Foundations of Nursing Final (Charleston Southern University) Questions and Answers
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Foundations of Nursing Final (Charleston Southern University) Questions and Answers
The Nursing Process (5 phases) - Answer-1. Assessment: gather information or data about the patient, family or community. subjective data (symptoms), and objective data (signs through observation).
2. Analysis an...
Foundations of Nursing Final
(Charleston Southern University)
Questions and Answers
The Nursing Process (5 phases) - Answer-1. Assessment: gather information or data
about the patient, family or community. subjective data (symptoms), and objective data
(signs through observation).
2. Analysis and identification of the problem: data is evaluated and grouped. nursing
diagnosis
3. Planning: set patient goals and outcomes.
4. Implementation of Planned Intervention: the actual carrying out of orders
5. Evaluation: nurse examines patients progress in reaching goals
Therapeutic Use of Self (developed by); traditional nurse-patient relationship (3 phases)
- Answer-developed by Hildegard Peplau.
Orientation Phase: introduction, identify problems, set goals. termination phase begins
here.
Working Phase: nurse and patient work on goals. patient may experience periods of
effort and periods of resistance to change. regression may occur.
Termination Phase: ending the relationship in a therapeutic manner. positive and
negative feeling may occur
congruent vs incongruent communication - Answer-congruent communication is when
verbal and nonverbal are consistent and reinforce each other.
acute illness - Answer-characterized by severe symptoms that are relatively short lived.
symptoms tend to appear suddenly, progress steadily, and subside quickly.
chronic illness - Answer-usually develops gradually, requires ongoing medical attention,
and may continue for the duration of the individuals life
Adjustment to Illness (5 stages) - Answer-Stages are in no specific pattern.
1. Disbeleif and denial: mistaken belief that the symptoms will subside without
treatment.
2. Irritability and Anger: patients get irritable as their ability to function declines.
3. Attempting to Gain Control: patient is aware that they are ill and experience concern
or fear about the outcome.
4. Depression and Grief: may occur as persons with a chronic illness undergo cycles of
depression as remissions and exacerbations occur.
5. Acceptance and Participation: Active involvement and hope attached to pursuing
treatment.
, Impact of Illness on Patients - Answer-guilt (particular when illness is related to lifestyle
choices), anger, anxiety, stress
caregiver stress - Answer-common in families of patients with prolonged, progressive
illness. Symptoms include denial, anger, social withdrawal, anxiety, depression,
exhaustion, sleeplessness, irritability, and lack of concentration.
In caring for yourself while caring for others, nurses may experience _____ - Answer-
compassion fatigue
compassion fatigue - Answer-one experiences a loss of physical energy, burnout,
accident proneness, and emotional breakdown. this is when nurses put the needs of
others above their own needs.
Evidence-based Practice - Answer-an approach to the delivery of health care that
integrates the best evidence form studies and patient care data with clinician expertise
and patient preferences and values
Formulation of the Research Question - Answer-a research problem is identified and
relevant literature is introduced, then a hypothesis can be made
data collection instruments - Answer-range from simply survey forms to complex
radiographic scanning devices. must be reliable (consistently accurate) and valid.
informed consent - Answer-form that describes the details of the study and what
participation means
institutional review - Answer-every study must be approved by a federally approved
board known as the IRB (institutional review board)
What qualifies a nurse to be an accredited RN in the United States? - Answer-Once you
have graduated from an accredited school of nursing, you are qualified to take the
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Successfully passing this then qualifies you to be a licensed RN.
What are the three mechanisms by which you can get basic nursing education to qualify
to take the NCLEX - Answer-1) 4-year education at a college or university conferring a
BSN degree
2) 2-year education at a community college or technical school conferring an ADN
3) a diploma in nursing, awarded after the successful completion of a hospital based
program that typically takes 3 years to complete
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