Questions and All Solved Solutions.
Professional Identity - Answer a sense of oneself that is influenced by characteristics, norms,
and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a
nurse.
Examples of professional identity - Answer integrity, compassion, courage, humility,
advocacy, human flourishing
humility - Answer a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. (it is all
about the patient)
advocacy - Answer (speaking up for others) taking action to influence others to address a
health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
Human Flourishing - Answer -Encouraging patients in their difficult times
-Seeking additional resources for patients with limited discharge planning issues
-Encouraging co-workers to seek employee assistance options for difficulties they are having
-Create a positive, encouraging environment for patients and families
Role of the Nurse - Answer Caregiver
Communicator, Teacher/Educator
Counselor
Leader
Researcher
Advocate
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Answer novice, advanced beginner, competent
practitioner, proficient practitioner, expert practitioner
Six standards of practice - Answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
,3. Outcomes Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
Standards of Professional Performance - Answer ethics, education, evidence-based practice
and research, quality of practice, communication, leadership, collaboration, professional
practice evaluation, resources, environmental health
Code of Ethics for Nurses - Answer statements of the professionals' values and beliefs, rights
and wrongs, which are based on ethical principles used to provide care. ANA has a number of
publications to address code of ethics.
Professional Roles - Answer Autonomy and Accountability
Caregiver
Advocate
Educator
Communicator
Manager
autonomy - Answer the ability to work independently and make decisions
accountability - Answer making sure you are responsible professional and legally for the type
and quality of care given
advocate - Answer to speak in favor of/support
communication - Answer required for a good patient relationship but also to collaborate
with other staff members
Nurse Practice Act - Answer statute in each state and territory that regulates the practice of
nursing, regulates the scope of nursing practice. protects public health, safety, and welfare
Ethics - Answer the examination of morality through a variety of different approaches. How
one response to an ethical situation is a reflection of the core values, beliefs, and character that
make someone the person they are, and the professional they will become
, Health Ethics (5 core values) - Answer autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and
fidelity
autonomy in a healthcare role - Answer commitment to include patients in decisions
beneficence in a healthcare role - Answer taking positive actions to help others
Nonmaleficence in health care - Answer avoidance of harm or hurt
Justice in health care - Answer being fair
fidelity in health care - Answer agreement to keep promises
respect in healthcare - Answer have the highest regard of one's moral worth
veracity in health care - Answer truth telling. no lying a patient even if it were to make them
feel better
Ethics of Duty - Answer is the right thing to do
Ethics of Consequence - Answer is the greatest good for the greatest number
Ethics of Character - Answer Is based on life experiences and a willingness to reflect on our
actions.
ethics of relationship - Answer Is the nature and obligation inherent in human relationships
actions in ethics - Answer taking appropriate actions in response to ethically challenging
situations requires the virtues of courage, compassion, and commitment. one should not be
"wish washy" or afraid to advocate for their patients.
failure to respond in ethically appropriate ways has been linked to: - Answer serious and
potentially dangerous errors
personal stress
professional burnout