example

Answer 6

• environment helps pt. well being
• “light, sun, fresh air” helps pt. into better health

Question 7

what is Peplau’s nursing theory? give an example

Answer 7

interpersonal relationship btwn nurse & family & pt.

Question 8

what is Henderson’s nursing theory? and why?

Answer 8

help pt. be independent in their care alone (cuz u can’t go home with them to take care of them)

Question 9

what is roger’s nursing theory? give an example

Answer 9

Aura theory: ppl’s auras can help a pt.
- Ex. “a friend emits positive energy aura around their friend (the pt.)

Question 10

what is Orem’s nursing theory? give an example

Answer 10

Self Care
- Ex. “Going to the gym”

Question 11

what is King’s nursing theory? give an example

Answer 11

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

Question 12

what is Neuman’s nursing theory?

Answer 12

Pt.’s relationship to stress. find their stress

Question 13

what is Roy’s nursing theory?

Answer 13

adaptive responses leads to better health

Question 14

what is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Answer 14

establishes priorities in your pt. care

Question 15

what are Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from 1st bottom to 5th top?

Answer 15

5. self actualization
6. self esteem
7. love and belonging
8. safety and security
9. physological needs

Question 16

what is the abbreviation (i made) to remember maslow’s hierarchy of needs from bottom to top?

Answer 16

PSLSS

Question 17

what are the ABC’s of CPR?
“can pt. breathe?”

Answer 17

Airway
Breathing
Circulation

Question 18

what is the CAN or CABD of CPR?
“when pt.’s <3 stops (cardiac arrest)”

Answer 18

Chest compression
Airway
Breathing
Defibrillation

Question 19

finish the phrase:
“a nurse wears many-“

Answer 19

“hats”
(bc they are a caregiver, communicator, educator, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, and collaborator)

Question 20

unabbreviate QSEN + define it’s importance

Answer 20

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
- nurse is competent @ job for the pt.

Question 21

what does KSA stand for?

Answer 21

Knowledge, Skill, Attitude

Question 22

what is the KSA of “pt/family centered care”? give example

Answer 22

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.”

Question 23

what is the KSA of “Collaboration and teamwork”?

Answer 23

the nurse cannot “cure” a pt. alone. they need the whole team to work together

“team”

Question 24

what is the KSA of “Evidence Based Practice”?

Answer 24

incorporates best current evidence for optimal healthcare

“nurse education up to date”

Question 25

what is the KSA of “Quality Improvement”?

Answer 25

to improve a process if it is not working as well as it should

“improve care quality”

Question 26

what is the KSA of “Informatics”?

Answer 26

info + tech use to communicate, control error, and support decisions

“electronic documenting -> communication -> better pt. health”

Question 27

what is the KSA of @Safety”?

Answer 27

minimizes harm to pt.

“prevent harm”