Foundations of Nursing Flashcards
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Which nursing theorist developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory that emphasizes patients' ability to perform self-care activities?
Answer: Dorothea Orem
Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory, which focuses on the patient's ability to perform self-care and identifies when nursing intervention is needed.
A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple patients. Which framework is most appropriate for organizing tasks based on urgency?
Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs helps nurses prioritize by addressing physiological and safety needs before higher-level needs.
What is the primary purpose of the nursing process?
Answer: To provide a systematic framework for delivering individualized patient care
The nursing process provides a systematic, patient-centered framework with five steps: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
A patient refuses a blood transfusion based on religious beliefs. Which ethical principle supports the nurse's obligation to respect this decision?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy is the ethical principle that respects a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare, including the right to refuse treatment.
During a patient assessment, which technique should the nurse perform first?
Answer: Inspection
Inspection is always performed first in a physical assessment as it provides visual information without touching the patient and can reveal important findings.
Which documentation method uses a structured format of Subjective data, Objective data, Assessment, and Plan?
Answer: SOAP notes
SOAP notes organize documentation into Subjective (patient-reported), Objective (measurable findings), Assessment (clinical judgment), and Plan (interventions) sections.