Nurs 250 exam 2 Slides Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (283)
What is the focus of Provisions 4-6 in the ANA Code of The individual nurse's responsibility and accountability in nursing practice, as well
Ethics? as the promotion of safe, quality health care.
What does Provision 4 of the ANA Code of Ethics The nurse's authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice,
emphasize? including decision-making and actions to promote health and provide optimal
care.
What are the key components of Authority, Nurses must maintain competence, provide independent care, coordinate care,
Accountability, and Responsibility in nursing? evaluate interventions, delegate tasks, and engage in ongoing learning.
What is fidelity in the context of nursing ethics? Loyalty, which includes keeping promises, honoring agreements, and performing
competently.
Define veracity in nursing practice. Truth-telling and non-deception.
What does beneficence mean in nursing ethics? Doing what benefits the patient.
What is nonmaleficence? The principle of non-infliction of harm.
What are examples of breaches in nursing practice? Breach of confidentiality, HIPAA violations, falsification of health records, and
failure to document assessments.
What percentage of nurses are estimated to have 10 to 20%.
substance abuse problems?
What is the role of KARE in nursing? It is a program for nurses dealing with substance abuse issues in Kentucky.
What should a nurse assess before delegating tasks? The qualifications and competence of the individual to whom they are delegating
tasks.
What is the importance of engaging in peer review and To maintain standards of practice and ensure quality and safety of care.
credentialing?
What should a nurse do if assigned to a unit where they They should refuse the assignment if they are not competent to provide safe care.
lack experience?
What is the ANA's stance on competent practice? All nurses must carry out competent practice with all patients.
, What does the term 'nurse impairment' refer to? A situation where nurses demonstrate impaired practice due to substance abuse.
What are the implications of failing to complete an It constitutes a breach of nursing practice and can compromise patient safety.
assessment in nursing?
What should a nurse do to protect their nursing license Seek consultation and refuse the assignment if they are not competent to perform
when faced with an unfamiliar assignment? the required tasks.
What is the significance of continuous learning in Technological advancements and evidence-informed practice require ongoing
nursing? education to ensure safe practice.
What is the role of the Indiana State Nurses Assistance To assist nurses dealing with substance abuse and impairment issues.
Program (ISNAP)?
What is the responsibility of nurses regarding patient Nurses share responsibility for educating student nurses and ensuring safe care.
education?
What should nurses do when in doubt about a decision? Seek consultation to ensure sound decision-making regarding patient care.
What is nutrition? The science of how the body uses nutrients for energy, growth, and maintenance.
Why is understanding nutrition important for nurses? Because 60% of the U.S. population has at least one chronic condition related to
unhealthy dietary practices.
What is optimal nutrition? Occurs when cells burn calories efficiently and excess energy is stored
effectively, achieving metabolic homeostasis.
What is the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? The speed at which the body burns calories.
What factors influence BMR? Age, sex, activity level, genetics, and overall fitness.
Terms in this set (283)
What is the focus of Provisions 4-6 in the ANA Code of The individual nurse's responsibility and accountability in nursing practice, as well
Ethics? as the promotion of safe, quality health care.
What does Provision 4 of the ANA Code of Ethics The nurse's authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice,
emphasize? including decision-making and actions to promote health and provide optimal
care.
What are the key components of Authority, Nurses must maintain competence, provide independent care, coordinate care,
Accountability, and Responsibility in nursing? evaluate interventions, delegate tasks, and engage in ongoing learning.
What is fidelity in the context of nursing ethics? Loyalty, which includes keeping promises, honoring agreements, and performing
competently.
Define veracity in nursing practice. Truth-telling and non-deception.
What does beneficence mean in nursing ethics? Doing what benefits the patient.
What is nonmaleficence? The principle of non-infliction of harm.
What are examples of breaches in nursing practice? Breach of confidentiality, HIPAA violations, falsification of health records, and
failure to document assessments.
What percentage of nurses are estimated to have 10 to 20%.
substance abuse problems?
What is the role of KARE in nursing? It is a program for nurses dealing with substance abuse issues in Kentucky.
What should a nurse assess before delegating tasks? The qualifications and competence of the individual to whom they are delegating
tasks.
What is the importance of engaging in peer review and To maintain standards of practice and ensure quality and safety of care.
credentialing?
What should a nurse do if assigned to a unit where they They should refuse the assignment if they are not competent to provide safe care.
lack experience?
What is the ANA's stance on competent practice? All nurses must carry out competent practice with all patients.
, What does the term 'nurse impairment' refer to? A situation where nurses demonstrate impaired practice due to substance abuse.
What are the implications of failing to complete an It constitutes a breach of nursing practice and can compromise patient safety.
assessment in nursing?
What should a nurse do to protect their nursing license Seek consultation and refuse the assignment if they are not competent to perform
when faced with an unfamiliar assignment? the required tasks.
What is the significance of continuous learning in Technological advancements and evidence-informed practice require ongoing
nursing? education to ensure safe practice.
What is the role of the Indiana State Nurses Assistance To assist nurses dealing with substance abuse and impairment issues.
Program (ISNAP)?
What is the responsibility of nurses regarding patient Nurses share responsibility for educating student nurses and ensuring safe care.
education?
What should nurses do when in doubt about a decision? Seek consultation to ensure sound decision-making regarding patient care.
What is nutrition? The science of how the body uses nutrients for energy, growth, and maintenance.
Why is understanding nutrition important for nurses? Because 60% of the U.S. population has at least one chronic condition related to
unhealthy dietary practices.
What is optimal nutrition? Occurs when cells burn calories efficiently and excess energy is stored
effectively, achieving metabolic homeostasis.
What is the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? The speed at which the body burns calories.
What factors influence BMR? Age, sex, activity level, genetics, and overall fitness.
