NUR1015 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS RATED A+
Professionalism - ANSWER delivery of standard-based nursing care that is consistent
with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory, and humanistic principles
Characteristics of Professional Behaviors - ANSWER Knowledge
Competence
Teamwork
Integrity
Positive attitude
Compassion
Characteristics of the Professional Nurse - ANSWER Behavioral competencies:
adhering to dress codes, calm demeanor, strong work ethic
Lifelong learners: actively pursues educational opportunities
Clinical competencies: respectfully coordinates care across healthcare disciplines
Advocacy: promotes safe care to meet client-centered needs at all times
Caring: promotes and demonstrates compassionate, culturally competent care
Ethical: Adheres to accepted standards of ethical practice
Accountable: responsible for actions
,Code of Ethics - ANSWER Nurses are expected not only to adhere to the values, moral
norms, and ideals of the profession, but also to embrace them as part of what it means
to be a nurse. A code of ethics for the nursing profession makes explicit the primary
obligations, values, and ideals of the profession.
Values in nursing - ANSWER Altruism: concern for others
Autonomy: right to self determination
Human Dignity: respect others
Integrity: acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics
Social Justice: equal treatment and access under the law to quality health care
Ethical Decision Making - ANSWER
Ethical Decision Making - ANSWER Gather data
Identify the ethical problem
Implement and evluate
plan (Identify options, think )
Advocacy - ANSWER process of supporting, defending, or assisting in another's cause
, Patient advocacy - ANSWER process or strategy for acting on behalf of others to help
them get services and rights that they need but might not otherwise receive
Exemplar: Patient Bill of Rights - ANSWER Right to be informed
Right to make decisions about your care
Right to refuse care
Right to know when
something goes wrong with their care
Right to care that is free from discrimination
Right to safe care
Right to have pain addressed
Right to be treated with courtesy and respect
Exemplar: Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER Defines the scope of practice, standards for
education, licensure requirements, and groups for discipline.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing- licensure examination
National Council Licensure Examination- NCLEX
Board of Nursing- BON
ANSWERS RATED A+
Professionalism - ANSWER delivery of standard-based nursing care that is consistent
with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory, and humanistic principles
Characteristics of Professional Behaviors - ANSWER Knowledge
Competence
Teamwork
Integrity
Positive attitude
Compassion
Characteristics of the Professional Nurse - ANSWER Behavioral competencies:
adhering to dress codes, calm demeanor, strong work ethic
Lifelong learners: actively pursues educational opportunities
Clinical competencies: respectfully coordinates care across healthcare disciplines
Advocacy: promotes safe care to meet client-centered needs at all times
Caring: promotes and demonstrates compassionate, culturally competent care
Ethical: Adheres to accepted standards of ethical practice
Accountable: responsible for actions
,Code of Ethics - ANSWER Nurses are expected not only to adhere to the values, moral
norms, and ideals of the profession, but also to embrace them as part of what it means
to be a nurse. A code of ethics for the nursing profession makes explicit the primary
obligations, values, and ideals of the profession.
Values in nursing - ANSWER Altruism: concern for others
Autonomy: right to self determination
Human Dignity: respect others
Integrity: acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics
Social Justice: equal treatment and access under the law to quality health care
Ethical Decision Making - ANSWER
Ethical Decision Making - ANSWER Gather data
Identify the ethical problem
Implement and evluate
plan (Identify options, think )
Advocacy - ANSWER process of supporting, defending, or assisting in another's cause
, Patient advocacy - ANSWER process or strategy for acting on behalf of others to help
them get services and rights that they need but might not otherwise receive
Exemplar: Patient Bill of Rights - ANSWER Right to be informed
Right to make decisions about your care
Right to refuse care
Right to know when
something goes wrong with their care
Right to care that is free from discrimination
Right to safe care
Right to have pain addressed
Right to be treated with courtesy and respect
Exemplar: Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER Defines the scope of practice, standards for
education, licensure requirements, and groups for discipline.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing- licensure examination
National Council Licensure Examination- NCLEX
Board of Nursing- BON
