NUR 170 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is spirit of inquiry? And what does that mean for nurses? - Answers - -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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - -"Mother of Nursing"
-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? - Answers - -extended education
-theoretical body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
-practice standards
What is professionalism? - Answers - -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? - Answers - It is essential for
the safety of our patients and ourselves
,How do we commit to the profession academically? - Answers - we commit to the
knowledge base necessary:
-prerequsities
-nursing courses
-continuing education past an associates degree (BSN/MSN)
How do we commit to the profession professionally? - Answers - 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?
- Answers - 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? - Answers - -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? - Answers - 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? -
Answers - -be competent: strive to be the best you can be:
-always give 100%, take pride in work
-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? - Answers - abuse of power, bullying:
horizontal/lateral violence, sexual harassment
What are the components of the nursing process? - Answers - Assessment, Analysis
(Nursing Diagnosis), Planning, Implantation, Evaluation
What is the nursing process? - Answers - -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
What is Assessment? - Answers - -collecting data about the patient
-consists of gathering, organizing, validating, and documenting information about the
patient's health status
-always first step in nursing process
-using senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, touching
What is subjective data? - Answers - verbally stated by the patient or family member, a
personal opinion and can be placed in "quotes"
example: "It's cold outside."
What is objective data? - Answers - what can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, and
measured against a standard
example: It's 20 degrees F outside
What are the types of assessments? - Answers - initial, focused (problem-focused),
ongoing
What is an initial assessment? - Answers - -to establish a baseline for problem
identification, reference, and future comparison
-first interaction with nursing
-includes head-toe physical assessment, vital signs, health history, admission
assessment
-example: you patient has just come to the unit from the ER
What is a focused assessment? - Answers - -to determine that status of a specific
problem identified in an earlier assessment
-looking at or for specific information related to an issue or system (within the body):
neuro exam
-example: you are about to give a blood pressure medication, want to assess BP before
and after its given (focusing on a specific problem)
-example: there is no urine in the Foley bag
What is an ongoing assessment? - Answers - -to compare the patient's current status to
baseline data previously obtained
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is spirit of inquiry? And what does that mean for nurses? - Answers - -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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - -"Mother of Nursing"
-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? - Answers - -extended education
-theoretical body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
-practice standards
What is professionalism? - Answers - -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? - Answers - It is essential for
the safety of our patients and ourselves
,How do we commit to the profession academically? - Answers - we commit to the
knowledge base necessary:
-prerequsities
-nursing courses
-continuing education past an associates degree (BSN/MSN)
How do we commit to the profession professionally? - Answers - 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?
- Answers - 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? - Answers - -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? - Answers - 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? -
Answers - -be competent: strive to be the best you can be:
-always give 100%, take pride in work
-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? - Answers - abuse of power, bullying:
horizontal/lateral violence, sexual harassment
What are the components of the nursing process? - Answers - Assessment, Analysis
(Nursing Diagnosis), Planning, Implantation, Evaluation
What is the nursing process? - Answers - -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
What is Assessment? - Answers - -collecting data about the patient
-consists of gathering, organizing, validating, and documenting information about the
patient's health status
-always first step in nursing process
-using senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, touching
What is subjective data? - Answers - verbally stated by the patient or family member, a
personal opinion and can be placed in "quotes"
example: "It's cold outside."
What is objective data? - Answers - what can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, and
measured against a standard
example: It's 20 degrees F outside
What are the types of assessments? - Answers - initial, focused (problem-focused),
ongoing
What is an initial assessment? - Answers - -to establish a baseline for problem
identification, reference, and future comparison
-first interaction with nursing
-includes head-toe physical assessment, vital signs, health history, admission
assessment
-example: you patient has just come to the unit from the ER
What is a focused assessment? - Answers - -to determine that status of a specific
problem identified in an earlier assessment
-looking at or for specific information related to an issue or system (within the body):
neuro exam
-example: you are about to give a blood pressure medication, want to assess BP before
and after its given (focusing on a specific problem)
-example: there is no urine in the Foley bag
What is an ongoing assessment? - Answers - -to compare the patient's current status to
baseline data previously obtained
