Rasmussen Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A

Rasmussen Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A How does WHO define health? State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Spiritual Wellness Self-actualization; Having peace and harmony within Maslow's - Physiological Needs Oxygen, water, food elimination, temperature, sexuality, physical activity, and rest. Maslow's - Safety and Security Needs Security of body, employment, resources, morality, family, health, property. Physical safety and security means being protected from potential or actual harm. Emotional safety and security involves trusting others and being free of fear, anxiety, and apprehension. Maslow's - Love and Belonging Needs The understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love, and the feeling of belonging to groups such as families, peers, friends, a neighborhood, and a community. Maslow's - Self-Esteem Needs The need for a person to feel good about oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also respect and appreciate those accomplishments. Maslow's - Self-Actualization Needs The need for individuals to reach their full potential through development of their unique capabilities. Evidence Based Practice A problem solving approach to making clinical decisions, using the best evidence available. Blends both the science and art of nursing so that the best patient outcomes are achieved. Traditional Knowledge That part of nursing practice passed down from generation to generation, "we've always done it that way." Authoritative Knowledge Comes from an expert, accepted as truth because it is an authoritative person's perceived expertise. (teacher, doctor, anyone who has authority) Scientific Knowledge Knowledge obtained through the scientific method (implying thorough research). This is where new ideas are tested and measured systematically using objective criteria. 4 Aims of Nursing To promote health To prevent illness To restore health To facilitate coping with illness, disability, or death Promoting Health Identifying, analyzing, and maximizing each patient's individual strengths as components of preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with disability or death. Preventing Illness Nurses prevent illness primarily by teaching by personal example. This can be done by educational programs, community programs, literature, TV, radio, and health assessments in clinics. Restoring Health 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 Facilitating and Coping with Disability and 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 appropriate types of literature reviews to locate reputable sources of information based on research? Systemic reviews Guideline databases