Exam 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the purpose of the professional nurse?
To promote health and wellness, prevent illness, restore health, and care for the dying
Includes activities for individuals, families, and communities.
List the four main roles of a nurse.
- Caregiver
- Communicator
- Teacher
- Client advocate
Additional roles include counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, and research consumer.
What are the five means of entry into registered nursing?
- Hospital diploma
- Associate degree
- Baccalaureate degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctoral degree
Each pathway provides different levels of education and preparation.
Define the term ‘autonomy’ in nursing.
Independence at work, responsibility, and accountability
Autonomy requires legal authority and defined scope of practice.
What is the role of a nurse practitioner?
Provide care independently in defined client populations
Examples include family care, women’s health, pediatrics, and psychiatric care.
True or False: The American Nurses Association (ANA) fosters standards of nursing practice.
True
It also promotes educational and professional advancement of nurses.
What are the three types of health care delivery settings?
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Community
Each setting provides different levels of care and services.
What factors can influence changes in health care delivery?
- Social
- Economic
- Political
- Technology
These factors affect access, quality, and types of care provided.
What is the definition of vital signs?
Indicators of the body’s physiological status
Includes temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
What does the term ‘pyrexia’ refer to?
Fever
It is a condition where body temperature is elevated above normal.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries during heartbeats.
Blood pressure
It is measured in systolic and diastolic values.
What are the components of a physical assessment?
- Inspection
- Palpation
- Auscultation
- General survey
These techniques help identify normal and abnormal findings.
What is the importance of history taking in nursing?
To gather subjective and objective data about the patient
This includes information from the client, support people, and client records.
List the risk factors for skin cancer.
- UV exposure
- Fair skin
- Family history
- Age
- Certain medications
Prevention strategies include regular skin checks and sun protection.
What is the significance of the ‘Institute for Health Care Improvement’?
It promotes improvement in health care quality and safety
Focuses on patient-centered care and effective practices.
Describe the components of the wellness continuum.
- Health definitions
- Wellness components
- Variables (internal and external)
These elements interact to influence an individual’s health status.
