NUR 170 Exam 1
What is spirit of inquiry? And what does that mean for nurses? - Answer--a persistent sense of curiosity
that informs both learning and practice
-a nurse infused by a spirit of inquiry will raise questions, challenge traditional and existing practices,
and seek creative approaches to problems
-example: they usually go off the first report an they are being admitted to a unit, they' ll question
history, and meeting with the doc and meeting with them to know what the care plan is, if it doesn't sit
right with them, continue to question it until it meets the agenda
-example: caudy- innovated for infections with urinary catheters and central lines, nurses got together
to reduce the infections and came up with this initiative
-thinking outside of the box: need to move the profession forward, grow , patients best care
What is the outcome of having a spirit of inquiry? - Answer-collaborating with health team members to
utilize evidence and tradition with patient preferences to promote optimal health status in a predicable
healthcare setting
Who is Florence Nightingale? - Answer--"Mother of Nursing"
-started school of nursing in England
-born in England
-interest in caring for sick people
dedicated life to treatment of the soldiers of Crimean War, providing them with adequate food, light,
and clean bed linens, and wound dressings to prevent infection (started pretty much infection
prevention)
Nursing is a Profession... why? - Answer--extended education
,-theoretical body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
-practice standards
What is professionalism? - Answer--the image we portray
-the way we act
-the responsibility/accountability we take for our actions
Why and how do we commit to the profession of nursing? - Answer-It is essential for the safety of our
patients and ourselves
How do we commit to the profession academically? - Answer-we commit to the knowledge base
necessary:
-prerequsities
-nursing courses
-continuing education past an associates degree (BSN/MSN)
How do we commit to the profession professionally? - Answer-We take the NCLEX, keeping our license
up to date by doing continue education hours, hospital/unit committees, speciality certifications,
attending conferences
What is the Magnet Designation? And what does it do for patients? Nurses? Hospitals? - Answer-
represents excellence in nursing services
-patients: hospitals with magnet designation, patients have better outcomes
-nurses: better practice environments for nurses
,hospitals: able to advertise for a higher level of care (billboards, brochures)
-we have this status, you'll have better care from our nurses
What degree do you need to be in Magnet Designation hospital? - Answer--80% of nurses carry a BSN in
a MDH
-now have to have 80% by a certain point, so you can have ADN, but sign contract to have BSN by
certain time
What is work ethic? - Answer-the belief in importance and moral worth of work
-apply selves fully to what you are doing, stay focused to job at hand, assume responsibility for mistakes,
fixing if possible and accepting consequences, and approach work positively with enthusiasm
What are the behaviors for developing professionalism and a strong work ethic? - Answer--be
competent: strive to be the best you can be:
-always give 100%, take pride in work
-portray a professional image in dress and communication:
-wear the uniform, no bullying/gossiping, HIPPA, open communication with peers and coworkers, no
offensive language
-be consistent with attendance and punctuality:
-attend all class, complete assignments on time, calling out sick when you area actually sick
-be reliable and accountable for your own actions:
-take accountability for mistakes, follow through with directions you have been given
-display a positive attitude and enthusiasm:
, -be friendly to everyone
What are some unprofessional behaviors? - Answer-abuse of power, bullying: horizontal/lateral
violence, sexual harassment
What are the components of the nursing process? - Answer-Assessment, Analysis (Nursing Diagnosis),
Planning, Implantation, Evaluation
What is the nursing process? - Answer--the foundation of nursing process, a process in which nurses use
to problem solve
-the American Nurses Association defines the nursing practice the essential core of practice for the
registered nurse to deliver holistic patient centered/focused care
-how we know as nurses what care to provide out patients
What is Assessment? - Answer--collecting data about the patient
-consists of gathering, organizing, validating, and documenting information about the patient's health
status
-always first step in nursing process
-using senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, touching
What is subjective data? - Answer-verbally stated by the patient or family member, a personal opinion
and can be placed in "quotes"
example: "It's cold outside."
What is objective data? - Answer-what can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, and measured against a
standard
example: It's 20 degrees F outside
What is spirit of inquiry? And what does that mean for nurses? - Answer--a persistent sense of curiosity
that informs both learning and practice
-a nurse infused by a spirit of inquiry will raise questions, challenge traditional and existing practices,
and seek creative approaches to problems
-example: they usually go off the first report an they are being admitted to a unit, they' ll question
history, and meeting with the doc and meeting with them to know what the care plan is, if it doesn't sit
right with them, continue to question it until it meets the agenda
-example: caudy- innovated for infections with urinary catheters and central lines, nurses got together
to reduce the infections and came up with this initiative
-thinking outside of the box: need to move the profession forward, grow , patients best care
What is the outcome of having a spirit of inquiry? - Answer-collaborating with health team members to
utilize evidence and tradition with patient preferences to promote optimal health status in a predicable
healthcare setting
Who is Florence Nightingale? - Answer--"Mother of Nursing"
-started school of nursing in England
-born in England
-interest in caring for sick people
dedicated life to treatment of the soldiers of Crimean War, providing them with adequate food, light,
and clean bed linens, and wound dressings to prevent infection (started pretty much infection
prevention)
Nursing is a Profession... why? - Answer--extended education
,-theoretical body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-autonomy in decision making
-code of ethics
-practice standards
What is professionalism? - Answer--the image we portray
-the way we act
-the responsibility/accountability we take for our actions
Why and how do we commit to the profession of nursing? - Answer-It is essential for the safety of our
patients and ourselves
How do we commit to the profession academically? - Answer-we commit to the knowledge base
necessary:
-prerequsities
-nursing courses
-continuing education past an associates degree (BSN/MSN)
How do we commit to the profession professionally? - Answer-We take the NCLEX, keeping our license
up to date by doing continue education hours, hospital/unit committees, speciality certifications,
attending conferences
What is the Magnet Designation? And what does it do for patients? Nurses? Hospitals? - Answer-
represents excellence in nursing services
-patients: hospitals with magnet designation, patients have better outcomes
-nurses: better practice environments for nurses
,hospitals: able to advertise for a higher level of care (billboards, brochures)
-we have this status, you'll have better care from our nurses
What degree do you need to be in Magnet Designation hospital? - Answer--80% of nurses carry a BSN in
a MDH
-now have to have 80% by a certain point, so you can have ADN, but sign contract to have BSN by
certain time
What is work ethic? - Answer-the belief in importance and moral worth of work
-apply selves fully to what you are doing, stay focused to job at hand, assume responsibility for mistakes,
fixing if possible and accepting consequences, and approach work positively with enthusiasm
What are the behaviors for developing professionalism and a strong work ethic? - Answer--be
competent: strive to be the best you can be:
-always give 100%, take pride in work
-portray a professional image in dress and communication:
-wear the uniform, no bullying/gossiping, HIPPA, open communication with peers and coworkers, no
offensive language
-be consistent with attendance and punctuality:
-attend all class, complete assignments on time, calling out sick when you area actually sick
-be reliable and accountable for your own actions:
-take accountability for mistakes, follow through with directions you have been given
-display a positive attitude and enthusiasm:
, -be friendly to everyone
What are some unprofessional behaviors? - Answer-abuse of power, bullying: horizontal/lateral
violence, sexual harassment
What are the components of the nursing process? - Answer-Assessment, Analysis (Nursing Diagnosis),
Planning, Implantation, Evaluation
What is the nursing process? - Answer--the foundation of nursing process, a process in which nurses use
to problem solve
-the American Nurses Association defines the nursing practice the essential core of practice for the
registered nurse to deliver holistic patient centered/focused care
-how we know as nurses what care to provide out patients
What is Assessment? - Answer--collecting data about the patient
-consists of gathering, organizing, validating, and documenting information about the patient's health
status
-always first step in nursing process
-using senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, touching
What is subjective data? - Answer-verbally stated by the patient or family member, a personal opinion
and can be placed in "quotes"
example: "It's cold outside."
What is objective data? - Answer-what can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, and measured against a
standard
example: It's 20 degrees F outside
