Nurse 111 Exam 1 | Study Guide,
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, Accountability Being answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment
Responsibility A specific obligation associated with the performance of duties of a particular role,
and it belongs to the individual performing the duties
Advocate/Advocates To act on behalf of others
Accountability Being answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment
Responsibility A specific obligation associated with the performance of duties of a particular role,
and it belongs to the individual performing the duties
Advocate/Advocates To act on behalf of others
Standards of Practice: What are they for? Who determines AKA: standards of care Professional standard or guidelines used to determine what
these and what do they govern? a nurse should or should not do. Determined by: The Joint Commission- Addresses
key functions for the organization it accredits (infection prevention and control,
medical management, etc.), American Nurses Association- Fosters high standards
of nursing practice, National League for Nursing- Promotes excellence in nursing
education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of
our nation and the global community.
Standards of Professional Performance Who sets these ANA- Describes the expected behavior of professional nurses. Refer to enhancing
and what are they for? general practice, ensuring appropriate education level, and maintaining collegiality
with peers and collaboration with the entire care team. To self-regulate by defining
the practice of nursing, researching and developing the practice, establishing
standards of practice, and providing for the education and credentialing of nurses.
Specialty nursing organizations develop standards specific to their areas.
Definitions of Nursing Theoretical- Caring, an art, a science, patient-centered, holistic, adaptive,
concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration, a
helping profession. ANA -nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of
health and abilities, preventions 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
Nurse Educator The nurse educator usually has a baccalaureate degree or more advanced
preparation and frequently has expertise in a particular area of practice. Nurse
educators work in nursing programs, at educational institutions, or in hospital staff
education programs. They are responsible for classroom, skills laboratory, and often
clinical teaching.
American Nurses Association Represents registered nurses in the US through joint membership with its
constituent and state nurses' associations and direct membership. Mission
statement: nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all. Fosters high
standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace,
projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and federal
regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the health of
Americans.
The Joint Commission: what do they do and govern? Independent, nonprofit organization that sets standards for and accredits healthcare
provider organizations. Standards address the key functions for each type of
organization it accredits. Its work significantly influences national quality and safety
standards and the advancement of healthcare policy.
Notes & Practice Questions |
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales
Included
, Accountability Being answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment
Responsibility A specific obligation associated with the performance of duties of a particular role,
and it belongs to the individual performing the duties
Advocate/Advocates To act on behalf of others
Accountability Being answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment
Responsibility A specific obligation associated with the performance of duties of a particular role,
and it belongs to the individual performing the duties
Advocate/Advocates To act on behalf of others
Standards of Practice: What are they for? Who determines AKA: standards of care Professional standard or guidelines used to determine what
these and what do they govern? a nurse should or should not do. Determined by: The Joint Commission- Addresses
key functions for the organization it accredits (infection prevention and control,
medical management, etc.), American Nurses Association- Fosters high standards
of nursing practice, National League for Nursing- Promotes excellence in nursing
education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of
our nation and the global community.
Standards of Professional Performance Who sets these ANA- Describes the expected behavior of professional nurses. Refer to enhancing
and what are they for? general practice, ensuring appropriate education level, and maintaining collegiality
with peers and collaboration with the entire care team. To self-regulate by defining
the practice of nursing, researching and developing the practice, establishing
standards of practice, and providing for the education and credentialing of nurses.
Specialty nursing organizations develop standards specific to their areas.
Definitions of Nursing Theoretical- Caring, an art, a science, patient-centered, holistic, adaptive,
concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration, a
helping profession. ANA -nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of
health and abilities, preventions 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
Nurse Educator The nurse educator usually has a baccalaureate degree or more advanced
preparation and frequently has expertise in a particular area of practice. Nurse
educators work in nursing programs, at educational institutions, or in hospital staff
education programs. They are responsible for classroom, skills laboratory, and often
clinical teaching.
American Nurses Association Represents registered nurses in the US through joint membership with its
constituent and state nurses' associations and direct membership. Mission
statement: nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all. Fosters high
standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace,
projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and federal
regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the health of
Americans.
The Joint Commission: what do they do and govern? Independent, nonprofit organization that sets standards for and accredits healthcare
provider organizations. Standards address the key functions for each type of
organization it accredits. Its work significantly influences national quality and safety
standards and the advancement of healthcare policy.
