Nursing as a Profession

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What is the definition of nursing according to the World Health Organization?

Limited to promoting community health goals

Includes only care of sick individuals

Focusing only on prevention of illness

Consists of autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities (correct)

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a good professional nurse based on the text?

Clean, tidy, and well-groomed

Lacking communication skills (correct)

Having critical thinking skills

Punctual and mature

Who defined nursing as a theoretical system of knowledge that prescribes analysis and action related to the care of the sick or ill?

Dorothy Johnson (correct)

Betty Neuman

Virginia Henderson

Imogene King

According to Virginia Henderson, what is the unique function of a nurse?

To facilitate independence in daily activities Signup and view all the answers

How did Sister Calista Roy define nursing?

As a helping profession towards a dignified death Signup and view all the answers

What does Dorothea Orem define nursing as?

A helping service when an individual is sick Signup and view all the answers

How did Faye Abdella conceptualize nursing?

As a service to individuals, families, and society Signup and view all the answers

Who was the superintendent of nurses in the early part of 1923?

Vitaliana G. Beltran Signup and view all the answers

When were the first graduates of St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing honored with commencement exercises?

June 1912 Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Mary Vita Beltran receive a scholarship grant from the women’s auxiliary of New York and Pittsburg?

1946 Signup and view all the answers

Where did the first students of St. Luke’s come from?

Philippines Signup and view all the answers

When was the School of Nursing opened at St. Luke’s Hospital?

1903 Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed Principal of the School of Nursing after obtaining an M.A. Degree from Teachers’ College Columbia University?

Mary Vita Beltran Signup and view all the answers

Who was assigned to assist in the management of the school of Nursing until 1941?

Vitaliana G. Beltran Signup and view all the answers

Who returned to the Philippines with their earned degrees?

Quintana Beley - General Care of Medical Cases Signup and view all the answers

When did St. Luke's Hospital graduate its first batch of nurses?

1911 Signup and view all the answers

During which event were schools closed, but later resumed after Japanese doctors and nurses took over St. Luke's Hospital?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed looking into the possibility of offering a BSN Program for the nurses at St. Luke's Hospital?

Mrs. Ester A Santos Signup and view all the answers

Why was the BSN proposal shelved by the Board of Trustees?

Because of requirements for a collegiate program Signup and view all the answers

When did the Japanese team leave the country and the Filipino staff continued their work at St. Luke's Hospital?

1941 Signup and view all the answers

When did the incorporation of St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing occur, leading to a separate Board of Trustees and budget operation?

1975 Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?

7.35 - 7.45 Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte is responsible for maintaining water balance, nerves, and muscles?

Sodium (Na+) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of bicarbonate in the body's acid-base balance?

It maintains normal pH of body fluids. Signup and view all the answers

In acid-base balance, excess carbonic acid in the blood leading to decreased pH results in which condition?

Respiratory acidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of fluid loss or gain of about 1 liter?

> 2.2lbs weight loss in 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of metabolic alkalosis?

Increase in metabolic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for muscle function and contractility?

Calcium (Ca2+) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way kidneys contribute to acid-base balance?

Excreting all acids except carbonic acid Signup and view all the answers

In pH scale, which value indicates a very acidic substance?

$1.0$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily insensible water loss through the skin in mL?

400 Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone helps in keeping body fluid levels in balance?

Antidiuretic hormone Signup and view all the answers

In older adults, what is the percentage of body weight that is water?

45% Signup and view all the answers

Which method is recommended as the best way to monitor a patient's fluid status?

Daily weights and intake-output record Signup and view all the answers

What is the total body fluid percentage for a full-term newborn?

80% Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has a reduced homeostatic mechanism according to the text?

Elderly individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily insensible water loss through the lungs in mL?