Nursing 300 Midterm Exam – Questions With A+
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What is the purpose of the Nurse The NPA regulates nursing practice, defining scope
Practice Act (NPA)? of practice, legal responsibilities, standards for
education, licensure, and the authority of the State
Board of Nursing.
Why is it important for nurses to know Each state has its own NPA, which can differ
their state's NPA? significantly, affecting legal responsibilities and
practice standards.
What authority does the Board of The Board can deny, suspend, or revoke a nursing
Nursing have? license, enforce the NPA, and create or amend
regulations.
What is Evidence Based Practice EBP is the integration of best current research
(EBP)? evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
and values.
Who is considered a pioneer of Florence Nightingale, who used data to link
Evidence Based Practice? unsanitary conditions with poor health outcomes.
List one benefit of Evidence Based Better patient outcomes.
Practice.
What are the steps of Evidence Based 1. Ask a clear clinical question 2. Acquire evidence 3.
Practice? Appraise evidence for quality 4. Apply evidence to
practice 5. Assess outcomes.
What are social influences in nursing? External factors that shape nursing practice,
healthcare delivery, education, policy, and research.
, Give an example of a social influence Cultural diversity.
in nursing.
What is the process of socialization The development of professional identity, values,
into the nursing profession? attitudes, skills, and behaviors.
What characterizes the first stage of Unilateral Dependence, where the student relies on
socialization in nursing? instructors and seeks one right answer.
What is professionalism in nursing? The consistent demonstration of competence, ethics,
accountability, respect, integrity, compassion, and
appropriate boundaries.
What are core elements of academic Honesty, responsibility, respect, accountability, and
integrity? professionalism.
Why is academic integrity particularly Dishonesty can lead to unsafe care, violate the ANA
important in nursing? Code of Ethics, damage trust, and compromise
patient safety.
What are the highlights of the ANA 1. Compassion & respect 2. Primary commitment to
Code of Ethics? patient 3. Advocacy & protection 4. Accountability &
authority 5. Duty to self 6. Ethical environment 7.
Advancement of profession 8. Collaboration for
human rights 9. Social justice & global health 10.
Professional values & reform.
What is the purpose of reflection in To improve clinical judgment, support emotional
nursing? processing, enhance learning, and strengthen
professional identity.
What are the four components of 1. Cultural worldview 2. Cultural differences 3.
cultural competence? Cultural practices 4. Cross-cultural skills.
What is the SBAR framework used for? It is a communication tool used for provider calls,
shift handoffs, and outpatient communication.
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Terms in this set (48)
What is the purpose of the Nurse The NPA regulates nursing practice, defining scope
Practice Act (NPA)? of practice, legal responsibilities, standards for
education, licensure, and the authority of the State
Board of Nursing.
Why is it important for nurses to know Each state has its own NPA, which can differ
their state's NPA? significantly, affecting legal responsibilities and
practice standards.
What authority does the Board of The Board can deny, suspend, or revoke a nursing
Nursing have? license, enforce the NPA, and create or amend
regulations.
What is Evidence Based Practice EBP is the integration of best current research
(EBP)? evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
and values.
Who is considered a pioneer of Florence Nightingale, who used data to link
Evidence Based Practice? unsanitary conditions with poor health outcomes.
List one benefit of Evidence Based Better patient outcomes.
Practice.
What are the steps of Evidence Based 1. Ask a clear clinical question 2. Acquire evidence 3.
Practice? Appraise evidence for quality 4. Apply evidence to
practice 5. Assess outcomes.
What are social influences in nursing? External factors that shape nursing practice,
healthcare delivery, education, policy, and research.
, Give an example of a social influence Cultural diversity.
in nursing.
What is the process of socialization The development of professional identity, values,
into the nursing profession? attitudes, skills, and behaviors.
What characterizes the first stage of Unilateral Dependence, where the student relies on
socialization in nursing? instructors and seeks one right answer.
What is professionalism in nursing? The consistent demonstration of competence, ethics,
accountability, respect, integrity, compassion, and
appropriate boundaries.
What are core elements of academic Honesty, responsibility, respect, accountability, and
integrity? professionalism.
Why is academic integrity particularly Dishonesty can lead to unsafe care, violate the ANA
important in nursing? Code of Ethics, damage trust, and compromise
patient safety.
What are the highlights of the ANA 1. Compassion & respect 2. Primary commitment to
Code of Ethics? patient 3. Advocacy & protection 4. Accountability &
authority 5. Duty to self 6. Ethical environment 7.
Advancement of profession 8. Collaboration for
human rights 9. Social justice & global health 10.
Professional values & reform.
What is the purpose of reflection in To improve clinical judgment, support emotional
nursing? processing, enhance learning, and strengthen
professional identity.
What are the four components of 1. Cultural worldview 2. Cultural differences 3.
cultural competence? Cultural practices 4. Cross-cultural skills.
What is the SBAR framework used for? It is a communication tool used for provider calls,
shift handoffs, and outpatient communication.
