NRS 206 Exam #1 (Chapters 1,7,10)
with Complete Solutions
Nursing - ANSWER-The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations.
Nursing as an art and science - ANSWER--Delicate balance
-Science: Dynamic body of knowledge
-Art: How care is delivered
Historical perspective on nursing - ANSWER--Nurses respond to patients and have a
role in creating policy
-Care is provided on the basis of the standards of nursing practice.
ANA - ANSWER-Code of ethics for care
Code of Ethics - ANSWER--Philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define what a
nurse uses to provide care to their patients
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - ANSWER-Novice- Beginning nursing student
Advanced beginner- RN with some experience with task orientation
Competent- Comfortable with care delivery. Nurse that has been in the same clinical
position for 2-3 years
Proficient- Knowledge application with managed care. More than 2-3 years experience.
Expert- Nurse with diverse experience who has a grasp of a potential clinical problem
Care - ANSWER--Essential component to nursing
-Critical to satisfaction
-Facilitate positive outcomes
-Supported by theory and Professional nursing organization (ANA)
Ways care can be compromised - ANSWER--Demands
-Pressure (Critical thinking)
-Time constraints
AONE (American organization of nurse executives) - ANSWER-Core of nursing and a
key component to the nurse-patient relationship.
-Care and compassion dramatically influence health and well being of patients
, AONE Guiding principles - ANSWER--Obvious
-Constant
-Understood
-Relational
-Reciprocal
-Enabling
-Contextual
-Empathetic
Jean watson views on caring - ANSWER-Caring is transpersonal perspective
Theoretical views on caring - ANSWER--Universal phenomenon that influences the way
we think, feel & behave
Florence nightingale views on caring - ANSWER-A philosophical and ethical POV
Benner/wrinbel? - ANSWER-"Caring creates possibilities" related to personal concern.
-Individualism (each person is unique)
Madeline Leininger - ANSWER-Studied a transcultural perspective
-Caring is an essential human need
Kristen Swanson - ANSWER-Situational perspective
-Caring is central to nursing but not discipline selective
-Caring and positive patient outcomes
Ethics of care - ANSWER-Concerned with the relationship between the patient and the
nurse and the attitudes toward each other.
-Nurse as patient advocate, who solves problems by creating a relationship
-Gives priority to each patient
Patient perspective of caring - ANSWER--Patients value the affective dimension of
nursing care.
-Reassuring presence
-Recognizing an individual as unique
-Keeping close and attentive eye on situation
Caring in nursing practice - ANSWER--Behaviors include being present, providing a
caring touch , and listening
-Product of culture, values, experiences, and relationships
Providing presence - ANSWER-Being with body, mind and spirit
-eye contact, body language, listening and tone of voice
-Positive and encouraging attitude
with Complete Solutions
Nursing - ANSWER-The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations.
Nursing as an art and science - ANSWER--Delicate balance
-Science: Dynamic body of knowledge
-Art: How care is delivered
Historical perspective on nursing - ANSWER--Nurses respond to patients and have a
role in creating policy
-Care is provided on the basis of the standards of nursing practice.
ANA - ANSWER-Code of ethics for care
Code of Ethics - ANSWER--Philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define what a
nurse uses to provide care to their patients
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - ANSWER-Novice- Beginning nursing student
Advanced beginner- RN with some experience with task orientation
Competent- Comfortable with care delivery. Nurse that has been in the same clinical
position for 2-3 years
Proficient- Knowledge application with managed care. More than 2-3 years experience.
Expert- Nurse with diverse experience who has a grasp of a potential clinical problem
Care - ANSWER--Essential component to nursing
-Critical to satisfaction
-Facilitate positive outcomes
-Supported by theory and Professional nursing organization (ANA)
Ways care can be compromised - ANSWER--Demands
-Pressure (Critical thinking)
-Time constraints
AONE (American organization of nurse executives) - ANSWER-Core of nursing and a
key component to the nurse-patient relationship.
-Care and compassion dramatically influence health and well being of patients
, AONE Guiding principles - ANSWER--Obvious
-Constant
-Understood
-Relational
-Reciprocal
-Enabling
-Contextual
-Empathetic
Jean watson views on caring - ANSWER-Caring is transpersonal perspective
Theoretical views on caring - ANSWER--Universal phenomenon that influences the way
we think, feel & behave
Florence nightingale views on caring - ANSWER-A philosophical and ethical POV
Benner/wrinbel? - ANSWER-"Caring creates possibilities" related to personal concern.
-Individualism (each person is unique)
Madeline Leininger - ANSWER-Studied a transcultural perspective
-Caring is an essential human need
Kristen Swanson - ANSWER-Situational perspective
-Caring is central to nursing but not discipline selective
-Caring and positive patient outcomes
Ethics of care - ANSWER-Concerned with the relationship between the patient and the
nurse and the attitudes toward each other.
-Nurse as patient advocate, who solves problems by creating a relationship
-Gives priority to each patient
Patient perspective of caring - ANSWER--Patients value the affective dimension of
nursing care.
-Reassuring presence
-Recognizing an individual as unique
-Keeping close and attentive eye on situation
Caring in nursing practice - ANSWER--Behaviors include being present, providing a
caring touch , and listening
-Product of culture, values, experiences, and relationships
Providing presence - ANSWER-Being with body, mind and spirit
-eye contact, body language, listening and tone of voice
-Positive and encouraging attitude
