Foundations and Adult Health Nursing
Chapters 1, 2, and 6 study guide
What is the difference between approved nursing programs and accredited nursing
programs? - Correct Answer-Approved nursing programs: a program that satisfies the
minimum standards set by the state agency responsible for overseeing educational
programs. (p10)
Accredited nursing programs: accreditation is a higher standard that signifies that the
accrediting organization has judged that a program has met its pre established criteria.
Voluntary joining. Higher standards. Better reputation for nurses. (p10)
What is the main goal of the healthcare system? - Correct Answer-The major goal of the
system is to achieve optimal levels of health care for a defined population. (P12)
A smaller goal is for patients and their families to receive the same care and attention
the member of the healthcare system would want for themselves. (P6)
What does the health care team use to identify the needs of the patient then design
care for that particular patient? - Correct Answer-The healthcare team develops a
individualized care plan for the patient. (P13)
A care plan is made to meet the expressed needs of the patient. Its development is a
group effort, created by all healthcare professionals who meet with the patient. The care
plan outlines the treatment of a patient to ensure they get the best care possible. (P13)
Our goal is to emphasize wellness rather than illness, what does this begin? - Correct
Answer-We want to treat illness, and promote wellness so that a patient can have the
best quality of life posible.
The wellness-illness continuum. The range of a person's total health. A patient's
position on this continuum is ever changing and is influenced by the individual's physical
and mental condition, as well as their social well-being. One end is wellness (the
highest level of optimal health. a dynamic state of health in which an individual
progresses toward a higher level of functioning, achieving an optimal balance between
internal and external environment), and the other side is illness (represents a
diminished or impaired state of health). (P12)
, What is the most effective process to ensure the care plan is meeting the needs of the
patient? - Correct Answer-The most effective process is to continue assessing the
patient's needs, and continually update the care plan.
The care plans development involves the patient and all health care providers who,
work toward meeting the patient's total needs in a holistic, caring matter. (P13)
What does interdisciplinary approach to patient care prevent? - Correct Answer-It
prevents the patient from getting care below the standard because all health care
providers who come in contact with the patient are adding to/revising the care plan.
How may a newly licensed LPN/LVN practice...under supervision of...? - Correct
Answer-A newly licensed LPN/LVN practices according to their states nurse practice
act. They practice under the supervision of the RN or the physician. (P14)
Who was Florence Nightingale and what did she do? - Correct Answer-Known as the
mother of nursing. Organized the first school of nursing. Credited as the first nursing
theorist. Established many standards of nursing including sanitation in battlefield
hospitals. Established the Nightingale Plan, which would become the model for nursing
education in the 20th century. Her plan sparatied the nursing program from the hospital.
She made it financially independent, and established training requirements and the
completion of records. (P2&3)
What document identifies the roles and responsibilities of the LPN? - Correct Answer-
The nurse practice act of their state????
What is case management? - Correct Answer-Case management nursing revolves
around the use of clinical pathways, which map out expectations of the hospitalization
according to a designated time frame. The RN functions as a case manager,
coordinating and planning the care of a group of patients, or caseload. Case
management nursing has been proven to reduce the length of stay for the patient, which
in turn reduces the overall cost of the patient's healthcare. (P15)
What is the patient's Bill of Rights? - Correct Answer-The patient's Bill of Rights ensures
the patient's fundamental rights for treatment with dignity and compassion are
protected. Patients are assured that they can expect high-quality hospital care, a clean
and safe environment, involvement in their care and the decision-making process,
protection of privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with billing concerns.
(P16)
What are nursing models? - Correct Answer-Nursing models are created to assist with
problem soling and organization of care. Many schools of nursing loosely base their
curriculum or philosophy on a specific nursing model to help their students learn about
and understand the nursing process. (P17)
Chapters 1, 2, and 6 study guide
What is the difference between approved nursing programs and accredited nursing
programs? - Correct Answer-Approved nursing programs: a program that satisfies the
minimum standards set by the state agency responsible for overseeing educational
programs. (p10)
Accredited nursing programs: accreditation is a higher standard that signifies that the
accrediting organization has judged that a program has met its pre established criteria.
Voluntary joining. Higher standards. Better reputation for nurses. (p10)
What is the main goal of the healthcare system? - Correct Answer-The major goal of the
system is to achieve optimal levels of health care for a defined population. (P12)
A smaller goal is for patients and their families to receive the same care and attention
the member of the healthcare system would want for themselves. (P6)
What does the health care team use to identify the needs of the patient then design
care for that particular patient? - Correct Answer-The healthcare team develops a
individualized care plan for the patient. (P13)
A care plan is made to meet the expressed needs of the patient. Its development is a
group effort, created by all healthcare professionals who meet with the patient. The care
plan outlines the treatment of a patient to ensure they get the best care possible. (P13)
Our goal is to emphasize wellness rather than illness, what does this begin? - Correct
Answer-We want to treat illness, and promote wellness so that a patient can have the
best quality of life posible.
The wellness-illness continuum. The range of a person's total health. A patient's
position on this continuum is ever changing and is influenced by the individual's physical
and mental condition, as well as their social well-being. One end is wellness (the
highest level of optimal health. a dynamic state of health in which an individual
progresses toward a higher level of functioning, achieving an optimal balance between
internal and external environment), and the other side is illness (represents a
diminished or impaired state of health). (P12)
, What is the most effective process to ensure the care plan is meeting the needs of the
patient? - Correct Answer-The most effective process is to continue assessing the
patient's needs, and continually update the care plan.
The care plans development involves the patient and all health care providers who,
work toward meeting the patient's total needs in a holistic, caring matter. (P13)
What does interdisciplinary approach to patient care prevent? - Correct Answer-It
prevents the patient from getting care below the standard because all health care
providers who come in contact with the patient are adding to/revising the care plan.
How may a newly licensed LPN/LVN practice...under supervision of...? - Correct
Answer-A newly licensed LPN/LVN practices according to their states nurse practice
act. They practice under the supervision of the RN or the physician. (P14)
Who was Florence Nightingale and what did she do? - Correct Answer-Known as the
mother of nursing. Organized the first school of nursing. Credited as the first nursing
theorist. Established many standards of nursing including sanitation in battlefield
hospitals. Established the Nightingale Plan, which would become the model for nursing
education in the 20th century. Her plan sparatied the nursing program from the hospital.
She made it financially independent, and established training requirements and the
completion of records. (P2&3)
What document identifies the roles and responsibilities of the LPN? - Correct Answer-
The nurse practice act of their state????
What is case management? - Correct Answer-Case management nursing revolves
around the use of clinical pathways, which map out expectations of the hospitalization
according to a designated time frame. The RN functions as a case manager,
coordinating and planning the care of a group of patients, or caseload. Case
management nursing has been proven to reduce the length of stay for the patient, which
in turn reduces the overall cost of the patient's healthcare. (P15)
What is the patient's Bill of Rights? - Correct Answer-The patient's Bill of Rights ensures
the patient's fundamental rights for treatment with dignity and compassion are
protected. Patients are assured that they can expect high-quality hospital care, a clean
and safe environment, involvement in their care and the decision-making process,
protection of privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with billing concerns.
(P16)
What are nursing models? - Correct Answer-Nursing models are created to assist with
problem soling and organization of care. Many schools of nursing loosely base their
curriculum or philosophy on a specific nursing model to help their students learn about
and understand the nursing process. (P17)
