TFN
She is the "Lady with the Lamp" and the Mother of Modern Nursing.
Florence Nightingale
Doing what is good for the patient is called:
Beneficence
What is the basic structural and functional unit of the body?
Cell
This nursing skill helps prevent the spread of infection
Hand hygiene/handwashing
This theory emphasizes adaptation to environmental stimuli
Roy’s Adaptation Model
Respecting a patient’s decision about their care is known as:
Automomy
What hormone regulates blood glucose levels?
Insulin
What position is best for a patient experiencing difficulty in breathing?
Fowler’s or High Fowler’s position
This theorist defined nursing as assisting the individual in the performance of 14 basic needs.
Virginia Henderson
“Do no harm” refers to what ethical principle
Nonmaleficence
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination
Cerebellum
This principle of bed making helps prevent skin breakdown
Keeping linens clean, dry, and wrinkle-free
Martha Rogers’ theory, which views the human being as an irreducible, four-dimensional energy field.
Science of Unitary Human Beings
Treating all patients fairly is called:
Justice
Tiny air sacs in the lungs are where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
Normal range of adult body temperature
36.5-37.5C
In Patricia Benner’s “Novice to Expert” theory, this stage describes a nurse with 2-3 years of experience who can prioritize tasks.
Competent
A patient refuses a procedure after it has been fully explained. Which TWO are being exercised: one ethical principle and one Patient’s Right?
Autonomy and the right to refuse treatment
The four chambers of the heart
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, & Left Ventricle
Before any procedure, the nurse should first verify the patient’s:
Identity