ACCURATE ANSWERS
advocate correct answer someone who pleads the cause of another, in nursing
has to do with your patient, protect your patient's human and legal rights and
provide assistance in asserting these rights if the needs arises
American Nurses Association/ Texas Nurses Association correct answer establish
standards for practicing nurses in the US and in texas
American Nursing Association definition of nursing correct answer the protection ,
promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and
injury; alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human
response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations
Cardiovascular correct answer pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
caregiver correct answer help patients maintain and regain health, manage
disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level of function and independence
through the healing process
Characteristics that make nursing a profession correct answer Nurses must go
through an extended education nurses have specific theories of knowledge that
nurses must know, we provide a service to the public, nurses have to have
autonomy and a code of ethics and most importantly is that nursing is about
caring for others
, collaborator correct answer intraprofessional and interprofessional process by
which nurses come together to form a team to solve a patient care or healthcare
system problem with members of the team respectfully sharing knowledge and
resources
communicator correct answer a person who is able to convey or exchange
information, news, or ideas, especially one who is eloquent or skilled
Continuing care correct answer For people who are disabled, functionally
dependent, or suffering a terminal disease
counselor correct answer use of an interactive helping process focusing on the
needs, problems, and or feelings of the patient and significant others to enhance
or support coping, problem solving, and interpersonal relationships
Define the roles and functions of the health care team correct answer Nurses,
healthcare provider, physical therapist, social workers, or other staff memebers
assigned to a patient
All work together to consult and share information about how patient is reacting
to treatments and diagnosis procedures and therapies as well as the patient's
future care plan
Describe guidelines for effective delegation and management of risk correct
answer -Be specific about the task-know what skills and knowledge are needed to
perform the task.-know if the person being delegated to has the skills and
authority to perform the task.-check back periodically to make sure the task has
been completed or to check on the progress.