HEALTH - world health organization - correct answer state of complete physical/mental/social well-being , not just absence of disease
HEALTH - abraham
... [Show More] h. maslow - correct answer state exists when all human needs are met
HEALTH - hans selye - correct answer exists when one has adapted to their envt
WELLNESS - correct answer overall life -> housing, financial, sense of belonging, down time
ILLNESS - correct answer state of disturbances in homeostasis of the body
-physical, mental, emotional
-dont need disease to be ill
ILLNESS - exists when - correct answer -disease is present
-one believe they are ill (subjective)
-signs detected by professional (objective)
-all basic human needs not met
DISEASE - correct answer pathological condition r/t change in body function
-dont always feel ill -> go into denial
HEALTH-ILLNESS CONTINUUM - correct answer 1. one is rarely totally healthy or ill
2. one is constantly changing in balance of health and illness
3. ones position on continuum determined by need satisfaction, disease progression and their perception of health/illness
INTERNAL VARIABLES INFLUENCING HEALTH BELIEFS/PRACTICES - correct answer 1. developmental stage
2. knowledge level
3. perception of functioning
4. emotional factors
5. religious/spiritual views
EXTERNAL VARIABLES INFLUENCING HEALTH BELIEFS/PRACTICES - correct answer 1. family practices
2. socioeconomic status
3. cultural practices
RPN RESPONSIBILITIES - correct answer 1. care for stable patients under RN/Dr supervision
2. assist RN with patients with complex/unstable conditions
3. adhere to nursing process -> observe/assess/record/report/perform basic therapeutic/preventive/rehabilitative procedures
4. typically LTC not hospitals
RPN LEADERSHIP - correct answer -in LTC responsible for assigning PSW job tasks that in their job description
-tasks include ADLs,
-provide clear/concise descriptions of what tasks are to be accomplished, the time frame, and feedback
LEADERSHIP - correct answer use of ones individual skills to influence others to work or perform to the best of their ability
RPN DELEGATION - correct answer -must ensure that delegate has demonstrated right level of competency to perform delegated task
DELEGATION - correct answer process of assigning part of ones responsibility to another qualified person with their consent
-transfer responsibility/authority while maintaining accountability
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - correct answer 1. recognition, clarification, negotiation/compromise, decision making
2. address individual problems eg) absence, inappropriate phone use, poor attitude, substance abuse
DELIVERY OF NURSING - correct answer 1. functional method
2. team nursing
3. primary nursing
FUNCTIONAL METHOD - correct answer each nursing team members assigned specific tasks
eg) obtaining/recording vitals, administering meds, giving treatments
TEAM NURSING - correct answer group of patients is cared for by a team consisting of RN, RPN, PSW, student nurses
PRIMARY NURSING - correct answer -one nurse assigned to patient from admission to discharge
-total responsibility for care on all shifts
-coordinates care with other HCP
ILLEGAL ACTIONS - correct answer 1. torts - civil law
2. intentional torts
TORTS - CIVIL LAW - correct answer -an act/wrong committed by one person against another resulting in injury
-can be either the commission/omission of an act
NEGLIGENCE - correct answer -professional misconduct
-incorrect performance of care
eg) med/treatment error
-illegal/immoral conduct
GROSS NEGLIGENCE - correct answer patients life is endangered or lost often resulting in criminal action
INTENTIONAL TORTS - correct answer legal liability exists even if no damage occurs to other person & not covered by malpractice insurance
1. assault
2. battery
3. false imprisonment
4. invasion of privacy
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