CHAPTER 1 NURSING, THEORY, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REVIEW QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 1 NURSING, THEORY, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REVIEW QUESTIONS The nurse supports a patient's decision to decline more cancer treatment and to be cared for by a hospice team, even though the nurse personally things the patient should seek more treatment. The nurse is practicing which nursing role? a. Advocacy b. Change Agent c. Leader d. Collaborator - correctanswers-Answer: a The nurse has many roles. In this circumstance, however, the nurse is acting as the patient's advocate. Nurses advocate for the patient and support the patient's decision even when the nurse does not agree with the decision. 1. A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select all that apply.) a. Code of ethics b. Licensing c. Body of knowledge d. Educational preparation e. Altruism - correctanswers-Answers: a, b, c, e Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a standard entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that varies in nursing. 1. What specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide? a. Altruism b. Body of knowledge c. Autonomy d. Accountability - correctanswers-Answer: b Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the discipline, which is one criterion of a profession. 1. Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What important aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting? a. Autonomy b. Accountability c. Cultural competence d. Autocratic leadership - correctanswers-Answer: c The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by being responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by each patient's culture. Autonomy is being independent and self-motivated. Accountability is accepting responsibility for one's own actions and omissions. An autocratic leader exercises strong control over subordinates. 1. A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports the error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider (PCP). Which characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating? a. Autonomy b. Collaboration c. Accountability d. Altruism - correctanswers-Answer: c The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error and reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession include altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence), accountability, and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating accountability. Although collaboration is important for the health care team, it is not a criterion for a profession. 1. Which are included in the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice? (Select all that apply.) a. Standards of professional performance b. Code of ethics c. Standards of practice d. Legal