Nursing Goals Unit III

Questions and Answers

What must be met before a person can be motivated to address higher-level needs in Maslow's hierarchy?

Self-esteem needs

Physiological needs (correct)

Self-actualization needs

Social needs

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic need?

Love and belonging

Self-actualization

Safety and security

Creative expression (correct)

According to Maslow, which need focuses on affection and social connections?

Self-esteem needs

Love and belonging needs (correct)

Physiological needs

Safety and security needs

Which characteristic of basic needs illustrates that the same needs can vary in importance from person to person?

The significance of each need differs among individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What defines self-esteem in the context of Maslow's hierarchy?

Confidence in one's own worth or abilities Signup and view all the answers

What level of needs involves having friends and participating in social groups?

Love and belonging needs Signup and view all the answers

Which level is considered the highest in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses the need for shelter and physical safety?

Safety and security needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of illness-prevention activities?

Reducing the risk for illness and promoting health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method used by nurses to restore health?

Monitoring signs or symptoms of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What role do nurses play in facilitating coping with disability and death?

Providing end-of-life care and support Signup and view all the answers

Which type of educational program is NOT mentioned in illness-prevention activities?

Dietary supplements education Signup and view all the answers

In what settings do nurses provide care for end-of-life situations?

Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of restoring health?

Planning educational workshops for the community Signup and view all the answers

What are basic human needs described as?

Essential requirements for survival and well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is a common goal of community programs led by nurses?

Encouraging healthy lifestyles Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus in all definitions of nursing?

The patients receiving care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the broad aims of nursing practice?

To treat illness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the process of promoting health in nursing?

Enabling people to increase control over their health Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of nursing according to the broader understanding of the practice?

Including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of care Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique function of a nurse according to Virginia Avenel Henderson?

To assist individuals in performing activities that contribute to health or recovery Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is mentioned as a key entity in defining nursing practices?

World Health Organization Signup and view all the answers

What role do nurses play in health promotion tasks most effectively?

Enhancing the quality of life through assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 components of Henderson's Need Theory?

Manage finances effectively Signup and view all the answers

Henderson’s Need Theory emphasizes which type of approach to nursing?

Holistic nursing approach Signup and view all the answers

How many broad aims of nursing practice can be identified?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What does the psychological aspect of Need Theory include?

Communication of emotions and needs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'facilitating coping with disability or death' refer to in the context of nursing aims?

Helping patients adjust to life changes or loss Signup and view all the answers

Which component relates to ensuring adequate physical activity?

Move and maintain desirable postures Signup and view all the answers

The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in which year?

1948 Signup and view all the answers

What kind of needs does Henderson's Need Theory cover?

Physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social needs Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is highlighted as part of spiritual needs in Henderson’s theory?

Worship according to one’s faith Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of health according to the WHO?

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major concepts of the BSN program curriculum?

Medication Management Signup and view all the answers

What are the initial steps identified in the nursing process historically?

Assessment, Planning, Evaluation Signup and view all the answers

According to Yura and Walsh, how many steps are in the nursing process?

Four Signup and view all the answers

Who first used the term nursing diagnosis?

Virginia Fry Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing process?

To establish a standard of care. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of the nursing process?

Cyclic and dynamic. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT included in the WHO's focus areas?

Promoting cosmetic health treatments Signup and view all the answers

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.