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Ch.1-2: Profession of Nursing (Wk. 1) Flashcards

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In the nursing practice, we aim to…..?

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  • promote health
  • prevent illness
  • restore health
  • facilitate coping with disability or death
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What is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations in recognition of the connection of all humanity?

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nursing

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2
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What provides a blueprint or the foundation for nursing practice?

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theories

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What are the four key types of nursing theories?

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  1. grand theories
  2. ethical theories
  3. middle-range theories
  4. change theories
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What type of key nursing theory is abstract about the nursing framework?

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grand theories

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What type of key nursing theory is focused on nursing practice ethics?

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ethical theories

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What type of key nursing theory addresses a specific nursing issue?

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middle-range theories

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What type of key nursing theory is focused on changes to nursing strategies?

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change theories

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What are the four common concepts in nursing theories?

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  1. the person (patient)
  2. the environment
  3. health
  4. nursing

(definitions & relations vary among theory)

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What type of nursing theory describes in a systematic way to acquiring skills and knowledge over time through a educational base and a multitude of experiences (commonly shown through 5 stages)?

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Particia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing: Novice to Expert

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What are the five stages of Patricia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing?

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  1. novice
  2. advanced beginner
  3. competent
  4. proficient
  5. expert
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According to Pacticia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing…

What stage type would a learner, who has had no previous experience (making them struggle to decide which tasks are most relevant to accomplish), fall under?

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novice

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According to Pacticia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing…

What stage type would a learner, who has enough real-world situations (that the recurrent component is easily identified when it is related to rules and guidelines), fall under?

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advanced beginner

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According to Pacticia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing…

What stage type would a learner, who has been on the job two or three years (and is able to see actions in terms of goals or plans and works in an efficient and organized manner), fall under?

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competent

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According to Pacticia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing…

What stage type would a learner, who grasps the situation (and understand what needs to be accomplished beyond rules, guidelines, and maxims), fall under?

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expert

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According to Pacticia Benner’s Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing…

What stage type would a learner, who performs by using pieces of evidence (that provide directions to see a situation as a whole), fall under?

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proficient

16
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What are Walton, Chute, and Ball’s five phases of socialization ?

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  • feeling like an imposter
  • trial and error
  • taking the role seriously
  • transference
  • professionalism
17
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What are the three different types of knowledge useful for nursing?

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  • traditional knowledge
  • authoritative knowledge
  • scientific knowledge
18
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What are Kramer’s four phases in his Reality Shock Theory?

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  • honeymoon (excitement & rose-colored glasses)
  • shock (rose-colored glasses break)
  • recovery
  • resolution
19
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A nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. What is the most appropriate action the nurse can take to ensure ability to practice in the new state?

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applying for a reciprocal license in the new state

20
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A medical-surgical unit manager intends to have licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the unit administer intravenous push (IVP) medications. What source would the manager contact to determine if this procedure is included in the scope of practice for an LPN?

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state nurse practice act (NPA)

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A nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment. What educational setting would be most appropriate for this process?

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In-service education

22
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The new nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occurring in nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care?

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Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment

23
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A prospective nursing student is seeking the opportunity to provide client care and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship. What type of nursing program would best suit this student?

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licensed practical or vocational nursing program

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What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?

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Obtain continuing education credits

25
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A nurse identifies a client’s health care needs and devises a plan of care to meet those needs. What guideline is being followed in this case?

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Nursing process

26
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In what time period did nursing care as we now know it officially begin?

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18th to 19th century

27
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Based on its jurisdiction, what actions may a state licensing board of nursing take?

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  • Allow graduates of approved schools of nursing to take the NCLEX
  • License nurses during the lifetime of the holder
  • Deny licensing due to criminal actions
28
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A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that the client’s colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. What nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client?

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Facilitating coping

29
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A prospective nursing student has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology but wants to transition into a nursing career and aspires to transition into a master of science in nursing (MSN) program as soon as possible. What program should the student pursue?

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graduate entry program

30
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A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse?

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“Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority.”

31
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Who was the first female muslim nurse and surgeon?

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rufada ai-aslamia

32
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Who faced discrimination in the nursing profession?

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  • male
  • black
  • jewish
33
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Who was the first American Indian graduate nurse who advocated for imrpoved care for American Indians?

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susie walking bear yellowtail

34
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What is healthcare like today?

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  • more acute patients w/chronic disease
  • unequal access to care and healthcare disparties
  • more uninsured and insured w/high disparties
  • health insurers may discourage care to hold down costs
  • pay for performance/metrics/penalties for excess readmissions
  • patient as the consumer

Intro to Nursing Theories (NRSE-110) (12 decks)

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