Chapter 1 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is the primary focus of nursing care?
The primary focus of nursing care is to promote health, prevent illness, and care for patients.
True or False: Nursing is only concerned with physical health.
False
Fill in the blank: The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, ______, and evaluation.
implementation
What is the purpose of the assessment phase in the nursing process?
To gather comprehensive data about the patient’s health status.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a step in the nursing process? A) Diagnosis B) Implementation C) Education D) Evaluation
C) Education
Define ‘nursing diagnosis’.
A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems.
What is the goal of the planning phase in the nursing process?
To establish patient-centered goals and outcomes.
True or False: Evaluation is the last step of the nursing process.
True
What does ‘evidence-based practice’ mean in nursing?
Evidence-based practice means integrating the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values.
Fill in the blank: The ______ model emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care.
holistic
What is the significance of cultural competence in nursing?
Cultural competence is important for providing effective care that respects patients’ beliefs and values.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a key component of patient advocacy? A) Ignoring patient preferences B) Supporting patient decisions C) Enforcing hospital policies D) Delegating care to others
B) Supporting patient decisions
True or False: Communication is not essential in nursing care.
False
What role does collaboration play in nursing?
Collaboration involves working with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
Fill in the blank: Nurses must maintain ______ to ensure patient safety.
competence
What does the acronym ADPIE stand for in nursing?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
Describe the concept of ‘patient-centered care’.
Patient-centered care refers to care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication in nursing? A) Active listening B) Distractions C) Empathy D) Clarifying questions
B) Distractions
True or False: Only registered nurses are responsible for patient education.
False
What is the importance of documentation in nursing?
Documentation is crucial for ensuring continuity of care and legal protection.
Fill in the blank: ______ is a critical skill for nurses to build rapport with patients.
Communication
What is the role of critical thinking in nursing?
Critical thinking is essential for making informed decisions and solving complex problems in patient care.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention? A) Prescribing medication B) Conducting a physical assessment C) Diagnosing a disease D) Performing surgery
B) Conducting a physical assessment
True or False: Nurses do not need to consider ethical principles in their practice.
False
