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Fundamentals of Nursing chapters 1-4 *Q&A* [verified] American Nurses Association (ANA) *Ans* the consistent commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their patients and communities Nursing *Ans* the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations Inte...

Fundamentals of Nursing - Self-Concept *Q&A* [verified] C *Ans* Which development stage is particularly crucial for identity development? A. Infancy B. Young Adult C. Adolescence D. Preschool Age D *Ans* Which of the following statements about body image is correct? A. Body image refers only to the external appearance of a person's body. B. Physical changes are quickly incorporated into a person's body image. C. Perceptions by other persons have no influence on a person's body image...

Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 2 *Q&A* [verified] 1. A community center is presenting a nurse-led program on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Which statement made by a participant indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "My small company will now have to offer the 75 employees health insurance or pay a penalty." 2. "As long as my son is a full-time student in college, I will be able to keep him on my health insurance until he is 26 years old." 3. "I signed up ...

Fundamentals of Nursing: Chapter 1- Introduction to Nursing *Q&A* [verified] Florence Nightingale () - Defined nursing as both an art and a science, differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education; published books about nursing and health care; is regarded as the founder of modern nursing. Clara Barton () - Volunteered to care for wounds and feed Union soldiers during the Civil War; served as the supervisor of nurses for the Army of the James, organized hosp...

Fundamentals of Nursing - Exam 1 *Q&A* [verified] What are the most important roles of the nurse (5) *Ans* Caregiver Advocate Educator Researcher Leader What are the 5 steps in the nursing process? *Ans* (1) Assessment (2) Nursing Diagnosis (3) Planning (4) Implementation (5) Evaluation *** All of the above require critical thinking! Define Assessment *Ans* Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or situation. - info medical personnel can look at - beg...

Fundamentals of Nursing *Q&A* [verified] origination of the word "nurse" *Ans* from the latin word "nutrix" meaning to nourish Interrelated roles of nurses *Ans* communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator coping with disability and death *Ans* nurses use optimal function of maximum strengths and potentials, refer to community support systems; provide care to families and patients during end-of-life care, hospice The Nursing Process *Ans* -one of m...

Nursing 101 Fundamentals of Nursing *Q&A* [verified] During a physical assessment, the nurse closes and door and provides drape to promote privacy. The nurse is performing her role as a/an: A. Advocate B. Communicator C. Change agent D. Caregiver *Ans* D. Caregiver The role of a nurse as caregiver helps client promote, restore and maintain dignity, health and wellness by viewing a person holistically. As an advocate the nurse intercedes or works on behalf of the client. Identifyi...

Fundamentals of Nursing- Unit 1 *Q&A* [verified] History of nursing *Ans* 16th century-supernatural causes, nurse was usually the mother, priests were doctors 18th century-social reforms & Florence Nightingale 20th century-ww2 (1930) broadened nursing role and emphasized education Aims of nursing *Ans* promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death Important people of nursing *Ans* Nightingale-defined nursing as art and science, differ...

Fundamentals of Nursing, Vital Signs *Q&A* [verified] Afebrile *Ans* Without fever Febrile *Ans* With fever Apical pulse (aka "point of maximal impulse" or PMI) *Ans* Central pulse; located at the apex of the heart (aka "point of maximal impulse" or PMI). Routinely used on infants - 3yrs. Helps determine discrepancies with radial pulse. Peripheral pulse *Ans* Pulse located away from the heart; wrist or foot. Apical-radial pulse *Ans* Normally apical & radial pulses are identical bu...

Fundamentals of Nursing - Roles and Functions of Nursing *Q&A* [verified] Each state will have its own _____ _____ and is governed by the state board of each state. Common interest is to ____ the public with nursing healthcare activities. It will define what you _____ and _____ ___. *Ans* Practice Act; protect; can and cannot do. Each state board is responsible for: (6) *Ans* 1) approving nursing education programs, 2) define the practice of professional nursing, 3) establish criteria ...