Unit 1 (Scope and Practice of Nursing) Flashcards
‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ reflects on what influence on modern day nursing?
Religous/Early Christian Values
In the 6th century, who provided the place for care of poor and sick?
The Wealthy
What significance did the orders of Knights have on modern day nursing?
“Knights Hospitalers” provided care to sick and injured. Built fore-runner of hospitals.
What technique did Florence Nightingale incorporate in the Crimean War? What effects did this technique have?
Started ‘simple sanitation practices’. Dropped mortality rate from 42% to just 2% in six months.
Who helped to establish military hospitals during the Civil War?
Clara Barton
What 4 advances were made in caring for the wounded during WWI?
1) Anesthetic Agents, 2) Infection Control, 3) Blood Typing, 4) Prosthetics
What two areas saw major improvements into WWII?
Technology and Knowledge
What still used practice was developed during WWII?
Triage/Disaster Planning
Define Nursing Theory
General explanation of why something occurs
What are the four major concepts of nursing theory?
1) Person, 2) Environment, 3) Health, 4) Nursing
Who was the first nursing theorist/’founder of nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What major concept of nursing theory did Florence Nightingale subscribe to?
Environment… Thought the environment was a primary influence on health.
What are the four ‘Aims of Nursing’?
1) Promoting Wellness, 2) Preventing Illness, 3) Restoring Health, 4) Facilitating Coping Behaviors
What are the goals of Promoting Wellness in regard to the Aims of Nursing?
Preventative Methods- teach people to care for themselves
Health Education- improving nutritional and physical fitness (preventing accidents at home and work).
What is the primary goal or Preventing Illness in regard to the Aims of Nursing?
Maintain optimal health by preventing disease through screenings
What are the goals of Restoring Health in regard to the Aims of Nursing?
Focus on the ill person
Spans from early detection to recovery.
Support both patient and family throughout process.
What are the goals of Facilitating Coping Behaviors in regard to the Aims of Nursing?
Assisting patients to cope with health issues
Supporting patients and family through the dying process.
What does ANA stand for?
American Nurses Association
What does NLN stand for?
National League for Nurses
What does SNA stand for?
Student Nurses Association
What professional organization is politically involved with issues regarding healthcare and nursing?
ANA (American Nurses Association)
What professional organization strengthens and supports nursing services to promote research and to widen the knowledge base for nursing education?
NLN (National League for Nurses)
What professional organization is responsible for publishing and promoting the ‘Code of Ethics for Nurses’ and ‘Standards of Care’?
ANA (American Nurses Association)
What professional organization considers issues of importance to nursing students?
SNA (Student Nurses Association)
What professional organization manages the voluntary accreditation of nursing programs?
NLN (National League fr Nurses)
What professional organization created standards that describe the responsibilities which nurses are accountable?
ANA (American Nurses Association)
What are the ANA (American Nurses Association) standards based off of?
Based on the Nursing Process
Define Standards of Nursing Practice
The responsibilities which nurses are held accountable for.
How are standards of Nursing Practice outlines in the clinical setting?
Policies & Procedures
What is the mission of the Ohio Board of Nursing?
To actively promote and protect the health of the citizens of the state of Ohio through the safe and effective practice of nursing as defined by law.
What law defines the ‘safe and effective practice of nursing’?
Nurse Practice Act
What are the primary functions of the Ohio Board of Nursing
Administer licensing exams
Issue licenses
Revoke Licenses
Approve Schools of Nursing
True/False? Nursing rules and regulations are the same from state to state.
False
Who establishes and administers the rules and regulations set by the Nurse Practice Act?
Established by legislature.
Administered by State Boards of Nursing
Name the three components of the Nurse Practice Act
Definition of nursing.
Scope of Practice
Standards of Safe Practice
Name the DEPENDENT function of a registered nurse according to the Ohio Revised Code.
Administer medication and treatments (as authorized).
Name the three processes used by the State Board of Nursing to determine and maintain competence in nursing practice.
Accreditation
Licensure
Certification
What is the process where an institution is appraised and granted?
Accreditation
Who licenses all registered nurses in the state in which they practice?
State Board of Nursing
Who offers specialty certification?
ANA (American Nurses Association)
