NU 311 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED
What are the characteristics of a profession?
extensive education, theoretical body of knowledge, specific service, autonomy in
decision making (right to make own decisions), code of ethics
What is ANA?
they advocate, advance, and protect the profession and its members; the voice for
RN's, makes sure they are safe in their workspace and taken care of
Provision 1 of the ANA Code of Ethics
The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and
unique attributes of every person
Provision 2 of the ANA Code of Ethics
The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group,
or population
Provision 4 of the ANA Code of Ethics
The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes
decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to provide optimal patient care
ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
NOT laws, but influence policy development
State Nurse Practice Acts
,these are the LAWS; these laws define what the scope of practice is for each state:
- nursing licensure is required
- must pass the NCLEX to practice
- same exam in every state
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
ADLs, specimen collection, intake/output, vital signs (on stable clients)
Responsibility
Can be delegated
Accountability
Cannot be delegated
What is EBP?
A problem solving approach to clinical practice that combines the best available
evidence in combination with a clinician's expertise, patient preferences and values, and
available health care resources in making decisions about patient care
What are the steps of EBP?
1. ASK a clinical question.
2. SEARCH for the most relevant and best evidence that applies to the question
3. CRITICIZE appraise the evidence you gather.
4. APPLY or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and values in making a practice decision or change.
5. EVALUATE the practice decision or change.
6. COMMUNICATE your results.
What does PICO stand for?
, P = patient, population, or problem
I = intervention or issue of interest
C = comparison with the intervention
O = outcome (that is MEASURABLE)
T = time (optional component)
P = patient, population, or problem
Identify your patients by age, gender, ethnicity, disease or symptoms
I = intervention or issue of interest
Which intervention do you think is worthwhile to use in practice? It can be a treatment; a
clinical, educational, or administrative intervention; a process of care, an education
strategy; or an assessment approach
C = comparison with the intervention
Does a comparison intervention exist? Which standard of care or current intervention do
you usually now use in practice?
O = outcome (that is MEASURABLE)
Which result do you wish to achieve or observe as a result of an intervention (e.g.
change in patient's behavior, quality of life, physical finding, change in patient's
perception, rate of adverse events, costs)?
T = time
How long does it take for an intervention to achieve outcome?
Where does best evidence come from?
Quality improvement data, clinical practice guidelines, computerized bibliographical
databases
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED
What are the characteristics of a profession?
extensive education, theoretical body of knowledge, specific service, autonomy in
decision making (right to make own decisions), code of ethics
What is ANA?
they advocate, advance, and protect the profession and its members; the voice for
RN's, makes sure they are safe in their workspace and taken care of
Provision 1 of the ANA Code of Ethics
The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and
unique attributes of every person
Provision 2 of the ANA Code of Ethics
The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group,
or population
Provision 4 of the ANA Code of Ethics
The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes
decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to provide optimal patient care
ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
NOT laws, but influence policy development
State Nurse Practice Acts
,these are the LAWS; these laws define what the scope of practice is for each state:
- nursing licensure is required
- must pass the NCLEX to practice
- same exam in every state
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
ADLs, specimen collection, intake/output, vital signs (on stable clients)
Responsibility
Can be delegated
Accountability
Cannot be delegated
What is EBP?
A problem solving approach to clinical practice that combines the best available
evidence in combination with a clinician's expertise, patient preferences and values, and
available health care resources in making decisions about patient care
What are the steps of EBP?
1. ASK a clinical question.
2. SEARCH for the most relevant and best evidence that applies to the question
3. CRITICIZE appraise the evidence you gather.
4. APPLY or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and values in making a practice decision or change.
5. EVALUATE the practice decision or change.
6. COMMUNICATE your results.
What does PICO stand for?
, P = patient, population, or problem
I = intervention or issue of interest
C = comparison with the intervention
O = outcome (that is MEASURABLE)
T = time (optional component)
P = patient, population, or problem
Identify your patients by age, gender, ethnicity, disease or symptoms
I = intervention or issue of interest
Which intervention do you think is worthwhile to use in practice? It can be a treatment; a
clinical, educational, or administrative intervention; a process of care, an education
strategy; or an assessment approach
C = comparison with the intervention
Does a comparison intervention exist? Which standard of care or current intervention do
you usually now use in practice?
O = outcome (that is MEASURABLE)
Which result do you wish to achieve or observe as a result of an intervention (e.g.
change in patient's behavior, quality of life, physical finding, change in patient's
perception, rate of adverse events, costs)?
T = time
How long does it take for an intervention to achieve outcome?
Where does best evidence come from?
Quality improvement data, clinical practice guidelines, computerized bibliographical
databases
