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What role does a nurse educator primarily play in a clinical or educational setting?
What role does a nurse educator primarily play in a clinical or educational setting?
- Performing administrative duties
- Conducting patient treatments
- Teaching theoretical knowledge and clinical skills (correct)
- Managing healthcare policies
At which level of nursing does decision-making become based on client needs?
At which level of nursing does decision-making become based on client needs?
- New Nurse
- Competent (correct)
- Advanced Beginner
- Proficient
Which level of nursing typically involves making decisions based on theory and rules?
Which level of nursing typically involves making decisions based on theory and rules?
- Proficient
- Advanced Beginner (correct)
- Nurse Entrepreneur
- Competent
What characteristic defines the Proficient level of nursing practice?
What characteristic defines the Proficient level of nursing practice?
Which role involves managing health-related behaviors and typically requires an advanced degree?
Which role involves managing health-related behaviors and typically requires an advanced degree?
What does the term 'halal' refer to in relation to food for Islamic patients?
What does the term 'halal' refer to in relation to food for Islamic patients?
Which act created the Board of Nursing (BON) in the Philippines?
Which act created the Board of Nursing (BON) in the Philippines?
What characterizes the period of intuitive nursing?
What characterizes the period of intuitive nursing?
What is the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) intended for?
What is the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) intended for?
Which statement correctly identifies an ingredient in the oral antiviral COVID drug Paxlovid?
Which statement correctly identifies an ingredient in the oral antiviral COVID drug Paxlovid?
What does the term 'haram' imply in food classifications for Islamic patients?
What does the term 'haram' imply in food classifications for Islamic patients?
When was the first Philippine nursing law enacted?
When was the first Philippine nursing law enacted?
What specific groups of people are targeted by the services mentioned for nursing care?
What specific groups of people are targeted by the services mentioned for nursing care?
What is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia?
What is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia?
Which method of temperature taking is considered the most accessible and convenient?
Which method of temperature taking is considered the most accessible and convenient?
What is a significant contraindication for taking an oral temperature?
What is a significant contraindication for taking an oral temperature?
What is a common effect associated with muscle spasms in malignant hyperthermia?
What is a common effect associated with muscle spasms in malignant hyperthermia?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for taking an oral temperature?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for taking an oral temperature?
What characterizes a remittent fever?
What characterizes a remittent fever?
What is the antidote for TENSILON?
What is the antidote for TENSILON?
Which condition can cause a constant high fever of 40-41C for more than 5 days?
Which condition can cause a constant high fever of 40-41C for more than 5 days?
What indicates shock in a patient experiencing anaphylaxis from a bee sting?
What indicates shock in a patient experiencing anaphylaxis from a bee sting?
Which of the following is a feature of a relapsing fever?
Which of the following is a feature of a relapsing fever?
What complication is associated with aspirin use in viral infections?
What complication is associated with aspirin use in viral infections?
In the context of myasthenia gravis, what does a cholinergic crisis indicate?
In the context of myasthenia gravis, what does a cholinergic crisis indicate?
What is one of the processes involved in heat loss?
What is one of the processes involved in heat loss?
What year was the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing established?
What year was the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing established?
Which nursing leader was the first to receive a master's degree abroad?
Which nursing leader was the first to receive a master's degree abroad?
What characteristic is NOT mentioned as a requirement for nursing science?
What characteristic is NOT mentioned as a requirement for nursing science?
Who is recognized as a pioneer in school health nursing education?
Who is recognized as a pioneer in school health nursing education?
What is one of the commitments of nursing as mentioned in the content?
What is one of the commitments of nursing as mentioned in the content?
Which of the following nursing schools was established in 1947?
Which of the following nursing schools was established in 1947?
What advocacy did Loreto Tupaz champion in relation to the nursing board exam?
What advocacy did Loreto Tupaz champion in relation to the nursing board exam?
Which of the following options is NOT a focus area of nursing outlined in the content?
Which of the following options is NOT a focus area of nursing outlined in the content?
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Study Notes
Colleges of Nursing in the Philippines
- University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing established in 1946; emphasizes dexterity, communication, and cognitive skills.
- Manila Central University College of Nursing founded in 1947; shares a similar educational focus on skill development.
Nursing Leaders in the Philippines
- Anastacia Giron Tupas: Prominent figure in Philippine Nursing Association.
- Cesaria Tan: First Filipino nurse to obtain a master's degree abroad.
- Rosa Militar: Key pioneer in school health nursing education.
- Loreto Tupaz: Advocate for holding nursing board exams outside Manila.
- Dean Julita Sotejo: Notable female nurse leader in the Philippines.
Concepts of Caring in Nursing
- Committed to promoting health across individual, family, community, and national levels.
- Personalized care extended to all individuals, regardless of background or economic status.
Dietary Considerations in Nursing
- Special attention to dietary restrictions for patients of different cultures (e.g., halal for Muslim patients).
- Haram (forbidden) items include land animals, while halal (allowed) items are restricted to sea creatures.
Evolution of Nursing Legislation
- Act 2808 (1919): First true nursing law in the Philippines, leading to the establishment of the Board of Nursing in 1920.
- Republic Act 877 (1953): Marks the first formal nursing law in the Philippines.
Periods of Nursing Development
- Prehistoric intuitive nursing focused on basic care among primitive tribes.
- Five stages in nursing competence:
- Novice: New graduates follow rules.
- Advanced Beginner: Developing skills with theoretical decision-making.
- Competent: Focused on client needs.
- Proficient: Prioritizes decision-making.
- Expert: Mastery of nursing skills and knowledge.
Fever Variability in Patients
- Remittent fever: Fluctuates within 24 hours without returning to normal.
- Constant fever: High temperature maintained for over 5 days, indicative of severe infections.
- Relapsing fever: Recurring temperature spikes every few days, common in conditions like dengue.
Myasthenia Gravis Crisis
- Cholinergic crisis indicates overmedication; myasthenic crisis results from undermedication.
Emergency Care for Bee Stings
- Use of epinephrine pen to manage anaphylactic shock.
Important Pharmaceutical Information
- TENSILON is utilized for diagnosis; a fast-acting drug with a short duration of effect, has atropine sulfate as an antidote.
- Aspirin is contraindicated in patients with viral infections due to risk of Reye’s syndrome.
Processes Involved in Heat Loss
- Conduction: Heat loss through direct contact, affected by muscle spasms during anesthesia.
- Antidote for muscle spasm-related heat increases: Dantrolene Sodium.
Temperature Measurement Methods
- Oral temperature: Most accessible; specific contraindications exist including coughing, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Accurate rectal temperature measurement: Insert 0.5-1.5 inches into the rectum using a water-based lubricant, contraindicated for hemorrhoid stages and diarrhea.
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