Nursing Fundamentals Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is health?

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

What does licensure mean in nursing?

To be given a license to practice nursing in a state or province after successfully meeting requirements.

What is the Nursing Practice Act?

The law that defines and regulates the practice of nursing in the United States.

What is nursing?

A profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving healthcare services. Signup and view all the answers

What is the science of nursing?

The knowledge base for care that is provided. Signup and view all the answers

What is the art of nursing?

The skilled application of knowledge to help people reach maximum quality of life and health. Signup and view all the answers

What are the five steps of the nursing process?

Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

What is reciprocity in nursing?

A system that allows a nurse in one state to obtain a license in another state without retesting. Signup and view all the answers

What are standards in nursing?

Rules or guidelines that allow nurses to carry out professional roles. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Florence Nightingale?

Regarded as the founder of modern nursing. Signup and view all the answers

What contributions did Clara Barton make to nursing?

Founded the American Red Cross and served as Superintendent of Nurses for the Union Army. Signup and view all the answers

What are the aims of nursing?

To promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four essential competencies for nurses?

Cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by evidence-based practice in nursing?

Nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale. Signup and view all the answers

What is independent nursing practice?

Advance practice degree nurses may set up their own practice and charge a fee. Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym LPN stand for?

Licensed Practical Nurse. Signup and view all the answers

What does RN stand for?

Registered Nurse. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of professional nursing organizations?

To set standards, promote nursing practices, and advocate for nurses. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health and Nursing Definitions

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Licensure: a legal requirement to practice nursing after meeting specific criteria in a state or province.
Nursing Practice Act: legislation that regulates nursing practice across the U.S.

Nursing Practice Concepts

Nursing encompasses the holistic care of individuals and emphasizes prevention of illness and maintenance of health.
The science of nursing refers to the knowledge base guiding care delivery.
The art of nursing involves applying that knowledge skillfully to enhance patient quality of life.

Nursing Process

A systematic problem-solving method tailored to individual client care consists of five steps: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Historical Context of Nursing

Early beliefs attributed illness to supernatural causes, with roles divided between physicians and maternal caregivers.
Nursing roles evolved, with deaconesses in early Christianity providing organized care.
The 16th century saw women with criminal backgrounds becoming nurses, impacting the profession's reputation.

Influential Figures in Nursing

Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing in the 19th century, emphasizing patient needs, establishing training schools, and writing about healthcare.
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross and served as a Union Army nurse during the Civil War.
Lillian Wald is recognized as the founder of public health nursing.
Dorothea Dix advocated for mentally ill patients, leading to the creation of asylums.
Isabel Hampton Robb advanced nursing education and established important policies for nursing schools.
Mary Elizabeth Mahoney was the first African American nurse to graduate from nursing school.
Lavina Dock was active in women's suffrage in addition to her nursing leadership.

Nursing Aims and Competencies

Key aims include promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with disability or death.
Essential competencies for nurses include cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills.

Trends in Nursing

Community-based nursing focuses on individual or family healthcare in diverse environments.
The nursing shortage is a significant concern, with projections estimating a need for an additional 800,000 nurses by 2020.
There is a rising prevalence of chronic health conditions affecting care delivery and patient education.
Cultural competence is crucial in ensuring supportive care for diverse populations.

Professional Nursing Organizations

The American Nurses Association (ANA) advocates for nurses and sets standards for practice.
National League for Nursing (NLN) focuses on developing nursing services and education.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) establishes educational standards and oversees nursing program accreditation.

Standards of Nursing Practice

Standards define responsibilities of nurses, protect their role, and ensure quality and ethical care in nursing.
Nursing interventions should be evidence-based, rooted in solid scientific rationale.

Nursing Education and Licensure

LPNs provide care under supervision, while RNs require an associate's, diploma, or baccalaureate program background and must pass the NCLEX-RN exam.
Continuing education is necessary for professional development and maintaining licensure.
In-service training helps RNs improve skills and learn new technologies.

Ethical and Legal Aspects

Nurses are accountable for ethical conduct, demonstrating accountability and advocacy for patients’ rights.
The Nursing Practice Act outlines the scope and requirements for professional nursing practice in each state.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Nursing Fundamentals Chapter 1. This set covers essential terms and definitions that are fundamental to nursing practice, including concepts of health, licensure, and nursing regulations. Perfect for nursing students looking to enhance their understanding.