Fundamentals of Nursing

This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002."

• RA 9173

• RA 9713

• RA 9317

• RA 9137

The Board of Nursing who is tasked to supervise and regulate the practice of the nursing profession is composed of:

• 2 Chairperson and Five Members

• 1 Chairperson and Five Members

• 1 Chairperson and Three Members

• 1 Chairperson and Six Members

The following are the qualifications for admission to the nursing licensure examination EXCEPT:

• The applicant is of good moral character

• The applicant is a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a college or university duly recognized by the proper government agency.

• The applicant is a citizen of the Philippines.

• None of the above

In this role the nurse may represent the client’s needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client’s request for information to the physician. They also assist clients in exercising their rights and help them speak up for themselves.

• Change Agent

• Client Advocate

• Caregiver

• Counselor

Has 3 to 5 years of experience. Perceives situation as wholes rather than in terms of parts. Uses maxims as guides for what to consider in a situation. Has holistic understanding of the client, which improves decision making. Focuses on long-term goals.

• Expert

• Advanced Beginner

• Proficient

• Competent

Knowledge about the empirical world is systematically organized into laws and theories for the purpose of describing, explaining, and predicting phenomena of special concern to the discipline of nursing. This ranges from factual, observable phenomena (e.g., anatomy, physiology, chemistry) to theoretical analysis (e.g., developmental theory, adaptation theory).

• Empirical Knowing

• Personal Knowing

• Ethical Knowing

• Aesthetic Knowing

The art of nursing and is expressed by the individual nurse through his or her creativity and style in meet- ing the needs of clients. The nurse uses aesthetic knowing to provide care that is both effective and satisfying. Empathy, compassion, holism, and sensitivity are important modes in the aesthetic pattern of knowing.

• Empirical Knowing

• Personal Knowing

• Ethical Knowing

• Aesthetic Knowing

What is the WHO definition of health?

• freedom from physical disease or pain.

• the state of being free from illness or injury.

• the extent of an individual's continuing physical, emotional, mental, and social ability to cope with his or her environment.

• is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Determine this therapeutic communication technique—“Suggesting one’s presence, interest, or wish to understand the client without making any demands or attaching conditions that the client must comply with to receive the nurse’s attention”.

• Providing general leads

• Offering self

• Acknowledging

• Focusing

Determine this therapeutic communication technique—“Directing ideas, feelings, questions, or content back to clients to enable them to explore their own ideas and feelings about a situation”.

• Summarizing and planning

• Presenting Reality

• Reflecting

• Being specific and Tentative