Week 1 NMNC 1110
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - correct answer-Most independently
functioning nurse; has masters degree in nursing; advanced education in pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and physical assessment; and certification and expertise in a specialized
area of practice
American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Performance - correct
answer-•ANA: illustrates the consistent commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes
the well-being of their patients and communities
• Standards ethics:
Culturally congruent care
Communication
Leadership
Education
Evidence-based practice
and research
Quality of practice
Professional practice evaluation
Resource utilization
Environmental health
Assumptions (concept of theory) - correct answer-are the "taken for granted" statements that
explain the nature of the concepts, definitions, purpose, relationships, and structure of a
theory.
Case Management - correct answer-a collaborative process of assessment, planning,
facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an
individual's and family's comprehensive health needs through communication and available
resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes.
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) - correct answer-An APRN who is also educated in midwifery
and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwifes
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - correct answer-An APRN with advanced
education in a nurse anesthesia accredited program
, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - correct answer-an APRN who is an expert clinician in a
specialized area of practice
Clinical Pathways - correct answer-also known as care maps, are interprofessional care
plans that outline the care and desired outcomes for a specific time period for patients with a
specific diagnosis
Clinical Reasoning - correct answer-using critical thinking to examine and analyze patient
care issues
Concept (component of theory) - correct answer-a thought or idea of reality that is put into
words or phrases to help describe or explain a specific phenomenon.
Critical Thinking - correct answer-your ability to focus your thinking to get the results you
need in various situations, has been described as knowing how to learn, be creative,
generate ideas, make decisions, and solve problems.
Dorothea Orem - correct answer-• Grand Theory is woven from three middle-range theories
• Focused on patient's self-care needs
• Patient meets physical, psychological, sociological, and developmental needs.
Dr. Patricia Benner - correct answer-• Middle Range theory
• From Novice to Expert
Novice
Advanced Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
Electronic Health Record (EHR) - correct answer-a computerized record of patient
information
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - correct answer-a problem-solving approach to making
clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends both science and art of nursing
so best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing interventions or use
guidelines established for the care of patients
Feedback - correct answer-serves to inform a system how it functions, in the nursing
process, the outcomes reflect the patient's response to nursing interventions
Florence Nightingale - correct answer-• Environmental theory
• The first nursing theorist
• Grand theory
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - correct answer-Most independently
functioning nurse; has masters degree in nursing; advanced education in pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and physical assessment; and certification and expertise in a specialized
area of practice
American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Performance - correct
answer-•ANA: illustrates the consistent commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes
the well-being of their patients and communities
• Standards ethics:
Culturally congruent care
Communication
Leadership
Education
Evidence-based practice
and research
Quality of practice
Professional practice evaluation
Resource utilization
Environmental health
Assumptions (concept of theory) - correct answer-are the "taken for granted" statements that
explain the nature of the concepts, definitions, purpose, relationships, and structure of a
theory.
Case Management - correct answer-a collaborative process of assessment, planning,
facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an
individual's and family's comprehensive health needs through communication and available
resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes.
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) - correct answer-An APRN who is also educated in midwifery
and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwifes
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - correct answer-An APRN with advanced
education in a nurse anesthesia accredited program
, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - correct answer-an APRN who is an expert clinician in a
specialized area of practice
Clinical Pathways - correct answer-also known as care maps, are interprofessional care
plans that outline the care and desired outcomes for a specific time period for patients with a
specific diagnosis
Clinical Reasoning - correct answer-using critical thinking to examine and analyze patient
care issues
Concept (component of theory) - correct answer-a thought or idea of reality that is put into
words or phrases to help describe or explain a specific phenomenon.
Critical Thinking - correct answer-your ability to focus your thinking to get the results you
need in various situations, has been described as knowing how to learn, be creative,
generate ideas, make decisions, and solve problems.
Dorothea Orem - correct answer-• Grand Theory is woven from three middle-range theories
• Focused on patient's self-care needs
• Patient meets physical, psychological, sociological, and developmental needs.
Dr. Patricia Benner - correct answer-• Middle Range theory
• From Novice to Expert
Novice
Advanced Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
Electronic Health Record (EHR) - correct answer-a computerized record of patient
information
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - correct answer-a problem-solving approach to making
clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends both science and art of nursing
so best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing interventions or use
guidelines established for the care of patients
Feedback - correct answer-serves to inform a system how it functions, in the nursing
process, the outcomes reflect the patient's response to nursing interventions
Florence Nightingale - correct answer-• Environmental theory
• The first nursing theorist
• Grand theory
