NURS 522 Exam – Questions With Correct Solutions
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What governs medical-surgical nursing Professional standards, laws/regulations, ethical
practice? expectations, and specialty standards.
What organization establishes American Nurses Association (ANA)
standards for professional nursing
practice?
What is evidence-based practice (EBP) Care based on the best available evidence, rather
in nursing? than traditional methods.
What is the role of the State Board of To establish nursing education requirements, licensure
Nursing? requirements, and standards for initial licensure and
renewal.
What does the Nurse Practice Act The legal scope of practice for different nursing roles.
(NPA) define?
, What are Standards of Professional Expectations for professional practice developed by
Performance? nursing organizations for specific specialties.
What is the purpose of the Code of To guide ethical behavior and professional conduct
Ethics in nursing? among nurses.
What is the scope of medical-surgical It provides care from adolescence through end of life
nursing? in various healthcare settings.
List some settings where medical- Acute care/hospital, rehabilitation facilities,
surgical nursing is practiced. ambulatory care/clinics, urgent care, home health,
long-term care.
What is the typical patient ratio for Typically 1 RN to 4-6 patients, depending on acuity
medical-surgical nursing? and facility standards.
How do med-surg patients generally Med-surg patients are generally more stable than
compare to critical-care patients? critical-care patients.
What is the focus of critical care To provide care to critically ill patients requiring a
nursing? higher level of monitoring and care.
What is a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)? A step-down level between ICU and regular med-
surg, where patients are more stable than ICU
patients but still at risk.
What is the focus of rehabilitation Helping patients return to their optimal functional
nursing? ability using a holistic approach.
What is the significance of To ensure comprehensive care by working with other
collaboration in nursing practice? healthcare disciplines.
What are designated units in medical- Units that focus on specific diagnoses, such as
surgical nursing? orthopedics or cardiology.
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Terms in this set (120)
What governs medical-surgical nursing Professional standards, laws/regulations, ethical
practice? expectations, and specialty standards.
What organization establishes American Nurses Association (ANA)
standards for professional nursing
practice?
What is evidence-based practice (EBP) Care based on the best available evidence, rather
in nursing? than traditional methods.
What is the role of the State Board of To establish nursing education requirements, licensure
Nursing? requirements, and standards for initial licensure and
renewal.
What does the Nurse Practice Act The legal scope of practice for different nursing roles.
(NPA) define?
, What are Standards of Professional Expectations for professional practice developed by
Performance? nursing organizations for specific specialties.
What is the purpose of the Code of To guide ethical behavior and professional conduct
Ethics in nursing? among nurses.
What is the scope of medical-surgical It provides care from adolescence through end of life
nursing? in various healthcare settings.
List some settings where medical- Acute care/hospital, rehabilitation facilities,
surgical nursing is practiced. ambulatory care/clinics, urgent care, home health,
long-term care.
What is the typical patient ratio for Typically 1 RN to 4-6 patients, depending on acuity
medical-surgical nursing? and facility standards.
How do med-surg patients generally Med-surg patients are generally more stable than
compare to critical-care patients? critical-care patients.
What is the focus of critical care To provide care to critically ill patients requiring a
nursing? higher level of monitoring and care.
What is a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)? A step-down level between ICU and regular med-
surg, where patients are more stable than ICU
patients but still at risk.
What is the focus of rehabilitation Helping patients return to their optimal functional
nursing? ability using a holistic approach.
What is the significance of To ensure comprehensive care by working with other
collaboration in nursing practice? healthcare disciplines.
What are designated units in medical- Units that focus on specific diagnoses, such as
surgical nursing? orthopedics or cardiology.
