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 correct answersshaping health policy
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets
these characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized
processes? (Select all that apply.)
e. Code of ethics
f. Licensing
g. Body of knowledge
h. Educational preparation
i. Altruism correct answersA, B, C, E
What specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories
provide?
j. Altruism
k. Body of knowledge
l. Autonomy
m.Accountability correct answersAccountability
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?
n. Autonomy
,b. Accountability
c. Cultural competence
d. Autocratic leadership correct answerscultural competence
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and
reports the error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider.
Which characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
e. Autonomy
f. Collaboration
g. Accountability
h. Altruism correct answersAccountability
Of the following, which are included in the ANA standards? (Select all that
apply.)
i. Standards for professional performance
j. Code of ethics
k. Standards of care
l. Legal scope of practice
m.Licensure requirements correct answersA and C
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?
n. Leadership
o. Ethical decision making
p. Direct clinical practice
q. Expert coaching correct answersexpert coaching
Which of the following statements describes 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 correct
answersA, B, D Which factors affect the nursing shortage?
(Select all that apply.)
f. Aging faculty
g. Increasing elderly population
h. Job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
i. Aging nursing workforce
j. Greater autonomy for nurses correct answersA, B, D
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?
k. Diagnosis
l. Assessment
m.Education
n. Advocacy correct answersAssessment
What is an example of Nightingale's contributions to nursing?
o. Graduated as the first trained U.S. nurse
p. Practiced nursing in the Civil War
q. Established the Red Cross
r.Emphasized respect for patients' needs and rights correct answersD)
emphasized respect for patients' needs and rights