Questions and Answers
Burnout – answer Cumulative state of frustration with the work environment that
develops over a long time
Behaviors exhibited as the result of prolonged occupational stress
Compassion fatigue – answer Loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care
Health – answer An infection that was not present on admission to a health care
institution and developed during the course of treatment for other conditions
Healthy nurse – answer ANA defines a healthy nurse as one who actively focuses on
creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of physical, intellectual, emotional,
social, spiritual, personal and professional well-being. Healthy nurses live life to the
fullest capacity, across the wellness/illness continuum, as they become stronger role
models, advocates, and educators, personally, for their families, their communities and
work environments, and ultimately for their patients
Licensure – answer To be given a license to practice nursing in a state or provinces
after successfully meeting requirements
Mindfulness – answer Capacity to intentionally bring awareness to present-moment
experience with an attitude of openness and curiosity; mindfulness promotes healing as
you pause, focus on the present, and listen
nurse practice acts - answerLaw established to regulate nursing practice
Nursing - answerAny action performed by a nurse to assist patients to meet health
goals, promote wellness, prevent disease or illness, restore health, or facilitate coping
with altered functioning
Nursing process - answerFive step systematic method for giving patient care
Assessing
Diagnosing
Planning
Implementing
Evaluating
Profession - answerAn occupation that meets specific criteria including a well-defined
body of specific and unique knowledge, a code of ethics and standards, ongoing
research, and autonomy