Touch) Questions with Accurate
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20th century correct answer Movement toward scientific, research-based practice
and defined body of knowledge (evidence-based)
nurses assumed, expanded, and advanced practice roles
1906: Mary Adelaide Nutting, nursing professor at Columbia Teacher's College
army and navy nurse corps established
1920s: nursing specialization began
21st century correct answer changes in curriculum
advances in technology/informatics
new programs address current health concerns
leadership role in developing standards and policies
advance directives correct answer -Living wills
-Health care proxies or durable power of attorney for health care (doesn't
necessarily mean they can make decisions for you)
,advanced beginner (Benner's Stages) correct answer demonstrate marginally
acceptable performance, coped enough with real situations to note/have pointed
out to them by mentor, recurring meaningful situational components
airborne correct answer -mode of transmission
-microorganisms dispersed by air, then inhaled or deposited
airborne precautions correct answer -transmitted by means of small
droplets/particles
-respirator/specialty mask
-WORSE THAN DROPLET
American Nurses Association (ANA) correct answer Nursing is the protection,
promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and
injury; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human
response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) correct answer -federal statutory issue in
nursing practice
-protects rights of people with physical or mental disabilities
antigen correct answer any substance that provokes an adaptive immune
response
asepsis correct answer freedom from and prevention of disease-causing
contamination
,Ask a clinical question correct answer -step 1
-developing a PICOT question
P= patient population of interest
I= intervention of interst
C= comparison of interest
O= outcome
T= time
doesn't have to be in this order, just identify components
may not have all 5, just most
assault correct answer threat or attempt to injure
doesn't require physical contact
intentional tort
Assessment (standards of practice) correct answer see data, how patient looks
assessment correct answer identify area of interest or clinical problem
autonomy correct answer -respect for others
, -commitment to include patients in decisions
-paternalism
EX: not letting patients make bad decisions
autopsy correct answer the examination of a corpse to determine the cause of
death
ordered by medical examiner when there is a questionable death
bacteria correct answer -infectious agent
-single-cell organisms, named by shape
-classified +/- oxygen, staining qualities
-vary in size, shape, growth pattern, means of replication
-use antibiotics
battery correct answer physical contact
EX: procedure performed without consent
Beneficence correct answer -promote good
-taking positive actions to help others
-patient over self
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency correct answer 1. Novice
2. Advanced Beginner