NURS 1013 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Caregiver
The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and the science of nursing
in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual needs. As a
caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator, teacher, counselor, leader,
researcher, advocate, and collaborator to promote wellness through activities that
prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death. The role of
caregiver is the primary role of the nurse.
Communicator
The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to establish and
maintain helping relationships with patients of all ages in a wide variety of health care
settings
Teacher/Communicator
the use of communication skills to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized
teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their families.
Counsler
the use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide information, make
appropriate referrals and facilitate the patients problem-solving and decision-making
skills.
Leader
, The assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care, effecting change,
and functioning with groups.
Researcher
The participation in or conduct of research to increase knowledge in nursing and
improve patient care
Advocate
The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for all patients based
on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their own
health and lives
Collaborator
The effective use of skills in organization, communication, and advocacy to facilitate the
functions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient care
Nursing is?
an art and a science
What does the nursing profession respond to?
holistic needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Describe the partnership for a nurse
Involves promotive, restorative, and supportive roles of practice.
Concept of Professional Identity
a sense of oneself that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing
discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse.
Nurse Behaviors
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Caregiver
The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and the science of nursing
in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual needs. As a
caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator, teacher, counselor, leader,
researcher, advocate, and collaborator to promote wellness through activities that
prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death. The role of
caregiver is the primary role of the nurse.
Communicator
The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to establish and
maintain helping relationships with patients of all ages in a wide variety of health care
settings
Teacher/Communicator
the use of communication skills to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized
teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their families.
Counsler
the use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide information, make
appropriate referrals and facilitate the patients problem-solving and decision-making
skills.
Leader
, The assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care, effecting change,
and functioning with groups.
Researcher
The participation in or conduct of research to increase knowledge in nursing and
improve patient care
Advocate
The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for all patients based
on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their own
health and lives
Collaborator
The effective use of skills in organization, communication, and advocacy to facilitate the
functions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient care
Nursing is?
an art and a science
What does the nursing profession respond to?
holistic needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Describe the partnership for a nurse
Involves promotive, restorative, and supportive roles of practice.
Concept of Professional Identity
a sense of oneself that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing
discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse.
Nurse Behaviors
