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BSN IV Assignment

Reference: Websters Universal English Dictionary

2. Anatomy- is the study of the structure and shape of the body and

1. Alleviation- to lessen or relieve

body parts and their relationships to one another Reference: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 8th Edition, page 2
3. Appraisal- the act of appraising or valuing; a valuation

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4. Assessment- a judgment about something based on an

understanding of the situation Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary

5. Behaviour- manner of behaving or conducting oneself

Reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/behaviour
6. Bio-psycho-social being- pertaining to the complex of biologic,

psychologic, and social aspects of life Reference: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/biopsychosocial

7. Caring- intentional action that conveys physical and emotional

security and genuine connectedness with another person or group of people Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2
8. Civic- connected with the duties and obligations of belonging to a

community Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary

9. Collaboration- the act of working together with one or more people

in order to achieve something Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary

10.Commitment- something that takes up time or energy, especially an obligation Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary

11.Communication- a two-way process involving the sending and receiving of messages Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 12. Community- a collection of people who share some attribute of their lives Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 13. Community Health Nursing- the synthesis of nursing and public health practice as applied to promoting and preserving the health of populations Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 14. Compassion- sympathy for the suffering of others, often including a desire to help Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 15. Competence- the ability to do something well, measured against a standard, especially ability acquired through experience or training Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 16. Confidence- self assurance or a belief in your ability to succeed Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 17. Conscience-the sense of what is right and wrong that governs somebodys thoughts and actions, urging him or her to do right rather than wrong Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary

18. Coordination-the combining of diverse parts or groups to make a unit, or the way these parts work together Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary

19. Core- the central or most important of something Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 20. Culture-a world view and set of traditions used and transmitted from generation to generation by a particular group, includes related attitudes and institutions Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 21. Death- The act of dying; termination of life. Reference:http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/death 22. Delivery of Health Care- the activity of supplying or providing something. Reference:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/healthcare+delivery 23. Development- the process of changing and becoming larger, stronger, or more impressive, successful, or advanced, or of causing somebody or something to change in this way Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 24. Diagnosis- a statement or conclusion concerning the nature of some phenomenon. Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 25. Dignity- a proper sense of pride and self-respect Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 26. Disaster- an event that causes serious loss, destruction, hardship, unhappiness, or death 27. Emergency- an unexpected and sudden event that must be dealt with urgently

Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 28. Environment- all of the conditions, circumstances, and influences surrounding and affecting the development of an organism or person Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2

29. Ethics- the rules or principles that govern right conduct Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 30. Family- the basic unit of society that consists of those individuals, male or female, youth or adult, legally or not legally related, genetically or not genetically related, who are considered by others to represent their significant persons Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 31. Health- the state of being bodily and mentally vigorous and free from disease. Reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/health 32. Health Education- is the process by which people learn about their health and more specifically, how to improve their health. Reference: http://www.ehow.com/facts_4882795_definition-healtheducation.html 33. Heritage- something that passes from one generation to the next in a social group Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 34. Holistic- characterized by the view that a whole system of beliefs must be analyzed rather than simply its individual components Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 35. Illness- a highly personal state in which the persons feel unhealthy or ill, may or may not be related to disease Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 36. Leadership- process by influencing people to attain the vision/goal. Reference: Previous Notes

37. Legal- allowed under the law Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 38. Maladaptive- poorly adapted, or unable to adapt well, to a particular situation, function, or purpose Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 39. Management- the act of handling or controlling something successfully Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 40. Medical Nursing- is a nursing specialty area concerned with the care of adult patients in a broad range of settings. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_nursing 41. Moral- Of or concerned with the judgment of the goodness or badness of human action and character Reference: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/moral 42. Nursing- Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintenance and restoration of health by attending the needs of sick persons. Reference:http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4601 43. Nursing Care- care given by a skilled nurse to the patient. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nursing+care 44. Nursing Practice- is an act of providing care to the patients. In providing care to the patients, the nurses implement a nursing care plan which is based on initial condition of the patient. Reference: http://health.ezinemark.com/definition-of-nursing-practice31911a3fe00.html 45. Nutrition- the sum of all interaction between an organism an the food it consumes Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 46. Obstetric- the care of women during and after pregnancy. Reference:http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/obstetric

47. Patriotism- love for or loyalty to ones country Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 48. Perception- the ability to interpret the environment through the senses Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 49. Personal Development- includes activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitates employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_development 50. Physiology- the study of how living organisms function including such processes as nutrition, movement, and reproduction. Reference: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp? articlekey=8223 51. Practice- to do something repeatedly in order to improve performance Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 52. Preservation- the guarding of something from danger, harm, or injury Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 53. Prevention- actions directed to preventing illness and promoting health to reduce the need for secondary or tertiary health care. Reference: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/prevention 54. Professional- conforming to the standards of skill, competence, or character normally expected of a properly qualified and experienced person in a work environment Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 55. Promotion- encouragement of the growth or development of something Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 56. Psychiatric Nursing- is the specialty of nursing that cares for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatric_nursing

57. Quality- a characteristic of somebody or something Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 58. Records- a written communication providing formal, legal documentation of a clients progress Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 59. Rehabilitation- to help to adjust to normal conditions after illness Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 60. Research- a diligent search; a systematic and careful investigation of a particular subject; a scientific study. Reference: Websters Universal Dictionary and Thesaurus 61. Resources- somebody or something that is a source of help or information Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 62. Responsibility- he specific accountability or liability associated with the performance of duties of a particular role Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 63. Restoration- the return of something that was removed or abolished Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 64. Safety- protection from, or not being exposed to, the risk of harm or injury Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 65. Sectors- a component of an integrated system such as an economy or a society Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 66. Society- a structured community of people bound together by similar traditions, institutions, or nationality Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 67. Spiritual- showing great refinement and concern with the higher things in life

Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 68. Standards- an upright pole, pillar; an authorized weight or measure; criterion; an established or accepted level of achievement. Reference: Websters Universal Dictionary and Thesaurus 69. Suffering- physical or psychological pain and distress Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 70. Surgical Nursing- The surgical nurse is the patients advocate during surgery Reference:http://www.careersandcolleges.com/tp2/cnc/articles/view.do? cat=cnc.c.careers-in-health-medicine&article=a-glimpse-at-the-professionsurgical-nursing 71. Teamwork- a cooperative effort by a group or team Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 72. Theoretical Foundation- - To study and understand any culture, one needs to study the context from which that culture evolves reference: http://www.ldldproject.net/theoretical_foundation.html 73. Theory- a system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon Reference: Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Vol.2 74. Unique- different from others in a way that makes somebody or something special and worthy of note Reference: Microsoft Encarta Dictionary 75. Values- important and enduring beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not. Values exert major influence on the behavior of an individual and serve as broad guidelines in all situations. Reference: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/values.html