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NURS 170 FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE




Nursing as a discipline - CORRECT ANSWER - Specialized knowledge such
as research, theories, and philosophical foundations which are set in place to
help guide the development and the journey of the profession.


Nursing as a practice - CORRECT ANSWER - The application of knowledge
used in a work-like setting to service people and ensure good nursing.


Epistemology - CORRECT ANSWER - Branch of philosophy concerned with
the sources of knowledge and truth and the methods being used to acquire it. Or
the ways in which knowledge is developed.


Borrowed Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - Knowledge developed by
other disciplines and adapted in the discipline of nursing, for example Anatomy
or Philosophy.


Received view - CORRECT ANSWER - A worldview that uses observations
and measurement to come to a quantitative, objective conclusion resulting in
only one truth.


Perceived view - CORRECT ANSWER - A worldview that takes in more
qualitative experiences and perceptions from the subjective client report which
can result in many truths.


Four Meta-paradigms of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - Person, Nursing,
Environment, Health

,paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER - a distinct set of concepts or thought
patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for
what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.


Metaparadigm - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to the primary or central
phenomena that are of interest to a particular discipline


Metaparadigm- Person - CORRECT ANSWER - Metaparadigm of nursing
that looks at the Individual, family or community (Biopsychosocial being)
which is receiving holistic care from the nurse


Metaparadigm- Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - Metaparadigm of nursing
that focuses on the actions taken on behalf or with the client in the pursuit of
health


Metaparadigm- Health - CORRECT ANSWER - metaparadigm of nursing
which looks at The client's wellness/illness which is relative to the goal being to
help the client reach their highest 'health potential'


Metaparadigm: Environment - CORRECT ANSWER - metaparadigm of
nursing which has both a social aspect looking at family, relationships, and
communities. And a physical aspect looking at external factors like cleanliness
and temperature as well as internal factorials like food and medicine which has
been ingested.


Aim of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Promotion, Illness
prevention, Restore health, Facilitate coping with death or disability.


empirical knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of knowing based
on science and organized into general laws and theories which can help us
explain or predict phenomena. What is it and how does it work?

,aesthetic knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of knowing
associated with the art of nursing and can only be developed by being immersed
within the nurse-client relationship. What does it mean and how/why is it
significant?


Ethical knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of knowing that
focuses on what is right or wrong and the obligations, commitments, and
responsibilities we as nurses have to act upon, nurses also function within their
own moral code based on service to people and respect for human life. Is it right
and is it responsible?


Personal Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of knowing
focused on understanding one's self and why you may have certain beliefs,
values or prejudices and what you need to do to not let them impact your care.
Do I know what I do and do I know what I know?


Sociopolitical knowing - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of knowing
associated with understanding power structures in society, politics, and the
economy which can constrain healthcare delivery. Whose voice is heard and
whose is silenced?


Emancipitory knowing - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of knowing
focused on the political, social, and cultural 'status quo'. Looks at actions which
can be taken to eliminate inequality and injustice. What is wrong with this
picture and what changes are needed?


Unknowing (Pattern of knowledge) - CORRECT ANSWER - The pattern of
knowing which claims that each situation/encounter should be approached with
and openness and a readiness. You should 'forget' what you think you already
know in order to get rid of pre-conceived notions and provide the best care.


Reflective practice - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the active process of asking
why you do the things you do, involves asking questions which ultimately

, explore your believes, assumptions, perspectives, and strengths. Not just about
critically analyzing what you did wrong.


Being Present (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Attribute of a reflective practitioner focusing on setting aside your personal
thoughts and problems in order to be fully engaged with the demands and needs
of your client


whole hardheartedness (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Attribute of a reflective practitioner which looks at if you are
passionately engaged in the process and if you are willing to do extra work in
order to understand, get to know, and ultimately care for others.


open-mindedness (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - CORRECT ANSWER
- Attribute of a reflective practitioner that begs the questions are you willing to
listen to the viewpoints and worldviews of others, and also if you have a sense
of curiosity which can help you look at many possible solutions to a problem
instead of one.


responsibility (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Attribute of a reflective practitioner which goes beyond just understanding your
values and beliefs but, asks if you're willing to be responsible for your actions
and choices which can be guided from your beliefs, assumptions, and values.


Cultural safety - CORRECT ANSWER - It is an outcome based on respectful
engagement that recognizes and strives to address power imbalances inherent in
the health care system. It results in an environment free of racism and
discrimination, where people feel safe when receiving health care.


cultural competence - CORRECT ANSWER - An understanding of how a
patient's cultural background shapes his beliefs, values, and expectations for
therapy.

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