Nur 272 Exam Review Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Nurses themselves view professional nurses as
highly experienced
well educated
innovative
active learners
confident
deeply empathetic
passionate about nursing
The "Big picture of a professional nurse"
someone who is highly skilled, recognizes patient needs, remains calm, confident and
provides thoughtful empathetic care to patients
Social identity theory
now part of a group, start to work towards behaviors that portray a positive social identity for
nursing
Group memberships, social identity-
some qualities are developed by being a member of a group-identifying with a group
A desire to become part of the "group"
develop group behaviors. want to be accepted.
Biases exist between accepted social groups
one group of nurses working in a high acuity setting compare themselves to nurses who don't.
,The Essential of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing guides
universities to create nursing programs
The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health recommends
that 80% of nurses have minimum baccalaureate degree by 2020.
by 2020 double the number of doctoral prepared nurses
Lifelong learner
competency and knowledge is expected
-continuing education
-in service education
Engagement
involvement in local, state, or national committees or organizations related to nursing. Aware
of emerging trends in healthcare- from locally to worldwide.
Who establishes the standards of practice and professional performance?
-Internation Council of Nurses (ICN)
-American Nurses Association (ANA)
- they are constantly reviewing and revising these standards
ANA standards
consistent commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well being of their patient
and communities
ICN standards
nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,
groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of
,health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people. Advocacy,
promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in
patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.
What is the goal/idea behind these standards?
Describe a competent level of behavior demonstrated in the professional role. The standards
provide a method to assure patients that they are receiving high-quality care, that the nurses
know exactly what is necessary
Difference between an EHR and EMR
EHR= lifetime health record
EMR= single encounter health record
The promise of the EHR
1) making a positive impact on the quality of patient care through interprofessional
collaboration with improved data availability and information synthesis
2) improving patient safety through the use of clinical decision support
Information Technology (IT)
refers to the management and processing of information, generally with the assistance of
computers
Communication
a complex, ongoing interactive process that forms the basis for building interpersonal
relationships
Communication is
, a process of interaction between people where symbols are used to create, exchange, and
interpret messages about ideas, emotions, and mind states.
All communication is
symbols from spoken and written words, to body language, to voice tone and pitch
Effective communication
should be the goal and is essential for safe, effective, patient centered care. requires self
awareness and is learned. should be authentic, an exchange between those involved and both
parties must engage.
Ineffective communication
Includes incomplete, unclear, and/or haphazard messages.
No communication
most detrimental. nothing is shared. nothing is accomplished.
Linguistic communication
verbal exchange of messages through spoken and written symbols.
Paralinguistic communication
non-lexiconal exchange of symbols, as through eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions.
conveys the true meaning
What communication did one source believe that 10% of meaning is through words and
90% is through nonverbal?
Paralinguistic communication
Metacommunication
Correct Answers
Nurses themselves view professional nurses as
highly experienced
well educated
innovative
active learners
confident
deeply empathetic
passionate about nursing
The "Big picture of a professional nurse"
someone who is highly skilled, recognizes patient needs, remains calm, confident and
provides thoughtful empathetic care to patients
Social identity theory
now part of a group, start to work towards behaviors that portray a positive social identity for
nursing
Group memberships, social identity-
some qualities are developed by being a member of a group-identifying with a group
A desire to become part of the "group"
develop group behaviors. want to be accepted.
Biases exist between accepted social groups
one group of nurses working in a high acuity setting compare themselves to nurses who don't.
,The Essential of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing guides
universities to create nursing programs
The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health recommends
that 80% of nurses have minimum baccalaureate degree by 2020.
by 2020 double the number of doctoral prepared nurses
Lifelong learner
competency and knowledge is expected
-continuing education
-in service education
Engagement
involvement in local, state, or national committees or organizations related to nursing. Aware
of emerging trends in healthcare- from locally to worldwide.
Who establishes the standards of practice and professional performance?
-Internation Council of Nurses (ICN)
-American Nurses Association (ANA)
- they are constantly reviewing and revising these standards
ANA standards
consistent commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well being of their patient
and communities
ICN standards
nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,
groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of
,health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people. Advocacy,
promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in
patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.
What is the goal/idea behind these standards?
Describe a competent level of behavior demonstrated in the professional role. The standards
provide a method to assure patients that they are receiving high-quality care, that the nurses
know exactly what is necessary
Difference between an EHR and EMR
EHR= lifetime health record
EMR= single encounter health record
The promise of the EHR
1) making a positive impact on the quality of patient care through interprofessional
collaboration with improved data availability and information synthesis
2) improving patient safety through the use of clinical decision support
Information Technology (IT)
refers to the management and processing of information, generally with the assistance of
computers
Communication
a complex, ongoing interactive process that forms the basis for building interpersonal
relationships
Communication is
, a process of interaction between people where symbols are used to create, exchange, and
interpret messages about ideas, emotions, and mind states.
All communication is
symbols from spoken and written words, to body language, to voice tone and pitch
Effective communication
should be the goal and is essential for safe, effective, patient centered care. requires self
awareness and is learned. should be authentic, an exchange between those involved and both
parties must engage.
Ineffective communication
Includes incomplete, unclear, and/or haphazard messages.
No communication
most detrimental. nothing is shared. nothing is accomplished.
Linguistic communication
verbal exchange of messages through spoken and written symbols.
Paralinguistic communication
non-lexiconal exchange of symbols, as through eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions.
conveys the true meaning
What communication did one source believe that 10% of meaning is through words and
90% is through nonverbal?
Paralinguistic communication
Metacommunication
