NURS 201 Final Exam UTK
Question 1.
Nursing as a discipline
ANSWER
1. Specific & Unique body of knowledge
2. Strong service orientation
3. Recognize authority by a professional group
4. Code of ethics
5. Professional organization sets standards
6. Ongoing research
7. some level of Autonomy
Question 2.
nursing as a pro-fession
ANSWER
- well-defined body of knowledge
- strong service orientation
- code of ethics
- professional organization that sets standards
- ongoing research and evidence based practice
- autonomy and self-regulation
Question 3.
Florence Nightingale
ANSWER
- established the first training school for nurses
- founder of modern nursing
- wrote books about healthcare and nursing education
- defined nursing as both an art and a science
Question 4.
Clara Barton
ANSWER
- volunteer nurse during Civil War
- established the Red Cross
Question 5.
Dorothea Dix
ANSWER
- pioneer in the reform of the treatment for the mentally ill
, Question 6.
Lillian Wald
ANSWER
- founder of public health nursing
Question 7.
What are the aims of nursing?
ANSWER
1. promote health
2. prevent illness
3. restore health
4. facilitate coping with disability and death
Question 8.
promote health
ANSWER
- desire to increase well-being and health potential
- includes physical, social, and mental components
- not just absence of disease or illness
Question 9.
wellness
ANSWER
active state of being healthy
Question 10.
health
ANSWER
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Question 11.
health literacy
ANSWER
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
Question 12.
example of pro-moting health
ANSWER
teaching self-care activities to patients to achieve maximum wellness
, Question 13.
prevent illness
ANSWER
reduce risk for illness. promote good health habits, maintain optimal functioning
Question 14.
example of pre-venting illness
ANSWER
health assessments for identifying risk
Question 15.
restoring health
ANSWER
Performing assessments that detect an illness Referring questions and abnormal findings to other health care providers, as appropriate Providing direct care
to the person who is ill Collaborating with other health care providers in providing care Planning, teaching, and carrying out rehabilitation for illnesses such
as heart attacks, arthritis, and strokes Working in mental health and chemical-dependency programs
Question 16.
example of restoring health
ANSWER
giving physical care (giving insulin)
Question 17.
facilitating coping with disability and death
ANSWER
Maximizing person's strengths and potentials Patient teaching Referral to community support systems Providing end-of-care Hospice programs
Question 18.
example of facilitating coping with disability and death
ANSWER
hospice care
Question 19.
practical and vocational nursing
ANSWER
- most are 1 year in length, divided into 1/3 classroom and 2/3 lab hours
- graduates take the NCLEX-PN for licensure as an LPN
- focus on bedside care
, Question 20.
diploma in nursing
ANSWER
- - 3 year, hospital-based diploma school of nursing
- oldest nursing education form
- sound foundation in the biologic and social sciences
Question 21.
associate degree in nursing
ANSWER
- offered by community or junior colleges
- 2 years in length
- technically skilled graduates
Question 22.
baccalaureate in nursing
ANSWER
- most graduates receive a BSN
- major is built on a general education base, with concentration on nursing at the upper level
- can do RN-BSN or ABSN
Question 23.
Nurse Practice Act
ANSWER
defines the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing and terms(LPN and RN) create a state board of nursing to make and enforce rules and
regulations establish criteria for education and licensure of nurses all states are different
Question 24.
Code of Ethics and professional values
ANSWER
foundation for nursing practice and will guide interactions with PTs, colleagues, and public
Question 25.
assessment
ANSWER
evaluation
Question 26.
diagnosis
ANSWER
Identification of an injury or disease
Question 1.
Nursing as a discipline
ANSWER
1. Specific & Unique body of knowledge
2. Strong service orientation
3. Recognize authority by a professional group
4. Code of ethics
5. Professional organization sets standards
6. Ongoing research
7. some level of Autonomy
Question 2.
nursing as a pro-fession
ANSWER
- well-defined body of knowledge
- strong service orientation
- code of ethics
- professional organization that sets standards
- ongoing research and evidence based practice
- autonomy and self-regulation
Question 3.
Florence Nightingale
ANSWER
- established the first training school for nurses
- founder of modern nursing
- wrote books about healthcare and nursing education
- defined nursing as both an art and a science
Question 4.
Clara Barton
ANSWER
- volunteer nurse during Civil War
- established the Red Cross
Question 5.
Dorothea Dix
ANSWER
- pioneer in the reform of the treatment for the mentally ill
, Question 6.
Lillian Wald
ANSWER
- founder of public health nursing
Question 7.
What are the aims of nursing?
ANSWER
1. promote health
2. prevent illness
3. restore health
4. facilitate coping with disability and death
Question 8.
promote health
ANSWER
- desire to increase well-being and health potential
- includes physical, social, and mental components
- not just absence of disease or illness
Question 9.
wellness
ANSWER
active state of being healthy
Question 10.
health
ANSWER
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Question 11.
health literacy
ANSWER
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
Question 12.
example of pro-moting health
ANSWER
teaching self-care activities to patients to achieve maximum wellness
, Question 13.
prevent illness
ANSWER
reduce risk for illness. promote good health habits, maintain optimal functioning
Question 14.
example of pre-venting illness
ANSWER
health assessments for identifying risk
Question 15.
restoring health
ANSWER
Performing assessments that detect an illness Referring questions and abnormal findings to other health care providers, as appropriate Providing direct care
to the person who is ill Collaborating with other health care providers in providing care Planning, teaching, and carrying out rehabilitation for illnesses such
as heart attacks, arthritis, and strokes Working in mental health and chemical-dependency programs
Question 16.
example of restoring health
ANSWER
giving physical care (giving insulin)
Question 17.
facilitating coping with disability and death
ANSWER
Maximizing person's strengths and potentials Patient teaching Referral to community support systems Providing end-of-care Hospice programs
Question 18.
example of facilitating coping with disability and death
ANSWER
hospice care
Question 19.
practical and vocational nursing
ANSWER
- most are 1 year in length, divided into 1/3 classroom and 2/3 lab hours
- graduates take the NCLEX-PN for licensure as an LPN
- focus on bedside care
, Question 20.
diploma in nursing
ANSWER
- - 3 year, hospital-based diploma school of nursing
- oldest nursing education form
- sound foundation in the biologic and social sciences
Question 21.
associate degree in nursing
ANSWER
- offered by community or junior colleges
- 2 years in length
- technically skilled graduates
Question 22.
baccalaureate in nursing
ANSWER
- most graduates receive a BSN
- major is built on a general education base, with concentration on nursing at the upper level
- can do RN-BSN or ABSN
Question 23.
Nurse Practice Act
ANSWER
defines the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing and terms(LPN and RN) create a state board of nursing to make and enforce rules and
regulations establish criteria for education and licensure of nurses all states are different
Question 24.
Code of Ethics and professional values
ANSWER
foundation for nursing practice and will guide interactions with PTs, colleagues, and public
Question 25.
assessment
ANSWER
evaluation
Question 26.
diagnosis
ANSWER
Identification of an injury or disease
