In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International
Council of Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN
mention that is not included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more
global focus?
a. Advocacy
b. Health promotion
c. Shaping health policy
d. Prevention of illness - ANSWER C
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing
for the concept of shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - ANSWER A, B, C, E
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge,
and altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not
a standard entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that is not
standard and consistent.
What specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide?
a. Altruism
b. Body of knowledge
,c. Autonomy
d. Accountability - ANSWER B
Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the
discipline, which is one criterion of a profession.
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and
are being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What
important aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting?
a. Autonomy
b. Accountability
c. Cultural competence
d. Autocratic leadership - ANSWER C
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by
being responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by
the individual's culture.
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports
the error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider (PCP). Which
characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Autonomy
b. Collaboration
c. Accountability
d. Altruism - ANSWER C
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error
and reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession
include altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence),
accountability, and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating
accountability. Although collaboration is important for the health care team, it is
not a criterion for a profession.
Which are included in the ANA standards? (Select all that apply.)
a. Standards of professional performance
,b. Code of ethics
c. Standards of practice
d. Legal scope of practice
e. Licensure requirements - ANSWER A, C
ANA standards have two parts: One is standards of professional performance,
and the other is standards of practice. ANA has a separate document that is a
code of ethics. Nurse practice acts are a legal scope of practice.
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science
in Nursing (MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in
therapeutic communication techniques?
a. Leadership
b. Ethical decision making
c. Direct clinical practice
d. Expert coaching - ANSWER D
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert
coaching and guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the
other competencies of leadership and ethical decision making in other
situations. Although a nurse educator may also work as a nurse involved in
direct patient care, this is not part of the educator role.
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Optimal functioning of the patient
b. Interaction with components of the environment
c. The conceptual makeup of the administration of the hospital
d. The illness and health concept
e. Safety aspect of medication administration - ANSWER A, B, D
There are four components that a nursing theory discusses: (1) the patient, (2)
health, (3) environment, and (4) nursing—not the hospital administration.
Which factors affect the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aging faculty
, b. Increasing elderly population
c. Job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
d. Aging nursing workforce
e. Greater autonomy for nurses - ANSWER A, B, D
The nursing workforce and nursing faculty are aging. The entire population is
aging, which increases the need for more nurses. The insufficient number of
nurses leads to job dissatisfaction and burnout.
A nurse has performed a physical examination of the patient and reviewed the
laboratory results and diagnostics on the patient's chart. The nurse is performing
which specific nursing function?
a. Diagnosis
b. Assessment
c. Education
d. Advocacy - ANSWER B
The nurse is performing the first step in the nursing process—assessment
A registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and
certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing
specialty, or meeting other criteria established by a Board of Nursing -
ANSWER Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
Mutual sharing and working together to achieve common goals in such a way
that all persons or groups are recognized and growth is enhanced. - ANSWER
Collaboration
A group of concepts that are broadly defined and systematically organized to
provide a focus, a rationale, and a tool for the integration and interpretation of
information. - ANSWER Conceptual Framework or Model
Process in which the health care professional continually strives to achieve the
ability and availability to work effectively with individuals, families, and
communities. - ANSWER Cultural Competence
Council of Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN
mention that is not included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more
global focus?
a. Advocacy
b. Health promotion
c. Shaping health policy
d. Prevention of illness - ANSWER C
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing
for the concept of shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - ANSWER A, B, C, E
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge,
and altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not
a standard entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that is not
standard and consistent.
What specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide?
a. Altruism
b. Body of knowledge
,c. Autonomy
d. Accountability - ANSWER B
Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the
discipline, which is one criterion of a profession.
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and
are being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What
important aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting?
a. Autonomy
b. Accountability
c. Cultural competence
d. Autocratic leadership - ANSWER C
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by
being responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by
the individual's culture.
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports
the error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider (PCP). Which
characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Autonomy
b. Collaboration
c. Accountability
d. Altruism - ANSWER C
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error
and reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession
include altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence),
accountability, and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating
accountability. Although collaboration is important for the health care team, it is
not a criterion for a profession.
Which are included in the ANA standards? (Select all that apply.)
a. Standards of professional performance
,b. Code of ethics
c. Standards of practice
d. Legal scope of practice
e. Licensure requirements - ANSWER A, C
ANA standards have two parts: One is standards of professional performance,
and the other is standards of practice. ANA has a separate document that is a
code of ethics. Nurse practice acts are a legal scope of practice.
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science
in Nursing (MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in
therapeutic communication techniques?
a. Leadership
b. Ethical decision making
c. Direct clinical practice
d. Expert coaching - ANSWER D
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert
coaching and guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the
other competencies of leadership and ethical decision making in other
situations. Although a nurse educator may also work as a nurse involved in
direct patient care, this is not part of the educator role.
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Optimal functioning of the patient
b. Interaction with components of the environment
c. The conceptual makeup of the administration of the hospital
d. The illness and health concept
e. Safety aspect of medication administration - ANSWER A, B, D
There are four components that a nursing theory discusses: (1) the patient, (2)
health, (3) environment, and (4) nursing—not the hospital administration.
Which factors affect the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aging faculty
, b. Increasing elderly population
c. Job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
d. Aging nursing workforce
e. Greater autonomy for nurses - ANSWER A, B, D
The nursing workforce and nursing faculty are aging. The entire population is
aging, which increases the need for more nurses. The insufficient number of
nurses leads to job dissatisfaction and burnout.
A nurse has performed a physical examination of the patient and reviewed the
laboratory results and diagnostics on the patient's chart. The nurse is performing
which specific nursing function?
a. Diagnosis
b. Assessment
c. Education
d. Advocacy - ANSWER B
The nurse is performing the first step in the nursing process—assessment
A registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and
certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing
specialty, or meeting other criteria established by a Board of Nursing -
ANSWER Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
Mutual sharing and working together to achieve common goals in such a way
that all persons or groups are recognized and growth is enhanced. - ANSWER
Collaboration
A group of concepts that are broadly defined and systematically organized to
provide a focus, a rationale, and a tool for the integration and interpretation of
information. - ANSWER Conceptual Framework or Model
Process in which the health care professional continually strives to achieve the
ability and availability to work effectively with individuals, families, and
communities. - ANSWER Cultural Competence
