Gurnick Academy Fundamentals of Nursing~ Lecture # 1
Florence Nightingale's beliefs are still the foundation of nursing today. she was responsible for - answer the belief that continuing education is necessary for nurses
the training in the nightingale schools varied considerably from that of US nursing schools. which statement is correct concerning the difference? - answer instruction was done at the bedside by a physician in the United States
assisting a patient with daily hygiene needs is an example of - answer intervention
as the role of the practical nurse expands, employment opportunities have increased as well. all of the following are appropiate practice settings for the LPN except: - answer public health
illness occurs in three stages. all of the following are stages of illness except the: - answer terminal stage
jane has hypertension and has recently suffered a mild stroke. this diagnosis is an example of a/an: - answer secondary illness
a teenage drug addict who has lost numerous jobs states "i do not have a problem with drugs. everyone uses them as much as I do. I can quit anytime" this is an example of which coping mechanism? - answer denial
a nurse should minimize stress for a patient whenever possible. a common measure to reduce stress is: - answer - explaining all procedures
- listening carefully and answering all questions
-providing privacy
a charge nurse is reviewing a student's charting. which descriptive term might be considered inapporopiate when charting an assessment? - answer noncompliant
universal guidelines are developed for all nursing interventions, which define appropriate measures that should be observed during performance of those interventions. these are known as: - answer since a nurse's duty is to the patient's health, safety, and wellbeing, it is necessary to report: - answer
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