Nursing exam 1B

a sense of meaning in life associated with a sense of an inner spirit

• sense of transcendent reality

• strength from inner resources

• living fully in the present

• sense of inner knowledge

a set of positive values chosen by the individual

a set of beliefs that help explain the meaning of life, suffering, health, and illness

The NANDA recognized the nursing diagnosis of in 1978.

communicating w/ God or speaking with some type of divine entity

culturally sensitive care and respect for clients from all cultural backgrounds

a collective way of thinking that defines a relatively large group from others over generations

explains the differences between cultures

an oversimplified belief, conception, or opinion about another person (or group) based on a limited amount of information

• nationality

• race

• gender

• age

• religious beliefs

• socioeconomic status

• education

• occupation

• length of time away from the country of origin

• gender issues

• residential status

• sexual orientation

• acculturation/fit in

• acculturative stress

• retain cultural features while learning a new culture

• multiculturalism

the provision of effective care for clients who belong to diverse cultures based on the nurse’s knowledge and understanding of the values, customs, beliefs, and practices of the culture

• communication: verbal & nonverbal

• understanding

• sensitivity: touch, personal space, eye contact

ideals or concepts that give meaning to one’s life

personal values

a general guide to basic truth

prompting the well-being of others

an intention to avoid harming or injuring others

the right to self-govern

patients have a right to fair and impartial treatment

• written list of profession’s values and standards of conduct

• framework for decision

1. compassion

2. commitment

3. advocacy

4. authority & accountability

5. duty to self & others

6. promote ethical environment

7. advancement of the profession

8. professional collaboration

9. integrity of the profession

1. Recognize there is an issue.

2. Get the facts.

3. Consider the choices of action (right vs. wrong).

4. Make a decision.

5. Act on decision and reflect on outcome.

a situation in which two moral principles conflict with one another

• veracity: truthfulness

• standard of best interest: a quality-of-life decision

• obligations: include legal and moral obligations

• rights: something owed an individual legally, or by moral and ethical principles

• abortion

• genetic research

• mandated vaccination

• healthcare workers/facility employees/etc. may NOT witness a living will

• healthcare providers may NOT be a patients durable power of attorney for healthcare

• a power of attorney and a durable power of attorney for healthcare are NOT the same

• change

• stress

• anger

• group dynamics

• competition

• working environment

listening, processing, and understanding

responding to sender by giving feedback

both the written and spoken word (makes up only about 7% of communication)

includes body language, facial expressions, gestures, physical appearance, touch, vocal cues (tone/pauses), and personal space (makes up 93% of communication)

• submissive

• aggressive

• direct

• respects self & others

• encourages trust & teamwork

• accurately expresses the person’s feelings, beliefs, ideas, and opinions

• encourages others to express their opinions in an open and respectful atmosphere

a common situation that causes conflict is when nurses feel overlooked or overwhelmed by their assignments

• strategy 1: ignore the conflict

• strategy 2: confront the conflict

• strategy 3: postpone the conflict

• in control & responsive

• in control & unresponsive

• uncontrolled & responsive

• uncontrolled & unresponsive

1. information giving is not communicating

2. the sender is responsible for clarity

3. use simple and exact language

4. feedback should be encouraged

5. the sender must have credibility

6. acknowledgement of others is essential

7. direct channels of communication are best

• rude

• disrespectful

• intimidating

• undesirable

incivility beyond impoliteness

a deliberate and harmful behavior demonstrated in the workplace by one employee to another

occurs between individuals at different power levels on the nursing hierarchy

speech/action disrupting harmony in teaching/learning

the threat of violence or actual causing of harm to workers either inside or outside of the workplace

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses

• where children go to school

• quality of food/water

• medications'/prescriptions

• where nurses work

• what nurses do

• ability to organize professionally

• professional status through licensure and certification

• curiosity

• strong communication skills

• listening

• problem-solving

• networking skills