PNC 101: Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 1 Flashcards

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the course objectives, legal requirements (HIPAA), grading policies, and clinical skill areas defined in the PNC 101 syllabus.

PNC 101 Clock Hours

The course consists of a total of $253$ hours, divided into $120$ lecture hours, $45$ lab hours (Theory and Skills), and $88$ clinical hours.

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Regulations that require health care providers to maintain clients’ communications in a confidential manner and define clients’ rights regarding their health information.

HIPAA Security Rule

The standard involving administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect health information.

Nursing Process

A foundational concept introduced to help students apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to provide safe patient care.

Standard Precautions

Infection control measures used in clinical settings to protect against infection, differentiated from specific isolation precautions.

Asepsis

The practice of medical and surgical techniques designed to prevent the transfer of pathogens and maintain a clean or sterile environment.

Therapeutic Communication

Principles of communication used by the nurse to develop relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Vital Signs Assessment

The collection of objective data including body temperature, peripheral pulses, apical pulse, oxygen saturation, and respirations.

Domains of Learning

Three specific areas (Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor) examined for developing effective client education teaching plans.

Body Mechanics

The proper use of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems to regulate movement, support client mobility, and prevent injury.

Palliative and Hospice Care

Specific types of end-of-life care focused on physiological alterations and meeting the goals of the dying client and their family.

Dosage Calculations

Basic mathematical operations performed by the nurse to support safe medication administration.

Passing Grade Category C

A percentage range of 70\text{-}79.99\text{%} which is the minimum requirement ($2.0$ GPA) to progress in the Practical Nurse program.

Unit Exams Weight

The four required unit exams account for 60\text{%} of the total theory grade.

Comprehensive Final Exam Weight

The final examination accounts for 20\text{%} of the total theory grade.

Clinical Makeup Fee

A fee of $200.00$ charged to students for each required day of clinical makeup.

Academic Dishonesty

Actions such as cheating, falsification of exam results, lying, and plagiarism that may result in dismissal without the possibility of readmission.

PNC 101 Prerequisite

The course PNC 100 Medical Terminology must be completed before enrolling in Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 1.

Specimen Collection Types

Procedures for gathering blood for glucose, sputum and urine for bacteria, and stool for occult blood or pH testing.

Therapeutic Diets

Specific nutritional plans or supplements used to meet the nutritional requirements of clients based on their health status.