Nurs 222 final exam Test Questions And Answers

Nurs 222 final exam Test Questions And Answers Profession - ANSWER --education takes place in a college or university -education is prolonged. work involves mental creativity. decision making is based largely on science or theoretical constructs (evidence-based practice) -values, beliefs, and ethics are an integral part of preparation, commitment, and personal identifications are strong. workers are autonomous. People are unlikely to change professions -commitment transcends material reward -accountability rests with the individual essence of collegiality - ANSWER --promotion of a supportive and health work environment, cooperation, and recognition of interdependence among members of the nursing profession - can demonstrate collegiality by sharing with, supporting, assisting, and counseling other nurses and student nurses code of ethics - ANSWER -document that guides all nurses in their professional commitment established by ICN and ANA Common law - ANSWER -made by judges ex. torte, battery, false imprisonment, negligence, trespassing, defamation statutory - ANSWER -established through formal legislative processes; written laws ex. Tennessee code Annotated, traffic regulations, tax laws Administrative laws - ANSWER -delegated authority to government agencies ex. social security administration, nurse practice act civil laws - ANSWER -enforces rights of individuals in disputes over legal right or duties ex. bankruptcy, breach in conduct Criminal law - ANSWER -unlawful behavior that threatens society: civil private rights ex. assaults, possession of controlled substance Nurse Practice Act - ANSWER -defines and controls nursing sets minimum educational qualifications determines legal titles and abbreviations nurses may use provides disciplinary action of licenses for certain causes in many states NPA is a statuatory law affecting nursing practice within the bounds of the state Purpose of licensure process for nurses - ANSWER -to protect the public health, safety, and welfare Avoid legal risks - ANSWER --practice in a safe setting -communicate with other health professionals, patients, and families including accurate documentation -meet the standard of care -carry and understand professional liability insurance -promote positive interpersonal relationships malpractice - ANSWER -when a professional fails to act as a resonablely prudent professional would have 1. commission= did something that should have not been done 2. omission= failing to do things that should have been done 3. delegation= cannot delegate responsibilities like assessment of evaluation Informed consent - ANSWER -1. consent must be given voluntarily 2. consent must be given by an individual with the capacity and competence to understand 3. the patient must be given enough information confidentiality - ANSWER -HIPPA (ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patients) assault - ANSWER -a threat or attempt that was not carried out Battery - ANSWER -the assault was carried out code of ethics for nurses - ANSWER -is non-negotiable and each nurse has an obligation to uphold and adhere to the code of ethics. the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual. Never intentionally harm a patient Autonomy - ANSWER -individuals have the right to determine their own actions and freedoms to make their own decisions Beneficence - ANSWER -"the doing of good" conflicts with autonomy most often Nonmaleficence - ANSWER -the duty to do no harm justice - ANSWER -nurses must be fair when distributing care moral distress/moral dilemma - ANSWER -a response to a situation when nurses are faced with ethical dilemmas but also encounter institutional constraints that limit their actions Values - ANSWER -attitudes, ideals, or beliefs that an individual or a group holds and uses to guide behavior Morals - ANSWER -provide standards of behavior that guide an individual's actions where a decision about right or wrong must be made fidelity - ANSWER -honoring ones commitments or promises Veracity - ANSWER -telling the truth The Nursing Metaparagdigm - ANSWER -consists of the major concepts of the discipline-person, environment, health, and nursing Nightingale Philosophy - ANSWER -relationship of patients to their surrondings Virginia Henderson Philosophy - ANSWER -all 14 basic needs Jean Watson Phisosophy - ANSWER -relationship of the nurses and the patient Dorothy Orem Model - ANSWER -patient's self-care capacities Imogene King Model - ANSWER -personal, interpersonal, and social