Exam 1 Question and Answers
General definition of nursing - answerthe protection, promotion, and optimization of
health abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the
diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals,
families, communities, and populations
Art of nursing - answer- caring and respect for human dignity
- embraces spirituality, healing, empathy, respect, and compassion
- protection, promotion and optimization of health
- alleviation of suffering
- facilitation of healing
- prevention or resolution of disease
- transition to a dignified death
Science of nursing - answerquantitative and qualitative evidence, guide policies and
practices, use nursing process as analytical thinking framework
Basic roles and responsibilities of the ANA - answerAmerican nurses Association; they
develop the scope and standards of practice, develop and maintain the scope of
practice statement and standards that apply the practice, and serve as a template for
evaluation of nursing speciality practice
Purpose of the ANA scopes and standards of practice - answerdescribes the who, what,
when, where, why, and how of nursing practice
Purpose of the ANA code of ethics for nurses - answerstatement of the professionals'
values and beliefs, which are based on ethical principles
- ethical framework in nursing regardless of practice
- expresses values, virtues, and obligations
Provision 1 Code of Ethics for Nurses - answerthe nurse practices with compassion and
respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person
Provision 1 - answer- 1.1 respect for human dignity
- 1.2 relationships with patients
- 1.3 the nature of heath
- 1.4 the right to self determination
- 1.5 relationships with colleagues
Provision 5 from the Code of Ethics for Nurses - answerthe nurse owes the same duties
to self as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve