NURSING BASICS–THEORITICAL
FOUNDATIONS SET 1
how does the international council of nurses define "nursing"? - ANS>>nursing
encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,
groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the
promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
(page 8)
what is Florence Nightengale known for in the history of nursing? - ANS>>-Defined
nursing as both an art and a science
-Differentiated nursing from medicine
-Identified personal needs of patient and role of nurse in meeting them
-Established standards for hospital management
-Established nursing education and nursing as a respected occupation for women
-Stressed the need for continuing education for nurses
-Recognized two components of nursing—health and illness
-Recognized nutrition as important to health
-Instituted occupational and recreational therapy for sick people
-Maintained accurate records/beginning of nursing research
what are the aims of nursing? Describe each. - ANS>>1. Promotion of Health- health
promotion is motivated by the desire to increase a person's well-being and health
potential
2. Prevention of illness- reduce the risk for illness, to promote good health habits, and to
maintain optimal functioning.
3. Restoration of Health- focus on the individual with an illness and range from early
detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery
4. Facilitation of coping with disability or death- nurses provide care to both patients and
families during end-of-life care, and they do so in hospitals, long-term care facilities,
hospices, and homes.
what are the four essential competencies needed to provide safe and knowledgeable
care? - ANS>>- Cognitively skilled-nurses think about the nature of things sufficiently to
"make sense" of their world and to grasp conceptually what is necessary to achieve
valued goals
-Technically skilled-manipulate equipment skillfully to produce a desired outcome or
results. Involves everything from manual dexterity and good eye hand coordination to
, an ability to troubleshoot when equipment malfunctions, based on understanding of the
technical workings of the equipment.
-interpersonally skilled-establish and maintain caring relationship that facilitates the
achievement of valued goals while simultaneously affirming the worth of those in the
relationship
-Ethically and Legally skilled-conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their
personal moral code and professional role responsibilities
describe the various roles of a nurse - ANS>>1. caregiver
2. communicator, teacher/educator
3. counselor
4. leader
5. collaborator
6. researcher
7. advocate
(on one of the powerpoints)
what are the criteria of a profession? - ANS>>1. well-defined body of specific and
unique knowledge
2. strong service orientation
3. recognized authority by a professional group
4. code of ethics
5. professional organization that sets standards
6. ongoing research
7. autonomy and self-regulation
(on page 13)
individuals may enter into nursing at a variety or levels. Describe the education
preparation for: Licensed Practical nursing degree - ANS>>one year program-take
NCLEX-PN for a license to be an LPN. LPN's work under the direct of a physician or RN
to give direct care to patients, focusing on meeting health care needs in hospitals, long
term care facilities, and home agencies
individuals may enter into nursing at a variety or levels. Describe the education
preparation for: associate degree nurse - ANS>>most are offered from a community
college. These are 2 year programs. These programs prepare nurses to give care to
various patients in various settings, including hospitals, long term care facilities and
other community settings
individuals may enter into nursing at a variety or levels. Describe the education
preparation for: baccalaureate degree - ANS>>4 year degree is required for many
administrative, managerial, and community health positions. The BSN program is built
FOUNDATIONS SET 1
how does the international council of nurses define "nursing"? - ANS>>nursing
encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,
groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the
promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
(page 8)
what is Florence Nightengale known for in the history of nursing? - ANS>>-Defined
nursing as both an art and a science
-Differentiated nursing from medicine
-Identified personal needs of patient and role of nurse in meeting them
-Established standards for hospital management
-Established nursing education and nursing as a respected occupation for women
-Stressed the need for continuing education for nurses
-Recognized two components of nursing—health and illness
-Recognized nutrition as important to health
-Instituted occupational and recreational therapy for sick people
-Maintained accurate records/beginning of nursing research
what are the aims of nursing? Describe each. - ANS>>1. Promotion of Health- health
promotion is motivated by the desire to increase a person's well-being and health
potential
2. Prevention of illness- reduce the risk for illness, to promote good health habits, and to
maintain optimal functioning.
3. Restoration of Health- focus on the individual with an illness and range from early
detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery
4. Facilitation of coping with disability or death- nurses provide care to both patients and
families during end-of-life care, and they do so in hospitals, long-term care facilities,
hospices, and homes.
what are the four essential competencies needed to provide safe and knowledgeable
care? - ANS>>- Cognitively skilled-nurses think about the nature of things sufficiently to
"make sense" of their world and to grasp conceptually what is necessary to achieve
valued goals
-Technically skilled-manipulate equipment skillfully to produce a desired outcome or
results. Involves everything from manual dexterity and good eye hand coordination to
, an ability to troubleshoot when equipment malfunctions, based on understanding of the
technical workings of the equipment.
-interpersonally skilled-establish and maintain caring relationship that facilitates the
achievement of valued goals while simultaneously affirming the worth of those in the
relationship
-Ethically and Legally skilled-conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their
personal moral code and professional role responsibilities
describe the various roles of a nurse - ANS>>1. caregiver
2. communicator, teacher/educator
3. counselor
4. leader
5. collaborator
6. researcher
7. advocate
(on one of the powerpoints)
what are the criteria of a profession? - ANS>>1. well-defined body of specific and
unique knowledge
2. strong service orientation
3. recognized authority by a professional group
4. code of ethics
5. professional organization that sets standards
6. ongoing research
7. autonomy and self-regulation
(on page 13)
individuals may enter into nursing at a variety or levels. Describe the education
preparation for: Licensed Practical nursing degree - ANS>>one year program-take
NCLEX-PN for a license to be an LPN. LPN's work under the direct of a physician or RN
to give direct care to patients, focusing on meeting health care needs in hospitals, long
term care facilities, and home agencies
individuals may enter into nursing at a variety or levels. Describe the education
preparation for: associate degree nurse - ANS>>most are offered from a community
college. These are 2 year programs. These programs prepare nurses to give care to
various patients in various settings, including hospitals, long term care facilities and
other community settings
individuals may enter into nursing at a variety or levels. Describe the education
preparation for: baccalaureate degree - ANS>>4 year degree is required for many
administrative, managerial, and community health positions. The BSN program is built
