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Which nursing theory emphasizes the role of the nurse in assisting individuals to achieve self-care?
Which nursing theory emphasizes the role of the nurse in assisting individuals to achieve self-care?
- Nightingale's Theory
- Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory (correct)
- Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
- Virginia Henderson's 14 Components of Nursing Care
Which position is NOT primarily utilized for promoting rest and sleep in a patient?
Which position is NOT primarily utilized for promoting rest and sleep in a patient?
- Trendelenburg Position (correct)
- Sims' Position
- Dorsal Recumbent Position
- Fowler's Position
What is the primary focus of the nursing intervention known as 'bed making'?
What is the primary focus of the nursing intervention known as 'bed making'?
- Reducing the potential for falls and accidents
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patient
- Ensuring the patient's privacy
- Promoting the patient's comfort and well-being (correct)
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a 'polyvalent nurse'?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a 'polyvalent nurse'?
What is the primary purpose of a 'cardiac bed'?
What is the primary purpose of a 'cardiac bed'?
Which of the following nursing theories primarily addresses the nurse-patient relationship?
Which of the following nursing theories primarily addresses the nurse-patient relationship?
In which unit would a nurse primarily focus on providing care for patients who require surgery?
In which unit would a nurse primarily focus on providing care for patients who require surgery?
What is the primary objective of health education in the nursing practice?
What is the primary objective of health education in the nursing practice?
Flashcards
Concept of Health and Illness
Concept of Health and Illness
Refers to the understanding of health as a dynamic state and illness as deviations from the norm.
Levels of Health Care
Levels of Health Care
Health care is organized into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to meet varying needs.
Nursing Process
Nursing Process
A systematic method including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in nursing care.
Nursing Diagnosis/NANDA
Nursing Diagnosis/NANDA
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Professional Organizations in Nursing
Professional Organizations in Nursing
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Comfort and Safety Measures
Comfort and Safety Measures
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Basic Client/Patient Care
Basic Client/Patient Care
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Communication Skills in Nursing
Communication Skills in Nursing
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Study Notes
Foundation of Professional Nursing 1
- Concepts of Health Illness: Covers various aspects of health and illness.
- Levels of Health Care: Explores different tiers of healthcare.
- History and Trends in Nursing: Examines the evolution of nursing practices.
- Nursing Associations and Their Roles: Discusses the importance and roles of nursing associations.
- Nursing Diagnosis/NANDA/Nursing Process: Explores nursing diagnosis methodologies and processes.
- Nursing Theories: Details different theories in nursing practice.
- Nursing Ethics and Etiquettes: Covers ethical conduct and professional etiquette for nurses.
- Roles of Nurses in Professional Organizations: Explores the different roles nurses play within organizations.
- Scientific Basis of Nursing Care: Outlines the scientific foundations of nursing care.
- TE Nurses as a Member of the Healthcare Team: Details the role of nurses as part of healthcare teams.
- Concept of Comfort and Safety: Introduces comfort and safety concepts in nursing.
- Comfort Devices: Describes various comfort devices used in nursing.
- Bed Making: Explores procedures for bed making.
- Bed Bath: Highlights bed bath techniques.
- Patient Feeding: Discusses patient feeding protocols.
- Vital Signs: Outlines vital signs measurement and recording.
Corresponding Units with Breakdown in Basic Curriculum
- Unit I: Examines the definition of nursing, history of nursing, concepts of health and illness, basic human needs, professional organizations, and national/international health maintenance agencies.
- Unit II: Explores health care institutions, hospital and ward organizations, structures of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare, client/patient interaction within the community and health institutions, the role of a patient within their family/community, and the role of discharge procedures with principles and techniques of health education.
- Unit III: Covers tools of nursing, interpersonal relationships, communication skills, interviewing, counseling, principles of reporting and recording, taking/handing over, selected theories, problem-solving, care of hospital equipment, special bed making, bed accessories, body support, safety measures, and positions in nursing.
- Unit IV: Comfort and Safety Measures: Discusses comfort and safety measures, care of hospital equipment, special bed making, bed accessories, body support, methods of lifting patients, safety measures, and positions used in nursing, nurses' responsibilities in promoting rest and sleep.
- Unit V: Basic Client/Patient Care, personal hygiene (adults, children, babies), oral hygiene, hair care, pressure sores, pressure points, treatment/prevention, oral feeding, means of elimination (bedpans, urinals, diapers), nappy care, environmental hygiene, and principles of community-centered care and comprehensive healthcare.
- Unit VI: Diagnostic Measures: Covers general examination (head-to-toe), vital signs, apex beat, observations and recordings, measures and collection of specimens, precautionary measures (sputum, vomitus, urine, stool), and standard precautions.
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