NURSING TODAY (WGU) QUESTIONS WITH
PASSED ANSWERS!!
___________________: Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a
situation in which there is no previous level of experience. The learner learns
via a specific set of rules or procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear.
Answer - Novice
___________________: A nurse who has had some level of experience with
the situation. This experience may be only observational in nature, but the
nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
Answer - Advanced Beginner
________________: A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to
3 years. This nurse understands the organization and specific care required by
the type of patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse
is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish
long-range goals. In this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all
types of psychomotor skills required by this specific group of patients. Answer
- Competent
_______________: A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the
same clinical position. This nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a
whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and can readily transfer knowledge
gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. This nurse focuses on
managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills. Answer -
Proficient
,______________: A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp
of an existing or potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the
problem and focus on multiple dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled
at identifying both patient-centered problems and problems related to the
health care system or perhaps the needs of the novice nurse. Answer - Expert
Professional practice includes knowledge from social and behavioral sciences,
biological and physiological sciences, and nursing theories. In addition,
_______________ incorporates ethical and social values, professional
autonomy, and a sense of commitment and community Answer - nursing
practice
_______________ incorporates the art and science of caring and focuses on
the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention
of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through
compassionate presence. ____________ is the diagnosis and treatment of
human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups,
communities, and populations in recognition of the connection of all humanity.
Answer - Nursing
The________________ (ICN) definition of nursing encompasses autonomous
and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and
communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of
health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping
health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education
are also key nursing roles. Answer - International Council of Nurses
The __________ ANA develops, revises, and maintains the scope of practice
statement and standards that apply to the practice of all professional nurses
Answer - American nurses association
, What are the 6 American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing
Practice? Answer - 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3.Outcomes identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation: 5a- Coordination of care. 5b- Health teaching and health
promotion
6. Evaluation
the 6 American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice
_____________: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information
relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. Answer -
Assessment
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______________: The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to
determine the actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. Answer -
Diagnosis
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______________: The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan
individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Answer - Outcomes
Identification
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