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, The purpose of Nursing Theories is: guide the nursing practice
guide nursing research
guide nursing education
What are some "Advanced Practice" Nurses? Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Midwife
CRNA
LHUP Definition of Nursing it is an art and a science characterized by critical thinking, clinical competence,
accountability, and commitment to the value of caring and interdisciplinary
collaboration. Applies to persons across the lifespan and within various cultures.
Based upon interpersonal communications amoung the individual, the family and
the nurse. Involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the human
needs of the individual in health and illness. Includes health teaching by the Nurse
to assist individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health. In cooperation with
other members of the health team. Nursing care is delivered in accordance with the
legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession and in responce to societal
health needs.
What are some of the body's responses to stress? Increased mental activity
dilated pupils
bronchialar dilation
increased respiratory rate
increased heart rate
increased cardiac output
increased glucose
increased arterial blood pressure
incrreased fatty acids
increased blood flow to skeletal muscles
What are the various levels of Communication? Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Transpersonal
Small Group
Public
What is ANA? American Nurses Association
The protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of
illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities,
and population.
What are the "Therapeutic Techniques?" Active listening, Touch, Humor,Silence, Providing, Information, Clarifying, Focusing,
Paraphrasing, Asking relavant questions, Summarizing, Open ended questions
Maslow's Theory states what Physiological Needs? Air, Water, Food, Tempreature maintenance, Elimination, Shelter, Rest/sleep, Sex
What are the 5 characteristics of "Therapeutic 1. Empathy-nurse is sensitive but remains objective
Communications?" 2.Respect-refer to clients as Mr. or Mrs.
3.Genuineness-Be honest and sincere
4.Concreteness-be specific with instructions and questions
5.Confrontation-used as a means of obtaining information from the client for further
clarity.
What are Maslows Hierarchy of Basic Needs? Physiological needs
Safety and security
Belongingness
Esteem Needs
Self Actualization