Midterm & Final Exams: NURS100/ NURS 100 (Latest
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SOLUTIONS) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100%
Correct| Grade A- WCU
5 vital signs - ANSWERrespirations, pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, and
pain
Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria - ANSWER-well defined
body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
Florence Nightingale - ANSWERdefined nursing as both an art and science,
differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education,
published books; founder of modern nursing
Clara Barton - ANSWERestablished red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and
feed union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the army of
James
goals of nursing research - ANSWER-improve care in clinical setting
-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics, nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWERa problem-solving approach to making
clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends both science and art of
nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing interventions
or use guidelines established for the care of patients
steps in implementing EBP - ANSWERStep 1: ask a question about a clinical area of
interest or an intervention
Step 2: collect the most relevant and best evidence
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence
Step 4: integrate the evidence w/ clinical expertise, patient preferences, and values
in making a decision to change
Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
human dimensions that compose the whole person: - ANSWERphysical, intellectual,
environmental, spiritual, sociocultural, and emotional
, acute illness - ANSWERrapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time;
examples: cold, diarrhea, pneumonia, appendicitis
chronic illness - ANSWERslow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by
change in anatomy, requires special patient education, long period of care or
support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and arthritis
stages-of-illness behaviors - ANSWERStage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
primary health promotion - ANSWERdirected towards PROMOTING health and
PREVENTING the development of disease processes or injury; example:
immunization clinic, family planning services, accident prevention education
secondary health promotion - ANSWERfocus on SCREENING for early detection of
disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found; example: assessing
children for normal growth and development and encourage regular medical, dental
and vision exams
tertiary health promotion - ANSWERafter an illness is diagnosed and treated;
example: teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize and prevent
complications, refer woman to support group after removal of breast due to cancer
maslow hierarchy of needs - ANSWERprovides a framework for nursing assessment
and for understanding the needs of patients at all levels; many nursing interventions
are aimed at meeting patients' basic human needs
Maslows level 1: physiologic needs - ANSWERoxygen, food, water, sex, rest, physical
activity; physiologic needs are highest priority
Maslows level 2: safety and security needs - ANSWERboth physical and emotional
components; being protected from potential or actual harm
Maslows level 3: love and belonging needs - ANSWERoften called higher-level needs;
understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love; feeling of
belonging; unmet needs produce loneliness and isolation
Maslows level 4: self-esteem needs - ANSWERneed for a person to feel good about
oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also
respect and appreciate those accomplishments; positive self-esteem facilitates the
person's confidence and independence
2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH
SOLUTIONS) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100%
Correct| Grade A- WCU
5 vital signs - ANSWERrespirations, pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, and
pain
Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria - ANSWER-well defined
body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
Florence Nightingale - ANSWERdefined nursing as both an art and science,
differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education,
published books; founder of modern nursing
Clara Barton - ANSWERestablished red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and
feed union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the army of
James
goals of nursing research - ANSWER-improve care in clinical setting
-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics, nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWERa problem-solving approach to making
clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends both science and art of
nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing interventions
or use guidelines established for the care of patients
steps in implementing EBP - ANSWERStep 1: ask a question about a clinical area of
interest or an intervention
Step 2: collect the most relevant and best evidence
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence
Step 4: integrate the evidence w/ clinical expertise, patient preferences, and values
in making a decision to change
Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
human dimensions that compose the whole person: - ANSWERphysical, intellectual,
environmental, spiritual, sociocultural, and emotional
, acute illness - ANSWERrapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time;
examples: cold, diarrhea, pneumonia, appendicitis
chronic illness - ANSWERslow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by
change in anatomy, requires special patient education, long period of care or
support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and arthritis
stages-of-illness behaviors - ANSWERStage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
primary health promotion - ANSWERdirected towards PROMOTING health and
PREVENTING the development of disease processes or injury; example:
immunization clinic, family planning services, accident prevention education
secondary health promotion - ANSWERfocus on SCREENING for early detection of
disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found; example: assessing
children for normal growth and development and encourage regular medical, dental
and vision exams
tertiary health promotion - ANSWERafter an illness is diagnosed and treated;
example: teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize and prevent
complications, refer woman to support group after removal of breast due to cancer
maslow hierarchy of needs - ANSWERprovides a framework for nursing assessment
and for understanding the needs of patients at all levels; many nursing interventions
are aimed at meeting patients' basic human needs
Maslows level 1: physiologic needs - ANSWERoxygen, food, water, sex, rest, physical
activity; physiologic needs are highest priority
Maslows level 2: safety and security needs - ANSWERboth physical and emotional
components; being protected from potential or actual harm
Maslows level 3: love and belonging needs - ANSWERoften called higher-level needs;
understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love; feeling of
belonging; unmet needs produce loneliness and isolation
Maslows level 4: self-esteem needs - ANSWERneed for a person to feel good about
oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also
respect and appreciate those accomplishments; positive self-esteem facilitates the
person's confidence and independence
