Nurs 250 Exam 2 – Accurate Answers To All
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What is the focus of Provisions 4-6 in The individual nurse's responsibility and
the ANA Code of Ethics? accountability in nursing practice, as well as the
promotion of safe, quality health care.
What does Provision 4 of the ANA The nurse's authority, accountability, and
Code of Ethics emphasize? responsibility for nursing practice, including decision-
making and actions to promote health and provide
optimal care.
What are the key components of Nurses must maintain competence, provide
Authority, Accountability, and independent care, coordinate care, evaluate
Responsibility in nursing? interventions, delegate tasks, and engage in ongoing
learning.
What is fidelity in the context of Loyalty, which includes keeping promises, honoring
nursing ethics? agreements, and performing competently.
Define veracity in nursing practice. Truth-telling and non-deception.
What does beneficence mean in Doing what benefits the patient.
nursing ethics?
What is nonmaleficence? The principle of non-infliction of harm.
,What are examples of breaches in Breach of confidentiality, HIPAA violations,
nursing practice? falsification of health records, and failure to
document assessments.
What percentage of nurses are 10 to 20%.
estimated to have substance abuse
problems?
What is the role of KARE in nursing? It is a program for nurses dealing with substance
abuse issues in Kentucky.
What should a nurse assess before The qualifications and competence of the individual
delegating tasks? to whom they are delegating tasks.
What is the importance of engaging in To maintain standards of practice and ensure quality
peer review and credentialing? and safety of care.
What should a nurse do if assigned to They should refuse the assignment if they are not
a unit where they lack experience? competent to provide safe care.
What is the ANA's stance on All nurses must carry out competent practice with all
competent practice? patients.
What does the term 'nurse impairment' A situation where nurses demonstrate impaired
refer to? practice due to substance abuse.
What are the implications of failing to It constitutes a breach of nursing practice and can
complete an assessment in nursing? compromise patient safety.
What should a nurse do to protect Seek consultation and refuse the assignment if they
their nursing license when faced with are not competent to perform the required tasks.
an unfamiliar assignment?
, What is the significance of continuous Technological advancements and evidence-informed
learning in nursing? practice require ongoing education to ensure safe
practice.
What is the role of the Indiana State To assist nurses dealing with substance abuse and
Nurses Assistance Program (ISNAP)? impairment issues.
What is the responsibility of nurses Nurses share responsibility for educating student
regarding patient education? nurses and ensuring safe care.
What should nurses do when in doubt Seek consultation to ensure sound decision-making
about a decision? regarding patient care.
What is nutrition? The science of how the body uses nutrients for
energy, growth, and maintenance.
Why is understanding nutrition Because 60% of the U.S. population has at least one
important for nurses? chronic condition related to unhealthy dietary
practices.
What is optimal nutrition? Occurs when cells burn calories efficiently and
excess energy is stored effectively, achieving
metabolic homeostasis.
What is the Basal Metabolic Rate The speed at which the body burns calories.
(BMR)?
What factors influence BMR? Age, sex, activity level, genetics, and overall fitness.
How many calories do carbohydrates 4 calories per gram.
and proteins provide per gram?
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Terms in this set (283)
What is the focus of Provisions 4-6 in The individual nurse's responsibility and
the ANA Code of Ethics? accountability in nursing practice, as well as the
promotion of safe, quality health care.
What does Provision 4 of the ANA The nurse's authority, accountability, and
Code of Ethics emphasize? responsibility for nursing practice, including decision-
making and actions to promote health and provide
optimal care.
What are the key components of Nurses must maintain competence, provide
Authority, Accountability, and independent care, coordinate care, evaluate
Responsibility in nursing? interventions, delegate tasks, and engage in ongoing
learning.
What is fidelity in the context of Loyalty, which includes keeping promises, honoring
nursing ethics? agreements, and performing competently.
Define veracity in nursing practice. Truth-telling and non-deception.
What does beneficence mean in Doing what benefits the patient.
nursing ethics?
What is nonmaleficence? The principle of non-infliction of harm.
,What are examples of breaches in Breach of confidentiality, HIPAA violations,
nursing practice? falsification of health records, and failure to
document assessments.
What percentage of nurses are 10 to 20%.
estimated to have substance abuse
problems?
What is the role of KARE in nursing? It is a program for nurses dealing with substance
abuse issues in Kentucky.
What should a nurse assess before The qualifications and competence of the individual
delegating tasks? to whom they are delegating tasks.
What is the importance of engaging in To maintain standards of practice and ensure quality
peer review and credentialing? and safety of care.
What should a nurse do if assigned to They should refuse the assignment if they are not
a unit where they lack experience? competent to provide safe care.
What is the ANA's stance on All nurses must carry out competent practice with all
competent practice? patients.
What does the term 'nurse impairment' A situation where nurses demonstrate impaired
refer to? practice due to substance abuse.
What are the implications of failing to It constitutes a breach of nursing practice and can
complete an assessment in nursing? compromise patient safety.
What should a nurse do to protect Seek consultation and refuse the assignment if they
their nursing license when faced with are not competent to perform the required tasks.
an unfamiliar assignment?
, What is the significance of continuous Technological advancements and evidence-informed
learning in nursing? practice require ongoing education to ensure safe
practice.
What is the role of the Indiana State To assist nurses dealing with substance abuse and
Nurses Assistance Program (ISNAP)? impairment issues.
What is the responsibility of nurses Nurses share responsibility for educating student
regarding patient education? nurses and ensuring safe care.
What should nurses do when in doubt Seek consultation to ensure sound decision-making
about a decision? regarding patient care.
What is nutrition? The science of how the body uses nutrients for
energy, growth, and maintenance.
Why is understanding nutrition Because 60% of the U.S. population has at least one
important for nurses? chronic condition related to unhealthy dietary
practices.
What is optimal nutrition? Occurs when cells burn calories efficiently and
excess energy is stored effectively, achieving
metabolic homeostasis.
What is the Basal Metabolic Rate The speed at which the body burns calories.
(BMR)?
What factors influence BMR? Age, sex, activity level, genetics, and overall fitness.
How many calories do carbohydrates 4 calories per gram.
and proteins provide per gram?
