Rasmussen Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 Questions and Answers with complete solution

How does WHO define health? - Answer-State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Spiritual Wellness - Answer-Self-actualization; Having peace and harmony within Maslow's - Physiological Needs - Answer-Oxygen, water, food elimination, temperature, sexuality, physical activity, and rest. Maslow's - Safety and Security Needs - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-The need for individuals to reach their full potential through development of their unique capabilities. Evidence Based Practice - Answer-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 - Answer-That part of nursing practice passed down from generation to generation, "we've always done it that way." Authoritative Knowledge - Answer-Comes from an expert, accepted as truth because it is an authoritative person's perceived expertise. (teacher, doctor, anyone who has authority) Scientific Knowledge - Answer-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 - Answer-To promote health To prevent illness To restore health To facilitate coping with illness, disability, or death Promoting Health - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - 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 carePlanning, 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 - Answer-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? - Answer-Systemic reviews Guideline databases Professional organizations Online clinical databases Journals Physical Dimension - Answer-Genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and gender. Emotional Dimension - Answer-How the mind affects body functions and responds to body conditions. Intellectual Dimension - Answer-Cognitive abilities, educational background, and past experiences. Environmental Dimension - Answer-Housing, sanitation, and climate and pollution of air, food, and water. Sociocultural Dimension - Answer-Economic level, lifestyle, family, and culture. Spiritual Dimension - Answer-Spiritual beliefs and values. Safety Concerns as it Relates to the Patient - Answer-Mental confusion, allergic reactions, fall risk, and specific error risk based on circumstances, site or procedure verificationWhy is education important to prevent injury? (i.e. falls, orientation to room) - Answer-A person who is familiar with one's surroundings is less likely to experience an accidental injury. As part of the hospital admission routine, orient the patient to the safety features and equipment in the room. An explanation and demonstration of the adjustable bed and side rails, call system, telephone, television, and bathroom help the patient adjust to the new environment. Similarly, teach the importance of orienting an older person to new surroundings when the older person moves in with a family member or other caregiver. How do you treat Dementia/Alzheimer's patients during transfers? - Answer-- Face the patient when speaking - Use clear, short sentences - Call patient by name - Offer simple step-by-step instructions - Repeat verbal cues and prompts as necessary - Determine if patient has receptive aphasia - Identify the patient's established patterns of behavior, customs, traits, and try to incorporate these habits into desired activities