Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Chapters 1, 2, and 6 study guide questions and answers

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.