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What type of disease is characterized by disturbances in the body's metabolic processes?
What type of disease is characterized by disturbances in the body's metabolic processes?
Which of the following classifications of diseases is NOT based on the etiologic factors?
Which of the following classifications of diseases is NOT based on the etiologic factors?
What is the definition of an exacerbation in a chronic illness?
What is the definition of an exacerbation in a chronic illness?
Which of the following diseases is NOT classified as a functional disease?
Which of the following diseases is NOT classified as a functional disease?
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What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
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What is an iatrogenic disease?
What is an iatrogenic disease?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for disease?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for disease?
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Which of the following is a common cause of disease?
Which of the following is a common cause of disease?
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According to Florence Nightingale, what term did she use to refer to a person receiving care?
According to Florence Nightingale, what term did she use to refer to a person receiving care?
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Which nursing theorist emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and soul in a person?
Which nursing theorist emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and soul in a person?
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Which nursing theorist views a person as a 'unitary human being' with a continuous capacity for self-care?
Which nursing theorist views a person as a 'unitary human being' with a continuous capacity for self-care?
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Which nursing theorist emphasizes the person's ability to make rational decisions in most situations?
Which nursing theorist emphasizes the person's ability to make rational decisions in most situations?
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Which definition of health aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO) definition?
Which definition of health aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO) definition?
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Which nursing theorist views health as a state that is culturally defined and practiced?
Which nursing theorist views health as a state that is culturally defined and practiced?
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Which definition best describes illness according to the content?
Which definition best describes illness according to the content?
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How is 'disease' differentiated from 'illness' in the content?
How is 'disease' differentiated from 'illness' in the content?
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Which of the following fields of nursing requires a Master's Degree and advanced education in Pharmacology and physical assessment?
Which of the following fields of nursing requires a Master's Degree and advanced education in Pharmacology and physical assessment?
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What is the primary role of a Nurse Educator?
What is the primary role of a Nurse Educator?
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What is the primary purpose of the philosophy of life in nursing?
What is the primary purpose of the philosophy of life in nursing?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a core role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?
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Which of the following hospitals was originally established to care for Spanish soldiers but also admitted Spanish civilians?
Which of the following hospitals was originally established to care for Spanish soldiers but also admitted Spanish civilians?
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What was the primary function of the Hospital de Indio?
What was the primary function of the Hospital de Indio?
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What is one key element of the personal qualities of a nurse?
What is one key element of the personal qualities of a nurse?
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What is one of the primary roles of a Nurse Researcher?
What is one of the primary roles of a Nurse Researcher?
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What is the primary focus of transpersonal caring in nursing practice?
What is the primary focus of transpersonal caring in nursing practice?
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According to the content, which of the following is NOT one of the six Cs of caring?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT one of the six Cs of caring?
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Which of the following best describes the role of communication in nursing practice?
Which of the following best describes the role of communication in nursing practice?
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What is the significance of "no decision about me without me" in relation to nursing communication?
What is the significance of "no decision about me without me" in relation to nursing communication?
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Why is courage considered an essential element of caring in nursing?
Why is courage considered an essential element of caring in nursing?
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Which of the following is NOT a way caring in nursing practice benefits both the nurse and the patient?
Which of the following is NOT a way caring in nursing practice benefits both the nurse and the patient?
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Which of the following best describes the value of providing presence for a patient?
Which of the following best describes the value of providing presence for a patient?
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What is the primary purpose of communication in nursing practice?
What is the primary purpose of communication in nursing practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of a profession?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of a profession?
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What is the primary role of a case manager within a healthcare team?
What is the primary role of a case manager within a healthcare team?
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What is the main purpose of a code of ethics in a profession?
What is the main purpose of a code of ethics in a profession?
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What does the term "autonomy" refer to in the context of a profession?
What does the term "autonomy" refer to in the context of a profession?
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Which of the following describes the role of a collaborator in healthcare?
Which of the following describes the role of a collaborator in healthcare?
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Which of the following is NOT a professional quality of a nurse, as described in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a professional quality of a nurse, as described in the content?
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According to the content, what is the distinguishing characteristic of nursing as a profession?
According to the content, what is the distinguishing characteristic of nursing as a profession?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of the "service" component of a profession?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the "service" component of a profession?
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During the Orientation Phase, what is the primary focus of the nurse-patient relationship?
During the Orientation Phase, what is the primary focus of the nurse-patient relationship?
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What is the primary goal of providing patient education during the Restoration of Health phase?
What is the primary goal of providing patient education during the Restoration of Health phase?
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Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the Working Phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the Working Phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
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Why is family education essential during the Restoration of Health phase?
Why is family education essential during the Restoration of Health phase?
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What is the main objective of the Promotion of Health & Illness Prevention phase of patient education?
What is the main objective of the Promotion of Health & Illness Prevention phase of patient education?
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Which statement best describes the role of therapeutic communication in the Working Phase?
Which statement best describes the role of therapeutic communication in the Working Phase?
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Which of the following is a key factor in the success of the Teaching-Learning Process?
Which of the following is a key factor in the success of the Teaching-Learning Process?
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How does patient education contribute to a higher level of wellness?
How does patient education contribute to a higher level of wellness?
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Flashcards
Concept of MAN
Concept of MAN
The foundational component of nursing focusing on the holistic view of individuals as unique beings.
Holistic Nursing Care
Holistic Nursing Care
Care that addresses the individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Florence Nightingale’s View
Florence Nightingale’s View
Nightingale referred to 'Man' as a patient, seen as a holistic unit with interrelated parts.
Biopsychosocial Model
Biopsychosocial Model
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Definition of Health (WHO)
Definition of Health (WHO)
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Health as a Right
Health as a Right
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Difference between Illness and Disease
Difference between Illness and Disease
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Illness Impacts
Illness Impacts
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Biologic Agents
Biologic Agents
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Risk Factors
Risk Factors
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Heredity
Heredity
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Acute Illness
Acute Illness
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Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness
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Neoplastic Diseases
Neoplastic Diseases
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Iatrogenic
Iatrogenic
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Income and Social Status
Income and Social Status
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Researcher
Researcher
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Case Manager
Case Manager
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Collaborator
Collaborator
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Nursing as a Profession
Nursing as a Profession
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Criteria of a Profession
Criteria of a Profession
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Education in Profession
Education in Profession
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Professional Qualities of a Nurse
Professional Qualities of a Nurse
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Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
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Philosophy of Life
Philosophy of Life
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Good Personality
Good Personality
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Provider of Care
Provider of Care
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Institutional Nursing
Institutional Nursing
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Independent Nursing Practice/APRN
Independent Nursing Practice/APRN
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Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
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Nurse Educator
Nurse Educator
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Nurse Researcher
Nurse Researcher
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Transpersonal Caring
Transpersonal Caring
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6 C's of Caring
6 C's of Caring
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Compassion
Compassion
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Competence
Competence
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Communication
Communication
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Courage in Nursing
Courage in Nursing
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Commitment
Commitment
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Holistic Caring
Holistic Caring
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Orientation Phase
Orientation Phase
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Working Phase
Working Phase
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Patient Education
Patient Education
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Health Promotion
Health Promotion
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Restoration of Health
Restoration of Health
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Family Caregivers' Role
Family Caregivers' Role
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Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
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Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Communication
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- This presentation covers the fundamentals of nursing practice, including the concept of man, health, illness, and the health care delivery system.
- The concept of "MAN" forms the first foundational component of nursing.
- Understanding "MAN" is essential to provide individualized, holistic, humane, ethical, and quality nursing care.
- Florence Nightingale viewed the person holistically, considering body, mind, and soul as interconnected.
- A person is a unitary human being, a unified whole composed of interdependent and interrelated parts.
- Individuals are unique, holistic, of intrinsic worth, and capable of rational thinking and decision making.
- Man is a biopsychosocial and spiritual being in constant contact with the environment.
- Health is a fundamental human right and a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (WHO, 1947).
- Health is maintained through prevention of disease by environmental control and social responsibility, and is a state mutually exclusive of illness.
- Illness is a personal state in which the person feels unhealthy.
- Illness affects physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning compared with previous experience.
- Disease is an alteration in body functions resulting in reduction of capacities or a shortening of the normal life span.
- Common causes of disease include biologic agents, inherited genetic defects, developmental defects, physical agents, chemical agents, tissue response to irritation/injury, faulty chemical/metabolic process, and emotional/physical reaction to stress.
- Risk factors for disease include genetic and physiological factors (age), environment, and lifestyle.
- Diseases can be classified according to etiologic factors (heredity, congenital, metabolic, deficiency, traumatic, allergic, neoplastic, idiopathic, and iatrogenic) and duration or onset (acute, chronic, sub-acute, remission, exacerbation).
- Other classifications include organic, functional, occupational, familial, venereal, epidemic, endemic, pandemic, sporadic.
- Factors affecting health and illness include income and social status, education, physical environment, social support networks, genetics, personal behavior and coping skills, health services, and gender.
- The network of health facilities and personnel carries out the task of rendering health care to the public.
- The Philippine Health Care System is a complex set of organizations interacting to provide an array of health services.
- Health is a basic human right guaranteed by the Philippine Constitution of 1987.
- The introduction of social health insurance (PhilHealth) aimed to provide financial risk protection for Filipinos.
- Private health care companies play a major role in the health sector.
- The Philippines introduced the Universal Health Care Act in 2013 to ensure health insurance coverage from PHIC, especially for the poor.
- HMO's offer micro-health plans for the working poor.
- Essential functions of a health system include service provision, resource generation, financing, and stewardship.
Concepts of Nursing
- Nursing is a caring profession practiced with an earnest concern for the art of care and the science of health.
- The concept of nursing has expanded over time to meet the changing needs of society, leading to expanded career opportunities.
- Nurses integrate art and science to provide excellent patient care benefiting patients and their families.
- Professional responsibilities and roles basic to nursing care include autonomy, accountability, caregiver, communicator, educator, advocate, counselor, change agent, leader, manager, researcher, case manager, and collaborator.
- Autonomy and accountability are essential elements in professional nursing.
- A nurse's role as a caregiver involves maintaining and regaining health, managing diseases and symptoms, and attaining maximal function and independence.
- Communication is crucial for all nursing roles. It strengthens nurse-patient relationships.
- Nurses who act as educators help patients understand health concepts, self-care, and their own progress.
- Nurses act as advocates, protecting patient's human and legal rights, offering assistance if rights are threatened.
- Counselors help patients recognize and cope with psychological and social problems while fostering personal relationships and growth.
- Change agents make necessary modifications in lifestyle decisions for improved health.
- Leaders help patients in decision-making, goal setting, and well-being improvement.
- Managers plan, lead, control staff, operations, and administrations, ensuring nursing care for individuals, families, and communities.
- Researchers play a vital role in scientific investigation, applying research findings in practice.
- Case managers coordinate the activities of healthcare team members to better manage care of clients.
- Collaborators work in a combined effort with all those involved in care delivery, developing an acceptable plan to achieve common goals.
- Nursing is a profession based on special knowledge. It involves rules and standards to protect the public and professionals within the field.
- Criteria for a profession include education, theory development, service, and autonomy.
- The core ethical principle in nursing is caring.
- Professional qualities of a nurse involve faith in democratic values, responsibility towards colleagues, critical thinking skills, communication skills, appreciation for good health, and emotional balance.
- Nurses should appreciate all aspects of individual patients with regard to their background.
- Personal qualities of a nurse include a strong philosophy related to life's moral values. Personal appearance, character, attitude, and charm are part of a nurse's good personality.
Career Development: Fields of Nursing
- Provider of care: Nurses deliver direct patient care in acute care settings.
- Institutional nursing (Hospital staff nursing): Provides client care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
- Independent nursing practice (APRN): Requires a master's degree, advanced education in pharmacology and physical assessment, and certification.
- Community health nursing: Merges public health principles and professional theories to improve population health.
- Nurse Educator: Works in schools of nursing, staff development departments, or patient education departments.
- Nurse Administrator: Manages patient care and specific nursing services within a healthcare agency.
- Nurse Researcher: Develops and refines nursing knowledge and practice through investigation of nursing problems.
History of Nursing in the Philippines
- Early Hospitals: The Hospital Real de Manila (1577), San Lazaro Hospital (1578), Hospital de Indios (1586), Hospital de Aguas Santas (1590), and San Juan de Dios Hospital (1596) were established.
- Nursing During the Philippine Revolution: Notable nurses like Josephine Bracken, Rosa Sevilla de Alvero, Doña Hilaria de Aguinaldo, Doña Maria Agoncillo de Aguinaldo, Melchora Aquino, Capitan Salome, Agueda Kahabagan, and Trinidad Tecson played crucial roles in supporting wounded soldiers and the community.
- First Hospitals and Schools of Nursing: The earliest schools include the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (1906), St. Paul's Hospital School of Nursing (1907), etc.
- First Colleges of Nursing: Universities like the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing (1946), Manila Central University College of Nursing (1947), and the University of the Philippines College of Nursing (1948) established some of the first colleges.
- Nursing Leaders: Contributions to nursing leadership were made by Anastacia Giron-Tupas, Cesaria Tan, Socorro Sirilan, Rosa Militar, Sor Ricarda Mendoza, Socorro Diaz, and Conchita Ruiz, and others.
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Test your knowledge on disease classifications, nursing theories, and the definitions related to health and illness. This quiz covers various aspects of nursing, including the distinctions between different types of diseases and theorists' perspectives on care. Engage with essential concepts to enhance your understanding of the field.