JDIMENSIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
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Evidence-based practice - Correct answer.The practice of nursing in which interventions are based on
data from research that demonstrates that they are appropriate and successful
Position - Correct answer.A group of tasks assigned to one individual
Job - Correct answer.A group of positions similar in nature and level of skills that can be carried out by
one or more individuals
Occupation - Correct answer.A group of jobs similar in type of work that are usually found throughout
industry or work environment
Profession - Correct answer.A type of occupation that requires prolonged preparation and formal
qualifications and meets certain higher level criteria that raise it to a level above that of an occupation
Professional - Correct answer.A person who belongs to and practices a profession
Professionalism - Correct answer.The demonstration of high-level personal, ethical, and skill
characteristics of a member of a profession
Traits that define a profession - Correct answer.-High intellectual level
-High level of individual responsibility and accountability
-Specialized body of knowledge
-Knowledge that can be learned in institutions of higher education
-Public service and altruistic activities
-Public service valued over financial gain
, -Relatively high degree of autonomy and independence of practice
-Need for a well-organized and strong organization representing the members of the profession and
controlling the quality of practice
-A code of ethics that guides the members of the profession in their practice
-Strong professional identity and commitment to the development of the profession
-Demonstration of professional competency and possession of a legally recognized license
High Intellectual Level - Correct answer.On a daily basis, nurses use assessment skills and knowledge,
use the ability to reason, and make routine judgments based on clients' conditions
High Level of Individual Responsibility and Accountability - Correct answer.Nurses are often the primary,
and frequently the only defendants named when errors are made that result in injury to the client. The
concept of accountability has legal, ethical, and professional implications that include accepting
responsibility for actions taken to provide client care and for the consequences of actions that are not
performed
Specialized Body of Knowledge - Correct answer.As more nurses obtain advanced degrees, conduct
research, and develop philosophies and theories about nursing, the body of knowledge increases in the
scope and quality
Public Service and Altruistic Activities - Correct answer.Nursing has been viewed universally as an
altruistic profession composed of selfless individuals who place their lives and well-being of their clients
above their personal safety. Today, nurses are found in remote and often hostile areas, providing care for
the sick and dying, working 12 hour shifts, being on call, and working rotating shifts.
Peer Review - Correct answer.a process that requires any manuscripts submitted to be reviewed by two
or three professional who are considered experts, or at least knowledgeable, in the subject matter
Author Credentials - Correct answer.name of the author and his or her titles and credentials should be
listed. Be cautious if no author or publisher is listed
Prejudice and Bias - Correct answer.the is most always a small degree of prejudice and bias in all written
material, BUT most legitimate authors strive to be as objective as possible
EXAM #1 COMPLETE SOLUTION 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+ GRADED FREE
Evidence-based practice - Correct answer.The practice of nursing in which interventions are based on
data from research that demonstrates that they are appropriate and successful
Position - Correct answer.A group of tasks assigned to one individual
Job - Correct answer.A group of positions similar in nature and level of skills that can be carried out by
one or more individuals
Occupation - Correct answer.A group of jobs similar in type of work that are usually found throughout
industry or work environment
Profession - Correct answer.A type of occupation that requires prolonged preparation and formal
qualifications and meets certain higher level criteria that raise it to a level above that of an occupation
Professional - Correct answer.A person who belongs to and practices a profession
Professionalism - Correct answer.The demonstration of high-level personal, ethical, and skill
characteristics of a member of a profession
Traits that define a profession - Correct answer.-High intellectual level
-High level of individual responsibility and accountability
-Specialized body of knowledge
-Knowledge that can be learned in institutions of higher education
-Public service and altruistic activities
-Public service valued over financial gain
, -Relatively high degree of autonomy and independence of practice
-Need for a well-organized and strong organization representing the members of the profession and
controlling the quality of practice
-A code of ethics that guides the members of the profession in their practice
-Strong professional identity and commitment to the development of the profession
-Demonstration of professional competency and possession of a legally recognized license
High Intellectual Level - Correct answer.On a daily basis, nurses use assessment skills and knowledge,
use the ability to reason, and make routine judgments based on clients' conditions
High Level of Individual Responsibility and Accountability - Correct answer.Nurses are often the primary,
and frequently the only defendants named when errors are made that result in injury to the client. The
concept of accountability has legal, ethical, and professional implications that include accepting
responsibility for actions taken to provide client care and for the consequences of actions that are not
performed
Specialized Body of Knowledge - Correct answer.As more nurses obtain advanced degrees, conduct
research, and develop philosophies and theories about nursing, the body of knowledge increases in the
scope and quality
Public Service and Altruistic Activities - Correct answer.Nursing has been viewed universally as an
altruistic profession composed of selfless individuals who place their lives and well-being of their clients
above their personal safety. Today, nurses are found in remote and often hostile areas, providing care for
the sick and dying, working 12 hour shifts, being on call, and working rotating shifts.
Peer Review - Correct answer.a process that requires any manuscripts submitted to be reviewed by two
or three professional who are considered experts, or at least knowledgeable, in the subject matter
Author Credentials - Correct answer.name of the author and his or her titles and credentials should be
listed. Be cautious if no author or publisher is listed
Prejudice and Bias - Correct answer.the is most always a small degree of prejudice and bias in all written
material, BUT most legitimate authors strive to be as objective as possible
