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Yoost: Fundamentals of Nursing Review
Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers
In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Council of Nurses
(ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN mention that is not included in
ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global focus? - answer✔Shaping health policy
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing for the concept of
shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these characteristics,
which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - answer✔Code of ethics
Licensing
Body of knowledge
Altruism
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and altruism.
Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a standard entry into practice,
this is one criterion of a profession that is not standard and consistent.
Which specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide? - answer✔Body
of knowledge
Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the discipline, which is
one criterion of a profession.
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Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are being
responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What important aspect of nursing
professional practice are they exhibiting? - answer✔Cultural competence
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by being responsive
to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by the individual's culture.
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports the error to the
nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which characteristic of a professional is the nurse
demonstrating? - answer✔Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error and reporting it
after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession include altruism (public service
over personal gain), autonomy (independence), accountability, and diversity; however, in this
case, the nurse is demonstrating accountability. Although collaboration is important for the
health care team, it is not a criterion for a profession.
Which components are included in the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards? (Select
all that apply.) - answer✔Standards for professional performance
Standards of care
ANA standards have two parts: one is standards for professional performance, and the other is
standards of care. ANA has a separate document that is a code of ethics. Nurse practice acts are a
legal scope of practice.
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in therapeutic communication techniques? -
answer✔Expert coaching
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert coaching and
guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the other competencies of leadership
and ethical decision making in other situations. Although a nurse educator may also work as a
nurse involved in direct patient care, this is not part of the educator role.
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (Select all that apply.) -
answer✔Optimal functioning of the patient
Interaction with components of the environment
The illness & health concept
Which factors are affecting the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔Aging faculty
Increasing elderly population
Aging nursing workforce
Yoost: Fundamentals of Nursing Review
Exam 1 Questions With Verified Answers
In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Council of Nurses
(ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN mention that is not included in
ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global focus? - answer✔Shaping health policy
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing for the concept of
shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these characteristics,
which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - answer✔Code of ethics
Licensing
Body of knowledge
Altruism
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and altruism.
Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a standard entry into practice,
this is one criterion of a profession that is not standard and consistent.
Which specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide? - answer✔Body
of knowledge
Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the discipline, which is
one criterion of a profession.
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Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are being
responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What important aspect of nursing
professional practice are they exhibiting? - answer✔Cultural competence
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by being responsive
to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by the individual's culture.
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports the error to the
nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which characteristic of a professional is the nurse
demonstrating? - answer✔Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error and reporting it
after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession include altruism (public service
over personal gain), autonomy (independence), accountability, and diversity; however, in this
case, the nurse is demonstrating accountability. Although collaboration is important for the
health care team, it is not a criterion for a profession.
Which components are included in the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards? (Select
all that apply.) - answer✔Standards for professional performance
Standards of care
ANA standards have two parts: one is standards for professional performance, and the other is
standards of care. ANA has a separate document that is a code of ethics. Nurse practice acts are a
legal scope of practice.
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in therapeutic communication techniques? -
answer✔Expert coaching
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert coaching and
guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the other competencies of leadership
and ethical decision making in other situations. Although a nurse educator may also work as a
nurse involved in direct patient care, this is not part of the educator role.
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (Select all that apply.) -
answer✔Optimal functioning of the patient
Interaction with components of the environment
The illness & health concept
Which factors are affecting the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔Aging faculty
Increasing elderly population
Aging nursing workforce
