NURS 2001 Exam Review with
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Relational consciousness - ANSWER-grounded in the assumption that people are
situated and constituted through social, cultural, political and historical processes and
communities.
Relational inquiry approach includes two essential components - ANSWER-relational
consciousness and relational inquiry as a form of action
What does it mean to be a nurse - ANSWER-We need to explore that place where
everything is intricately interwoven
Relational - ANSWER-complex interplay of human life, the world and nursing practice.
Relational inquiry involves - ANSWER-highly reasoned, skilled action
Relational Inquiry requires (3 things) - ANSWER-a) sound knowledge base
b) sophisticated inquiry, observational and analytical skills
c) strong clinical skills (clinical judgement, decision making, clinical competencies)
Relational consciousness extends... - ANSWER-attention beyond the individual to the
relational interplay occurring at and between the intrapersonal, interpersonal and
contextual levels of being.
Contextual vs. intrapersonal/interpersonal - ANSWER-Contextually is what is going on
around the people and situation while intra/inter is what is going on within people
involved and what is going on around people and situations respectively.
Relational consciousness is the action of... - ANSWER-being mindfully aware
Relational inquiry is the "___" of a relational consciousness - ANSWER-"how to"
it's the moment to examine and relate the intrapersonal, interpersonal and contextual
forces that are affecting us in that moment
Relational inquiry involves being "______" relational spae of "_________" and "______"
- ANSWER-1. in between
2. knowing
3. not knowing
This involves being curious, looking for what is significant and looking for relationships
and relevance among the elements to inform action.
,relational inquiry is a practice of... - ANSWER-focusing attention and acting in a
conscious and intentional matter
Why the relational inquiry approach to nursing? - ANSWER-1. consistent with the
realities of contemporary nursing
2. aimed toward patient, nurse and system well being
3. serves to interrupt normative patterns and provides an avenue for action
Contrast relational inquiry with: - ANSWER-1. current reality: individualist,
decontextualized, half empty" view
2. relational oblivion: not being aware of intrapersonal, interpersonal and contextual
elements shaping decisions..
3. individualist lens: have done all they can do but not "good enough"... "that's just the
way it is"...
RI increases our s, andability to affect well being: - ANSWER-1. ensure you begin to
consciously navigate the complexities of life by inquiring on all 3 levels.
2. intrapersonal
3. interpersonal
4. contextual
5. this will enhance your ability to affect the well being of patients, nurse
System well being - ANSWER-1. globally, health systems have been reforming into
business models with an emphasis on efficiency, limiting the use of resources, and
optimizing profit...
RI draws attention to (system wellbeing) - ANSWER-1. how the changes affect nursing
practice
2. patient care outcomes
3. includes understanding of broader issues such as:
- social issues
- political issues
- economic trends
Health promotion - ANSWER-a process of enabling people to increase control over and
to improve their health
health promotion: working with - ANSWER-When nurses are working within a health
promotion model, every interaction with a client can be an educational intervention
Ottawa charter of health promotion - ANSWER-"Health promotion is the process of
enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. To reach a state
of complete physical, mental and social well-being, an individual or group must be able
, to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the
environment".
Fundamental conditions and resources for health are: - ANSWER-peace,
shelter,
education,
food,
income,
a stable eco-system,
sustainable resources,
social justice, and equity.
Ontological - ANSWER-Concerning the very essence or nature of a being.
Compassion - ANSWER-Being in the difficulty (rather than avoiding, fixing, ignoring...)
Self-compassion
Keeping current with your own emotions
Suffering (caputo) - ANSWER-Suffering is something that " humbles us, brings us up
short, stops us in our tracks, something surpassing which inspires a mix of fear and awe
and admiration, something which both strikes us down and draws us near"
Extraordinary experiences - ANSWER-Nurses deal with extraordinary experiences
every day such as illness, trauma, death of a loved one or other changes that affect the
every day -
Pain, fear, anguish, confusion, uncertainty
Everyone deals with these situations in their own way
Best action: - ANSWER-JUST BE and Endure with someone
Be with someone in moment in midst of the anguish, uncertainty and suffering
Compassion AGAIN - ANSWER-Compassion is both rational and action orientated.
Compassionate care is what we do together, it brings reason, emotion and sentiment
together and simultaneously demand that we act ( go where it hurts, to places of pain,
share in brokenness, fear, confusion, to mourn with those who are lonely)
Effective compassion - ANSWER-Listen
Affirm their humanity
Don't try and stop the tears or your own
3 elements of self-compassion - ANSWER-1. be mindful
2. be gentle
3. ne honest
Paul Bloom - ANSWER-argues that empathy is a bad thing—that it makes the world
worse. While we've been taught that putting yourself in another's shoes cultivates
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Relational consciousness - ANSWER-grounded in the assumption that people are
situated and constituted through social, cultural, political and historical processes and
communities.
Relational inquiry approach includes two essential components - ANSWER-relational
consciousness and relational inquiry as a form of action
What does it mean to be a nurse - ANSWER-We need to explore that place where
everything is intricately interwoven
Relational - ANSWER-complex interplay of human life, the world and nursing practice.
Relational inquiry involves - ANSWER-highly reasoned, skilled action
Relational Inquiry requires (3 things) - ANSWER-a) sound knowledge base
b) sophisticated inquiry, observational and analytical skills
c) strong clinical skills (clinical judgement, decision making, clinical competencies)
Relational consciousness extends... - ANSWER-attention beyond the individual to the
relational interplay occurring at and between the intrapersonal, interpersonal and
contextual levels of being.
Contextual vs. intrapersonal/interpersonal - ANSWER-Contextually is what is going on
around the people and situation while intra/inter is what is going on within people
involved and what is going on around people and situations respectively.
Relational consciousness is the action of... - ANSWER-being mindfully aware
Relational inquiry is the "___" of a relational consciousness - ANSWER-"how to"
it's the moment to examine and relate the intrapersonal, interpersonal and contextual
forces that are affecting us in that moment
Relational inquiry involves being "______" relational spae of "_________" and "______"
- ANSWER-1. in between
2. knowing
3. not knowing
This involves being curious, looking for what is significant and looking for relationships
and relevance among the elements to inform action.
,relational inquiry is a practice of... - ANSWER-focusing attention and acting in a
conscious and intentional matter
Why the relational inquiry approach to nursing? - ANSWER-1. consistent with the
realities of contemporary nursing
2. aimed toward patient, nurse and system well being
3. serves to interrupt normative patterns and provides an avenue for action
Contrast relational inquiry with: - ANSWER-1. current reality: individualist,
decontextualized, half empty" view
2. relational oblivion: not being aware of intrapersonal, interpersonal and contextual
elements shaping decisions..
3. individualist lens: have done all they can do but not "good enough"... "that's just the
way it is"...
RI increases our s, andability to affect well being: - ANSWER-1. ensure you begin to
consciously navigate the complexities of life by inquiring on all 3 levels.
2. intrapersonal
3. interpersonal
4. contextual
5. this will enhance your ability to affect the well being of patients, nurse
System well being - ANSWER-1. globally, health systems have been reforming into
business models with an emphasis on efficiency, limiting the use of resources, and
optimizing profit...
RI draws attention to (system wellbeing) - ANSWER-1. how the changes affect nursing
practice
2. patient care outcomes
3. includes understanding of broader issues such as:
- social issues
- political issues
- economic trends
Health promotion - ANSWER-a process of enabling people to increase control over and
to improve their health
health promotion: working with - ANSWER-When nurses are working within a health
promotion model, every interaction with a client can be an educational intervention
Ottawa charter of health promotion - ANSWER-"Health promotion is the process of
enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. To reach a state
of complete physical, mental and social well-being, an individual or group must be able
, to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the
environment".
Fundamental conditions and resources for health are: - ANSWER-peace,
shelter,
education,
food,
income,
a stable eco-system,
sustainable resources,
social justice, and equity.
Ontological - ANSWER-Concerning the very essence or nature of a being.
Compassion - ANSWER-Being in the difficulty (rather than avoiding, fixing, ignoring...)
Self-compassion
Keeping current with your own emotions
Suffering (caputo) - ANSWER-Suffering is something that " humbles us, brings us up
short, stops us in our tracks, something surpassing which inspires a mix of fear and awe
and admiration, something which both strikes us down and draws us near"
Extraordinary experiences - ANSWER-Nurses deal with extraordinary experiences
every day such as illness, trauma, death of a loved one or other changes that affect the
every day -
Pain, fear, anguish, confusion, uncertainty
Everyone deals with these situations in their own way
Best action: - ANSWER-JUST BE and Endure with someone
Be with someone in moment in midst of the anguish, uncertainty and suffering
Compassion AGAIN - ANSWER-Compassion is both rational and action orientated.
Compassionate care is what we do together, it brings reason, emotion and sentiment
together and simultaneously demand that we act ( go where it hurts, to places of pain,
share in brokenness, fear, confusion, to mourn with those who are lonely)
Effective compassion - ANSWER-Listen
Affirm their humanity
Don't try and stop the tears or your own
3 elements of self-compassion - ANSWER-1. be mindful
2. be gentle
3. ne honest
Paul Bloom - ANSWER-argues that empathy is a bad thing—that it makes the world
worse. While we've been taught that putting yourself in another's shoes cultivates
