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What must be met before a person can be motivated to address higher-level needs in Maslow's hierarchy?
What must be met before a person can be motivated to address higher-level needs in Maslow's hierarchy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic need?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic need?
According to Maslow, which need focuses on affection and social connections?
According to Maslow, which need focuses on affection and social connections?
Which characteristic of basic needs illustrates that the same needs can vary in importance from person to person?
Which characteristic of basic needs illustrates that the same needs can vary in importance from person to person?
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What defines self-esteem in the context of Maslow's hierarchy?
What defines self-esteem in the context of Maslow's hierarchy?
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What level of needs involves having friends and participating in social groups?
What level of needs involves having friends and participating in social groups?
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Which level is considered the highest in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Which level is considered the highest in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
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What encompasses the need for shelter and physical safety?
What encompasses the need for shelter and physical safety?
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What is the primary focus of illness-prevention activities?
What is the primary focus of illness-prevention activities?
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Which of the following is a method used by nurses to restore health?
Which of the following is a method used by nurses to restore health?
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What role do nurses play in facilitating coping with disability and death?
What role do nurses play in facilitating coping with disability and death?
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Which type of educational program is NOT mentioned in illness-prevention activities?
Which type of educational program is NOT mentioned in illness-prevention activities?
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In what settings do nurses provide care for end-of-life situations?
In what settings do nurses provide care for end-of-life situations?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of restoring health?
Which of the following is NOT a component of restoring health?
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What are basic human needs described as?
What are basic human needs described as?
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What is a common goal of community programs led by nurses?
What is a common goal of community programs led by nurses?
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What is the central focus in all definitions of nursing?
What is the central focus in all definitions of nursing?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the broad aims of nursing practice?
Which of the following is NOT one of the broad aims of nursing practice?
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Which of the following accurately describes the process of promoting health in nursing?
Which of the following accurately describes the process of promoting health in nursing?
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What is the definition of nursing according to the broader understanding of the practice?
What is the definition of nursing according to the broader understanding of the practice?
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What is the unique function of a nurse according to Virginia Avenel Henderson?
What is the unique function of a nurse according to Virginia Avenel Henderson?
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Which organization is mentioned as a key entity in defining nursing practices?
Which organization is mentioned as a key entity in defining nursing practices?
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What role do nurses play in health promotion tasks most effectively?
What role do nurses play in health promotion tasks most effectively?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 components of Henderson's Need Theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 components of Henderson's Need Theory?
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Henderson’s Need Theory emphasizes which type of approach to nursing?
Henderson’s Need Theory emphasizes which type of approach to nursing?
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How many broad aims of nursing practice can be identified?
How many broad aims of nursing practice can be identified?
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What does the psychological aspect of Need Theory include?
What does the psychological aspect of Need Theory include?
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What does 'facilitating coping with disability or death' refer to in the context of nursing aims?
What does 'facilitating coping with disability or death' refer to in the context of nursing aims?
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Which component relates to ensuring adequate physical activity?
Which component relates to ensuring adequate physical activity?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in which year?
The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in which year?
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What kind of needs does Henderson's Need Theory cover?
What kind of needs does Henderson's Need Theory cover?
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Which activity is highlighted as part of spiritual needs in Henderson’s theory?
Which activity is highlighted as part of spiritual needs in Henderson’s theory?
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What is the definition of health according to the WHO?
What is the definition of health according to the WHO?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five major concepts of the BSN program curriculum?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major concepts of the BSN program curriculum?
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What are the initial steps identified in the nursing process historically?
What are the initial steps identified in the nursing process historically?
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According to Yura and Walsh, how many steps are in the nursing process?
According to Yura and Walsh, how many steps are in the nursing process?
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Who first used the term nursing diagnosis?
Who first used the term nursing diagnosis?
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What is the purpose of the nursing process?
What is the purpose of the nursing process?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of the nursing process?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the nursing process?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the WHO's focus areas?
Which aspect is NOT included in the WHO's focus areas?
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Study Notes
Objectives of Unit III
- Define basic human needs and discuss the foundation of nursing practice.
- Understand the role of the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Explain the conceptual framework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
- Explore the field of nursing and the nursing process.
- Identify the historical perspective of the nursing process.
Nursing and Nursing Practice
- Focus on the patient encompasses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.
- Nursing involves preventing illness and promoting health for individuals, families, and communities.
Aims of Nursing
- Promote health.
- Prevent illness.
- Restore health.
- Facilitate coping with disability or death.
Promoting Health
- Empower individuals to manage their health.
- Provide guidance on immunizations, nutrition, diet, medication, and safety.
- Enhance overall quality of life through community assessments, education, resources identification, and program evaluation.
Preventing Illness
- Aim to reduce illness risk with educational programs (e.g., prenatal care, smoking cessation).
- Encourage healthy lifestyles through community initiatives like exercise classes.
Restoring Health
- Nurses engage in early disease detection, rehabilitation, and patient education.
- Key activities include monitoring symptoms, direct care, collaboration with healthcare providers, and planning rehabilitation for conditions like heart disease.
Facilitating Coping with Disability and Death
- Nurses support patients and families through life crises and end-of-life situations.
- Active participation in hospice programs to ensure comfort and care during the dying process.
Basic Human Needs
- Fundamental needs include physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects.
- Characteristics include similarities in needs across individuals, varying importance of needs, and interconnectivity of needs.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Presents five levels:
- Physiological
- Safety and security
- Love and belonging
- Self-esteem
- Self-actualization
- Lower-level needs must be fulfilled before advancing to higher-level needs.
Physiological Needs
- Essential needs include oxygen, water, food, elimination, rest, and exercise.
- Fulfillment is necessary for motivation towards higher-level needs.
Safety and Security Needs
- Includes shelter, stability, security, and freedom from anxiety.
Love and Belonging Needs
- Involves both giving and receiving affection, maintaining friendships, and group participation.
Self-Esteem Needs
- Confidence in one’s self-worth is influenced by achievements.
Self-Actualization Needs
- Represents personal fulfillment, creativity, and the pursuit of challenges.
Virginia Avenel Henderson
- Influential nurse and theorist known for her Need Theory.
- Defined nursing as assisting individuals in health-related activities they cannot perform independently.
Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory
- Emphasizes basic human needs across physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions.
- Proposes 14 components outlining holistic nursing care.
14 Components of the Need Theory
- Physiological Components: Breathing, eating, waste elimination, movement, sleep, dress, temperature maintenance, hygiene, and environmental safety.
- Psychological Aspects: Effective communication and learning.
- Spiritual Needs: Worship according to personal beliefs.
- Sociological Orientation: Work for accomplishment and engage in recreation.
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Founded in 1948 as an arm of the United Nations, focusing on global health improvement.
- Defines health as complete well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
BSN Conceptual Framework
- Addresses five key concepts:
- Patient-Centered Care
- Communication
- Leadership
- Safety
- Professional Role
- Serves as guidance for curriculum development and course objectives.
Nursing Process
- A systematic, patient-centered method of care encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Aims to establish standards of care addressing individualized patient needs.
Historical Perspective of the Nursing Process
- Early references to nursing as a process emerged in 1955.
- Evolved through contributions from several theorists, emphasizing assessment, planning, and evaluation.
- The term nursing diagnosis was introduced in 1953 and became a separate step in the nursing process post-1974.
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Explore the fundamental goals of nursing and essential related concepts in this quiz. Learners will define basic human needs and discuss the foundations of nursing practice, as well as the World Health Organization's role. Prepare to deepen your understanding of nursing objectives and models of concepts.