FUNDA LEC QUIZ 1

has been called the oldest of arts and the youngest of professions (Donahue, 1996)

The term ‘Nurse’ evolved from the Latin word _____ which means to nourish or to cherish.

introduces a thorough assessment of patients, the nursing process, communication between nurse and patient, cultural differences, functional health patterns, and the overall framework of nursing practice.

They provide______ for sick and injured patients with health information, restorative care, medication administration and emergency care.

forms the first foundational component of Nursing.

Two Approaches in studying Man

Viewing man as an organism only (view cells, tissues, organs - body structures only)

Viewing man as an organism with interrelated and interdependent parts functioning to produce a behavior which is acceptable or unacceptable to him/her or to the society.

are interacting unified that are more than the mere sum of his parts; any disturbance affects the whole being.

Presence or absence of disease”

state of being well and using every power the individual possesses to the fullest extent.”

“a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Health Reflects concern for the individual as a total person functioning

is a state of well-being.

Basic aspects of wellness include:

7 Components of wellness

The ability to promote health measures that improve the standard of living and quality of life in the community. This includes influences such as food, water, and air.

The ability to interact successfully with people and within the environment of which each person is a part, to develop and maintain intimacy with significant others, and to develop respect and tolerance for those with different opinions and beliefs.

The ability to manage stress and to express emotions appropriately.This wellness involves the ability to recognize, accept, and express feelings and to accept one’s limitations.

The ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve fitness (e.g., pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal), maintain adequate nutrition and proper body fat, avoid abusing drugs and alcohol or using tobacco products, and generally practice positive lifestyle habits.

The belief in some force (nature, science, religion, or a higher power) that serves to unite human beings and provide meaning and purpose to life. It includes a person’s own morals, values, and ethics.

The ability to learn and use information effectively for personal, family, and career development. wellness involves striving for continued growth and learning to deal with new challenges effectively

The ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time. A person’s beliefs about education, employment, and home influence personal satisfaction and relationships with others.

is a highly personal state in which the person’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental or spiritual functioning is thought to be diminished.

Factors and Issues Affecting Health and Illness: Internal Variables

(Emotional) factors influencing health include mind– body interactions and self-concept.

Intellectual factors influencing health include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs.

Factors and Issues Affecting Health and Illness External Variables

Totality of services offered by all health disciplines.

Types of Health Care Services

Health Promotion and Illness Prevention Example: Legislation and enforcement to ban or control the use of hazardous products (e.g. asbestos) Mandate on safe and healthy practices (e.g. use of seatbelts and bike helmets) Education about healthy and safe habits (e.g. adequate and proper nutrition, weight control and exercise, stress reduction, not smoking)

Levels of Care

Nursing is The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery" -Florence Nightingale, 1860. Nightingale considered a clean, well- ventilated, and quite environment essential for

Where can nurses practice their profession?

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF A NURSE

Activities that assist client physically and psychologically while preserving the client’s dignity. The nursing actions may involve full care for the completely dependent client, partial care for the partially dependent client and supportive-educative care to assist clients in attaining their highest possible level of health and wellness.

Nurses care holistically for a patient.

emphasizes that the whole person is greater than the sum of their parts. Nurses also address psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.

is integral to all nursing roles.

The nurse helps the clients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to restore or maintain their health.

Nurses also teach ____ to whom they delegate care and share their expertise with other nurses and health professionals.

acts to protect the client. The nurse represents the client’s needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying wishes for information to the physician.

Process of helping a client to recognize and cope with stressful psychologic or social problems, to develop improved personal relationship and promote personal growth.

The nurse counsels primarily healthy individuals with normal adjustment difficulties and focuses on helping the person develop new attitudes, feelings and behaviors by encouraging to look at alternative behaviors, recognize the choices and develop a sense of control.

Assisting to make modifications in patient’s own behavior.

Influences others to work together to accomplish a specific goal.

Delegate nursing activities to ancillary workers, other nurses; and supervises and evaluates their performance.

Work with the multidisciplinary health care team to measure the effectiveness of the case management plan and to monitor outcomes.

Nurses use research to improve client care.

is defined as occupation that requires extensive education or a calling that requires special knowledge, skill and preparation.

refers to the professional character, spirit or methods. It is a set of attributes, a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment.

Nursing is establishing a well- defined——— and expertise. Conceptual framework contribute to the knowledge base of nursing and give direction to nursing practice, education and ongoing research

differentiates nursing from an occupation pursued primarily for profit. Many considered altruism (selfless concern for others) the hallmark of a profession.

selfless concern for others

Increasing research in nursing is contributing to nursing practice.

early stage of development

increase funding and professional support – focus on nursing education.

base on nursing practice

focused on practice related issues

Nurses have places a high value on the worth and dignity of others.

A profession is ___ if it regulates itself and sets standards/policies for its members, granted legal authority to define the scope of its practice, describe particular functions and roles, and determine its goals and responsibilities in delivery of its services.

is the establishment and maintenance of social, political and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice, self discipline, working conditions and professional affairs. Eg: Philippine Nursing Association Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines

QUALITIES OF A NURSE

Barbara Carper’s Four Patterns of Knowing Aims to:

Carper’s Four Patterns of Knowing

refers to knowing that is expressed in a form that can be shared and communicated to others.

The component of moral knowledge in nursing

Expressed through: ◦ Actions, bearing, conduct, attitudes, narrative and interaction ◦ Knowing what to do without conscious deliberation