Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing (9th Edition)2025 100% VERIFIED

Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing (9th Edition)2025 100% VERIFIED Nursing Students Today - Ans →Diverse backgrounds and experiences compared to 50 years ago. Maslow's Hierarchy - Ans →Framework for prioritizing patient care needs. QSEN - Ans →Quality and Safety Education for Nurses initiative. Patient-Centered Care - Ans →Focus on individual patient preferences and needs. Teamwork and Collaboration - Ans →Cooperative efforts among healthcare professionals. Evidence-Based Practice - Ans →Using research and data to guide nursing decisions. Quality Improvement - Ans →Ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services. Change Theory - Ans →Framework for understanding how to implement change. Neuman Systems Model - Ans →Holistic approach to patient care and wellness. Watson's Theory of Caring - Ans →Emphasizes the importance of caring in nursing. Diabetic Diet Education - Ans →Teaching patients about managing blood sugar through diet. Ventilator Care - Ans →Nursing interventions for patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Caring for Older Adults - Ans →Specialized nursing practices for elderly patients. Cognitive Processes - Ans →Mental functions influencing patient health and behavior. Spiritual Health - Ans →Integration of spiritual well-being in patient care. Loss and Grieving - Ans →Support for patients experiencing loss and bereavement. Health Assessment - Ans →Systematic evaluation of patient health status. Nursing Diagnosis - Ans →Clinical judgment about patient health problems. Outcome Identification - Ans →Setting measurable goals for patient care. Implementation - Ans →Executing nursing interventions to achieve patient outcomes. Evaluation - Ans →Assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Infection Control - Ans →Practices to prevent and manage infections. Medication Administration - Ans →Safe delivery of prescribed medications to patients. Intravenous Therapy - Ans →Administering fluids and medications via IV. Caregiver - Ans →Nurse providing direct patient care and support. Communicator - Ans →Nurse engaging in dialogue with the patient. Educator - Ans →Nurse explaining procedures to the patient. Patient Advocate - Ans →Nurse representing the patient's interests. Manager and Coordinator - Ans →Nurse organizing and managing patient care. Graduate Entry Program - Ans →Nursing program for non-nursing degree holders. Associate Degree Program - Ans →Two-year nursing program for registered nursing. Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Ans →One-year program leading to LPN or LVN certification. Baccalaureate Degree Program - Ans →Four-year nursing program leading to BSN. Diploma Nursing Program - Ans →Three-year program, now rare, for nursing certification. NCLEX Examination - Ans →Licensing exam for registered nurses in the US. Outpatient Facility - Ans →Setting for procedures to reduce healthcare costs. Florence Nightingale - Ans →Pioneering figure in modern nursing practices. Dorthea Dix - Ans →Organizer of the Nurse Corps during the Civil War. Linda Richards - Ans →First trained nurse to graduate from nursing school. Theodor Fliedner - Ans →Opened the first hospital-based nursing school. Technical Certificate - Ans →Credential earned after completing vocational nursing program. Baccalaureate Degree - Ans →Undergraduate degree in nursing, typically four years. Healthcare Costs - Ans →Expenses associated with medical services and treatments. Patient Care - Ans →Services provided to maintain or improve health. Routine Technical Procedures - Ans →Standardized tasks performed by nursing staff. Ambulation - Ans →Process of walking or moving about. Burn Patient - Ans →Individual receiving treatment for burn injuries. Community healthcare centers - Ans →Facilities like day care and ambulatory clinics. Maslow's hierarchy of needs - Ans →Framework for understanding human motivation and needs. Love and belonging - Ans →Need to feel accepted and loved. Self-actualization - Ans →Realizing one's full potential and abilities. Safety and security - Ans →Protection from physical and psychological harm. Self-esteem - Ans →Feeling of self-worth and personal value. PRN medication - Ans →Medication given as needed, not scheduled.