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Introduction to Professional Nursing
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Definition of Nursing
According to the American Nurse's Association's (ANA)
Ans: "The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of
suffering for the diagnosis and treatment of human response;
and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities,
and populations"
The nursing profession requires you to use critical thinking to
administer quality, ___ based, and ___centered care in a safe, prudent,
and ___ manner
Ans: 1) Evidence based
2) Patient centered care
3) Knowledgeable
Benner's 5 Stages of Nursing Proficiency
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Ans: 1. *Novice* (little background and limited practical skills)
2. *Advanced beginner* (Marginally competent skills; uses
theory and principles; difficulty prioritizing)
3. *Competent practitioner* (Organized, has set goals, abstract
thinking)
4. *Proficient practitioner* (Holistic view of patient; recognizes
subtle changes; long-term goals)
5. *Expert practitioner* (Performs fluidly; grasps needs of
patient automatically)
True or False
The ability to ask questions and to seek and examine information for
answers and deeper meaning is essential in critical thinking
Ans: True
Define Competence (a critical thinking skill)
Ans: The ability to perform nursing skills proficiently
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Knowledge prepares a nurse to better ___
Ans: Anticipate and identify patient problems by
understanding their origin and nature
Intellectual standards provide ____
Ans: Guidelines for rational thought and decision making that
you apply during all steps of the nursing process
Reflective journaling involves ___
Ans: Keeping a written record of clinical experiences to
develop critical thinking and reflection to improve practice in
the future
In deductive reasoning one analyzes ___
Ans: Facts and observations based on concepts, then forms a
conclusion and interprets the patient's condition with respect to
those concepts
In inductive reasoning one reviews ___
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Ans: A specific set of facts and observations about a patient,
forms generalizations, and then interprets the data and makes
a conclusion about the related pieces of evidence
Effective problem solving involves:
Ans: Obtaining information that clarifies the nature of a
problem
Suggesting possible solutions
Trying the solution over time to ensure it is effective
What is the difference between a basic critical thinker and a complex
critical thinker?
Ans: A *basic* critical thinker learns to accept the diverse
opinions and values of experts
A *complex* critical thinkers begin to rely less on experts.
How can you gain new knowledge and raise questions about your
practice?
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Introduction to Professional Nursing
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Definition of Nursing
According to the American Nurse's Association's (ANA)
Ans: "The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of
suffering for the diagnosis and treatment of human response;
and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities,
and populations"
The nursing profession requires you to use critical thinking to
administer quality, ___ based, and ___centered care in a safe, prudent,
and ___ manner
Ans: 1) Evidence based
2) Patient centered care
3) Knowledgeable
Benner's 5 Stages of Nursing Proficiency
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Ans: 1. *Novice* (little background and limited practical skills)
2. *Advanced beginner* (Marginally competent skills; uses
theory and principles; difficulty prioritizing)
3. *Competent practitioner* (Organized, has set goals, abstract
thinking)
4. *Proficient practitioner* (Holistic view of patient; recognizes
subtle changes; long-term goals)
5. *Expert practitioner* (Performs fluidly; grasps needs of
patient automatically)
True or False
The ability to ask questions and to seek and examine information for
answers and deeper meaning is essential in critical thinking
Ans: True
Define Competence (a critical thinking skill)
Ans: The ability to perform nursing skills proficiently
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Knowledge prepares a nurse to better ___
Ans: Anticipate and identify patient problems by
understanding their origin and nature
Intellectual standards provide ____
Ans: Guidelines for rational thought and decision making that
you apply during all steps of the nursing process
Reflective journaling involves ___
Ans: Keeping a written record of clinical experiences to
develop critical thinking and reflection to improve practice in
the future
In deductive reasoning one analyzes ___
Ans: Facts and observations based on concepts, then forms a
conclusion and interprets the patient's condition with respect to
those concepts
In inductive reasoning one reviews ___
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Ans: A specific set of facts and observations about a patient,
forms generalizations, and then interprets the data and makes
a conclusion about the related pieces of evidence
Effective problem solving involves:
Ans: Obtaining information that clarifies the nature of a
problem
Suggesting possible solutions
Trying the solution over time to ensure it is effective
What is the difference between a basic critical thinker and a complex
critical thinker?
Ans: A *basic* critical thinker learns to accept the diverse
opinions and values of experts
A *complex* critical thinkers begin to rely less on experts.
How can you gain new knowledge and raise questions about your
practice?
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