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| What is required to be a profession? |
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| an occupation that meets specific criteria including a well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge; a code of ethics and standards, ongoing research, and autonomy |
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| What are the 7 nursing roles in all settings? |
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1. Caregiver
2. Communicator
3. Teacher/ Educator
4. Counselor
5. Leader
6. Reearcher
7. Advocate |
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| The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and the science of nursing in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual needs. |
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| As caregiver the nurse integrates what roles to promote wellness through activities that prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death |
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| the roles of communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, and advocate |
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| What is the primary role of a nurse? |
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| The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to establish and maintain helping relationships with patients of all ages in a wide variety of healthcare settings |
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| The use of communication skills to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their families |
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| The use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient problem solving and decision making skills |
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| The assertive, self confident practice of nursing when providing care, effecting change, and functioning with groups |
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| The participation in or conduct of research to increase knowledge in nursing and improve patient care |
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| The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for all patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their own health and lives |
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| What are nursing professional organizations concerned with and what do they influence? |
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| they are concerned with current issues in nursing and healthcare, and influence healthcare and policy and legislatiion |
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| What was the first international organization in professional nursing and when was it founded |
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| The International Council of Nurses founded in 1899 |
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| What does the ICN provide and how? |
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| It provides a way for national nursing organizations to work together by sharing a commitment to maintaining high standards of nursing service and nursing education by promoting ethics |
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| What do professional nursing organizations in the U.S. include |
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!. ANA- American Nurse Association
2. NLN- National League for Nursing
3. AACN- American Association of Colleges in Nursing
4. NSNA- National Student Nurses Association |
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| This Nursing Organization establishes standards of practice, encourages research to advance nursing practice, and represents nursing for legislative actions |
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| Who can be apart of the ANA? |
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| This is an organization thats objective is to foster the development and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education. |
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| all people interested in nursing, including nurses, nonnurses, and agencies |
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| This organization is the national voice for baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs |
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| AACN- American Association of Colleges in Nursing |
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| This organizations goals are to focus on establishing quality educational standards: influencing the nursing profession to improve healthcare; and promoting public support of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and nursing practice |
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| AACN- American Association of Colleges in Nursing |
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| National accreditation for collegiate nursing programs is provided through_____ |
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| AACN by the Commmision on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE) |
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| ___is the National Organization for student nurses. |
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| NSNA- National Student Nurse Association |
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| Its members are students enrolled in nursing education programs. Through voluntary participation the students practice self governance, advocate for student and patient rights, and take collective, responsible action on social and political issues |
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| NSNA- National Students Nurses Association |
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| are laws established in each state in the U.S. to regulate the practice of nursing. They all generally have certain elements in common. |
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| Nurse Practice and Acts and Licensure |
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| What are the elements that most states share for Nurse Practice Acts? |
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1. Protect the Public by defining the legal scope of nursing practice, excluding untrained or unlicensed people from practicing nursing
2. Create a state board of nursing or regulatory body having authority to make and enforce rules and regulations concerning the nursing profession
3. Define important terms and activites in nursing
4. Establish criteria for the education and licensure of nurses |
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| Why do we need a state board and what is their function? |
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| The state board is the regulatory body having the authority to make and enforce rules and regulations concerning the nursing profession. They have the legal authority to allow graduates of approved schools of nursing to take the licensing examination. |
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| What are the 5 functions of a family? |
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1. Physical
2. Economic
3. Reproductive
4. Affective and Coping
5. Socialization |
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| Explain the physical function of a family |
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| Provides a safe, comfortable environment necessary for growth, development, and rest or recuperation |
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| Explain the economic function of a family? |
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| The family provides financial aid to family members and also helps meet monetary needs of society |
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| Explain the reproductive function of a family? |
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| Explain the Affective and Coping function of a family |
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| providing emotional comfort to family members. It also helps members to establish an identity and to maintain that identity in times of stress |
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| Explain the function of Socialization in Family |
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| the family teaches; transmits beliefs, values, attitudes, and coping mechanisms: provides feedback: and guides problem-solving |
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| What are the examples of Community factors affecting Health |
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1. number and availability of healthcare institutions and services
2. Housing codes
3. Police and Fire Depts
4. Nutritional Services
5. Zoning separating Commercial from Industrial
6. Waste Disposal Services and Locations
7. Air and Water polution
8. Food Sanitation
9. Health Education Services
10. Recreational Opportunities
11. Violent Crimes or Drug Use |
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| a specific population or group of people living in the same geographic area under similar regulations having common values, interests, and needs |
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| What are some characteristics of chronic illness? |
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1. it is a permanent change
2. it causes, or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal anatomy and physiology
3. it requires a special patient education for rehabilitation
4. it requires a long period of care and support |
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| type of illness that usually have a slow onset and many periods of remission and exacerbation (symptoms of the disease reappear). |
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| are the leading health problem in the world |
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| generally has a rapid onset of symptoms and only lasts a relatively short time |
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| When a person becomes acutely ill behaviors occur at identifiable stages that is the persons way of what___ |
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| coping with alterations of function caused by the disease |
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| Illness behavior are influenced by ____ |
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1. age
2. gender
3. family values
4. economic status
5. culture
6. educational level
7. mental status |
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| What are some causes of diseases? |
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1. inherited genetic defects
2. Developmental defects resulting from exposure to such factors as virus or chemicals during pregnancy
3. Biologic agents or toxins
4. Physical agents such as temp, chemicals, and radiation
5. Generalized tissue responses to injury or irritation
6. Physiologic and emotional reactions to stress
7. Excessive or insufficient production of body secretions |
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| List the identifiable stages when someone becomes acutely ill |
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1. Experiencing Symptoms
2. Assuming the sick role
3. Assuming a dependent role
4. Achieving Recovery and Rehabilitation |
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| What is usually the first indication of an illness? |
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| recognizing one or more symptoms that are incompatible with ones personal definition of health. |
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| What is the most significant symptom indicating illness |
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| What are some other symptoms of acute illness |
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| rash, fever, bleeding, cough, pain |
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| Explain how to identify when a person identifies himself as being sick, seeks validation of this experience from others, gives up normal activities, and assumes a "sick role." |
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| what stage of acute illness is characterized by the patient's decision to accept the diagnosis and follow the prescribed treatment plan |
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| Assuming the dependent role |
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| The person conforms to the opinions of others, often requires assistance in carrying out ADL, and needs emotional support through acceptance, approval, physical closeness, and protection |
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| Assuming a Dependent Role |
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| Where does recovery and rehabilitation occur |
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| Recovery and rehabilitation might begin in the hospital and conclude at home, or may be totally concluded at a rehabilitation center or at home. Most people complete this final stage at home |
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| the person gives up the dependent role and resumes normal activities and responsibility |
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| Achieving Recovery and Rehabilitation |
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Term
| Was developed to illustrate how people interact with their environment as they persue health |
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| Was developed to illustrate how people interact with their environment as they persue health |
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| What does the health promotion model incorporate and why |
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| It incorporates individual characteristics and experiences and behavior specific knowledge and beliefs, to motivate health-promoting behavior |
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| What are some characteristics that can be predictive of a health related habit |
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| Personal factors, biologic factors, psychological factors, and socioeconomic factors ( age, gender, strength, self-esteem, perceived health status, definition of health, race acculturation, and socioeconomic factors. |
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| What are some major motivators in engaging in health promoting behaviors |
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| specific knowledge, beliefs, and relationships |
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| What are the factors that affect health status? |
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| health beliefs, and health practices including risk factors for illness; factors in the human dimensions that influence health, beliefs, and practices; basic human needs, and self-concept |
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| What are the major areas of Risk Factors for health |
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1. Age- school aged kids, menopause (cardiovascular disease)
2. Genetic factors- Hx of family cancer
3. Physiologic factors- Obesity(heart disease)
4. Health habits- Smoking increases the prob of lung cancer
5. Lifestyle- Multiple sexual relationships and STD
6. Environment- Working and living in hazardous environments |
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| What are the 5 human dimensions and basic human needs |
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1. Physical dimension
2. Environment dimension
3. Sociocultural dimension
4. Emotional dimension
5. Intellectual and spiritual dimension |
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| What is the basic human need in the physical dimension and an example |
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| Physiologic needs; breathing, circulation, temperature, intake of food and fluids, Elimination of wastes, movement |
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| What is the basic human need for the Environmental dimension and an example |
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| Safety and Security; Housing/ Community, Neighborhood climate |
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| What is the basic human need in the Sociocultural dimension and an example |
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| love and belonging needs; relationships with others, Communications with others, Support systems, Being part of a community, feeling loved by others |
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| What is the basic human need in the Emotional dimension and and example |
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| Self esteem needs; fear, sadness, loneliness, happiness, accepting self |
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| What is the basic human need in the intellectual and spiritual dimension and some examples |
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| Self- actualization needs; thinking, learning, decision-making, values, beliefs, fulfillment, helping others |
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| In the physical dimension what components strongly influence the persons health status and health practice? |
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| genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and gender |
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| According to Emotional Dimension how the body functions and responds to body conditions also influences health. Give examples pro and con |
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student has diarrhea before test from anxiety
Positive affects of emotions reduce surgical pain with relaxation techniques and reduce blood pressure with biofeedback skills |
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| Dimension that encompasses cognitive abilities, educational background, and past experiences |
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| What is an example of a situation involving intellectual dimension |
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| A diabetic college student who follows a diabetic diet but continues to drink beer and eat pizza with friends several times a week |
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| In general low-income groups are less likely to seek medical care to prevent illness, and high-income groups are more prone to stress related habits and illness |
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| If I child sees nothing wrong with smoking and drinking because their parent doesnt this is an example of what dimensional situation that influences health |
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| Kosher dietary laws prohibiting the intake of pork and shellfish are examples of what dimensional influence on healthcare |
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| is directed toward promoting health and preventing the development of disease process. |
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| What is an important part of primary preventive care |
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| the health assessment - it indicates the areas of risk for disease or injury as well as areas that support health |
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| What are some topics of primary prevention? |
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| diet, excercise, smoking cessation, alcohol consumption, drugs, farm safety, seat belts and child safety seats, immunizations, water treatment, safe sex practices, and parenting |
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| What are some topics of secondary prevention? |
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| Screenings: Blood pressure, cholesterol, glaucoma, HIV, skin cancer, Pap smear, Mammograms, Testicular examinations, Family counseling |
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| What are some topics of Tertiary preventions |
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| Medications, Medical therapy, Surgical treatment, rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, job training |
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| focuses on early detection of disease, prompt intervention, and health maintenance for patients experiencing health problems. |
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| Secondary Preventive Care |
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| What is the goal of Secondary Preventive Care |
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| is to reverse or reduce the severity of the disease or to provide a cure. ex encouraging regular medical or dental screenings for care |
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| Care that begins after an illness is diagnosed and treated to reduce disability and to help rehabilitate patients to a maximum level of functioning. |
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| Example of _______care is using physical therapy to prevent contractures in a patient who has had a stroke or spinal cord injury |
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| What are the 4 major organizing concepts that Erik Erickson based his psychosocial theory on |
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1. Stages of development
2. Developmental goals or tasks
3. Psychosocial crises
4. The process of coping |
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| believed that development is a continuous process made up of distinct stages, characterized by the achievement of developmental goals that are affected by the social environment and significant others. |
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| What are the 8 stages of Erickson's psychosocial theory |
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1. Trust vs. Mistrust (baby)
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (toddler)
3. Initiative vs. Guilt ( Preschool)
4. Industry vs. inferiority ( School aged children)
5. Identity vs. role confusiton( adolescence)
6. Intimacy vs. isolation ( adulthood)
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood)
8. Ego integrity vs despair ( later adulthood) |
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| anything that pertains to a persons relationship with a nonmaterial life force or higher power |
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| anything that pertains to a persons relationship with a nonmaterial life force or higher power |
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| what are the elements of spirituality |
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1. experienced as a unifying force, life principle, essence of being
2. is expressed and experienced in and through connectedness with nature, the earth, the environment, and the cosmos
3. People express and experience spirituality in and through connectedness with other people
4. Spirituality shapes the self-becoming and is reflected in ones being, knowing, and doing
5. Spirituality permeates life, providing purpose, meaning, and strength |
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| An organized system of beliefs about a higher power. Set forms of worship, spiritual practices, and codes of conduct often characterized |
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| What is significant about spiritual needs and religion when it comes to nursing cares. |
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| Nurses are better able to meet a patient's spiritual needs when they understand their religion |
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| Religion and Spirituality have what effect on a patient when it comes to health |
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| They can directly influence the patients response to illness and suffering, self care practice, diet, hygiene, death rituals, and gender roles |
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| What are 4 ways that Spirituality affect health |
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1. Guide to daily living habits-dietary requirements and restrictions
2. Source of support- Religious support is often vital to the acceptance of an illness
3. Source of Strength and healing-people have been seen to endure extreme physical distress because of faith
4. Source of Conflict-religous belief conflicting with health care practice ex. jehovah witness prohibits blood transfusion |
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| How can the nurse facilitate the patients faith in the healthcare setting |
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1. familiarize the patient with the religious services and materials available within the institution
2. Respect the patients need for privacy or quiet during periods of prayer
3. Assist the patient to obtain devotional objects and protect them from loss or damage
4. Arrange for the patient wishing to receive the sacraments to do so
5. Attempt to meet the patients religious dietary restrictions
6. Arrange for the patients minister, priest, or rabbi to visit the patient if the patient wishes |
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| If the patient has a conflict between spiritual beliefs and the proposed medical therapy what can the nurse do |
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| the nurse can assist the patient in discussing this with the physician |
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