Chapter 1: Nursing Today

Question 1

Benner: A “Novice nurse” Nurse

Answer 1

nursing student or nurse that enters into a situation in which there is no previous knowledge or experience.

The learning process is linear meaning step by step.

Question 2

Benners: An “Advanced Beginner” Nurse

Answer 2

some experience with the situation,may be observational

can identify important aspects of the nursing care.

Question 3

Benners: A “Competent: Nurse

Answer 3

2-3 years experience

can anticipate nursing care

establish long-term patient goals

has experience with all the psychomotor skills required by this group of patients.

Question 4

Benners: A “Proficient” Nurse

Answer 4

2-3 years experience

ability to look at the whole picture

reflect on previous experience

focus on managing care and not performing skills

Question 5

Benners: An “Expert” Nurse

Answer 5

Diverse work experience

ability to view a situation on multiple levels

can idenetify patient centered concerns as well healthcare problems

can help the novice nurse

Question 6

Assessment

Answer 6

Collecting information regarding the patients health and situation.

Question 7

Diagnosis

Answer 7

A time to analyze the assessment data and determine what are the current problems to address.

Question 8

Outcome identification

Answer 8

Identifying specific outcomes individualized to the patient.

Question 9

Planning

Answer 9

strategies to attain expected outcomes.

Question 10

Implementation consists of what four components?

Answer 10

Coordination of care
Health teaching and health promotion
Consultation
Prescrptive Authority and Treatment

Question 11

Evaluation

Answer 11

Evaluation of the progress toward outcome achievement.