NSG130 week 1 Study Set Exam
Caregiver - ANSWER The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and
the science of nursing in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and
spiritual needs. As a caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator,
teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, and collaborator to promote wellness
through activities that prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability
or death. The role of caregiver is the primary role of the nurse
Communicator - ANSWER The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic
communication skills to establish and maintain helping relationships with patients of all
ages in a wide variety of health care settings
Teacher/ educator - ANSWER The use of communication skills to assess, implement,
and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their
families
consuler - ANSWER The use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to
provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient's
problem-solving and decision-making skills
Leader - ANSWER The assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care,
effecting change, and functioning with groups
Researcher - ANSWER The participation in or conduct of research to increase
knowledge in nursing and improve patient care
Advocate - ANSWER The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for
all patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions
about their own health and lives
collaborator - ANSWER The effective use of skills in organization, communication, and
advocacy to facilitate the functions of all members of the health care team as they
provide patient care
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER Its primary mission is to advance the
profession of nursing to improve health for all. It is the premier organization
representing the interests of the 4 million RNs in the United States. It advances the
nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe
and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and
advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
National League for Nurses - ANSWER its objective is to foster the development and
improvement of all nursing services and nursing education. The NLN conducts one of
the largest professional testing services in the United States, including pre-entrance
testing for potential students and achievement testing to measure student progress.
Caregiver - ANSWER The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and
the science of nursing in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and
spiritual needs. As a caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator,
teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, and collaborator to promote wellness
through activities that prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability
or death. The role of caregiver is the primary role of the nurse
Communicator - ANSWER The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic
communication skills to establish and maintain helping relationships with patients of all
ages in a wide variety of health care settings
Teacher/ educator - ANSWER The use of communication skills to assess, implement,
and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their
families
consuler - ANSWER The use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to
provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient's
problem-solving and decision-making skills
Leader - ANSWER The assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care,
effecting change, and functioning with groups
Researcher - ANSWER The participation in or conduct of research to increase
knowledge in nursing and improve patient care
Advocate - ANSWER The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for
all patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions
about their own health and lives
collaborator - ANSWER The effective use of skills in organization, communication, and
advocacy to facilitate the functions of all members of the health care team as they
provide patient care
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER Its primary mission is to advance the
profession of nursing to improve health for all. It is the premier organization
representing the interests of the 4 million RNs in the United States. It advances the
nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe
and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and
advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
National League for Nurses - ANSWER its objective is to foster the development and
improvement of all nursing services and nursing education. The NLN conducts one of
the largest professional testing services in the United States, including pre-entrance
testing for potential students and achievement testing to measure student progress.
