Nursing 101 Midterm Questions and Answers

Nursing 101 Midterm Questions and Answers Aspects of Health Care Quality 1. safe 2. effective 3. patient-centered 4. timely 5. efficient 6. equitable Aspects of Caring 1. relationships are important 2. nurses do more than tasks 3. empathy and compassion are key 4. patients can sense commitment 5. including family/significant others into plan of care is often important 6. nurses should try to understand the context of a patient's situation It's the essence of nursing. You can teach it to a degree, but you must have it. How can a novice practitioner demonstrate care? 1. show confidence appropriately (not arrogance) 2. listen/communication 3. demonstrate respect of the person (no matter who they are) Remember that this isn't a routine process for the patient, explain everything, and take the time to answer questions and make them feel comfortable. Barriers to Caring 1. time pressure/busy work environment 2. expectations of patients/self 3. workload 4. burnout The Practice of Nursing