PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND
CHALLENGES 10TH EDITION BY BETH BLACK
FINAL PAPER FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
◉ THINK before you communicate.
Answer: - T (Is it true?)
- H (Is it hurtful?)
- I ( Is it inspiring?)
- N (Is it necessary?)
- K (Is is kind?)
◉ Civility.
Answer: - Recognizing that all human beings are important
- Is the underpinnings/framework of caring
◉ Incivility.
Answer: - Rude or discourteous acts
- A continuum of impolite behavior
◉ Academic Incivility.
,Answer: Any speech or behavior that negatively affects the well
being of students or faculty members, weakens professional
relationships, and hinders the teaching-learning process
◉ 3R's.
Answer: - Respect for self
- Respect for others
◉ Professional Nursing practice includes?.
Answer: - Acknowledge unique role
- Commit to continuous learning
- Demonstrate professional comportment
- Recognize the importance of presence
- Value collaboration
- Position self to influence
- Develop an impeccable character
- Be a leader
- Evaluate nursing and nursing departments
◉ Maintaining professionalism includes?.
Answer: - Adherence to code of ethics
- Participation in professional organizations
,- Continuing education and competency
- Autonomy and self-regulation
- Community service
- Use, develop, and evaluate theory
- Evidence based practice
◉ Professional organizations include?.
Answer: - National
- Specialty
- Student
◉ What is a theory?.
Answer: A notion or idea that:
- Explains experience
- Interprets observation
- Describes relationship
- Projects outcome
- Creates meaning
- Articulates knowing
- Asks questions leading to new insights
◉ What does a theory do for us?.
, Answer: Theories help us know what we know and decide what we
need to know
◉ General Systems Theory.
Answer: - Interdependent and interactive parts
- Change affects whole system
- Goal oriented
- Strives to achieve fullness potential
- Must remain open to survive
◉ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes?.
Answer: - (level 1; bottom) Physiological Needs
- (level ) Safety and Security
- (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection
- (level 4) Self Esteem
- (level 5; top) Self Actualization
◉ Gordon's Functional Health pattern includes?.
Answer: - Holistic approach to professional nursing
- organization of nursing information
- Represent basic health needs
- patterns are interrelated
CHALLENGES 10TH EDITION BY BETH BLACK
FINAL PAPER FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
◉ THINK before you communicate.
Answer: - T (Is it true?)
- H (Is it hurtful?)
- I ( Is it inspiring?)
- N (Is it necessary?)
- K (Is is kind?)
◉ Civility.
Answer: - Recognizing that all human beings are important
- Is the underpinnings/framework of caring
◉ Incivility.
Answer: - Rude or discourteous acts
- A continuum of impolite behavior
◉ Academic Incivility.
,Answer: Any speech or behavior that negatively affects the well
being of students or faculty members, weakens professional
relationships, and hinders the teaching-learning process
◉ 3R's.
Answer: - Respect for self
- Respect for others
◉ Professional Nursing practice includes?.
Answer: - Acknowledge unique role
- Commit to continuous learning
- Demonstrate professional comportment
- Recognize the importance of presence
- Value collaboration
- Position self to influence
- Develop an impeccable character
- Be a leader
- Evaluate nursing and nursing departments
◉ Maintaining professionalism includes?.
Answer: - Adherence to code of ethics
- Participation in professional organizations
,- Continuing education and competency
- Autonomy and self-regulation
- Community service
- Use, develop, and evaluate theory
- Evidence based practice
◉ Professional organizations include?.
Answer: - National
- Specialty
- Student
◉ What is a theory?.
Answer: A notion or idea that:
- Explains experience
- Interprets observation
- Describes relationship
- Projects outcome
- Creates meaning
- Articulates knowing
- Asks questions leading to new insights
◉ What does a theory do for us?.
, Answer: Theories help us know what we know and decide what we
need to know
◉ General Systems Theory.
Answer: - Interdependent and interactive parts
- Change affects whole system
- Goal oriented
- Strives to achieve fullness potential
- Must remain open to survive
◉ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes?.
Answer: - (level 1; bottom) Physiological Needs
- (level ) Safety and Security
- (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection
- (level 4) Self Esteem
- (level 5; top) Self Actualization
◉ Gordon's Functional Health pattern includes?.
Answer: - Holistic approach to professional nursing
- organization of nursing information
- Represent basic health needs
- patterns are interrelated
