Once you graduate from nursing school, what must you successfully pass before you can begin
working as a nurse? correct answers The National Council Examination for Practical Nursing
What is the Nurse Practice Act? ( include who determines it) correct answers Nurse Practice Act-
Law Written to Speifically Address each Level of Nursing & the Limitations & Allowances of
what they can do as Nurses, Knowing your SCOPE of PRACTICE. *Each State board of
Nursing is different*
Why do you nee to be a Lifelong Learner as a Nurse? correct answers Strive to Provide Excellent
Nursing Care to stay Current in the ever "Changing" Field of Nursing.
What are the 4 Characteristics of a Nurse according to the TEXT? Provide and Example correct
answers 1. Being Responsible- Nothing Changes in Pt. Condition, You need to NOTIFY the
Charged Nurse.
2. Being Honest- Admit & Inform of Medication ERROR.
3. Being Caring- Confirming Pt. Individuality, EMOTIONS, NEEDS.
4. Being Organized- Pt. Needs & Problems delegation ISSUES.
Being Responsible correct answers - Caring for several patients, including their medications and
comfort, and seeing that their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.
- Helping families understand what is happening to the patient and preparing them for his or her
care after discharge.
,- Noticing changes in the patient's condition and notifying the appropriate health-care
professional if negative changes occur.
Evidence-Based Practice ( EBP) correct answers Problem-Solving approach to Delivering health
care!
This approach USES the best Evidence from nursing research studies and patient care data; it
also Considers the patient's preferences and values. In other words, research is very important to
determine what care is appropriate for certain situations.
QSEN focuses on six areas for prelicensure KSAs: correct answers 1. Patient-Centered Care
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Quality Improvement
5. Safety
6. Informatics
According to Box 1-4, How is nursing School at MCI preparing you to be a professional nurse?
correct answers - Keep a CLEAN Appearance, Arrive on TIME & Prepared.
- Take Breaks on Time & Return on TIME.
- Wear your Scrubs, Keep NAILS SHORT for SAFETY.
, What are the 5 Examples of Unprofessional Conduct your Book provide that could result in the
LOSS of your Nursing License? correct answers * USE of DRUGS / ALCOHOL in a way that it
DANGERS Pt.
* Diversion of DRUGS from Prescribed Pt use to PERSONAL USE.
*FAILURE to Adequately CARE for Pt.
*CRIMINAL CONDUCT, FAILURE to Adequately SUPERVISE CNA & Unlicensed Assistive
Person.
What are the Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization? correct answers Give you a
"Collective Voice" that will be "Heard by those who Enact LAW", Policy for Health Care
Provide *Opportunities for Leadership.
What is "Evidence based Practice"? correct answers An "Approach" uses the "BEST
EVIDENCE" from Nursing RESEARCH studies & Pt care DATA. It "CONSIDERS Pt
preference, Values, Problem Solving Approach."
What is the Biggest Difference between Nursed & Other HEALTH Care Professionals? ( Impact
of Nursing) correct answers * Nurse have an Amazing opportunity to impact Pt Lifes everyday.
Pt rely on Nursing Staff for Basic Needs. Develop Relationship Influence Pt in Positive Way
TEACH Pt & Help Pts Family.
* A nurse that is a THINKER and Change a Harmful Situation into a Safer one.
What are the Major Entities for Payment of Medical Care? correct answers 1. Public Insurance-
Self Pay
2. Private Insurance- Chartable Insurance Special Populations.