Fundamentals of Nursing Review Exam1
By Barbara Yoost
In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Council of
Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN mention that is not
included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global focus? - Answer- Shaping
health policy
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing for the
concept of shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - Answer- Code of ethics
Licensing
Body of knowledge
Altruism
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and
altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a standard
entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that is not standard and
consistent.
Which specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide? -
Answer- Body of knowledge
Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the discipline,
which is one criterion of a profession.
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are
being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What important
, Fundamentals of Nursing Review Exam1
By Barbara Yoost
aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting? - Answer- Cultural
competence
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by being
responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by the individual's
culture.
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports the
error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which characteristic of a
professional is the nurse demonstrating? - Answer- Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error and
reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession include
altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence), accountability,
and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating accountability. Although
collaboration is important for the health care team, it is not a criterion for a profession.
Which components are included in the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer- Standards for professional performance
Standards of care
ANA standards have two parts: one is standards for professional performance, and the
other is standards of care. ANA has a separate document that is a code of ethics. Nurse
practice acts are a legal scope of practice.
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in therapeutic
communication techniques? - Answer- Expert coaching
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert coaching
and guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the other
competencies of leadership and ethical decision making in other situations. Although a
nurse educator may also work as a nurse involved in direct patient care, this is not part
of the educator role.
By Barbara Yoost
In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Council of
Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN mention that is not
included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global focus? - Answer- Shaping
health policy
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing for the
concept of shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - Answer- Code of ethics
Licensing
Body of knowledge
Altruism
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and
altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a standard
entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that is not standard and
consistent.
Which specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide? -
Answer- Body of knowledge
Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the discipline,
which is one criterion of a profession.
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are
being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What important
, Fundamentals of Nursing Review Exam1
By Barbara Yoost
aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting? - Answer- Cultural
competence
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by being
responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by the individual's
culture.
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports the
error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which characteristic of a
professional is the nurse demonstrating? - Answer- Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error and
reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession include
altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence), accountability,
and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating accountability. Although
collaboration is important for the health care team, it is not a criterion for a profession.
Which components are included in the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer- Standards for professional performance
Standards of care
ANA standards have two parts: one is standards for professional performance, and the
other is standards of care. ANA has a separate document that is a code of ethics. Nurse
practice acts are a legal scope of practice.
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in therapeutic
communication techniques? - Answer- Expert coaching
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert coaching
and guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the other
competencies of leadership and ethical decision making in other situations. Although a
nurse educator may also work as a nurse involved in direct patient care, this is not part
of the educator role.
