Chapter 1: Potter And Perry: Fundamentals
Of Nursing Questions And Correct Answers
Nursing Definition From The American Nurses Association (ANA) - ans-The protection, promotion, and
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optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering through
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the diagnosis and treatment of human response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families,
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communities, and populations.
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Nursing Definition From The International Council Of Nurses (ICN) - ans-Encompasses autonomous and
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collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all
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settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled,
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and dying people.
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Novice - ans-Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous
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level of experience. The learner learns via a specific set of rules or procedures, which are usually
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stepwise and linear.
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Advanced Beginner - ans-A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This
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experience may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects
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or principles of nursing care.
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Competent - ans-A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
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understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients (Example: Surgical,
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Oncology, or Orthopedic Patients). He or she is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate
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nursing care and establish long range goals. In this phase, the nurse has usually had experience with
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all types of psychomotor skills required by this specific group of patients.
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Proficient - ans-A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position. This
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nurse perceives a patients clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and can
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readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. This nurse
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focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills.
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Expert - ans-A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or potential
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clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on multiple dimensions of the
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situation. He or she is skilled at identifying both patient-centered problems and problems related to
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the health care system or perhaps the needs of the novice nurse.
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American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards Of Nursing Practice - ans-1. Assessment: The registered
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nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumers health or the
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situation.
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2. Diagnosis: The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential
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diagnosis, problems, and issues.
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, 3. Outcomes Identification: The registered nurses identifies expected outcomes for a plan
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individualized to the health care consumer or the situation.
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4. Planning: The registered nurses develops a plan the prescribed strategies to attain expected,
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measurable outcomes.
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5. Implementation: The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
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5a. Coordination Of Care: The registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
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5b. Health Teaching And Health Promotion: The registered nurse employs strategies to promote health
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and a safe environment.
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6. Evaluation: The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
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Advocacy - ans-Promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and
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in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.
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American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards Of Professional Performance - ans-1. Ethics: The
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registered nurse practices ethically.
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2. Culturally Congruent Care: The registered nurse practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural
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diversity and inclusion principles.
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3. Communication: The registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
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4. Collaboration: The registered nurse collaborates with health care consumer and other key
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stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice.
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5. Leadership: The registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and
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the profession.
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6. Education: The registered nurse seeks knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing
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practice and promotes futuristic thinking.
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7. Evidence-Based Practice And Research: The registered nurse integrates evidence and research
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findings into practice.
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8. Quality Of Practice: The registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
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9. Professional Practice Education: The registered nurse evaluates ones own and others nursing
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practice.
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10. Resources Utilization: The registered nurse uses appropriate resources to plan and provide and
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sustain evidence based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
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11. Environmental Health: The registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy
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manner.
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Code Of Ethics - ans-A statement of philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
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you will use to provide care to your patients.
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Of Nursing Questions And Correct Answers
Nursing Definition From The American Nurses Association (ANA) - ans-The protection, promotion, and
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optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering through
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the diagnosis and treatment of human response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families,
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communities, and populations.
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Nursing Definition From The International Council Of Nurses (ICN) - ans-Encompasses autonomous and
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collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all
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settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled,
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and dying people.
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Novice - ans-Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous
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level of experience. The learner learns via a specific set of rules or procedures, which are usually
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stepwise and linear.
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Advanced Beginner - ans-A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This
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experience may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects
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or principles of nursing care.
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Competent - ans-A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
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understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients (Example: Surgical,
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Oncology, or Orthopedic Patients). He or she is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate
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nursing care and establish long range goals. In this phase, the nurse has usually had experience with
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all types of psychomotor skills required by this specific group of patients.
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Proficient - ans-A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position. This
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nurse perceives a patients clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and can
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readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. This nurse
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focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills.
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Expert - ans-A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or potential
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clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on multiple dimensions of the
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situation. He or she is skilled at identifying both patient-centered problems and problems related to
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the health care system or perhaps the needs of the novice nurse.
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American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards Of Nursing Practice - ans-1. Assessment: The registered
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nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumers health or the
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situation.
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2. Diagnosis: The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential
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diagnosis, problems, and issues.
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, 3. Outcomes Identification: The registered nurses identifies expected outcomes for a plan
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individualized to the health care consumer or the situation.
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4. Planning: The registered nurses develops a plan the prescribed strategies to attain expected,
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measurable outcomes.
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5. Implementation: The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
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5a. Coordination Of Care: The registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
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5b. Health Teaching And Health Promotion: The registered nurse employs strategies to promote health
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and a safe environment.
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6. Evaluation: The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
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Advocacy - ans-Promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and
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in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.
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American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards Of Professional Performance - ans-1. Ethics: The
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registered nurse practices ethically.
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2. Culturally Congruent Care: The registered nurse practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural
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diversity and inclusion principles.
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3. Communication: The registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
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4. Collaboration: The registered nurse collaborates with health care consumer and other key
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stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice.
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5. Leadership: The registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and
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the profession.
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6. Education: The registered nurse seeks knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing
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practice and promotes futuristic thinking.
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7. Evidence-Based Practice And Research: The registered nurse integrates evidence and research
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findings into practice.
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8. Quality Of Practice: The registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
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9. Professional Practice Education: The registered nurse evaluates ones own and others nursing
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practice.
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10. Resources Utilization: The registered nurse uses appropriate resources to plan and provide and
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sustain evidence based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
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11. Environmental Health: The registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy
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manner.
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Code Of Ethics - ans-A statement of philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
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you will use to provide care to your patients.
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