NUR 101: EXAM 1
Review - Nursing &
Nursing Process
questions
Discuss definitions of nursing. - answer • Profession that focuses on
the holistic person receiving healthcare services and provides a
unique contribution to the prevention of illness and maintenance of
health
• Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of
individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or
well and in all settings; Nursing includes the promotion of health,
prevention of illness, and the care of the ill, disabled, and dying
people
• Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research,
participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health
systems management, and education are also key nursing roles
Describe the criteria by which nursing can be identified as a
profession. - answer • an occupation that meets specific criteria
including a well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, a
code of ethics and standards, ongoing research, and autonomy
Identify qualities of nurses. - answer • Compassion, Honesty,
Leadership, Ethics/Morals, Professionalism, Competence, and
Integrity
Four essential Competencies - answer o Cognitive - Use critical
thinking to solve problems creatively
Review - Nursing &
Nursing Process
questions
Discuss definitions of nursing. - answer • Profession that focuses on
the holistic person receiving healthcare services and provides a
unique contribution to the prevention of illness and maintenance of
health
• Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of
individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or
well and in all settings; Nursing includes the promotion of health,
prevention of illness, and the care of the ill, disabled, and dying
people
• Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research,
participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health
systems management, and education are also key nursing roles
Describe the criteria by which nursing can be identified as a
profession. - answer • an occupation that meets specific criteria
including a well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, a
code of ethics and standards, ongoing research, and autonomy
Identify qualities of nurses. - answer • Compassion, Honesty,
Leadership, Ethics/Morals, Professionalism, Competence, and
Integrity
Four essential Competencies - answer o Cognitive - Use critical
thinking to solve problems creatively
