Nx 100 Ch 1, 3, 8 Flashcards
Test 1 (27 cards)
nursing is focused on….
the person receiving the care
the focus of all nursing definitions is…
the patient
4 skills nurses use
cognitive
technical
interpersonal
ethical/legal issues
6 nursing roles
caregiver communicator/teacher/educator counselor leader researcher advocate
5 aspects of the nursing process
major guideline for the Nx practice helps nurses implement roles Integrates art & science of Nx allows nurses to use critical thinking defines areas of care w/in Nx
5 steps of the Nx process
assessment nursing diagnosis planning implementation evaluation
health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity
illness
the unique response of a person to a disease; an abnormal process involving changed level of functioning
wellness
an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle promoting good physical, mental, and emotional health
6 dimensions of health
intellectual environmental spiritual sociocultural emotional physical
acute illness
rapid onset of symptoms; short duration
chronic illness
permanent change; irreversible; requires special patient education for rehab; long term care/support
stages of illness behavior
experiencing symptoms
assuming sick role
assuming a dependent role
achieving recovery and rehabilitation
risk factors for illness
age genetic factors physiologic factors health habits lifestyle environment
maslow’s hierarchy of needs
physiologic safety love and belonging self-esteem self actualization
levels of illness/disease prevention
primary: weight loss, exercise
secondary: screenings, family counseling
tertiary: medications, surgical Tx, OT
3 components of the health-belief model
perceived susceptibility to a disease
perceived seriousness of a disease
perceived benefits of action
(perceptions = lifestyle)
the health-illness continuum
views health as a constantly changing state between total wellness and death
(health/wellness is dynamic)
Aims of nursing
- to promote health
- to prevent illness
- to restore health
- to facilitate coping with disability or death
3 types of credentialing
Accreditation
Licensure
Certification
Nurse practice acts
Define legal scope of Nx practice
Exclude untrained/unlicensed people from practicing
Create a state board of Nx
Licensure
The legal authority to practice as a Nx professional
The high-level wellness model
Helps pt know who & what he is.
Encourages nurse to treat holistically
Functioning to ones max potential while maint balance and a purposeful direction
The health promotion model
Illustrates the multidimensional nature of persons interacting w/ their environment as they pursue health.
Incorporates individual characteristics & experiences
