ATI RN Nursing Foundations Engage Fundamentals 2 Midterm 2025

Nursing defined by ANA - Correct Ans-1) Protecting, promoting, and advancing clients' health 2) Averting illness and injuries through health promotion 3) Using the nursing process to facilitate clients' recovery from illness or injury 4) Minimizing or eliminating clients' suffering 5) Advocating for the care and health of the client, family, or community Code of ethics for Nurse - Correct Ans-Developed by the ANA, this document outlines rules for nurses about client privacy, nursing conduct, and nursing behaviors to protect clients and the profession Evidenced Based Practice - Correct Ans-The process of using evidence from credible scientific research to guide nursing interventions and clinical judgment. Florence Nightingale () - Correct Ans-viewed as primarily a female role. It was assumed that because females were the nurturers and caretakers of their children and family members, they would be better at providing the caring and nurturing that nursing required. Which of the following are Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing that are still used today? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Ans-Documentation Data collection Hand hygiene Evidence-based practice Florence Nightingale - Correct Ans-- Started nursing schools -Data collection Clara Barton - Correct Ans--Formalized nursing education - Founded the American Red Cross Dorothea Dix - Correct Ans-- Mental health awareness - Indigenous Rights Eddie Bernice Johnson - Correct Ans-- U.S Congressional Representative - Created Opportunites for Minorities Ildaura Murillo-Rohde - Correct Ans-Founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Nursing Education what are the varying levels of edu? - Correct Ans-LPN RN - ADN -BSN Graduate: APRNs (advanced practice registered Nurses) - MSN -Doctoral (DNP) -PhD: Doctor of philosophy in nursing a research based degree Lifelong Learning - Correct Ans-Patricia Benner (1982) the transtition from novice to expert Cont edu- Lifelong learning helps to improve or maintain competency and ensure the best client outcomes. Stage one: Novice - Correct Ans-Nursing students/new nurses - no previous experience struggle to decide which tasks are most relavant in real-life situations Stage 2: advance beginner - Correct Ans-- recognize patterns & recurrent situations focus is on remembering and following the rules and guidelines that have been taught. - needs clinical support to set priorities so that clients receive the care they need. Stage 3: Competent - Correct Ans-- Prioritize tasks by drawing on past experiences. -may not perform at the same speed or ease of change as proficient nurses - recognize patterns in clinical situations more quickly and accurately than advanced beginners Stage 4- Proficient - Correct Ans-- able to understand bigger picture or desired outcome of situations, which facilitates improved decision making. -Able to respond to changing situations and modify plans in the face of different events Stage 5- Expert - Correct Ans-lots of experience & knowledge to draw from when responding to complex client conditions. - Self confidence -trust intuitive sense of a situation Which of the following are the responsibilities of a nurse manager? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Ans-Budgeting Scheduling Resolving conflicts Client safety Which of the following ways could a nurse act as a change agent? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Ans-Serve on the quality improvement committee - provide the nurse manager w/info on a more efficient cardiac monitor - Introduce a new process to discharge clients What are the requirements for becoming a member of the NSNA? (Enter your response and submit to compare to an expert's response.) - Correct Ans-NSNA membership is open to any nursing student or pre-nursing student in a state-approved program who is preparing for licensure as a registered nurse. What are the advantages of becoming involved in the NSNA? (Enter your response and submit to compare to an expert's response.) - Correct Ans-Advantages of involvement in the NSNA include generating excitement about the profession; connecting to other nurses across the nation; opportunities for leadership and political experiences; the ability to have papers published in NSNA's magazine; generating confidence; gaining experience working with nursing leaders; subscription to Imprint magazine; discounts on study tools, clothes, and conferences; awards programs; and scholarship opportunities. Self-determination - Correct Ans-Responsibility of each individual to act professionally within their role as a nurse Policies & procedures - Correct Ans-Governing rules and regulations established by institutions and organizations which direct nursing practice Nurse practice act - Correct Ans-Rules & Regulations which are determined by each state to guide the delivery of nursing care to clients Scope and Standards of Practice - Correct Ans-explanatory statements that describe a competent level of nursing care and professionalism Code of ethic - Correct Ans-interpretive statements that address the values, client obligations, and ideals of nursing profession A nurse manager is providing education to a group of newly licensed nurses about various nursing organizations. which of the following info should the nurse manger include? - Correct Ans-The american nurses association created "the code of ethics for Nurses with interpretive statements to help nurses work through ethical issues that can be complicated and sensitive in nature.