NUR 212 EXAM 1 || All Solutions are Accurate.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) correct answers Most independently functioning
nurse; has masters or doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
American Nurses Association (ANA) correct answers the consistent commitment of nurses to
provide care that promotes the well-being of their patients and communities
caregiver correct answers you help patients maintain and regain health, manage disease and
symptoms, and attain a maximal level of function and independence through the healing process
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) correct answers an APRN who is also educated in midwifery;
encompassing a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond
menopause; can take care of the newborn baby for about to the first 28 days of life
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) correct answers An APRN with advanced
education from a nurse anesthesia accredited program; must have at least one year of critical care
or emergency experience to apply; CRNA practice under the guidance and supervision of an
anesthesiologist
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) correct answers an APRN who is an expert clinician in a
specialized area of practice; provide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients
in all health care settings; also provide expertise to nurses caring for patients at the bedside
code of ethics correct answers a statement of philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define
the principles you will use to provide care to your patients
Continuing Education correct answers involves educational programs offered by universities,
hospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and
health care institutions. An example of this would be a program about caring for older adults
with dementia offered by a university ... many states require a set number for continuing
education hours as part of license renewals
,Genomics correct answers a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a person and
interactions of these genes with one another and with that person's environment; genomics
testing can determine family status (ex: a patient that has colon cancer before 50, it is likely that
other family members are at risk) all around helps improve health outcomes, quality , and
potentially reduce health care cost
in-service education programs correct answers instruction or training provided by a health care
agency or institution; held in the institution and designed to increase knowledge and skills of
nurses or others employed by the institution (ex: instructions on new technology or newest safety
syringe)
International Council of Nurses (ICN) correct answers other countries have their own nursing
associations, for example, Canadian Nursing Association and the Czech Republic Nurses
Association ... together these associations make up the international council of nurses; a
supergroup that represents nurses worldwide ... when graduating we will recite the ICN pledge
Nurse Administrator correct answers manages patient care and the delivery of specific nursing
services within a health care agency (ex: manager or chief nurse of a unit) need to be skilled in
business and management and understand all aspects of nursing. Can be responsible for
budgeting, staffing, and employee evaluation
Nurse Educator correct answers works primarily in schools of nursing, staff development
departments of health care agencies, and patient education departments ... need experience in
clinical care setting to provide practical skills
Nurse Practitioner correct answers a APRN who provides comprehensive health care to a group
of patients in an inpatient outpatient, ambulatory care, or community based setting
Nurse Researcher correct answers conducts evidence-based practice and research to improve
nursing care and further define and expand the scope of nursing practice; preferred doctorate at
the least masters
, nursing correct answers the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
patient advocate correct answers you protect your patient's human and legal rights and provide
assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises (ex: mother wants to keep pushing or signs a
DNR)
professional organization correct answers deals with issues of concern to those practicing in the
profession (ex: NSNA National Student Nurses Association)
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) correct answers addresses the challenge to
prepare nurses with the competencies needed to continuously improve the quality of care in their
work environments .. for each competency there are targeted knowledge skills and attitudes
(KSAs)
Registered Nurse (RN) correct answers licensed nurse through completion of either an associate
or baccalaureate degree program; after you will be eligible to take the NCLEX to become an RN
in the state in which you will practice
Leapfrog Safe Practices Scores correct answers hospital safety scores and patient satisfaction
Magnet Certified Hospital correct answers hospitals successfully attracted and retained high
quality nurses ... Magnet hospitals are certified by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center
(ANCC) as institutions where nurses are empowered to not only take the lead on patient care but
to be the drivers of institutional health care change and innovation.
how many nurses work in the U.S. correct answers roughly 4 million
license practical nurse (LPN) correct answers A nurse who has completed a practical nursing
program and has passed a licensing test; cannot administrate blood or narcotics
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) correct answers Most independently functioning
nurse; has masters or doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
American Nurses Association (ANA) correct answers the consistent commitment of nurses to
provide care that promotes the well-being of their patients and communities
caregiver correct answers you help patients maintain and regain health, manage disease and
symptoms, and attain a maximal level of function and independence through the healing process
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) correct answers an APRN who is also educated in midwifery;
encompassing a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond
menopause; can take care of the newborn baby for about to the first 28 days of life
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) correct answers An APRN with advanced
education from a nurse anesthesia accredited program; must have at least one year of critical care
or emergency experience to apply; CRNA practice under the guidance and supervision of an
anesthesiologist
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) correct answers an APRN who is an expert clinician in a
specialized area of practice; provide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients
in all health care settings; also provide expertise to nurses caring for patients at the bedside
code of ethics correct answers a statement of philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define
the principles you will use to provide care to your patients
Continuing Education correct answers involves educational programs offered by universities,
hospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and
health care institutions. An example of this would be a program about caring for older adults
with dementia offered by a university ... many states require a set number for continuing
education hours as part of license renewals
,Genomics correct answers a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a person and
interactions of these genes with one another and with that person's environment; genomics
testing can determine family status (ex: a patient that has colon cancer before 50, it is likely that
other family members are at risk) all around helps improve health outcomes, quality , and
potentially reduce health care cost
in-service education programs correct answers instruction or training provided by a health care
agency or institution; held in the institution and designed to increase knowledge and skills of
nurses or others employed by the institution (ex: instructions on new technology or newest safety
syringe)
International Council of Nurses (ICN) correct answers other countries have their own nursing
associations, for example, Canadian Nursing Association and the Czech Republic Nurses
Association ... together these associations make up the international council of nurses; a
supergroup that represents nurses worldwide ... when graduating we will recite the ICN pledge
Nurse Administrator correct answers manages patient care and the delivery of specific nursing
services within a health care agency (ex: manager or chief nurse of a unit) need to be skilled in
business and management and understand all aspects of nursing. Can be responsible for
budgeting, staffing, and employee evaluation
Nurse Educator correct answers works primarily in schools of nursing, staff development
departments of health care agencies, and patient education departments ... need experience in
clinical care setting to provide practical skills
Nurse Practitioner correct answers a APRN who provides comprehensive health care to a group
of patients in an inpatient outpatient, ambulatory care, or community based setting
Nurse Researcher correct answers conducts evidence-based practice and research to improve
nursing care and further define and expand the scope of nursing practice; preferred doctorate at
the least masters
, nursing correct answers the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
patient advocate correct answers you protect your patient's human and legal rights and provide
assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises (ex: mother wants to keep pushing or signs a
DNR)
professional organization correct answers deals with issues of concern to those practicing in the
profession (ex: NSNA National Student Nurses Association)
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) correct answers addresses the challenge to
prepare nurses with the competencies needed to continuously improve the quality of care in their
work environments .. for each competency there are targeted knowledge skills and attitudes
(KSAs)
Registered Nurse (RN) correct answers licensed nurse through completion of either an associate
or baccalaureate degree program; after you will be eligible to take the NCLEX to become an RN
in the state in which you will practice
Leapfrog Safe Practices Scores correct answers hospital safety scores and patient satisfaction
Magnet Certified Hospital correct answers hospitals successfully attracted and retained high
quality nurses ... Magnet hospitals are certified by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center
(ANCC) as institutions where nurses are empowered to not only take the lead on patient care but
to be the drivers of institutional health care change and innovation.
how many nurses work in the U.S. correct answers roughly 4 million
license practical nurse (LPN) correct answers A nurse who has completed a practical nursing
program and has passed a licensing test; cannot administrate blood or narcotics
