Nurs 204 – Midterm (A+ Graded)

Describe the status of nursing as a profession and a discipline (7) correct answers 1. Possesses a specialized body of knowledge 2. use of scientific method to enlarge the body of knowledge 3. educates practitioners in institutions of higher education 4. autonomy in setting standards of education and practice 5. development of a code of ethics 6. provides a valuable service to society 7. members feel a lifelong commitment to the profession *Nurses meet this criteria* Possesses a specialized body of knowledge (2) correct answers 1. nursing diagnosis and theories 2. more influence on evidence based practice rather than intuition and tradition Use of the scientific method to enlarge the body of knowledge (5) correct answers Steps of nursing process: (1) assessment, (2) nursing diagnosis, (3) planning, (4) implementing, (5) evaluation Educates practitioners in institutions of higher education (2) correct answers 1. basic nursing education - LPN, RN 2. Advanced practice education - BSN, MSN, DNP, DP Development of a code of ethics (3) correct answers 1. professional have a code of ethic to regulate relationships with clients and with each other 2. ethical behavior of nursing has evolved over time 3. non-negotiable standards Provides a valuable service to society (3) correct answers 1. diagnosing and treating patients 2. advocacy and leadership 3. all types of patients Members feel a lifelong commitment to the profession correct answers nursing organizations helps make nursing a career rather than a job Roles of professional nurse (8) correct answers 1. caregiver 2. communicator 3. teacher/educator 4. counselor 5. leader 6. researcher 7. advocate 8. collaborator