METAPARADIGM FOR NURSING Flashcards
improved the standards of care of war casualties in Crimea that earned her the title “Lady with the Lamp”.
Florence Nightingale
defined in relation to his/her environment and the impact of the environment upon him/her
Person
referred to as a patient
Person
balance between human and his/her environment
Health
being well and using every power (resource) to the fullest extent in living life
Health
reparative process that nature instituted when a person did not attend to health concerns
Disease and illness
Health maintenance through prevention of disease via ___ and ___
environmental control and social responsibility
described components of surroundings
Environment
Major component of nursing?
manipulation of physical environment
“ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet – all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.”
Nursing
True or false: health or houses must have the presence of pure air
True
important aspect to be controlled because it is the source of air in the patient’s room
ventilation
What does effluvia mean?
noxius air
True or false: Bed should be placed in the lightest part of the room and placed so the patient could see out a window.
True
