Nurse 111 Exam 1
Question 1.
Accountability
ANSWER
Being answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment
Question 2.
Responsibility
ANSWER
A specific obligation associated with the performance of duties of a particular role, and it belongs to the individual performing the duties
Question 3.
Advocate/Advocates
ANSWER
To act on behalf of others
Question 4.
Standards of Practice: What are they for? Who determines these and what do they govern?
ANSWER
AKA: standards of care Professional standard or guidelines used to determine what a nurse should or should not do. Determined by: The Joint Commission-
Addresses key functions for the organization it accredits (infection prevention and control, medical management, etc.), American Nurses Association-
Fosters high standards of nursing practice, National League for Nursing- Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing
workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community.
Question 5.
Standards of Pro-fessional Performance Who sets these and what are they for?
ANSWER
ANA- Describes the expected behavior of professional nurses. Refer to enhancing general practice, ensuring appropriate education level, and maintaining
collegiality with peers and collaboration with the entire care team. To self-regulate by defining the practice of nursing, researching and developing the
practice, establishing standards of practice, and providing for the education and credentialing of nurses. Specialty nursing organizations develop standards
specific to their areas.
Question 6.
Definitions of Nursing
ANSWER
Theoretical- Caring, an art, a science, patient-centered, holistic, adaptive, concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration, a
helping profession. ANA -nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, preventions of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering
through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
, Question 7.
Nurse Educator
ANSWER
The nurse educator usually has a baccalaureate degree or more advanced preparation and frequently has expertise in a particular area of practice. Nurse
educators work in nursing programs, at educational institutions, or in hospital staff education programs. They are responsible for classroom, skills laboratory,
and often clinical teaching.
Question 8.
American Nurses Association
ANSWER
Represents registered nurses in the US through joint membership with its constituent and state nurses' associations and direct membership. Mission
statement: nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all. Fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the
workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and federal regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and
the health of Americans.
Question 9.
The Joint Commission: what do they do and govern?
ANSWER
Independent, nonprofit organization that sets standards for and accredits health-care provider organizations. Standards address the key functions for each
type of organization it accredits. Its work significantly influences national quality and safety standards and the advancement of healthcare policy.
Question 10.
NC Board of Nursing: What & who do they govern?
ANSWER
Standardizes the education of nurses, establishes standards for safe nursing practice, and issues licenses to protect the public from unprepared, unsafe
practitioners. Acts as a forum for citizens to report and discuss concerns regarding nursing services they have received. North Carolina is the ONLY state in
which licensed nurses serving on the board are elected by other licensed nurses and members of the public who serve are appointed.
Question 11.
Professionalism
ANSWER
Acting with the knowledge, skill, and preparation of a professional.
Question 12.
Nurse Practice Act
ANSWER
a series of state statutes that define the scope of practice, standards for education programs, licensure requirements and grounds for disciplinary actions.
The law provides a framework for establishing nursing actions in the care of patients. It includes the definition of nursing, requirements for licensure, penalty
for practicing without a license, exemptions from licensure, and licensure across jurisdictions. NPAs quite similar from state to state.
Question 1.
Accountability
ANSWER
Being answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment
Question 2.
Responsibility
ANSWER
A specific obligation associated with the performance of duties of a particular role, and it belongs to the individual performing the duties
Question 3.
Advocate/Advocates
ANSWER
To act on behalf of others
Question 4.
Standards of Practice: What are they for? Who determines these and what do they govern?
ANSWER
AKA: standards of care Professional standard or guidelines used to determine what a nurse should or should not do. Determined by: The Joint Commission-
Addresses key functions for the organization it accredits (infection prevention and control, medical management, etc.), American Nurses Association-
Fosters high standards of nursing practice, National League for Nursing- Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing
workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community.
Question 5.
Standards of Pro-fessional Performance Who sets these and what are they for?
ANSWER
ANA- Describes the expected behavior of professional nurses. Refer to enhancing general practice, ensuring appropriate education level, and maintaining
collegiality with peers and collaboration with the entire care team. To self-regulate by defining the practice of nursing, researching and developing the
practice, establishing standards of practice, and providing for the education and credentialing of nurses. Specialty nursing organizations develop standards
specific to their areas.
Question 6.
Definitions of Nursing
ANSWER
Theoretical- Caring, an art, a science, patient-centered, holistic, adaptive, concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration, a
helping profession. ANA -nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, preventions of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering
through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
, Question 7.
Nurse Educator
ANSWER
The nurse educator usually has a baccalaureate degree or more advanced preparation and frequently has expertise in a particular area of practice. Nurse
educators work in nursing programs, at educational institutions, or in hospital staff education programs. They are responsible for classroom, skills laboratory,
and often clinical teaching.
Question 8.
American Nurses Association
ANSWER
Represents registered nurses in the US through joint membership with its constituent and state nurses' associations and direct membership. Mission
statement: nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all. Fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the
workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and federal regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and
the health of Americans.
Question 9.
The Joint Commission: what do they do and govern?
ANSWER
Independent, nonprofit organization that sets standards for and accredits health-care provider organizations. Standards address the key functions for each
type of organization it accredits. Its work significantly influences national quality and safety standards and the advancement of healthcare policy.
Question 10.
NC Board of Nursing: What & who do they govern?
ANSWER
Standardizes the education of nurses, establishes standards for safe nursing practice, and issues licenses to protect the public from unprepared, unsafe
practitioners. Acts as a forum for citizens to report and discuss concerns regarding nursing services they have received. North Carolina is the ONLY state in
which licensed nurses serving on the board are elected by other licensed nurses and members of the public who serve are appointed.
Question 11.
Professionalism
ANSWER
Acting with the knowledge, skill, and preparation of a professional.
Question 12.
Nurse Practice Act
ANSWER
a series of state statutes that define the scope of practice, standards for education programs, licensure requirements and grounds for disciplinary actions.
The law provides a framework for establishing nursing actions in the care of patients. It includes the definition of nursing, requirements for licensure, penalty
for practicing without a license, exemptions from licensure, and licensure across jurisdictions. NPAs quite similar from state to state.
