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What are the primary aims of nursing? To protect, promote, and optimize health; prevent illness and injury; facilitate
healing; and alleviate suffering.
What is the definition of nursing according to the ANA? Nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the diagnosis
and treatment of human responses.
What are some key responsibilities of a nurse? Vital signs, assessments, wound care, patient education, and advocacy.
What criteria define a profession, specifically in A well-defined body of knowledge, a code of ethics, ongoing research, and
nursing? autonomy.
What are the external standards of care in nursing? Developed by the ANA, state nurse practice acts, accrediting agencies, and
federal regulations.
What are the internal standards of care in nursing? Specific policies and procedures of hospitals or clinics that relate to nursing
practice.
What is the Minimum Necessary Rule under HIPAA? Efforts must be made to limit the use and disclosure of protected health
information to the minimum necessary.
Who is Florence Nightingale and what is her She authored 'Notes on Nursing' in 1859 and is considered the founder of
significance in nursing history? modern nursing.
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What role did Harriet Tubman play in nursing history? She was a nurse and abolitionist active in the underground railroad and served
during the Civil War.
How did World War I impact nursing? Increased demand for skilled nurses and quicker training, with some nurses
serving on the front lines.
What was a significant change in nursing education A shift from diploma programs to associate degree programs and increased
after World War II? demand for knowledgeable RNs.
What are the educational pathways to becoming a LPN, RN with Associate Degree (AD), RN with Bachelor's Degree (BSN), and
nurse? RN with Master's Degree (MSN).
What changes occurred in nursing due to COVID-19? Increased prestige and appreciation for nurses, highlighted roles as patient
advocates, and increased use of telehealth.
What is the current trend regarding nursing education? A push for BSN degrees continues, with most RNs currently being ADN
graduates.
What is the ANA Code of Ethics? A set of ethical guidelines that nurses are expected to follow in their practice.
What is the significance of ongoing research in nursing? It influences nursing practices and standards, ensuring that care is evidence-
based.
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