Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice Flashcards
Question: What is the definition of nursing according to the ANA (2015)?
Answer: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, and populations.
Question: What are the two key elements of nursing practice?
Answer: The art and science of nursing.
Question: What does the “art of nursing” involve?
Answer: Compassion, empathy, respect for human dignity, listening, mentoring, coaching, and forming trusting relationships with patients.
Question: What is the “science of nursing”?
Answer: It involves systematized knowledge, evidence-based practice, nursing theory, scientific research, and applying critical thinking to improve healthcare outcomes.
Question: Name the three foundational documents created by the ANA.
Answer:
Code of Ethics for Nurses
Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
Nursing’s Social Policy Statement
Question: What is the first step in the nursing process (ADPIE)?
Answer: Assessment – Collecting health data and information.
Question: In the nursing process, what is the purpose of the “Planning” step?
Answer: To develop strategies to achieve the expected, measurable outcomes for the patient.
Question: What are the 6 steps in the Standards of Practice (ADPIE)?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes Identification
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Question: What is culturally congruent practice?
Answer: Providing care that aligns with patients’ cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
Question: Which document outlines the ethical duties and commitments of nurses?
Answer: The Code of Ethics for Nurses
Question: What are the key aspects of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
Answer: Integrating the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
Question: What is the goal of the ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice?
Answer: To define the who, what, where, when, why, and how of nursing practice and guide professional standards.
Question: What does the “Evaluation” step in the nursing process involve?
Answer: Assessing the progress toward the attainment of goals and outcomes, and adjusting the care plan as needed.
Question: What is patient advocacy in nursing?
Answer: Protecting patients’ rights, ensuring informed consent, and speaking on behalf of patients to ensure their best interests are upheld.
Question: What is the significance of teamwork and collaboration in nursing?
Answer: Nurses work effectively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering communication and mutual respect to enhance patient outcomes.
Question: How is professionalism defined in nursing?
Answer: Accountability for ethical, legal, and regulatory principles, along with continuous personal and professional growth.
Question: What is the role of the American Nurses Association (ANA)?
Answer: The ANA advocates for nurses, develops professional standards, and advances the profession through education and policy efforts.
Question: How does the Code of Ethics guide nurses in maintaining professional boundaries?
Answer: It outlines the values and ethical standards that ensure nurses maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Question: What is the main focus of the “Leadership” competency in nursing?
Answer: To influence individuals or groups to achieve shared healthcare goals and guide the practice environment.
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Question: How do nurses apply the nursing process in clinical settings?
Answer: By using the steps of ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) to provide individualized care.
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Question: What is the purpose of the ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement?
Answer: To describe the relationship between nursing and society, reinforcing the public’s trust in nursing as a profession.
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Question: What is the role of “Safety” in nursing practice?
Answer: To minimize the risk of harm to patients and healthcare providers by promoting safe practices, environments, and behaviors.
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Question: What does culturally competent care mean for nurses?
Answer: It means providing care that respects and is responsive to the cultural, social, and linguistic needs of the patient.
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Question: What are the 5 core tenets of nursing practice according to the ANA?
Answer:
Caring and health are central to nursing.
Nursing practice is individualized.
Nurses use the nursing process to plan and provide care.
Nurses coordinate care by establishing partnerships.
The practice environment affects the quality of care.
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Question: Why is ongoing education important for nurses?
Answer: To maintain competency, stay updated with current nursing practices, and ensure quality and safety in patient care.
These question-and-answer notecards provide a comprehensive review of Chapter 1 concepts and will help you test your knowledge efficiently. Let me know if you’d like to add or adjust any cards!
Question: How do nurses apply the nursing process in clinical settings?
Answer: By using the steps of ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) to provide individualized care.
Question: What is the purpose of the ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement?
Answer: To describe the relationship between nursing and society, reinforcing the public’s trust in nursing as a profession.
Question: What is the role of “Safety” in nursing practice?
Answer: To minimize the risk of harm to patients and healthcare providers by promoting safe practices, environments, and behaviors.
Question: What does culturally competent care mean for nurses?
Answer: It means providing care that respects and is responsive to the cultural, social, and linguistic needs of the patient.
Question: Why is ongoing education important for nurses?
Answer: To maintain competency, stay updated with current nursing practices, and ensure quality and safety in patient care.
