WEEK 1: KTI INTRO Flashcards
What is the difference between equity and equality?
Equity is fair distribution based on needs, while equality is equal distribution regardless of needs.
What are Parse’s paradigms?
Totality Paradigm: Humans adapt to their environment.
Simultaneity Paradigm: Humans exist in continuous mutual processes with the environment.
What is social justice in nursing?
Social justice focuses on the fair distribution of benefits and burdens in society, addressing systemic inequities.
What are the key ethical mandates for nurses?
Assess clients for health inequities.
Pursue continuous education in cultural safety and anti-racism.
Reflect on biases and their impact on care.
What is nursing praxis?
The integration of theory, practice, and reflection in nursing to improve outcomes.
How do nurses apply theory in practice?
By using frameworks to guide patient care, advocacy, and ethical decision-making.
What are conceptual models in nursing?
They provide a framework for viewing nursing practice, also referred to as Grand Theories.
What are Middle-Range theories?
These focus on specific concepts or relationships, often derived from Grand Theories or other disciplines.
What are Practice-Level theories?
These are derived from daily nursing experiences and closely align with specific fields of practice.
Why is advocacy essential in nursing?
It is central to promoting social justice, reducing disparities, and ensuring equitable care.
How do nurses engage in advocacy?
Through direct patient care, policy development, and community engagement.
How is reflective practice used in nursing?
By evaluating experiences to improve future practice and patient care.
How can nurses practice cultural safety?
By reflecting on biases, understanding diverse perspectives, and fostering inclusive care.
What is the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses?
A guide for professional conduct, emphasizing respect, equity, and advocacy.
What is the significance of theoretical frameworks in nursing?
They help organize knowledge, guide research, and inform practice decisions.
