Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 11th Edition | Chapter 1 - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
what is nursing? Nursing is an art and a science. As an art, nursing involves learning to deliver care
with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity and individuality
Nursing practice is based on? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
what are nurses responsible for? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
as a student, what is important to understand? As a student it is important for you to understand the scope of professional nursing
practice and how nursing influences the lives of your patients, their families, and
their communities.
what does health care advocacy group recognize? Health care advocacy groups recognize the importance of the role high-quality
professional nursing plays in a nation's health care.
why is nursing both an art and a science? Because nursing is both an art and a science, nursing practice requires a blend of
current knowledge and practice standards with an insightful and compassionate
approach to your patients' health care needs. Your care must reflect the needs and
values of society and professional standards of care and performance, meet the
needs of each patient, and integrate evidence-based findings to provide the highest
level of care.
When caring for a patient with a pressure injury, what do evidence-based practice guidelines from professional organizations, such as the
you use? Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) to individualize wound
care interventions.
does clinical expertise take time and commitment? yes
Novice Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no
previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to
now practice in home health). The learner learns via a specific set of rules or
procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear.
Advanced Beginner A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This experience
may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful
aspects or principles of nursing care.
Competent A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients
(e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent
practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. In
this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all types of psychomotor skills
required by this specific group of patients.
Proficient A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position. This
nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire
situation, and can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous
experiences to a situation. This nurse focuses on managing care as opposed to
managing and performing skills.
Expert A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on
multiple dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at identifying both patient-
centered problems and problems related to the health care system or perhaps the
needs of the novice nurse.
, Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 11th Edition | Chapter 1 - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
how does critical thinking apply and how does it help? Critical thinking applied with clinical judgment helps you acquire and interpret
scientific knowledge, integrate knowledge from clinical experiences, and become a
lifelong learner
Integrate incorporating from? knowledge from the basic sciences and nursing, applying knowledge from past and
present experiences, considering environmental factors, applying critical thinking
attitudes, and implementing intellectual and professional standards. When you
provide well-thought-out care with compassion and caring, you provide each patient
the best of the science and art of nursing care
when giving care, what is essential? it is essential to provide a specified service according to standards of practice and
to follow a code of ethics
what does professional practice includes? knowledge from social and behavioral sciences, biological and physiological
sciences, and nursing theories
what does nursing practice incorporate? incorporates ethical and social values, professional autonomy, and a sense of
commitment and community
ICN International Council of Nurses
ANA American Nurses Association
WHAT DOES NURSING INCLUDES? Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill,
disabled, and dying people.
WHAT DOES ANA (American Nurses Association) do? develops, revises, and maintains the scope of practice statement and standards
that apply to the practice of all professional nurses
What does the scope of practice guide nurse for what? to make significant and visible contributions that improve the health and well-being
of all individuals, communities, and populations
Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the
healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
Diagnosis The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or
potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Outcomes Identification The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the
healthcare consumer or the situation.
Planning the registered nurse develops a plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected
outcomes
. Implementation: The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
what is nursing? Nursing is an art and a science. As an art, nursing involves learning to deliver care
with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity and individuality
Nursing practice is based on? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
what are nurses responsible for? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
as a student, what is important to understand? As a student it is important for you to understand the scope of professional nursing
practice and how nursing influences the lives of your patients, their families, and
their communities.
what does health care advocacy group recognize? Health care advocacy groups recognize the importance of the role high-quality
professional nursing plays in a nation's health care.
why is nursing both an art and a science? Because nursing is both an art and a science, nursing practice requires a blend of
current knowledge and practice standards with an insightful and compassionate
approach to your patients' health care needs. Your care must reflect the needs and
values of society and professional standards of care and performance, meet the
needs of each patient, and integrate evidence-based findings to provide the highest
level of care.
When caring for a patient with a pressure injury, what do evidence-based practice guidelines from professional organizations, such as the
you use? Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) to individualize wound
care interventions.
does clinical expertise take time and commitment? yes
Novice Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no
previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to
now practice in home health). The learner learns via a specific set of rules or
procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear.
Advanced Beginner A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This experience
may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful
aspects or principles of nursing care.
Competent A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients
(e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent
practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. In
this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all types of psychomotor skills
required by this specific group of patients.
Proficient A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position. This
nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire
situation, and can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous
experiences to a situation. This nurse focuses on managing care as opposed to
managing and performing skills.
Expert A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on
multiple dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at identifying both patient-
centered problems and problems related to the health care system or perhaps the
needs of the novice nurse.
, Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 11th Edition | Chapter 1 - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
how does critical thinking apply and how does it help? Critical thinking applied with clinical judgment helps you acquire and interpret
scientific knowledge, integrate knowledge from clinical experiences, and become a
lifelong learner
Integrate incorporating from? knowledge from the basic sciences and nursing, applying knowledge from past and
present experiences, considering environmental factors, applying critical thinking
attitudes, and implementing intellectual and professional standards. When you
provide well-thought-out care with compassion and caring, you provide each patient
the best of the science and art of nursing care
when giving care, what is essential? it is essential to provide a specified service according to standards of practice and
to follow a code of ethics
what does professional practice includes? knowledge from social and behavioral sciences, biological and physiological
sciences, and nursing theories
what does nursing practice incorporate? incorporates ethical and social values, professional autonomy, and a sense of
commitment and community
ICN International Council of Nurses
ANA American Nurses Association
WHAT DOES NURSING INCLUDES? Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill,
disabled, and dying people.
WHAT DOES ANA (American Nurses Association) do? develops, revises, and maintains the scope of practice statement and standards
that apply to the practice of all professional nurses
What does the scope of practice guide nurse for what? to make significant and visible contributions that improve the health and well-being
of all individuals, communities, and populations
Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the
healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
Diagnosis The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or
potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Outcomes Identification The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the
healthcare consumer or the situation.
Planning the registered nurse develops a plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected
outcomes
. Implementation: The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
