"Reality shock" for new nurses Correct Answers Nursing
shortages
Difficult working conditions
Nursing staff retention
Older, more chronically ill patients
Absence of positive reinforcement
Lack of frequent communication
14 Basic Human Needs Correct Answers 1. Breathe normally.
2. Eat and drink adequately.
3. Eliminate body wastes.
4. Move and maintain desirable postures.
5. Sleep and rest.
6. Select suitable clothes-dress and undress.
7. Maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting
clothing and modifying environment.
8. Keep the body clean and well groomed and protect the
integument.
9. Avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others.
10. Communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs,
fears, or opinions.
11. Worship according to one's faith.
12. Work in such a way that there is a sense of accomplishment.
13. Play or participate in various forms of recreation.
14. Learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal
development and health and use the available health facilities.
,acceptance and participation Correct Answers -The patient has
acknowledged the reality of illness and may be ready to
participate in decisions about treatment.
-Active involvement and the hope attached to pursuing treatment
usually lead to increased feelings of mastery of the illness.
-Patients with long-term chronic illnesses become experts in
their own care and management of their condition.
acute illness Correct Answers A sudden illness from which a
person is expected to recover
Advanced degrees in nursing Correct Answers Master's Degree
Advanced Practice Doctoral Education
Administration, case management, informatics, health
policy/health care systems, teacher education, clinical nurse
specialist, NP, nurse-midwifery, nurse anesthesia, and other
clinical and nonclinical areas of study
American Nurses Association (ANA) Correct Answers The
national professional membership association of nurses that
works for the improvement of health standards and the
availability of healthcare services, fosters high professional
standards for the nursing profession, and advances the economic
and general welfare of nurses
Assessment Correct Answers information or data about the
individual patient, family, or community are gathered.
subjective/objective data is collected
, attempting to gain control Correct Answers -People may
consult their health care provider or use over-the-counter
medications, folk practices, or home remedies.
-They are aware that they are ill and usually experience some
concern or even fear about the outcome.
-These fears usually stimulate treatment-seeking behavior as a
way of gaining control over the illness, but fears may also lead
to further denial and avoidance.
Autonomous decisions are based on Correct Answers 1.
individuals values
2. adequate information
3. freedom from coercion
4. reason and deliberation
autonomous decisions may be difficult because Correct Answers
mental status
unconscious patients
culture
Autonomy Correct Answers (n.) self-government,
Beneficence Correct Answers do good and promote the best
interest of your client
Benefits of collaboration among health care pros Correct
Answers Increased feelings of self-worth; a sense of
accomplishment; esprit de corps; enhanced collegiality and
respect; and increased productivity, retention, and employee
satisfaction are positive benefits of collaboration