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What is the first step in the nursing process?
What is the first step in the nursing process?
What role does a nurse play when they help clients learn about their health?
What role does a nurse play when they help clients learn about their health?
In what role does a nurse act to protect the client and represent their needs?
In what role does a nurse act to protect the client and represent their needs?
Which step involves analyzing assessment data to determine diagnoses?
Which step involves analyzing assessment data to determine diagnoses?
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What does the nurse do in the Implementation step of the nursing process?
What does the nurse do in the Implementation step of the nursing process?
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What is the purpose of evaluating the patient's progress in nursing?
What is the purpose of evaluating the patient's progress in nursing?
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Which role is specifically associated with helping clients cope with psychological or social problems?
Which role is specifically associated with helping clients cope with psychological or social problems?
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What role involves nurses communicating with clients and other health professionals?
What role involves nurses communicating with clients and other health professionals?
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What is one of the key responsibilities defined in nursing?
What is one of the key responsibilities defined in nursing?
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Which of the following themes is NOT commonly associated with definitions of nursing?
Which of the following themes is NOT commonly associated with definitions of nursing?
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According to the American Nurses Association, what does nursing place an emphasis on?
According to the American Nurses Association, what does nursing place an emphasis on?
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What is a characteristic of contemporary nursing practice?
What is a characteristic of contemporary nursing practice?
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Which aspect is NOT part of nursing's holistic approach?
Which aspect is NOT part of nursing's holistic approach?
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What does the profession of nursing primarily concern itself with?
What does the profession of nursing primarily concern itself with?
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Which of the following is true about the professionalization of nursing?
Which of the following is true about the professionalization of nursing?
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According to the Canadian Nurses Association, how is nursing characterized?
According to the Canadian Nurses Association, how is nursing characterized?
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What is a primary role of a nurse leader?
What is a primary role of a nurse leader?
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Which of the following roles requires ongoing engagement with research in nursing?
Which of the following roles requires ongoing engagement with research in nursing?
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What does the term 'professionalism' refer to in nursing?
What does the term 'professionalism' refer to in nursing?
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In the nursing profession, which factor is essential for identifying significant researchable problems?
In the nursing profession, which factor is essential for identifying significant researchable problems?
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What distinguishes a profession from other occupations?
What distinguishes a profession from other occupations?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a profession?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a profession?
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What is a key responsibility of a nurse manager?
What is a key responsibility of a nurse manager?
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Which of the following best explains the role of research in nursing?
Which of the following best explains the role of research in nursing?
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What term refers to an individual or group that uses health care services?
What term refers to an individual or group that uses health care services?
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What does the term 'client' imply in the context of health care?
What does the term 'client' imply in the context of health care?
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What is the primary focus of nursing practice?
What is the primary focus of nursing practice?
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Which of the following represents a state of well-being according to nursing definitions?
Which of the following represents a state of well-being according to nursing definitions?
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What is an example of an activity aimed at preventing illness?
What is an example of an activity aimed at preventing illness?
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What encompasses care activities for individuals in nursing?
What encompasses care activities for individuals in nursing?
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What behaviors are encouraged to promote wellness?
What behaviors are encouraged to promote wellness?
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What does the Latin origin of the word 'patient' signify?
What does the Latin origin of the word 'patient' signify?
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What does professionalization in nursing refer to?
What does professionalization in nursing refer to?
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How have consumer demands influenced nursing practice?
How have consumer demands influenced nursing practice?
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What impact do new family structures have on nursing services?
What impact do new family structures have on nursing services?
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How do advances in science and technology affect nursing practice?
How do advances in science and technology affect nursing practice?
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What role does the internet play in contemporary nursing?
What role does the internet play in contemporary nursing?
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What is an important aspect of legislation affecting nursing practice?
What is an important aspect of legislation affecting nursing practice?
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What does demography study in relation to nursing?
What does demography study in relation to nursing?
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What aspect is critical for nurses regarding clients receiving new drug therapies?
What aspect is critical for nurses regarding clients receiving new drug therapies?
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What is a primary focus of restoring health in nursing?
What is a primary focus of restoring health in nursing?
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Which activity is NOT included in nursing activities for restoring health?
Which activity is NOT included in nursing activities for restoring health?
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What does the nursing practice of caring for the dying involve?
What does the nursing practice of caring for the dying involve?
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Which setting is becoming increasingly common for nurses to work in today?
Which setting is becoming increasingly common for nurses to work in today?
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Which is NOT a responsibility of nursing practice as per the standards established?
Which is NOT a responsibility of nursing practice as per the standards established?
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What type of care involves both patient support and aiding families in coping with loss?
What type of care involves both patient support and aiding families in coping with loss?
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What role may nurses serve in the community beyond direct patient care?
What role may nurses serve in the community beyond direct patient care?
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Which of the following is a core function of nursing standards?
Which of the following is a core function of nursing standards?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to identify the essential aspects of nursing.
- Students will be able to define nursing.
- Students will be able to describe the scope of nursing.
- Students will be able to identify the roles of nurses.
- Students will be able to describe nursing activities.
Introduction to Nursing
- Nursing has a significant impact on people's lives.
- Rapid changes in nursing and healthcare systems are increasing the roles of nurses.
- Increased participation, responsibility, and rewards are expanding nurse roles.
Definitions of Nursing
- The American Nurses Association (ANA) (1995) defines nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.
- In 1980, the ANA redefined nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.
- The Canadian Nurses Association (1986) defines nursing as a caring relationship that helps clients achieve and/or maintain optimal health.
Themes in Nursing Definitions
- Nursing is caring.
- Nursing is an art.
- Nursing is a science.
- Nursing is client-centered.
- Nursing is holistic.
- Nursing is adaptive.
- Nursing is concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration.
- Nursing is a helping profession.
Recipients of Nursing
- Recipients of nursing care are sometimes called consumers, patients, or clients.
- Consumers (individuals, groups, or communities) use health care services or products.
Patient vs. Client
- A patient is someone waiting for or undergoing medical treatment and care.
- A client engages the services of a qualified professional.
- Clients are also responsible for their health.
Scope of Nursing
- Nurses provide care for individuals, families, and communities.
- Nursing practice involves four areas: promoting health and wellness, preventing illness, restoring health, and caring for the dying.
Promoting Health and Wellness
- Wellness is a state of well-being.
- Nurses encourage healthy attitudes and behaviours that enhance quality of life.
- Promoting wellness involves individual and community activities.
Preventing Illness
- Preventing illness involves maintaining optimal health.
- Nursing activities include immunizations, prenatal and infant care, and disease prevention.
Restoring Health
- Restoring health focuses on ill clients and extends from early disease detection to recovery support.
- Nursing activities include administering medications, treatments, diagnostic procedures like measuring blood pressure, and other care.
Nursing Activities
- Providing direct care to patients.
- Performing diagnostic procedures.
- Consulting with other health professionals.
- Teaching clients recovery activities.
- Re-habilitating clients.
Caring for the Dying
- Nurses comfort and care for individuals of all ages who are dying.
- Nurses help clients live their final days as comfortably as possible and support the individuals' grieving and support persons.
Settings for Nursing
- In the past, hospitals were a primary setting for nurses.
- Today, nurses work in various settings like hospitals, homes, community agencies, ambulatory clinics, long-term care facilities, HMOs, and nursing practice centers.
- Nursing autonomy and responsibility vary across settings.
Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice
- Establishing and implementing practice standards are essential functions in professional organizations.
- The standards reflect the values and priorities of the nursing profession.
(ANA) Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice
- Nursing assessment involves collecting patient health data.
- Diagnosis involves analyzing assessment data to determine diagnoses.
- Outcome identification involves determining individualized expected outcomes for patients.
- Planning involves creating a care plan with interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
- Implementing the plan of care is essential for optimal care.
- Evaluation involves assessing patient progress toward the expected outcomes.
Roles and Functions of the Nurse
- Caregiver: Providing physical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual care.
- Communicator: Communicating with clients, support persons, other health professionals, and the community.
Nurse Roles - Teacher, Advocate, Counselor
- Teacher: Nurses educate clients about their health and procedures to restore and maintain health.
- Client Advocate: Nurses protect client needs and represent their wishes to other professionals also assist clients to exercise their rights.
- Counselor: Nurses support clients through stressful situations and help them develop improved interpersonal relationships and resolve psychological issues.
Other Roles - Change Agent, Leader, Manager
- Change Agent: Nurses influence client and system behaviour to promote better health outcomes which may involve system modifications to facilitate client care.
- Leader: Nurses influence others to work together for a common goal and can lead at various levels (individual client, family, community, colleagues).
- Manager: Nurses manage nursing care for individuals, families, and communities. This role involves delegating, supervising, and evaluating the performance of other nurses.
Research Consumer
- Nurses use research to improve client care.
- Nurses need awareness of research process, language, human subject rights.
- Nurses need to critically evaluate research findings.
Expanded Career Roles
- Nurses take on diverse roles like nurse practitioners, clinical specialists, nurse educators, nurse researchers, and nurse anesthetists, demonstrating greater independence and autonomy.
Criteria of a Profession
- Professions require specialized training and knowledge.
- Professions often involve a service orientation
- Professions engage research, and have codes of ethics, autonomy, and professional organization.
Professionalism
- Refers to the professional qualities, spirit, or methods.
- Professionalism as an attribute implies responsibility and commitment.
Professionalization
- Professionalization is the process of developing professional characteristics.
Factors Affecting Contemporary Nursing Practice
- Economics
- Consumer demands
- Family Structures
- Science and Technology
- Information and Telecommunications
- Legislation
- Demography
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of nursing, including definitions, roles, and the impact of nursing on healthcare. Students will learn about the essential aspects of nursing and the evolving responsibilities within the profession. Prepare to understand the scope of nursing and the activities that define this vital field.
