NUR 103 Unit 1 Exam (answered) 114
Questions and Correct Answers, 100%
Correct. Latest 2024/2025.
Discuss how the continuity of care is achieved
healthcare providers give appropiate, uninterupted care & facilitate the patients transition between
different settings & levels of care. Using SBAR for handoffs has helped elevate continuity
Continuity of care in a circle diagram
acute illness-> wellness-> ambulatory illness-> prevention-> coping-> back to acute illness
Roles for nurses
Caregiver, communicator, teacher/educator, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator
Practice settings for nurses
hospital, primary care centers, home health care, outpatient care, schools, extended care,
specialized centers
Roles of MO nurse practice act
the authority to make and enforce rules and regulations concerning nursing profession
Roles of MO state board of Nursing
Refulate the practice of nursing, protect the public by defining legal scope of nursing practice,
establish criteria for the education/licensure of nurses, define important terms & activities in nursing
characteristics of nursing
specific & unique knowledge, strong service orientation, code of ethics, recognized authority by a
professional group, professional organization that sets standards, ongoing research, autonomy &
self-regulation
Ethical & legal responsibility of a nurse
•Ana code of ethics(&standards)
•ethical dilemma-one ethical principle conflicts with another one
•liability (responsibility)- student (be prepared & duty to notify), consent-everyone has the right to
grant permission to have their body touched by another person
•malpractice- damages(loss of something), breach of duty, causation
•prevention- reasonable & prudent nurse, know your scope & standards, put clients first, accurately
& throughly document
•license can be- suspended, revoked, censored or probation
ANA code of ethics
to establish and maintain a code of ethics which defines nursing as the "protection,promotion, &
optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness & injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation
, of suffering through the diagnosis & treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of
individuals, families, groups, communities"
•promote health•prevent illness•restore health•facilitate coping
Characteristics of mental health & illness
-disorders that affect mood, behavior, and thinking, such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety
disorders & addictive disorders
individual- biologic make up, intolerable or unrealistic fears or worries, inability to distinguish reality
from fantasy, sense of disharmony in life, loss of meaning of life
Interpersonal- ineffective communication, excessive dependency on or withdrawal from
relationships, no sense of belonging, inadequate social support
Social/cultural- lack of resources, violence, homelessness, poverty, discrimination, unwarranted
negative view of the world.
therapeutic relationship
focused on promoting/restoring the health and well being of the person being cared for
Congruence
words and actions match
genuine interest
when the nurse is comfortable with herself, aware of strengths and limitations & clearly focused
empathy
ability to perceive the meanings and feelings of the client and to communicate that understanding of
the client
acceptance
does not become upset or responds negatively to the clients outbursts, anger etc
positive regard
unconditional, non-judgement attitude, client is a unique worthwhile human being and nurse can
respect the client regardless of his/her behavior, background or lifestyle
self-awareness
knowing yourself
values
abstract standards that give a person a sense of right or wrong and establish a code of conduct for
living
beliefs
ideas that one holds to be true
recognize each person as an individual with unique growth & decelopmental tasks
•patient safety is a priority
•transparency is the rule in the care of the patient
Questions and Correct Answers, 100%
Correct. Latest 2024/2025.
Discuss how the continuity of care is achieved
healthcare providers give appropiate, uninterupted care & facilitate the patients transition between
different settings & levels of care. Using SBAR for handoffs has helped elevate continuity
Continuity of care in a circle diagram
acute illness-> wellness-> ambulatory illness-> prevention-> coping-> back to acute illness
Roles for nurses
Caregiver, communicator, teacher/educator, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator
Practice settings for nurses
hospital, primary care centers, home health care, outpatient care, schools, extended care,
specialized centers
Roles of MO nurse practice act
the authority to make and enforce rules and regulations concerning nursing profession
Roles of MO state board of Nursing
Refulate the practice of nursing, protect the public by defining legal scope of nursing practice,
establish criteria for the education/licensure of nurses, define important terms & activities in nursing
characteristics of nursing
specific & unique knowledge, strong service orientation, code of ethics, recognized authority by a
professional group, professional organization that sets standards, ongoing research, autonomy &
self-regulation
Ethical & legal responsibility of a nurse
•Ana code of ethics(&standards)
•ethical dilemma-one ethical principle conflicts with another one
•liability (responsibility)- student (be prepared & duty to notify), consent-everyone has the right to
grant permission to have their body touched by another person
•malpractice- damages(loss of something), breach of duty, causation
•prevention- reasonable & prudent nurse, know your scope & standards, put clients first, accurately
& throughly document
•license can be- suspended, revoked, censored or probation
ANA code of ethics
to establish and maintain a code of ethics which defines nursing as the "protection,promotion, &
optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness & injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation
, of suffering through the diagnosis & treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of
individuals, families, groups, communities"
•promote health•prevent illness•restore health•facilitate coping
Characteristics of mental health & illness
-disorders that affect mood, behavior, and thinking, such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety
disorders & addictive disorders
individual- biologic make up, intolerable or unrealistic fears or worries, inability to distinguish reality
from fantasy, sense of disharmony in life, loss of meaning of life
Interpersonal- ineffective communication, excessive dependency on or withdrawal from
relationships, no sense of belonging, inadequate social support
Social/cultural- lack of resources, violence, homelessness, poverty, discrimination, unwarranted
negative view of the world.
therapeutic relationship
focused on promoting/restoring the health and well being of the person being cared for
Congruence
words and actions match
genuine interest
when the nurse is comfortable with herself, aware of strengths and limitations & clearly focused
empathy
ability to perceive the meanings and feelings of the client and to communicate that understanding of
the client
acceptance
does not become upset or responds negatively to the clients outbursts, anger etc
positive regard
unconditional, non-judgement attitude, client is a unique worthwhile human being and nurse can
respect the client regardless of his/her behavior, background or lifestyle
self-awareness
knowing yourself
values
abstract standards that give a person a sense of right or wrong and establish a code of conduct for
living
beliefs
ideas that one holds to be true
recognize each person as an individual with unique growth & decelopmental tasks
•patient safety is a priority
•transparency is the rule in the care of the patient
