NU -311 FINAL EXAM 1 Questions and CORRECT Answers

NU -311 FINAL EXAM 1 Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS Protection, promotion, and optimization of health; prevention
of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering; advocacy for individuals, families, communities, and
populations.



Characteristics of a Profession - CORRECT ANSWERS Extensive education, theoretical body of
knowledge, specific service, autonomy in decision making, code of ethics.



Characteristics of a Professional Nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS Ethical, reliable, competent,
organized, accountable, professional appearance, professional communication, integrity and
honesty.



American Nurses Association (ANA) - CORRECT ANSWERS A professional organization for
nurses.



Social Policy Statement - CORRECT ANSWERS Defines nursing and the profession's
responsibility to society.



Scope and Standards of Practice - CORRECT ANSWERS Defines what nurses do and how they
should perform nursing practice.



Code of Ethics Provision 1 - CORRECT ANSWERS Practice with compassion and respect.



Code of Ethics Provision 2 - CORRECT ANSWERS Primary commitment is to the patient.



Code of Ethics Provision 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS Protect patient rights, health, and safety.



Code of Ethics Provision 4 - CORRECT ANSWERS Nurse is accountable and responsible for
nursing practice.



Code of Ethics Provision 5 - CORRECT ANSWERS Duty to self and others.