NFDN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
standards of practice - Answer-- Legal and professional expectations of LPN practice,
national framework.
- Professional accountability & responsibility
- Knowledge-based practice
- Service to the public and self-regulation
- Ethical practice
health professions act - Answer-Legislation implemented by the government of Alberta
to provide a common regulatory framework for regulated health professions in Alberta.
This legislation allows health professions to self-regulate their profession while being
accountable to the government of Alberta.
image of nursing - Answer-The image of nursing is important. Public image creates a
framework by which others approach nursing as a profession, as well as each nurse
individually. Image influences patient safety, resource allocation, public policy,
recruitment into the profession, and other issues that have far-reaching consequences.
leading/leaders - Answer-create a vision of who and what you wish to be
managing/manager - Answer-make decision and engaging in activities that enable you
to achieve your vision
followers - Answer-active participant in the pursuit of organizational goals. working
independently, being accountable for your actions and taking ownership of necessary
tasks
Certifications - why do them - Answer-- States you have the knowledge, experience and
certification in your area of expertise.
- More likely to get a job.
delegation of duties - Answer-- HCA's are not regulated healthcare professionals
- a person sent or authorized to represent others.
mentorship program - Answer-intervention to foster development and socialization of
new nurses to an organization or unit. Was developed and implemented with the
purpose to improve new nurses' satisfaction and intent to stay.
job interviewing/investigating potential jobs - Answer-vision as a dream for your career,
self-assess, explore professional and personal values, your knowledge, skills, interests
and accomplishments. Scan job postings and set career goals. Identify professional and
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
standards of practice - Answer-- Legal and professional expectations of LPN practice,
national framework.
- Professional accountability & responsibility
- Knowledge-based practice
- Service to the public and self-regulation
- Ethical practice
health professions act - Answer-Legislation implemented by the government of Alberta
to provide a common regulatory framework for regulated health professions in Alberta.
This legislation allows health professions to self-regulate their profession while being
accountable to the government of Alberta.
image of nursing - Answer-The image of nursing is important. Public image creates a
framework by which others approach nursing as a profession, as well as each nurse
individually. Image influences patient safety, resource allocation, public policy,
recruitment into the profession, and other issues that have far-reaching consequences.
leading/leaders - Answer-create a vision of who and what you wish to be
managing/manager - Answer-make decision and engaging in activities that enable you
to achieve your vision
followers - Answer-active participant in the pursuit of organizational goals. working
independently, being accountable for your actions and taking ownership of necessary
tasks
Certifications - why do them - Answer-- States you have the knowledge, experience and
certification in your area of expertise.
- More likely to get a job.
delegation of duties - Answer-- HCA's are not regulated healthcare professionals
- a person sent or authorized to represent others.
mentorship program - Answer-intervention to foster development and socialization of
new nurses to an organization or unit. Was developed and implemented with the
purpose to improve new nurses' satisfaction and intent to stay.
job interviewing/investigating potential jobs - Answer-vision as a dream for your career,
self-assess, explore professional and personal values, your knowledge, skills, interests
and accomplishments. Scan job postings and set career goals. Identify professional and
