Edition By JoAnn Zerwekh; MSN; EdD; RN and Ashley Zerwekh
Garneau; MS; RN 9780323401685 Chapter 1-26 Complete
Guide .
What is professionalism in nursing? - ANSWER: Administer quality care and be
responsible and accountable
Nursing requires what three things? - ANSWER: 1. current knowledge and practice
standards.
2. insightful and compassionate approach
3. critical thinking
What is Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? - ANSWER: -Novice
-Advanced beginner
-Competent
-Proficient
-Expert
Which of Benner's stages has to do with "no previous level of experience"? -
ANSWER: Novice
Which of Benner's stages has to do with "some experience"? - ANSWER: Advanced
Beginner
Which of Benner's stages has to do with "same clinical area for 2-3 yrs"? - ANSWER:
Competent
Which of Benner's stages has to do with "more than 2-3 yrs in same clinical area"? -
ANSWER: Proficient
Which of Benner's stages has to do with "diverse experience"? - ANSWER: Expert
What are the 6 standards of practice? - ANSWER: 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcomes Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
What is the foundation of clinical decision making? - ANSWER: Nursing Process
What is the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principals used to
provide care? - ANSWER: Code of ethics
, Is it important to incorporate your own values and ethics into your practice? -
ANSWER: Yes
What are 6 professional roles? - ANSWER: 1. Autonomy and Accountability
2. Caregiver
3. Advocate
4. Educator
5. Communicator
6. Manager
What is a nursing shortage? - ANSWER: With fewer available nurses, it is important
for you to learn to use your patient contact time efficiently and professionally
What are some essential skills in nursing shortage? - ANSWER: -Time management
-Therapeutic communication
-Patient education
-Compassionate implementation of bedside skills
Does knowledge of the history of the nursing profession increases your ability to
understand the social and intellectual origins of the discipline? - ANSWER: Yes
Who was the first practicing epidemiologist, organized first school of nursing,
improved sanitation in battlefield hospitals and practices remain a basic part of
nursing today? - ANSWER: Florence Nightingale
1906 who was the first nursing professor at Colombia Teacher's College? - ANSWER:
Mary Adelaide Nutting
When did nursing specialization begin? - ANSWER: 1920s
What changes in society lead to changes in nursing? - ANSWER: -Affordable Care Act
(ACA)
-Rising health care costs
-Demographic changes
-Medically underserved
Whats the importance of nurses'? - ANSWER: self-care
What is Licensure and certification? - ANSWER: NCLEX-RN® examination
Conducts evidence-based practice and research to improve nursing care and to
expand the scope of nursing practice - ANSWER: Nurse Researcher
Independent nursing interventions that the nurse initiates without medical orders -
ANSWER: Autonomy
Is essential for all nursing roles and activities - ANSWER: Communicator