Nursing 104 exam 1

nursing as a science

- analytical framework, the nursing process - knowledge and skills in critical thinking - familiar with and understand a plenitude of facts: medical terms, medical procedures, medications, disease mechanism of all diseases - diagnostic equipment and machines knowledge - research -> evidence-based practice

nursing as an art

- involves the "human touch" - based on caring and respect for human dignity - for the whole person - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - nursing embraces healing fostered by compassion, helping, listening, mentoring, coaching, teaching, exploring, being present, supporting, touching, intuition, empathy, service, cultural competence, tolerance, acceptance, nurturing, mutually, creating, and conflict resolution

occupational health opportunities

- these nurses design and implement a program of health promotion and disease prevention for employees and assists with immediate health needs as necessary. the nurse assesses the need for programs about specific topics of importance to the health of the employee. ex. breast-screening programs for female employees and information on early identification of prostate cancer for male employee - Developing and implementing health and safety programs - Developing disease prevention programs, such as smoking cessation, exercise, and healthy eating programs - they also are responsible for the assessment of the work environment to ensure safety of employee.

Telephone Triage Nurse (Telehealth Nurse)

- these nurses use technology to provide health services through various telecommunication tools - with a shortage of nurses and increase in aging population, telecommunication could be a cost-effective way to reach more patient and monitor patient health in a timely-manner

case manager

- they identify the best resources at the lowest cost to achieve the optimal health outcome for the client - coordinate resources to achieve health care outcomes on the basis of quality, access, and costs.

flight nurse

- this nurse role's practice is diverse because clients are all ages and from all backgrounds with different health care.

quality manager

- this role reflect the need for health care providers to asses opportunities for process improvement, implement changes, measure outcomes, and then start the improvement process all over again - the role of this type or nurse is that one promotes improved care for health care recipients in a variety of settings.

nursing roles

1. traditional duties and responsibilities of the professional nurse, regardless of practice area or setting, such as the roles of care provider, educator, counselor, client advocate, change agent, leader and manager, researcher, and coordinator of the interprofessional health care team. 2. duties and responsibilities of the professional nurse that are guided by specific professional standards of practice and usually carried out in a distinct practice area (e.g., flight nurse, forensic nurse, occupational nurse)

code of ethics

A set of statements encompassing rules that apply to people in professional roles

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

A subsidiary of the AACN with responsibility for establishing and implementing standards criteria and for accreditation of baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in nursing

intregrity

Acting in accordance with an appropriated code of ethics

didactic

Another term for theory/lecture that provides the foundation of knowledge

Dr. Deedra Herrington

Baccalaureate (BSN) Coordinator

civil behavior

Being polite, respectful, and decent

Dr. Melinda Oberleitner

Dean of the college of nursing and allied health program

science

Nursing is both an art and a

cite

One way to avoid plagiarism is when in doubt, ?

Institute of Medicine (IOM)

Provided the recommendation that nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training.

autonomy

Right to self-determination; provides nursing care based on respect of patient's rights to make decisions about their health care

ethics

Science or study of moral values

cheating

The broad term used to describe all acts of dishonesty committed in the taking of tests or exams and in the preparation of assignments; occurs when a student makes use of any unauthorized aids or materials

american nurse association (ANA)

The major national nursing organization concerned with a broad scope of practice issues: standard of practice, scope of practice, ethics, legal, and employment issues

dismissal

The maximum penalty for committing dishonest acts in accordance with academic dishonesty

zero

The minimum penalty for a student guilty of either dishonest act for the assignment in question

National league of nursing (NLN)

The national organization of nurse educators with long-standing commitment to four types of basic programs; established the Centers of Excellence for nursing programs that meet designated standards

prelicensure program

The nursing curriculum you are in is also known as this program

american association of colleges of nursing (AACN)

The organization of deans and directors of baccalaureate and higher-degree nursing programs; establishes standards for programs concerned with legislative issues that pertain to professional nursing education

bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

This program requires 2 years of arts and sciences, 2 years of nursing courses.

true

True/false: privacy breaches via social networking sites will result in disciplinary action including dismissal from the nursing program and a grade of "F" in the course, in addition to the Department of Nursing administrators reporting any breaches in patient confidentiality or other inappropriate student behavior, to health care agencies and/or the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

cumulative learning

With this learning, new knowledge builds on old knowledge.

client advocate

a nurse who works on behalf of patients to maintain quality of care and protect patients' rights. They intervene when there is a care concern, and following the proper channels, work to resolve any patient care issues

by its relationship to society

a profession is characterized by

code of ethics

a set of statements encompassing rules that apply to people in professional roles

unexcused absence and grade of zero for the missed exam

a student misses an exam without contracting the instructor prior to the exam; what are the consequences?

not be allowed to major in nursing at UL Lafayette

a student who earns a "D" or "F" in 2 or more required non nursing courses will

nursing ethics

a system of principles concerning the actions of the nurse in his or her relationships with patients, patient's family members, other health care providers, policymakers, and society as a whole

core knowledge

according to the BSN program and student learning outcomes on N104 central cite, unit 1, which outcome includes the competency of providing culturally sensitive holistic, competent, patient-centered care to a diverse population

informatic nurse specialist

as health care systems face the inevitable need for enhanced data management to enable decision making in diverse practice settings this nursing role has emerged. they focus on management and processing on health care information. they supports consumers, patients, nurses, and other providers in their decision making in all roles and settings. - Managing the transition from paper to digital records.

- life or death, the margin of viability, quality of life, design of life, one life offering cure for another, right to decide, informed consent, medical confidentiality, and alternative treatment issues prevail in every field of health care.

as nurses seek to deliver quality health care, these professional debate situations that pose dilemmas. they are confronting situation for which there are no clear right or wrong answers. every specialization in health care has its own set of questions:

Dr. Lisa Broussard

associate dean of the college of nursing and allied health program

Advanced Practice Nurse

based on knowledge and skills acquired through basic nursing education, with licensure as a registered nurse RN and graduate education and experience that includes advanced nursing theory, physical assessment, psychosocial assessment, and treatment of illness. includes nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, certified nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists.

- life and death - quality of life - right to decide - informed consent - alternative treatment issues - stem cell research - therapeutic and reproductive cloning - surrogate motherhood - organ transplantation

bioethics continue - dilemmas(difficulty) for health professional

these and other contemporary advances and challenges in health care.

bioethics has developed with the age of modern medicine. new questions surface as science and technology produce new ways of knowing. bioethics is a response to

uncivil behavior

classroom inattentiveness, carrying on side conversations that disturb other students , discrediting faculty knowledge, dominating class discussion are all examples of

altruism

concern for the welfare of others which includes caring, compassion, generosity, and perseverance; unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others

values

customs, ideas of life, and easy of behaving that society regards as desirable

under investigation. health care professionals who adhere to an exclusively scientific or technology approach to care will be seen as insentitive and will fail to meet the genuine needs of the patient

dilemmas in health care - advances in health care through technology have created new situations for health care professionals and their patients. illness once leading to death have become manageable and are classified as high risk or chronic illnesses. although they can be saved, they are not being saved readily and inexpensively. care of the acutely or chronically ill person sometimes creates hard questions for which there are no easy or apparent answers. even the nature of life itself and the technology manipulation of DNA are

character

display concern for others, integrity, accountability, interest, and motivation as necessary personal qualities.

Dr. Helen Hurst

head of Baccalaureate (undergraduate) Nursing and Graduate Program

interprofessional team

health care team composed of professionals from different disciplines, including chaplains, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers, and speech-language pathologists, who cooperate, collaborate, communicate, and integrate care to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

- sustains cooperative relationships - safeguards patient when safety is compromised by others - takes appropriate action to support and guide co workers to advance ethical conducts

international council of nurses code of ethics - co workers

- primary responsibility is those needing nursing care - promote an environment in which the human rights, values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of the individual, family and community are respected - holds in confidence personal information and uses judgement in sharing this information.

international council of nurses code of ethics - people

- nurse carry personal responsibility and accountability for nursing practice, and for maintaining competence by continuing learning - the nurse at all times maintains standards of personal conduct which reflect well on the profession and enhance its image and public confidence - uses judgement regarding individual competence when accepting and delegating responsibility.

international council of nurses code of ethics - practice

- determines/ implements desirable nursing practice standards and nursing education - develops a core of professional knowledge - active in professional organizations/ promotes working conditions of nursing

international council of nurses code of ethics - profession

multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work together with patients, families, carers (caregivers), and communities to deliver the highest quality of care

interprofessional collaboration is when

-disclosing confidential information about the department, faculty, or other students - interacting with patients via social media site( i.e., accepting/ sending "friend" requests with patients) - posting of comments that are harassing, threatening, or hostile to faculty, staff, patients, or other student - posting derogatory comments about classmates, faculty, staff, or other individuals that are encountered during their academic experience - using patient's identifying information (including but not limited to name, initials, hospital name, physician name, diagnosis, dates of admission)

it is the student's responsibility to refrain from the following on social media sites: check all that apply:

motor skills

match the expectation with the technical standard: posses emotional stability to function under stress and adapt to changing environmental inherent to the classroom, clinical, and simulation setting with or without accommodations

behavioral skills

match the expectation with the technical standard: practice in a safe manner, appropriately provide care in emergencies and life support procedures, and implement universal precautions to prevent disease transmission

intellectual ability

match the expectation with the technical standard: synthesize information, problem solve, and think critically in planning and implementing nursing care and in evaluating outcomes of care

nurse educator and counselor

multiple factors increase the need for nurses to serve as this. today, the emphasis is on health promotion and health maintenance in addition to management of disease conditions. they encourage clients to look at alternatives, recognize their choices, and develop a sense of control in a rapidly changing health care environment.

-denial admission to clinical nursing courses - test results reported to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) - referral to a Louisiana State board of Nursing (LSBN) approved evaluator for assistance in dealing with drug abuse

possible consequences of a positive drug/alcohol screen include:

a nursing code of ethics

provide implicit standards and values for the professions.

ethics

science or study of moral values

incivility

showing disregard for others and causing an atmosphere of disrespect, conflict and stress

- nurse (RN) - physician (MD or DO) - pharmacist (RPh or PharmD) - physician assistant (PA) - dietitian (RD or LD) -physical therapist (PT) - speech-language pathologists (SLP) - occupational therapist (OT) - respiratory therapist (RT) - social worker - chaplain or pastoral representative

some interprofessional health care team members are

true

student who are making less than a "C" grade in a class will be advised by the course faculty or course coordinator with an interim advisement form prior to or during mid term week of the semester

- attend class and pay attention - grade awareness - submit quiz/crossword puzzle during "open" time - prepare ahead for each class lecture

students course success includes student responsibilities; check all that apply

-intellectual ability - motor skills - character - behavioral skills

the UL department of nursing technical standards should be attainable with or without reasonable accommodations and maintained with a related satisfactory demonstration of these standards for satisfactory progression through the program. check all that applies.

- to promote health - to prevent illness - to restore health - to alleviate suffering

the international council of nurses code of ethnics for nurses' fundamental responsibility of the nurse is fourfold:

change agent

the profession identify client, patient safety, and health care delivery problems, assess individuals and organizational motivation and capacity for change; determine alternative and explore possible outcomes of the alternatives; and assess cost effective resources in infinite health-related situations.

bioethics

the study of ethical problems resulting from scientific advances

researchers

these nurses may be assisting with data collection, critiquing research findings, and using these findings in practice.

hospice nurse

these nurses treat the symptoms of clients with progressive terminal disease. these nurses work holistically with clients and families to maximize quality of life rather focus on the quantity of life remaining.

coordinator of the interprofessional health care team

this team process can improve the quality of care, enhance client satisfaction, strengthen nursing satisfaction, and reduce hospital costs by decreasing patient length of hospital stay and increasing nurse retention. successful health care models that use concepts related to interprofessional care includes pain management, nutritional support, skin care, rehabilitation, mental health, and hospice.

care provider

this type of professional nurse assess clients resources, strengths and weaknesses, copying behaviors, and the environment to optimize the problem-solving and self care abilities of the client and family. the nurse plans therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the client, physician, and other health care provider. they also provide continuous care and help the client deal effectively with the health care system.

- his or her instructor - semester coordinator - BSN coordinator - department head - associate dean - dean of college of nursing

to appeal a final grade, before contracting the university ombudsman, the student must first speak with...

true

true or false: a student has never missed a N104 lecture but forgot to sign the class roster one time before leaving the classroom. This student can expect the participation grade to reflect an unexcused absence.

true

true or false: a student who is arrested for drunken driving over the summer break should disclose the incident to the UL College of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing

true

true or false: it is the expectation that all UL of Lafayette nursing students will have a copy of the UL at Lafayette College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions Department of Nursing Student Handbook.

False; student handbook

true or false: student responsibilities can be found on the N104 course packet

true

true or false: the mission of the department of nursing is to seek to promote, expand, and validate scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice to advance health and provide an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, an appreciation of professional values, inter-professional collaboration and active community service.

- care provider - educator and counselor - client advocate - change agent - leader and manager - researcher - coordinator of the interprofessional health care team

what are some professional nursing roles?

- hospice nurse - informatics nurse specialists -occupational health nurse -quality manager - case manager - flight nurse - telephone triage nurse - forensic nurse - school nurse - travel nurse - faith community nurse - nursing educator

what are some traditional roles in nursing?

will not be allowed to major in nursing at UL lafayette

what happens when a student enrolled in nursing 208 withdraws from the course in the fall semester and then earns a "d" in the nursing 208 in the subsequent spring semester

grade of zero in the gradebook

what is available for the student that did not take a N104 Moodle crossword/quiz during the "open" time and the crossword/quiz is now closed?

the student receives an automatic 10% deduction from exam grade

what is the consequence of a student's cell phone ringing during an exam?

- improving the health status and potential of individuals or families. - ensuring that safe, high quality care is provided across all health care settings - increases the effectiveness and level of satisfaction among professional colleagues providing care - manage multiple resources in a health care facility - elevate citizens' and legislators' attitudes toward and expectations of the nursing profession and the health care system.

what is the leadership/manager role of the professional nurse?

77%

what is the lowest acceptable percentage to progress to the next nursing course?

c

what is the minimum accepted grade for both nursing and non nursing require courses?

2.8

what is the minimum cumulative GPA required for admission into the 200 level nursing courses?

file an application with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing(LSBN) and have criminal background history using fingerprints

what must the student do to be granted permission to engage in the clinical nursing course?

12%

what percentage of the total N104 grade is the combined weight of the 6 online Moodle crossword/quizzes worth?

the student will be allowed to take the exam only if no other students have completed the exam and left the room

what will happen when a student arrived late for an exam?

considered an unexcused absence and the student will not be allowed to make-up the exam

what will happen when a student misses an exam because of a routines scheduled dentist appointment?

- clinical nursing students who are involved in an accident/incident or a medication handling discrepancy may be required to submit to testing - suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol anytime during the semester - prior to admission into first clinical nursing - randomly

when is a drug and alcohol screen required for UL nursing students?

with written approval from the Louisiana state board of nursing (LSBN) and compliance with drug/alcohol testing requirements

when will a student who has had a positive drug/alcohol screen be allowed to return to clinical courses?

BSN student advisory council

which group has class representatives that can confer with the BSN coordinator, department head, associate dean, and dean of the college of nursing and allied health professions at a planned monthly forum?

- UL student government association(SGA) officer attending the SGA national convention - illness with a physician's excuse - UL basketball player attending an out of town basketball game

which instances would be considered an excused absence?

evidence-based practice

which outcome is associated with ensuring that "best practices are being incorporated into care of patients, families, and communities to promote and maintain patient-centered care" in the BSN program and student learning outcomes on N104 central site, unit 1?

- students with disabilities(including learning disabilities requiring extra time and/or quiet room) must notify their instructions as soon as possible and complete a form in student services. - students are responsible for checking the news forums for both N104 Central Site and N104 section site daily. - when corresponding with instructors through email or telephone make sure to include your full name and nursing 104 section number - students are encouraged to sign up for university of Louisiana at Lafayette's emergency notification system. Information from Ulink: "firstcall" - each student is expected to be prepared for each classroom experience.

which student responsibilities apply to Nurse 104?