Chapter 1
The Union government appointed who to organize women volunteers to provide nursing care for soldiers during the civil war?
Dorothea Dix
The World Health Organization defines health as what?
the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Are student held to the same standard as a licensed nurse when working in a clinical setting?
YES!!! Although a student nurse may not perform a task as quickly or as smoothly as the licensed nurse, the student will achieve the same outcome without harm to the patient.
Using the best research evidence to guide clinical decision-making is known as what?
Evidence based nursing
Persistent refusal to be swayed by evidence is what?
Denial
The threat to harm another, or even the threat to touch a person without consent is what?
Assault
what are designed to direct LPNs to deliver safe, knowledgeable care?
The Standards of Nursing Practice
Stress reduction techniques like regular physical exercise does what?
Releases Endorphins
What is used on a confused patient or those who are at risk of hurting themselves or others?
Protective Devices