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Esthetics Knowledge - Answer -An example of this knowledge is witnessing a patient in
labour sweating and providing a cold towel
Personal Knowledge - Answer -This knowledge is about having self-awareness and
ability to reflect on how the individual behaviour will impact a therapeutic relationship
Ethical Knowledge - Answer -An example of this knowledge "Hospital visiting hours, if
family comes to visit at 7:55 but visiting ends at 8pm do you let them in or not"
Empirics Knowledge - Answer -Examples of this knowledge: Checking blood sugar
level, assess IV, wound assessment
Nursing Science - Answer -A unique body of knowledge about the practice of nursing
Theory - Answer -a purposeful set of assumptions or propositions that identify the
relationships between concepts
Nursing Theory - Answer -It provides nurses with a perspective from which to view client
situations, a way to organize data, and a method of analyzing and interpreting
information to bring about a coherent and informed nursing practice. The aim is to
organize knowledge about nursing to enable nurses to use it in a professional and
accountable manner.
Caring - Answer -Is essential to human development and survival, and is a universal
phenomenon
• Biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive and is a moral imperative of nursing
, • Extends beyond individual interactions to include process that requires a connection
between individuals and/or groups, and involves knowledge, skills and dispositions
• Can be enhances, called forth, or inhibited by the educational experience of the
student and most importantly by the presence or absence of role models
Primary Health Care - Answer -Essential care (e.g. promotive, preventative, supportive,
rehabilitative and curative services) based on practical, scientifically sound and socially
acceptable methods and technology, made universally accessible to individuals and
families in the community through their full participation and at a cost that the
community and country can afford to maintain at every stage of their development, in
the spirit of self-reliance and self-determination."
Biological - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual: This component deals
with aspects such as anatomy, physiology, homeostasis.
Psychological - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual:Relevant issues
include transition, coping, responses, personality, psyche.
Social - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual:Encompases norms,
political, network, roles & relationships (eg. Sick role)
Spiritual - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual: It is what gives life
meaning, faith and hope; and is not exclusive to religion.
Cultural - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual: Pertains to customs,
traditions, and mores; value systems, and heritage.
Sexual - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual:Encompasses growth and
development, sexual activity and gender role identity.
Relational - Answer -1 of 7 Dimensions of the Holistic Individual:The process of health
and healing is contextual, and unique.