Nursing and Spirituality in Dealing with Death and Grief

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The biopsychosocial model of disability integrates which two perspectives?

Biological and functional

Medical and social (correct)

Psychological and environmental

Individual and political

How does the social model view disability?

As a purely medical issue

As socially constructed due to individual factors

As a result of environmental and social barriers (correct)

As a personal failure if not overcome

Which model considers disability as an umbrella term for impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions?

Interface model

Biopsychosocial model

Functional model (correct)

Social model

What does the interface model take into consideration when viewing disability?

The person's preferences for accommodations Signup and view all the answers

Critiques of the biopsychosocial model suggest that it focuses more on the disabling condition rather than:

The person with the disability Signup and view all the answers

How does the functional model differ from the social model in terms of viewing disability?

It looks at disability as an umbrella term for various components Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of surgical classification in healthcare settings?

Facilitating diagnosis, cure, or repair Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the urgency level of an 'elective' surgery?

Within a few weeks or months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of preadmission testing in the perioperative process?

To provide baseline data for postoperative complications prediction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a medication that potentially affects the surgical experience?

Analgesics Signup and view all the answers

What are some physiologic changes in older adults that put them at greater risk for complications during surgery?

Decreased lung elasticity Signup and view all the answers

Why is obtaining informed consent before nonemergent surgery essential?

Surgeons are legally mandated to do so Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of chronic illness?

The experience of living with a chronic disease Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe difficulties in mental functioning, communication, self-care, and social skills?

Cognitive disability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a nurse in promoting family cohesion during grief and mourning?

Facilitating social and cultural rituals after death. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mourning from grief?

Mourning refers to expressions of grief and behaviors, while grief refers to personal feelings. Signup and view all the answers

At what age should the onset of developmental disabilities occur?

Before 22 years of age Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'bereavement' refer to?

The period of time during which mourning takes place. Signup and view all the answers

Which term is synonymous with chronic disease?

Noncommunicable disease Signup and view all the answers

How should a nurse handle ethical dilemmas at the end of life?

Navigate through ethical dilemmas while considering the patient's best interests. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chronic illness from chronic disease?

Duration of the condition Signup and view all the answers

What defines the postoperative phase in perioperative nursing?

Ends with a follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or home. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of grief is emphasized regarding its nature?

There is no right way to cope with grief. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to ensure that informed consent is valid?

Nurse clarifies information and witnesses signature Signup and view all the answers

When preparing a patient for surgery, why is it important to remove jewelry, dentures, make-up, nail polish, glasses/contacts, hearing aids, and artificial limbs?

To avoid interference with surgical equipment Signup and view all the answers

During the intraoperative phase, what is the key responsibility of the circulating nurse?

Monitoring the client for developing complications Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial safety measure to prevent wrong site surgical procedures according to the National patient safety goals?

Marking the correct surgical site on the patient Signup and view all the answers

Why should antibiotics be given 1 hour prior to incision and stopped within 24 hours after surgery?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a circulating nurse in the operating room?

Ensuring patient safety throughout the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the surgical team to verify a client's identification band before surgery?

To prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What should be done immediately before incision to prevent infections according to the Surgical Care Improvement Project?

Prepare surgical site according to recommended guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Why should dirt, hair, or bacteria be removed from the surgical site before an operation?

To decrease risk of developing infection Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial safety measure during surgery to prevent complications according to the text?

Monitoring for developing complications during surgery Signup and view all the answers