Nursing Definitions and Concepts Overview

<p>Caring is a fundamental aspect of all professions, allowing individuals to find meaning in their work. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific Knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caring and concern for the well-being of patients. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caring provides a framework for nurses to interact with patients, help them cope with suffering, and promote health. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the evolving understanding of nursing as a dynamic and multifaceted profession. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that nursing practice is based on the best available research evidence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing standardized care protocols to ensure consistency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on achieving shared goals for patient care through collaboration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a dynamic process that facilitates mutual understanding and goal achievement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishment of a clear hierarchy among team members. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides culturally sensitive and appropriate care tailored to individual needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To validate existing knowledge and create new knowledge to improve practice. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence-based practice is the foundation for continual quality improvement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Counseling individuals with normal adjustment difficulties to develop new behaviors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse who assists patients in modifying their behaviors to improve their health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a nurse collaborates with other professionals to develop a treatment plan for a patient (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurse Manager (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlling costs associated with the patient's care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing data and findings to improve patient care practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To critically evaluate and apply research findings to improve patient care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'client' is someone who is actively engaging in their own health, while a 'patient' is receiving medical treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting health and wellness, preventing illness, restoring health, and caring for the dying. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administering antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wellness is a higher level of health, encompassing not only physical well-being but also emotional and social well-being. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain optimal health by preventing disease from occurring. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Performing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consumers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaborators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forensic Nursing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compassion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The criteria that define nursing as a profession. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sympathy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the patient as a whole being. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Berman, Audrey (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing Volume 1 and 2 11th edition Singapore Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The holistic approach to caring for the patient. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding patient needs and wants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilizing skills and expertise to fulfill patient needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treating patients with kindness, empathy, patience, and consideration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speaking out against unfair or incorrect practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using evidence-based practices to guide patient care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Striving for excellence in patient care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nursing utilizes biological principles to understand disease processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuously seeks professional development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concept of man as a whole, considering physical, emotional, and social aspects.

A systematic method used by nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Structured approaches to providing caring in nursing, emphasizing empathy and support.

A technique used by nurses to communicate with patients to promote healing and trust.

A framework outlining essential attributes of caring: Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, and Comportment.

Activities aimed at improving health and preventing disease among individuals and communities.

Strategies and actions to prevent illness and promote well-being.

Processes aimed at restoring patients to their optimal health and functionality after illness or injury.

Direct, goal-oriented, and adaptable practice to individual, family, and community needs during health and illness.

Diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.

Protection, promotion, optimization of health, prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy.

A dimension of human relating, essential to nursing that involves deep concern for others' welfare.

Nursing combines compassionate care with scientific knowledge and skills.

Caring is the core of nursing practice, aiding in coping, meaning, health, and dignity.

Caring involves compassion, respect, and individualized attention to patients.

Caring helps patients cope with suffering and promotes health, enabling dignified experiences.

A scientific process validating theories and generating knowledge for better nursing practice and client outcomes.

A problem-solving approach integrating best evidence, clinical expertise, and client values to improve nursing decisions.

Analysis of performance and outcomes to enhance safe and quality nursing practice.

Collaborative relationship among professionals enhancing roles through communication and cultural understanding for client outcomes.

A relational process where messages are transmitted and understood to facilitate effective healthcare delivery.

Partnership among healthcare professionals based on respect and trust to achieve mutual goals.

Functioning effectively within interprofessional teams, promoting open communication and shared decision-making.

Provision of meaningful nursing service according to people's cultural values and health-illness context.

Nursing practice that combines knowledge and compassionate care.

An individual or group that uses healthcare services.

An individual receiving medical treatment and care.

An individual who engages professionals for services.

Nurses care for individuals, families, and communities.

Activities to enhance healthy lifestyles and actualization of potential.

Actions taken to maintain health and prevent disease.

Focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, and caring for the dying.

Treating people with kindness, empathy, and consideration.

Utilizing skills to understand patients' physical and mental health needs.

The process of sharing information essential for understanding patient needs.

The ability to face difficulties and advocate for fair treatment in healthcare.

Devotion to providing the best support for each individual in care.

A field based on evolving knowledge and evidence-based practices in patient care.

The study of disease processes that forms the basis of nursing practice.

The ability to attentively receive and understand spoken information in care settings.

A nurse who helps healthy individuals develop new attitudes and behaviors.

A nurse who helps clients modify their behavior and improves systems in healthcare.

A nurse who influences others to work towards a specific goal.

A nurse who manages care and supervises nursing activities and staff.

A nurse who ensures client-oriented care while monitoring outcomes and controlling costs.

A nurse who uses research to enhance client care and understands research processes.

The role of a nurse in representing clients' needs and wishes to healthcare professionals.

The process of helping clients identify and alter their behaviors.