Dimensions of Nursing MIDTERM
STUDYGUIDE
The establishment of a professional organization is one of the most importatnt defining
characteristics of a profession - ANSTrue
In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing
profession embrace? - ANSResponsibility and accountability
Licensure and certification are both methods of granting credentials to demonstrate that an
individual is qualified to provide safe care to the oublic - ANSTrue
What is a type of nursing education program conducted in junior and community colleges that is
nominally 2 years in length? - ANSAssociate degree program
Evidence-based practice is the practice of nursing in which interventions are based on date from
research that demonstrates that they are appropriate and successful - ANSTrue
Licensure is conducted by the state through the enforcement powers of its regulatory boards to
protect the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing professional standards - ANSTrue
Identify the element that is the best indicator of increasing accountability in the profession of
nursing. - ANSDemonstration of competency and high-quality care through peer review.
What health care service targets rehabilitative services, long-term care, and care for the dying? -
ANSTertiary care
Identify the approach that describes a profession as being in a continual state of development
along a continuum. - ANSProcess approach
Being disrespectful to a classmate or an instructor in school would not be an issue of incivility. -
ANSFalse
Select the trait of a profession that some experts feel nursing falls short in - ANSNurse
consistently use evidenced based knowledge and practice
What is the primary goal of establishing licensure of nurses? - ANSSet a minimum level of
competency to protect the public.
STUDYGUIDE
The establishment of a professional organization is one of the most importatnt defining
characteristics of a profession - ANSTrue
In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing
profession embrace? - ANSResponsibility and accountability
Licensure and certification are both methods of granting credentials to demonstrate that an
individual is qualified to provide safe care to the oublic - ANSTrue
What is a type of nursing education program conducted in junior and community colleges that is
nominally 2 years in length? - ANSAssociate degree program
Evidence-based practice is the practice of nursing in which interventions are based on date from
research that demonstrates that they are appropriate and successful - ANSTrue
Licensure is conducted by the state through the enforcement powers of its regulatory boards to
protect the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing professional standards - ANSTrue
Identify the element that is the best indicator of increasing accountability in the profession of
nursing. - ANSDemonstration of competency and high-quality care through peer review.
What health care service targets rehabilitative services, long-term care, and care for the dying? -
ANSTertiary care
Identify the approach that describes a profession as being in a continual state of development
along a continuum. - ANSProcess approach
Being disrespectful to a classmate or an instructor in school would not be an issue of incivility. -
ANSFalse
Select the trait of a profession that some experts feel nursing falls short in - ANSNurse
consistently use evidenced based knowledge and practice
What is the primary goal of establishing licensure of nurses? - ANSSet a minimum level of
competency to protect the public.
