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Unit 1 (Scope and Practice of Nursing) Flashcards

1
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‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ reflects on what influence on modern day nursing?

A

Religous/Early Christian Values

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In the 6th century, who provided the place for care of poor and sick?

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The Wealthy

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3
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What significance did the orders of Knights have on modern day nursing?

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“Knights Hospitalers” provided care to sick and injured. Built fore-runner of hospitals.

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4
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What technique did Florence Nightingale incorporate in the Crimean War? What effects did this technique have?

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Started ‘simple sanitation practices’. Dropped mortality rate from 42% to just 2% in six months.

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5
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Who helped to establish military hospitals during the Civil War?

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Clara Barton

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What 4 advances were made in caring for the wounded during WWI?

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1) Anesthetic Agents, 2) Infection Control, 3) Blood Typing, 4) Prosthetics

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7
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What two areas saw major improvements into WWII?

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Technology and Knowledge

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8
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What still used practice was developed during WWII?

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Triage/Disaster Planning

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9
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Define Nursing Theory

A

General explanation of why something occurs

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What are the four major concepts of nursing theory?

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1) Person, 2) Environment, 3) Health, 4) Nursing

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11
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Who was the first nursing theorist/’founder of nursing?

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Florence Nightingale

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12
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What major concept of nursing theory did Florence Nightingale subscribe to?

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Environment… Thought the environment was a primary influence on health.

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What are the four ‘Aims of Nursing’?

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1) Promoting Wellness, 2) Preventing Illness, 3) Restoring Health, 4) Facilitating Coping Behaviors

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What are the goals of Promoting Wellness in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

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Preventative Methods- teach people to care for themselves

Health Education- improving nutritional and physical fitness (preventing accidents at home and work).

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What is the primary goal or Preventing Illness in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

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Maintain optimal health by preventing disease through screenings

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What are the goals of Restoring Health in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

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Focus on the ill person

Spans from early detection to recovery.

Support both patient and family throughout process.

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What are the goals of Facilitating Coping Behaviors in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

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Assisting patients to cope with health issues

Supporting patients and family through the dying process.

18
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What does ANA stand for?

A

American Nurses Association

19
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What does NLN stand for?

A

National League for Nurses

20
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What does SNA stand for?

A

Student Nurses Association

21
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What professional organization is politically involved with issues regarding healthcare and nursing?

A

ANA (American Nurses Association)

22
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What professional organization strengthens and supports nursing services to promote research and to widen the knowledge base for nursing education?

A

NLN (National League for Nurses)

23
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What professional organization is responsible for publishing and promoting the ‘Code of Ethics for Nurses’ and ‘Standards of Care’?

A

ANA (American Nurses Association)

24
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What professional organization considers issues of importance to nursing students?

A

SNA (Student Nurses Association)

25
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What professional organization manages the voluntary accreditation of nursing programs?

A

NLN (National League fr Nurses)

26
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What professional organization created standards that describe the responsibilities which nurses are accountable?

A

ANA (American Nurses Association)

27
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What are the ANA (American Nurses Association) standards based off of?

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Based on the Nursing Process

28
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Define Standards of Nursing Practice

A

The responsibilities which nurses are held accountable for.

29
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How are standards of Nursing Practice outlines in the clinical setting?

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Policies & Procedures

30
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What is the mission of the Ohio Board of Nursing?

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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.

31
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What law defines the ‘safe and effective practice of nursing’?

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Nurse Practice Act

32
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What are the primary functions of the Ohio Board of Nursing

A

Administer licensing exams
Issue licenses
Revoke Licenses
Approve Schools of Nursing

33
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True/False? Nursing rules and regulations are the same from state to state.

A

False

34
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Who establishes and administers the rules and regulations set by the Nurse Practice Act?

A

Established by legislature.

Administered by State Boards of Nursing

35
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Name the three components of the Nurse Practice Act

A

Definition of nursing.
Scope of Practice
Standards of Safe Practice

36
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Name the DEPENDENT function of a registered nurse according to the Ohio Revised Code.

A

Administer medication and treatments (as authorized).

37
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Name the three processes used by the State Board of Nursing to determine and maintain competence in nursing practice.

A

Accreditation
Licensure
Certification

38
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What is the process where an institution is appraised and granted?

A

Accreditation

39
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Who licenses all registered nurses in the state in which they practice?

A

State Board of Nursing

40
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Who offers specialty certification?

A

ANA (American Nurses Association)

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