2026 HAND HYGIENE PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROTOCOLS
ASSESSMENT GRADED A+
◉ Compassion Fatigue.
Answer: Loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care.
◉ Health.
Answer: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being,
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
◉ Healthy Nurse.
Answer: A nurse who actively prioritizes self-care, wellness, and
work-life balance to maintain optimal health and provide quality
patient care.
◉ Licensure.
Answer: The legal authorization granted by a state board of nursing
that allows an individual to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or
licensed practical nurse (LPN).
,◉ Mindfulness.
Answer: A practice of being fully present and aware of one's
thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, often used to manage stress
and improve well-being.
◉ Nurse Practice Acts.
Answer: State laws that define the scope of nursing practice,
establish regulations for licensure, and outline standards for safe
and ethical patient care.
◉ Nursing.
Answer: The profession of providing care to individuals, families,
and communities to promote health, prevent illness, and manage
health conditions.
◉ Nursing Process.
Answer: A systematic, patient-centered approach used in nursing
practice that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
◉ Profession.
, Answer: A specialized field of practice requiring advanced
education, skills, ethical standards, and commitment to public
service.
◉ Reciprocity.
Answer: The process by which nurses can transfer their license from
one state to another, usually through endorsement or multistate
agreements.
◉ Resilience.
Answer: The ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of stress,
challenges, or adversity in the nursing profession.
◉ Secondary Traumatic Stress.
Answer: Emotional distress experienced by healthcare providers
due to exposure to patients' suffering and trauma.
◉ Standards.
Answer: Established guidelines, ethical codes, and best practices
that define the expectations for safe, competent, and professional
nursing care.
◉ Aerobic.