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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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ADN 110 - Exam 1 – Yoost Questions And
Answers 100% Verified And Updated.
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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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