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The input of energy always results in an output of matter.

False

What must man's energy be?

  • Limitless
  • Only from food
  • Only from exercise
  • Continuously replenished (correct)

    • What are the processes that classify as life activities?

    Eating, breathing, working

    Input of __________ results in an output of __________.

    <p>energy, matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system excretes waste products of metabolism?

    <p>Respiratory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Man has unlimited capacity for rational thinking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is man in relation to his subsystems?

    <p>A biological being composed of interrelated subsystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Travelbee, which component is important for transcendence?

    <p>Intellect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does man need for overcoming hardship?

    <p>Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Man is a unique, irreplaceable __________.

    <p>individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following belief systems with their views on a higher power:

    <p>Christians = Supreme Being God Muslims = Allah Buddhists = Enlightenment of the Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Health'.

    <p>Optimum level of wellness in an individual which allows him to function adequately in daily life activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Disease'?

    <p>The interruption of health due to invasion of the body by microorganisms, trauma, or dysfunctions of body parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Behavior' refer to?

    <p>The overt response of an individual toward stimuli in his environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Personality'.

    <p>The complex characteristics that distinguish a particular individual from another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Family'?

    <p>A basic unit of society composed of biological or sociological parents and children born of or adopted by them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Culture'.

    <p>The total pattern of human behavior and its products, transmitted to succeeding generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Religion' mean?

    <p>A personal awareness or conviction of the existence of a Supreme Being or Supernatural Powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Community'?

    <p>An aggregate of families living in a specific locality bound together by common interests and goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Society'.

    <p>An enduring and cooperating social group whose members have developed organized patterns of interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the holistic approach to studying man?

    <p>An approach that views man as a whole organism with interrelated and interdependent parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the atomistic approach focus on?

    <p>Studying the parts of man's body singly or independently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organismic behavior?

    <p>Those observable features and actions that reflect man's functioning as a unified whole within the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a closed system from an open system?

    <p>A closed system is self-sufficient and isolated, while an open system exchanges matter, energy, or information with its environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of energy-matter exchange between man and his environment.

    <p>Metabolism involves an ongoing interaction within man and between man and his environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their definitions:

    <p>Health = Optimum level of wellness in an individual. Disease = Interruption of health due to various factors. Behavior = Overt response to environmental stimuli. Personality = Complex characteristics that distinguish individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of moral theories widely used?

    <p>Relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Altruism only pertains to the individual nurse's well-being.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'bioethics' refer to?

    <p>Ethics as applied to human life or health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The enduring beliefs about the worth of a person or idea are called ______.

    <p>Values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a core value essential for a nurse?

    <p>Altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of learning to distinguish right from wrong called?

    <p>Moral Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Values do not influence decisions in nursing practice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ refers to the right to self-determination.

    <p>Autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Altruism = A concern for the welfare and well-being of others Integrity = Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics Autonomy = The right to make decisions about one's own health care Bioethics = Ethics applied to human life and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'values clarification process' refer to?

    <p>A process to identify, examine, and develop individual values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'bioethics' refers to ethics applied to life.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'morality'?

    <p>Denotes what is right or wrong in conduct, character, and attitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ is the process of acquiring values that usually occurs at an unconscious level.

    <p>Value transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following nursing values with their descriptions:

    <p>Altruism = Welfare and well-being of others Autonomy = Right to self-determination Beneficence = Doing good Non-maleficence = Duty to do no harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All nurses must adhere to the same set of core values.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a professional value?

    <p>Love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of 'accountability' in nursing?

    <p>Refers to the ability to own one's actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nursing practice is governed by many legal and __________ concepts.

    <p>ethical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment involves facilitating the participation of others in decision-making.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of nursing jurisprudence?

    <p>It deals with the study of nursing law and its application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a principle-based (deontological) theory?

    <p>Principles and obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fidelity means to be unfaithful to agreements and promises.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to the duty to 'do no harm'?

    <p>Nonmaleficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the basic values from the Code of Ethics for Nurses?

    <p>Happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of _____ focuses on the value of outcomes or consequences of an action.

    <p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four principal elements outlined in the Code of Ethics for Nurses?

    <p>Nurses and People, Nurses and Practice, Nurses and Profession, Nurses and Co-workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'autonomy' in the context of nursing ethics?

    <p>The right to make one’s own decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'accountability' refer to in nursing?

    <p>Answerable to oneself and others for one's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following values with their descriptions:

    <p>Altruism = Concern for the welfare of others Integrity = Adhering to moral and ethical principles Human Dignity = Respect for the inherent worth of individuals Social Justice = Fair treatment of individuals in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary role of the nurse in client advocacy is to inform, support, and mediate on behalf of clients.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions of Key Terms

    • Health: Optimal level of wellness allowing adequate functioning in daily activities.
    • Disease: Disruption of health caused by microorganisms, trauma, or dysfunctions related to age, nutrition, or metabolism.
    • Behavior: Overt responses of individuals to external stimuli in the environment.
    • Personality: Unique characteristics that distinguish one individual from another.
    • Family: Basic societal unit comprising biological or sociological parents and their children.
    • Culture: Total human behavior patterns passed down through generations via language, tools, and artifacts.
    • Religion: Personal conviction of the existence of a Supreme Being or supernatural powers.
    • Community: Group of families living together with shared interests and goals.
    • Society: Enduring social group with organized patterns of relationships built through interaction.

    Holistic vs. Atomistic Approaches

    • Holistic Approach: Sees man as a complex organism where all parts work together, transcending the mere sum of components.
    • Atomistic Approach: Focuses on individual parts of man's body and functions, useful for understanding specific physical conditions but lacks holistic perspectives.

    Organismic Behavior

    • Unified Whole: Man responds as an integrated entity; mind and body are interdependent.
    • Observable Features: Reflects dynamic changes in response to internal and external environmental factors.
    • Behavioral Indicators: Physical characteristics like voice and posture provide insights into an individual's internal state.

    Man as a System

    • System Definition: A whole functioning through the interdependence of its parts.
    • Subsystems: Smaller components within systems designed for specific activities, contributing to overall system function.

    Types of Systems

    • Closed System: Isolated and self-sufficient; does not exchange matter or energy with the environment, leading to eventual disintegration without outside input.
    • Open System: Engages in constant exchange of matter, energy, and information with the environment, allowing for adaptation and interaction.

    Energy-Matter Exchange

    • Continuous Interaction: Man interacts with his environment, continuously exchanging energy and nutrients necessary for growth and maintenance.
    • Energy Nutrition: Essential for daily life activities like eating, breathing, and working; depletes energy reserves that need replenishment.
    • Response to Threats: The system adapts to environmental challenges, underscoring interconnectedness within and outside of the organism.

    Summary of Concepts

    • Holistic understanding is vital for planning care in nursing, focusing on the totality of individual experience and interaction.
    • Importance of contextualizing man's functions within the structures of family, community, and society for a comprehensive understanding.### Waste Products of Metabolism
    • Metabolic waste is excreted through various systems: lungs (respiratory), skin (integumentary), urinary bladder (urinary), and bowels (digestive).
    • Exchange of matter occurs as humans interact with their environment, using energy in the process.

    Input-Output Relationships

    • Input of energy does not always correlate with an output of matter; energy can be in forms such as food, scolding, or teaching, while matter may come from microbial sources.
    • Examples of energy-matter exchanges in patient care:
      • Quarrels lead to sleeplessness (energy-energy).
      • Fear before tests results in loose stools (energy-matter).
      • Pathogen inhalation can result in fever (matter-matter).
      • Histamine-rich food consumption can cause hives (matter-matter).

    Man as a Biological Being

    • Man is not just an aggregation of components but an interrelated whole; each subsystem affects others.
    • Human body comprises approximately 60,000 billion cells, each with specialized functions.
    • Body systems work interdependently: food intake affects energy output in muscular systems.

    Psycho-Social Characteristics of Man

    • Man's behavior is influenced by cellular, physiological, and social relationships.
    • Social behavior studies include mores, value systems, and taboos, impacting individual well-being and health.

    Spiritual Nature of Man

    • Spirituality is characterized by belief in a superior force.
    • Different religions define this force variably; Christians view it as an omnipotent God, Muslims recognize Allah, and Buddhists emphasize self-enlightenment.
    • Man’s intellect and will empower him to pursue truth and control actions, illustrating the interconnectedness of mind and body in spiritual expression.

    Virtues of Man

    • Faith: Unquestioning belief in a higher power or person.
    • Hope: Related to faith, it nourishes belief in positive outcomes.
    • Charity: Love for others, prioritizing their needs over personal desires.

    Summary of Man's Complexity

    • Man shares biological processes and forms with other humans, but unique experiences shape individual identity.
    • Influencing factors include heredity, environment, culture, and societal experiences, all shaping health and behavior.
    • Understanding man requires both atomic (individual parts) and holistic (relationships in context) approaches, emphasizing the complexity of being bio-psycho-social-spiritual.### Biological and Ethical Foundations in Nursing
    • Individual cells in different organ systems play a critical role in human biological nature and response to stimuli.
    • The bio-psycho-social and spiritual dimensions significantly influence a person's reactions to their environment.

    Value Systems in Nursing

    • Values are enduring beliefs that shape attitudes towards the worth of individuals, objects, and actions.
    • Ethical decision-making in nursing involves navigating personal and professional values amidst intimate human experiences like birth and death.
    • Value systems are personal hierarchies ranking importance from most to least crucial, guiding behaviors and life choices.

    Ethics and Morality in Nursing

    • Ethics encompass a method of inquiry for understanding morality, practices, and expected standards of behavior within specific groups, including healthcare.
    • Morals are personal standards dictating what is right and wrong; they determine how individuals function in society.

    Core Values of Nursing

    • Altruism: Focuses on the well-being of patients and health professionals.
    • Autonomy: Emphasizes the right of patients to make informed health care decisions.
    • Human Dignity: Upholds respect for all individuals and populations.
    • Integrity: Involves adhering to ethical principles and standards in nursing practice.
    • Social Justice: Advocates fair treatment irrespective of personal characteristics like economic status or ethnicity.

    Professionalism and Accountability

    • Nurses are expected to develop awareness of ethical issues and continually reflect upon their own values as well as those of their clients.
    • Moral frameworks guide decision-making processes in nursing practice, helping nurses address complex ethical dilemmas.

    Moral Theories in Nursing

    • Consequentialist (Teleological) Theories: Focus on outcomes of actions, subscribing to utilitarian principles for maximizing welfare.
    • Deontological Theories: Emphasize duty and adherence to rules over consequences, prioritizing individual rights and responsibilities.
    • Caring (Relationships-based) Theories: Highlight empathy, commitment, and shared experiences in nurse-patient relationships.

    Importance of Ethical Behavior

    • Respecting principles such as autonomy, confidentiality, and social justice are essential for building trust in nurse-patient relationships.
    • Utilizing a coherent set of personal values helps in consistent and appropriate decision-making in nursing.

    Moral Development

    • Moral reasoning evolves throughout life, starting in childhood with the development of understanding between right and wrong.
    • Continuous education and experience shape ethical decision-making abilities, requiring critical thinking skills.
    • Social networking in nursing presents unique ethical issues regarding patient privacy and professional boundaries.
    • Adhering to laws such as HIPAA ensures the confidentiality and protection of patient health information.

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