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Why is it necessary to understand the historical influences as you become a professional nurse? -
ANSWER -An understanding of the past can lead insight into the customs, values, and future of nursing.
Televisions shows or movies that depict nurses as mean, cruel torturers are reflective of which "image"
of a nurse?
A. Angel of mercy
B. Military nurse
C. Handmaiden
D. Battle-ax - ANSWER -D. Battle-ax
What are the thinking skills in nursing? - ANSWER -1. Clinical judgement
2. Critical thinking, reflective thinking
3. Problem-solving
Nursing is..... - ANSWER -American Nurses Association (A N A) (1980): "The diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual and potential health problems."
Nursing Profession - ANSWER -Technical and scientific knowledge; be evaluated by a community of
peers; have a service orientation and a code of ethics (Starr, 1982).
Nursing occupation - ANSWER -Most nurses are hourly wage earners.
The employer, not the nurse, decides the conditions of practice and the nature of the work.
Nurse practice acts do not prevent nurses from functioning more autonomously.
,Nursing Discipline - ANSWER -Nursing is a scientifically based and self-governed profession that focuses
on the ethical care of others.
Nursing is a discipline, driven by aspects of theory and practice.
Nursing demands mastery of both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.
One factor that prevents nursing from being described as a profession rather than as a "job" would be...
A. Nursing knowledge is based on scientific knowledge.
B. Nurses create a plan of care using nursing diagnoses.
C. Most nurses only work to earn a paycheck.
D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as employers. - ANSWER -
D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as employers.
Nursing Eduacation - ANSWER -Diploma programs 3-year program, hospital-based
Associate degree (A D) programs 2-year program, community college
Baccalaureate degree programs 8 semesters, college and universities
R N to B S N program Nurse who has an associate degree enrolls in a program that supplies the
information to achieve a B S N degree
NCLEX - ANSWER -National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Phases of Nursing - ANSWER -Stage 1: Novice
Stage 2: Advanced beginner
Stage 3: Competent
Stage 4: Proficient
Stage 5: Expert
, Which organization is directly responsible for regulating the practice of nursing in each state?
A. The state board of nursing
B. The state legislature
C. The American Nurse's Association
D. The American Medical Association - ANSWER -A. The state board of nursing
Direct Care - ANSWER -Personal interaction between the nurse and clients Giving medication Dressing a
wound Teaching about medication
Indirect - ANSWER -Improve health status Ordering supplies Restocking a cart
Models of Nursing - ANSWER -Case method Total cares - needs quickly met One to one for each shift
Intensive care unit, labor & delivery, private duty
Functional nursing Compartmentalized Specific Knowledge and skills
Team nursing Collaboration with team limiting fragmentation
Primary nursing One RN cares for a group of patients
Differentiated practice
Types of Healthcare Services - ANSWER -Primary Health promotion, preventive services, health
education, screening for problems
Secondary Diagnose & treat illness, disease, and injury Trending away from hospitals
Tertiary Long term rehabilitation services End of life cares