NURS 310 Exam 1 (Comprehensive) – Questions
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List five attributes a nurse should have. Compassion, Awareness, Intelligence, Caring,
Understanding.
What are five key responsibilities of a Take care of people, respect patients, health
nurse? humanities, maintain confidentiality, and address
feelings.
What historical figure is known for Florence Nightingale.
emphasizing air flow and infection
prevention in nursing?
Name two great nursing leaders and Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross; Mary
their contributions. Mahoney was the first African American nurse.
What are the roles and functions of a Caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator,
nurse? manager, leader, researcher.
What is the highest nursing degree Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of
mentioned in the notes? Philosophy in Nursing.
What does BRN stand for in the Board of Registered Nursing.
context of nursing regulation?
What are the accrediting bodies for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
nursing education mentioned in the (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing
notes? Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing
(NLN).
,What are the key responsibilities of a Perform physical exams, provide health promotion
Registered Nurse (RN)? and education, administer medication, and
coordinate care.
What is the scope of practice for They are educated, titled, and maintain active
Registered Nurses and Advanced licensure to practice nursing.
Practice Registered Nurses?
What does nursing encompass Protection, promotion, and optimization of health;
according to the ANA's scope of prevention of illness; facilitation of healing;
practice? alleviation of suffering; advocacy.
How often does The Joint Commission Every three years.
conduct on-site surveys at healthcare
organizations?
What are the National Patient Safety Creating a safety culture in healthcare organizations.
Goals focused on?
What is the significance of the four They represent wellness and disease prevention,
spheres of care according to ANCC? chronic disease care, and regenerative/restoring
care.
What is the role of the Joint Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations.
Commission in healthcare?
What is the ANA's focus in improving The ANA focuses on the political process.
healthcare legislation?
What are some factors that influence Economic factors, consumer demands, family
contemporary nursing practice? structures, science/technology, information,
demographics, the women's movement, and
pandemics.
What is the novice stage in Benner's The novice stage is characterized by no professional
Stages of Nursing Expertise? experience.
, What defines a beginner in Benner's A beginner can identify some situational components
Stages of Nursing Expertise? but cannot prioritize them.
What does the competent stage in A competent nurse begins to understand their
Benner's Stages of Nursing Expertise actions in relation to long-range goals.
indicate?
How does a proficient nurse perceive A proficient nurse perceives situations as wholes
situations according to Benner's rather than in parts.
model?
What characterizes an expert nurse in An expert nurse has an intuitive grasp of situations
Benner's Stages of Nursing Expertise? and can focus on the accurate region of a problem.
What is the relationship between skills Skills acquisition is linked to reflective practice,
acquisition and reflective practice? suggesting that experience enhances nursing skills.
What is the ANA definition of nursing? Nursing integrates the art and science of caring,
focusing on health promotion, illness prevention,
healing facilitation, and alleviation of suffering.
What is the art of nursing? The art of nursing involves unconditionally accepting
the humanity of others and providing compassionate,
comforting care.
What is primary data in nursing Primary data is information collected directly from
assessments? the client.
What is subjective data in nursing Subjective data is information reported by the client.
assessments?
What is objective data in nursing Objective data is observable information collected
assessments? during assessments.
What is a primary survey in nursing A primary survey briefly evaluates consciousness,
assessments? airway, breathing, and circulation during client
encounters.
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Terms in this set (195)
List five attributes a nurse should have. Compassion, Awareness, Intelligence, Caring,
Understanding.
What are five key responsibilities of a Take care of people, respect patients, health
nurse? humanities, maintain confidentiality, and address
feelings.
What historical figure is known for Florence Nightingale.
emphasizing air flow and infection
prevention in nursing?
Name two great nursing leaders and Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross; Mary
their contributions. Mahoney was the first African American nurse.
What are the roles and functions of a Caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator,
nurse? manager, leader, researcher.
What is the highest nursing degree Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of
mentioned in the notes? Philosophy in Nursing.
What does BRN stand for in the Board of Registered Nursing.
context of nursing regulation?
What are the accrediting bodies for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
nursing education mentioned in the (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing
notes? Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing
(NLN).
,What are the key responsibilities of a Perform physical exams, provide health promotion
Registered Nurse (RN)? and education, administer medication, and
coordinate care.
What is the scope of practice for They are educated, titled, and maintain active
Registered Nurses and Advanced licensure to practice nursing.
Practice Registered Nurses?
What does nursing encompass Protection, promotion, and optimization of health;
according to the ANA's scope of prevention of illness; facilitation of healing;
practice? alleviation of suffering; advocacy.
How often does The Joint Commission Every three years.
conduct on-site surveys at healthcare
organizations?
What are the National Patient Safety Creating a safety culture in healthcare organizations.
Goals focused on?
What is the significance of the four They represent wellness and disease prevention,
spheres of care according to ANCC? chronic disease care, and regenerative/restoring
care.
What is the role of the Joint Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations.
Commission in healthcare?
What is the ANA's focus in improving The ANA focuses on the political process.
healthcare legislation?
What are some factors that influence Economic factors, consumer demands, family
contemporary nursing practice? structures, science/technology, information,
demographics, the women's movement, and
pandemics.
What is the novice stage in Benner's The novice stage is characterized by no professional
Stages of Nursing Expertise? experience.
, What defines a beginner in Benner's A beginner can identify some situational components
Stages of Nursing Expertise? but cannot prioritize them.
What does the competent stage in A competent nurse begins to understand their
Benner's Stages of Nursing Expertise actions in relation to long-range goals.
indicate?
How does a proficient nurse perceive A proficient nurse perceives situations as wholes
situations according to Benner's rather than in parts.
model?
What characterizes an expert nurse in An expert nurse has an intuitive grasp of situations
Benner's Stages of Nursing Expertise? and can focus on the accurate region of a problem.
What is the relationship between skills Skills acquisition is linked to reflective practice,
acquisition and reflective practice? suggesting that experience enhances nursing skills.
What is the ANA definition of nursing? Nursing integrates the art and science of caring,
focusing on health promotion, illness prevention,
healing facilitation, and alleviation of suffering.
What is the art of nursing? The art of nursing involves unconditionally accepting
the humanity of others and providing compassionate,
comforting care.
What is primary data in nursing Primary data is information collected directly from
assessments? the client.
What is subjective data in nursing Subjective data is information reported by the client.
assessments?
What is objective data in nursing Objective data is observable information collected
assessments? during assessments.
What is a primary survey in nursing A primary survey briefly evaluates consciousness,
assessments? airway, breathing, and circulation during client
encounters.
