Nursing 1 - Unit One

Question 1

An individual for whom health care services are provided

Answer 1

Client

Question 2

Small group within a large population

Answer 2

Community

Question 3

The process of analyzing and understanding how and why nursing decisions are made

Answer 3

Critical Thinking

Question 4

Application of the nursing knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in making decisions about client care.

Answer 4

Clinical Judgement

Question 5

Elements of assessment data that provide important information for the nurse as a basis for making client decisions

Answer 5

Cues

Question 6

An assessment of client outcome

Answer 6

Evaluation

Question 7

Desirable outcome that is client-centered, specific and measurable

Answer 7

Goal

Question 8

Outcome that can be met within a shift

Answer 8

Short-Term Goal

Question 9

Outcome that can be met by discharge or within 2 weeks

Answer 9

Long-Term Goal

Question 10

Client-Centered Action (Interdependent, Independent, Dependent)

Answer 10

Intervention

Question 11

A structure for assessment that is a typology of 11 functional health patterns

Answer 11

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns

Question 12

Nursing Action that requires an order form another healthcare proffesional

Answer 12

Dependent

Question 13

Action initiated by a nurse that does not require an order from another healthcare professional

Answer 13

Independent

Question 14

Nursing action that requires collaboration with another professional/agency

Answer 14

Interdependent

Question 15

Standardization of diagnostic labels approved by NANDA

Answer 15

Nursing Diagnosis

Question 16

Information that comes from the client that cannot be measured

Answer 16

Subjective Data

Question 17

Information that is observed, measured, or assessed

Answer 17

Objective Data

Question 18

A scientific explanation of an intervention

Answer 18

Rationale

Question 19

A pattern of behavior developed in response to the demands or expectations of others

Answer 19

Role

Question 20

The nurse utilizes goal-directed actions and responses in the collaborative delivery of health care to clients, community, and society

Answer 20

Role of Caregiver

Question 21

The nurse plans, organizes, guides, and coordinates the delivery of healthcare

Answer 21

Role of Manager

Question 22

The nurse participates in a licensed occupation and functions within the standards of practice

Answer 22

Role of member of profession

Question 23

Expected outcomes in the course of an illness

Answer 23

Predictable needs

Question 24

Unexpected or unpredictable needs or outcomes resulting from complications of an illness

Answer 24

Variable Needs

Question 25

Meaning that it’s the entire person, not just being without sickness (Mind, Body, Emotions, and Spirt)

Answer 25

Holistic

Question 26

Is an impaired ability to perform or complete activities of daily living

Answer 26

Self-Care Deficit

Question 26

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being not merely the absence of disease

Answer 26

Health

Question 27

Refers to the nurse’s obligation to minimize harm and practice in a way that benefits the client also means going above what is required.

Answer 27

Beneficence

Question 28

Nurses obligation to do no harm

Answer 28

Nonmaleficence

Question 29

Nurses obligation to provide truthful and accurate information to the client

Answer 29

Veracity

Question 30

Nurses obligation to demonstrate loyalty to keep promises and to uphold commitments

Answer 30

Fidelity

Question 31

Refers to nurses obligation to provide treatment, care and resource allocation that is impartial, fair and equitable to all clients regardless of age, sex, race, or economic status

Answer 31

Justice

Question 32

The selfless concern and actions for the benefit of someone else

Answer 32

Altruism

Question 33

Ensures that all individuals, regardless of their insurance or financial status have equal access to emergency medical care

Answer 33

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act

Question 34

an act or omission that causes legally cognizable harm to persons or property.

Answer 34

Tort

Question 35

Legal documents in which a client’s decisions related to health care are documented. A written statement of a persons, wished regarding medical treatment.

Answer 35

Advance Directives

Question 36

Is an occurrence that resulted in the permanent disability, temporary severe injury or the death of the client.

Answer 36

Sentinel Event