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Fundamentals of Nursing: Vital Signs
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Fundamentals of Nursing: Vital Signs

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What is the primary focus of Nursing Fundamental?

  • Administration
  • Humanity (correct)
  • Technique
  • Science
  • Who is qualified to practice nursing according to the text?

  • Anyone with a degree in healthcare
  • Someone who has completed a program of Basic nursing education (correct)
  • Those with experience as caregivers
  • Only doctors
  • What does a hospital primarily consist of?

  • Patients and visitors only
  • Patients, doctors, nurses, and cleaners (correct)
  • Doctors and medical equipment
  • Administrative staff only
  • What causes impairment of health according to the text?

    <p>Introduction of microorganisms into the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of the nurse in the profession?

    <p>The nurse plays a major role in determining &amp; implementing desirable standards of nursing practice &amp; nursing education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of structures large enough to be seen with the naked eye known as?

    <p>Gross anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the position of a structure towards the head end of the body?

    <p>Superior or cranial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'anatomy' literally mean in Greek?

    <p>A cutting up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does microscopic anatomy primarily focus on?

    <p>Study of structures on a microscopic scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of anatomy involves the study of an organism in its immature condition?

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

    Study Notes

    Nursing Fundamentals

    • Primary focus: holistic care of individuals, families, and communities to promote health and wellness

    nursing Professionals

    • Qualified to practice nursing: individuals who have completed a nursing program and obtained a license to practice

    Healthcare Setting

    • A hospital primarily consists of: healthcare professionals, patients, and support staff working together to provide medical care

    Health Impairment

    • Causes of impairment of health: various factors, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences

    Nursing Role

    • Role of the nurse: to provide care, support, and education to patients, families, and communities, promoting health and wellness

    Anatomy

    • Study of structures large enough to be seen with the naked eye: gross anatomy
    • Term describing the position of a structure towards the head end of the body: cephalad
    • Literal meaning of 'anatomy' in Greek: 'to cut apart'
    • Focus of microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
    • Branch of anatomy involving the study of an organism in its immature condition: embryology

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