EXAM 1 NUR 151 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who is Florence Nightingale -ANSFounder of modern nursing
What does her theory include?. -ANSholistic thinking, health and wellness, she
introduced cleanliness and other antiseptic techniques to nursing practices and started
nursing education.
What is critical thinking in nursing? -ANSLooking at situations objectively
Determining pertinent information
Recognizing problems or needs
Prioritizing those needs
Considering various actions and probable outcomes
Making informed decisions re: needed interventions based on knowledge, experience,
judgment, research
Evaluating outcomes
basic principles of Critical Thinking -ANSIntuition, Reflection, Knowledge, Experience.
Scientific method, perseverance
identify critical thinking attitudes -ANSresponsibility, authority, accountability
What is Informed Consent? -ANSIt is a process of communication between a patient
and physician that results in the patient's authorization or agreement to undergo a
specific medical intervention.
When is delegation to a CNA or LPN acceptable? -ANSAs long the patient is stable
libel -ANSa tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed (written) for the
purpose of defaming a person's name
slander -ANSan abusive attack on a person's character or good name (verbal)
veracity -ANSadherence to the truth; truthfulness
malpractice -ANSprofessional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage, not doing
what you are supposed to be doing
beneficence -ANSthe quality of being kind or helpful or generous, to the benefit of the pt
even if it causes pain or discomfort, doing whats best for pt
assault -ANSto harm someone, physically
, battery -ANSforcing treatment without pt approval
Patient Self-determination Act -ANSrequires healthcare facilities to provide written
information on the patient's right to execute advance directives, living will, poa & to
accept or refuse medical treatment
HIPAA -ANSThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law
protecting the privacy of patient-specific health care information and providing the
patient with control over how this information is used and distributed.
scope of practice -ANSlegal description of what a specific health professional may and
may not do
scope of practice: CNA -ANS...
scope of practice: RN -ANS...
scope of practice: LPN -ANS...
scope of practice: Nursing student -ANS...
What is accreditation? -ANSa voluntary process a health care organization undertakes
to prove they are providing an acceptable standard of practice and quality of care.
What is the most frequently used accrediting body? -ANSThe Joint Commission, TJC
Difference between medical practice & nursing practice? -ANSMed practice diagnoses
the illness and nursing practice diagnoses the reaction to the illness or treatment
Purpose of Nursing Process -ANSpurpose is identification & treatment of client needs in
response to illness. Is client centered, goal oriented method of providing care. A
systematic, rational approach to panning and providing individualized nursing care
which provides a framework for nursing practice.
Steps of the Nursing Process -ANSA ssessment
D iagnosis - (NANDAs)
P lanning (Goals & Desired Outcomes,Interventions to achieve those goals)
I mplementation
E valuation
Step 1. Assessment -ANSSystematic data collection to determine client needs.
Includes:
Health History
Current chief complaint, present & past history
Family hx, allergies, meds
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who is Florence Nightingale -ANSFounder of modern nursing
What does her theory include?. -ANSholistic thinking, health and wellness, she
introduced cleanliness and other antiseptic techniques to nursing practices and started
nursing education.
What is critical thinking in nursing? -ANSLooking at situations objectively
Determining pertinent information
Recognizing problems or needs
Prioritizing those needs
Considering various actions and probable outcomes
Making informed decisions re: needed interventions based on knowledge, experience,
judgment, research
Evaluating outcomes
basic principles of Critical Thinking -ANSIntuition, Reflection, Knowledge, Experience.
Scientific method, perseverance
identify critical thinking attitudes -ANSresponsibility, authority, accountability
What is Informed Consent? -ANSIt is a process of communication between a patient
and physician that results in the patient's authorization or agreement to undergo a
specific medical intervention.
When is delegation to a CNA or LPN acceptable? -ANSAs long the patient is stable
libel -ANSa tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed (written) for the
purpose of defaming a person's name
slander -ANSan abusive attack on a person's character or good name (verbal)
veracity -ANSadherence to the truth; truthfulness
malpractice -ANSprofessional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage, not doing
what you are supposed to be doing
beneficence -ANSthe quality of being kind or helpful or generous, to the benefit of the pt
even if it causes pain or discomfort, doing whats best for pt
assault -ANSto harm someone, physically
, battery -ANSforcing treatment without pt approval
Patient Self-determination Act -ANSrequires healthcare facilities to provide written
information on the patient's right to execute advance directives, living will, poa & to
accept or refuse medical treatment
HIPAA -ANSThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law
protecting the privacy of patient-specific health care information and providing the
patient with control over how this information is used and distributed.
scope of practice -ANSlegal description of what a specific health professional may and
may not do
scope of practice: CNA -ANS...
scope of practice: RN -ANS...
scope of practice: LPN -ANS...
scope of practice: Nursing student -ANS...
What is accreditation? -ANSa voluntary process a health care organization undertakes
to prove they are providing an acceptable standard of practice and quality of care.
What is the most frequently used accrediting body? -ANSThe Joint Commission, TJC
Difference between medical practice & nursing practice? -ANSMed practice diagnoses
the illness and nursing practice diagnoses the reaction to the illness or treatment
Purpose of Nursing Process -ANSpurpose is identification & treatment of client needs in
response to illness. Is client centered, goal oriented method of providing care. A
systematic, rational approach to panning and providing individualized nursing care
which provides a framework for nursing practice.
Steps of the Nursing Process -ANSA ssessment
D iagnosis - (NANDAs)
P lanning (Goals & Desired Outcomes,Interventions to achieve those goals)
I mplementation
E valuation
Step 1. Assessment -ANSSystematic data collection to determine client needs.
Includes:
Health History
Current chief complaint, present & past history
Family hx, allergies, meds
