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American Nurses Association (ANA) - Answer-nurses work tirelessly to identify and
protect the needs of the individual. Beyond the time-honored reputation for compassion
and dedication lies a highly specialized profession, which is constantly evolving to
address the needs of society. From ensuring the most accurate diagnosis to the
ongoing education of the public about critical health issues; nurses are indispensable in
safeguarding public health.
International Council of Nurses (ICN): - Answer-Nursing encompases autonomous and
collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or
well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness,
and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe
environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health
systems management, and education are also key nursing
Virginia Henderson - Answer-The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual,
sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery
(or to peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength,
will or knowledge. And to do this in such a way as to help him gain independence as
rapidly as possible.
Roles of Nursing - Answer-Care Provider
Educator
Advocator
Leader
Change Agent
Manager
Researcher
Collaborator
Delegator
Susan, a registered nurse (RN), arrives for work on a medical/surgical unit and receives
her assignment. After receiving report from the previous nurse, she makes rounds on
her patients. She completes an assessment on each, identifies patient problems, sets
goals for her patients, and develops a plan for them. She provides her patients with
daily medications and discusses a newly prescribed medication with one of her patients.
During this period of time she has asked her aide to help patient BM with a complete
bed bath..... - Answer-Care provider
Educator
Delegator
,Susan RN, has noticed patient CD's pain is not decreasing despite the prescribed pain
medication. She has called Dr. X requesting additional pain medication, she suggested
IV Ofirmev as she recently went to a conference where research showed increase in
pain reduction from it.
As the day continues she has patient TN that has to be discharged, and does not feel
comfortable. Susan RN, contacts Care Management to come and discuss discharge
options with pt TN. - Answer-Advocator
Researcher
Collaborator
Susan RN is working with TN to prepare him for discharge home. Susan has been
educating TN on dressing changes and how to successfully complete these at home.
She has made TN show her how to complete the dressing change... - Answer-Virginia
Henderson- Goal of independence. Susan is explaining the tasks to TN to then make
him show the skills, to reach independence.
while she is educating TN on wound care she makes sure to explain the importance of
keeping the wound clean. To keep it clean she ensures he performs proper hand
hygiene prior to wound care and completes hygiene daily. She assesses his home living
situation and identifies that it is appropriate. - Answer-Florence Nightingale- Concept of
the environment emphasized illness prevention.
When Susan RN was discussing medications with JN, he was concerned because he
saw on the Television that that medication can cause liver damage and lawsuits are
being placed because of it. Susan tried to discuss the benefits of the medications along
with this television advertisement. - Answer-Rosenstock's Health Belief Model- possible
reasons why a patient may not comply with a recommended health promotion.
Susan RN has been working with patient BD, who is a fresh post op of a left total hip
(LTH), BD is frustrated and having a hard time completing activities of daily living (ADL)
such as putting her pants and shoes on. Susan has agreed to help BD put her shoes
on, but has provided her with a shoe horn to help her with her independence. - Answer-
Dorothea Orem: Focuses on self care, self-care deficit, and nursing systems. Patient is
having a self-care deficit, which she needs assistance with. Susan is helping with needs
to increase independence.
Susan RN is caring for SJ, a homeless man that is admitted for abdominal pain. She
has been discussing care with SJ, and identifies the need for shelter, rest, food, and
water in order to properly care for his disease. SJ discusses how this is difficult and
frustrating for him to obtain... - Answer-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
After discussing further with SJ, he appears depressed about his situation. He explains
that he has no family around, no friends to stay with, no job, and feels as if there is little
purpose to life. - Answer-Level of self-esteem
, Susan RN is exhausted from her busy day at work, she has had a variety of patients to
care for throughout the day. It is now time that she gives report to the oncoming nurse
Betsy RN. Susan attempts to give bedside report, but Betsy is resistant. This is
frustrating to Susan, as she knows bedside report is very important in the care of
patients. Susan approaches their director to discuss this concept and to try and enforce
bedside report... - Answer-Lewin's Change Theory: Susan recognized change was
needed and was determined that it needed to occur.
Criteria for a Profession - Answer-Altruism
Theoretical Knowledge
Accountability
Higher Education
Autonomy
Code of Ethics
Professional Organization
Licensure
Diversity
Jeff is a RN on a telemetry unit, he graduated two years ago with his Associates from a
local college. He is currently enrolled in a BS program and wants to continue on to his
MSN once completed. The hospital he works in is in a low-socioeconomic area with a
large variety of patients to care for. Jeff shows up to work every day and on time, and
develops great relationships with his patients. He is also a member of the ANA. -
Answer-Licensure
Higher Education
Diversity
Accountability
Professional Organization
The Standards of Professional Nursing Practice- published by the ANA help ensure
quality care and serve as legal criteria for adequate patient care... What are the six
responsibilities of the Nursing Process? - Answer-Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes Identification
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Nursing Code of Ethics- Guidelines to the nurse's professional practice - Answer-
Accountability
Advocacy
Autonomy
Beneficence
Confidentiality
Fidelity
Justice
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