Nursing Concepts 1 Final Study Guide

Nursing Concepts 1 Final Study Guide Chapter 1: Nursing TodayStandards of Practice: Protects the public and sets the minimum standard for nurses Nursing Practice Acts: Regulates the scope of nursing practice and protects public health, safety, and welfare Includes: o Minimum education requirementso Required certifications Chapter 2: Healthcare Delivery SystemHealthcare Settings & Services: Primary Care (Health Promotion) Prenatal and well-baby care Nutrition counseling Family planning Exercise, yoga, and mediation classesPreventive Care Blood pressure and cancer screenings Immunizations Mental health counseling and crisis prevention Community legislation (e.g., seat belts, air bags, bike helmets, no texting while driving)Secondary Acute Care Emergency care Acute medical-surgical care Radiological procedures for acute problems (e.g., x-rays, computed tomography [CT] scans)Tertiary Care/Secondary Intensive care Subacute careRestorative Care (patient will be independent again) Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation Orthopedic rehabilitation Sports medicine Spinal cord injury programs Home careContinuing Care Assisted living Psychiatric and older adult day careChapter 3: Community-Based Nursing Competency in Community-Based Nursing: Caregiver: manage and care for the health of patients and families in community Case Manager: Establish appropriate care plan based on assessment of patients and families andto coordinate needed resources and services for patient care Patient Advocate: Helps patients reach proper authority; assists in proper