CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS TECHNIQUES
10TH EDITION TEST BANK SOLUTION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What are the characteristics of a profession? Answer: -extensive
education
-Theoretical body of knowledge
-Specific service
-Autonomy in decision making (right to make own decision)
-code of ethics
⩥ What is the ANA?. Answer: American Nurses Association
they advocate, advance, and protect the profession and its members. The
voice for RN's, makes sure they are safe in their workspace and taken
care of.
ex) nurses had bad backs from lifting things, ANA now requires
hospitals to give nurses assistance in lifting heavy materials.
⩥ Be familiar with the ANA Code of Ethics Provisions 1,2, & 4.
Answer: 1- The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the
inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.
, 2- The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an
individual, family, group, community, or population.
4- The nurse has authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing
practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation
to provide optimal patient care.
⩥ Know the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the State Nurse Practice Acts. Answer: Scope and Standards of
Care- NOT laws, but influence policy development
State Nurse Practice Acts- These ARE the laws
ex) These laws define what the scope of practice is for each state
-nursing licensure is required
-must pass NCLEX to practice
-same exam in every state
⩥ Know the principles of delegation. Answer: -The decision of whether
or not to delegate or assign is based upon the judgment concerning the
condition of the patient, the competency of the members of the nursing
team, and the degree of supervision that is required of the RN if a task is
delegated.
-The RN delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes that the
care worker has the knowledge and skill to perform, taking into account
10TH EDITION TEST BANK SOLUTION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What are the characteristics of a profession? Answer: -extensive
education
-Theoretical body of knowledge
-Specific service
-Autonomy in decision making (right to make own decision)
-code of ethics
⩥ What is the ANA?. Answer: American Nurses Association
they advocate, advance, and protect the profession and its members. The
voice for RN's, makes sure they are safe in their workspace and taken
care of.
ex) nurses had bad backs from lifting things, ANA now requires
hospitals to give nurses assistance in lifting heavy materials.
⩥ Be familiar with the ANA Code of Ethics Provisions 1,2, & 4.
Answer: 1- The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the
inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.
, 2- The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an
individual, family, group, community, or population.
4- The nurse has authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing
practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation
to provide optimal patient care.
⩥ Know the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the State Nurse Practice Acts. Answer: Scope and Standards of
Care- NOT laws, but influence policy development
State Nurse Practice Acts- These ARE the laws
ex) These laws define what the scope of practice is for each state
-nursing licensure is required
-must pass NCLEX to practice
-same exam in every state
⩥ Know the principles of delegation. Answer: -The decision of whether
or not to delegate or assign is based upon the judgment concerning the
condition of the patient, the competency of the members of the nursing
team, and the degree of supervision that is required of the RN if a task is
delegated.
-The RN delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes that the
care worker has the knowledge and skill to perform, taking into account
