Exam B-1 Flashcards
a contract may be written or _____
oral
a valid contract must define the _____ of both parties. If the nurse’s ____ are not defined, then the contract is invalid.
responsibilities
policies can be changed by management alone at any time. can management change a contract?
No, to change a contract, both parties (management and nurses) must agree.
can a contract demand that a nurse participate in con-ed
yes
an action that demonstrates the nurse being a pt advocate is when he…
identifies a problem on behalf of the Pt and takes action to remedy the problem.
Roy’s adaptation theory and Neuman’s systems approach are both based on what kind of theory?
systems theory
what is the goal of nursing in Virginia Henderson’s development and needs theory?
to care for and help the pt attain independence and self-care
theory that says to facilitate healing by altering the pt’s environment.
Nightingale’s theory
theory that focuses on collaboration with other healthcare workers to attain a maximum state of wellness for the Pt.
Peplau’s theory
the right of self-determination
autonomy
fair distribution of burdens and benefits
distributive justice
the obligation to be faithful to the agreements, commitments and responsibilities that one makes to one’s self and to others.
fidelity
telling the truth
veracity
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (1987) (OBRA)
regulates the education and certification of nursing assistants in nursing homes
an agreement between two or more parties, especially one enforceable by law.
a contract
