Fundamentals of Nursing: Roles, Scope of Practice, and Clinical Judgment

Flashcards covering introductory nursing concepts, scope of practice, delegation, nursing process steps, critical thinking, priority setting frameworks, and triage rules based directly on the lecture text.

What belongings are permitted at a student's desk during the quiz?

Only the student's computer and a bottle of water, with scrap paper provided if needed.

Which prohibited items were explicitly named regarding exam surface regulations?

Wristwatches, forehead watches, and lights on the forehead.

What is the primary role of a leader in nursing as described in the lecture?

A leader guides healthcare teams, advocates for improved patient care, speaks up, serves as a resource, and leads by example.

What is the primary function of a nurse manager according to the transcript?

A manager delegates tasks, organizes, and ensures that necessary care and duties are completed.

Which organization developed the nursing Code of Ethics?

The American Nurses Association (ANA).

What is the key functional difference between an RN and an LPN regarding dressing changes and bedpans?

An LPN performs task-oriented care like changing a dressing or giving a bedpan, whereas the RN is responsible for assessing the wound or inspecting the urine.

According to the transcript, what is the state-specific rule regarding LPNs/LVNs hanging blood in New York vs. California?

In New York, LPNs cannot hang blood (only RNs and doctors can), whereas LVNs in California are permitted to hang blood.

What condition must a patient meet for a CNA to be allowed to ambulate them?

The patient must be stable.

What are the five steps of the nursing process?

Assessment, Analysis (or priority hypothesis / nursing diagnosis), Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

How is objective data distinguished from subjective data in nursing assessment?

Objective data is measurable or directly observable by the nurse (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, pain scale numbers, or physically holding the chest), whereas subjective data is reported verbally by the patient based on their feelings (e.g., stating they have chest pain or sleep deprivation).

What is required during the Planning step of the nursing process?

Developing a comprehensive care plan with a measurable goal (e.g., establishing that elevated blood pressure will decrease within a specific time frame, such as one hour).

Who retains legal accountability when nursing tasks are delegated to assistive personnel?

The Registered Nurse (RN).

What does the ABC priority setting framework stand for, and which component takes precedence?

Airway, Breathing, and Circulation; Airway takes precedence over breathing and circulation.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs must be prioritized before social belonging or self-esteem?

Basic physiological needs (such as oxygen, sleep, food, and elimination/bladder needs) and safety needs.

How does triage differ from prioritization in nursing practice?

Prioritization involves ranking nursing actions in order of importance, whereas triage assigns priority based on a quick initial assessment to establish acuity at entry points.

What conditions represent Level 1 and Level 5 on the triage scale discussed in the lecture?

Level 1 represents immediately life-threatening conditions (e.g., anaphylaxis), while Level 5 represents nonurgent cases (e.g., an outpatient consultation or pregnancy test).