NUR 170
NUR 170 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is spirit of inquiry? And what does that mean for nurses? - correct answer -a
persistent sense of curiosity that informs both learning and practice
-a nurse infused by a spirit of inquiry will raise questions, challenge traditional and
existing practices, and seek creative approaches to problems
-example: they usually go off the first report an they are being admitted to a unit,
they' ll question history, and meeting with the doc and meeting with them to
know what the care plan is, if it doesn't sit right with them, continue to question it
until it meets the agenda
-example: caudy- innovated for infections with urinary catheters and central lines,
nurses got together to reduce the infections and came up with this initiative
-thinking outside of the box: need to move the profession forward, grow , patients
best care
What is the outcome of having a spirit of inquiry? - correct answer collaborating
with health team members to utilize evidence and tradition with patient
preferences to promote optimal health status in a predicable healthcare setting
Who is Florence Nightingale? - correct answer -"Mother of Nursing"
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-started school of nursing in England
-born in England
-interest in caring for sick people
dedicated life to treatment of the soldiers of Crimean War, providing them with
adequate food, light, and clean bed linens, and wound dressings to prevent
infection (started pretty much infection prevention)
Nursing is a Profession... why? - correct answer -extended education
-theoretical body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
-practice standards
What is professionalism? - correct answer -the image we portray
-the way we act
-the responsibility/accountability we take for our actions
Why and how do we commit to the profession of nursing? - correct answer It is
essential for the safety of our patients and ourselves
How do we commit to the profession academically? - correct answer we commit to
the knowledge base necessary:
-prerequsities
-nursing courses
-continuing education past an associates degree (BSN/MSN)
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How do we commit to the profession professionally? - correct answer We take the
NCLEX, keeping our license up to date by doing continue education hours,
hospital/unit committees, speciality certifications, attending conferences
What is the Magnet Designation? And what does it do for patients? Nurses?
Hospitals? - correct answer represents excellence in nursing services
-patients: hospitals with magnet designation, patients have better outcomes
-nurses: better practice environments for nurses
hospitals: able to advertise for a higher level of care (billboards, brochures)
-we have this status, you'll have better care from our nurses
What degree do you need to be in Magnet Designation hospital? - correct answer -
80% of nurses carry a BSN in a MDH
-now have to have 80% by a certain point, so you can have ADN, but sign contract
to have BSN by certain time
What is work ethic? - correct answer the belief in importance and moral worth of
work
-apply selves fully to what you are doing, stay focused to job at hand, assume
responsibility for mistakes, fixing if possible and accepting consequences, and
approach work positively with enthusiasm
What are the behaviors for developing professionalism and a strong work ethic? -
correct answer -be competent: strive to be the best you can be:
-always give 100%, take pride in work
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-portray a professional image in dress and communication:
-wear the uniform, no bullying/gossiping, HIPPA, open communication with peers
and coworkers, no offensive language
-be consistent with attendance and punctuality:
-attend all class, complete assignments on time, calling out sick when you area
actually sick
-be reliable and accountable for your own actions:
-take accountability for mistakes, follow through with directions you have been
given
-display a positive attitude and enthusiasm:
-be friendly to everyone
What are some unprofessional behaviors? - correct answer abuse of power,
bullying: horizontal/lateral violence, sexual harassment
What are the components of the nursing process? - correct answer Assessment,
Analysis (Nursing Diagnosis), Planning, Implantation, Evaluation
What is the nursing process? - correct answer -the foundation of nursing process, a
process in which nurses use to problem solve
-the American Nurses Association defines the nursing practice the essential core
of practice for the registered nurse to deliver holistic patient centered/focused
care
-how we know as nurses what care to provide out patients
NUR 170 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is spirit of inquiry? And what does that mean for nurses? - correct answer -a
persistent sense of curiosity that informs both learning and practice
-a nurse infused by a spirit of inquiry will raise questions, challenge traditional and
existing practices, and seek creative approaches to problems
-example: they usually go off the first report an they are being admitted to a unit,
they' ll question history, and meeting with the doc and meeting with them to
know what the care plan is, if it doesn't sit right with them, continue to question it
until it meets the agenda
-example: caudy- innovated for infections with urinary catheters and central lines,
nurses got together to reduce the infections and came up with this initiative
-thinking outside of the box: need to move the profession forward, grow , patients
best care
What is the outcome of having a spirit of inquiry? - correct answer collaborating
with health team members to utilize evidence and tradition with patient
preferences to promote optimal health status in a predicable healthcare setting
Who is Florence Nightingale? - correct answer -"Mother of Nursing"
,NUR 170
-started school of nursing in England
-born in England
-interest in caring for sick people
dedicated life to treatment of the soldiers of Crimean War, providing them with
adequate food, light, and clean bed linens, and wound dressings to prevent
infection (started pretty much infection prevention)
Nursing is a Profession... why? - correct answer -extended education
-theoretical body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
-practice standards
What is professionalism? - correct answer -the image we portray
-the way we act
-the responsibility/accountability we take for our actions
Why and how do we commit to the profession of nursing? - correct answer It is
essential for the safety of our patients and ourselves
How do we commit to the profession academically? - correct answer we commit to
the knowledge base necessary:
-prerequsities
-nursing courses
-continuing education past an associates degree (BSN/MSN)
,NUR 170
How do we commit to the profession professionally? - correct answer We take the
NCLEX, keeping our license up to date by doing continue education hours,
hospital/unit committees, speciality certifications, attending conferences
What is the Magnet Designation? And what does it do for patients? Nurses?
Hospitals? - correct answer represents excellence in nursing services
-patients: hospitals with magnet designation, patients have better outcomes
-nurses: better practice environments for nurses
hospitals: able to advertise for a higher level of care (billboards, brochures)
-we have this status, you'll have better care from our nurses
What degree do you need to be in Magnet Designation hospital? - correct answer -
80% of nurses carry a BSN in a MDH
-now have to have 80% by a certain point, so you can have ADN, but sign contract
to have BSN by certain time
What is work ethic? - correct answer the belief in importance and moral worth of
work
-apply selves fully to what you are doing, stay focused to job at hand, assume
responsibility for mistakes, fixing if possible and accepting consequences, and
approach work positively with enthusiasm
What are the behaviors for developing professionalism and a strong work ethic? -
correct answer -be competent: strive to be the best you can be:
-always give 100%, take pride in work
, NUR 170
-portray a professional image in dress and communication:
-wear the uniform, no bullying/gossiping, HIPPA, open communication with peers
and coworkers, no offensive language
-be consistent with attendance and punctuality:
-attend all class, complete assignments on time, calling out sick when you area
actually sick
-be reliable and accountable for your own actions:
-take accountability for mistakes, follow through with directions you have been
given
-display a positive attitude and enthusiasm:
-be friendly to everyone
What are some unprofessional behaviors? - correct answer abuse of power,
bullying: horizontal/lateral violence, sexual harassment
What are the components of the nursing process? - correct answer Assessment,
Analysis (Nursing Diagnosis), Planning, Implantation, Evaluation
What is the nursing process? - correct answer -the foundation of nursing process, a
process in which nurses use to problem solve
-the American Nurses Association defines the nursing practice the essential core
of practice for the registered nurse to deliver holistic patient centered/focused
care
-how we know as nurses what care to provide out patients
