CHP 1

Question 1

Who is Hippocrates and why was he important?

Answer 1

Was considered the father of medicine and lived in Greece

He attributed disease to natural causes rather than supernatural causes and curses of the gods

Question 2

What importance did Dorothea Dix contribute to nursing?

Answer 2

Headed the U.S. Sanitary commission and organized and managed hospital supplies for the wounded during Civil War which took place in the 19th century

Question 3

What are some of the elements included in the ANA standards of professional performance?

Answer 3

Ethics
Collaboration
Quality of practice
Resource utilization

Question 4

What is a change agent in nursing?

Answer 4

When nurses assist patients and other health care providers in effecting change for patients, a nursing unit, or health care policy.

Question 5

What is a manager role in nursing?

Answer 5

When nurses function as managers, they oversee all activities and treatments for patients as well as staff on the unit.

Question 6

What is a collaborator?

Answer 6

When nurses work with other members of the health care team toward accomplishing a common goal. In nursing collaboration occurs with other nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, or other medical professionals to meet the patient’s need.

Question 7

What is the role to advocate in nursing?

Answer 7

When nurses assist in protecting the patient’s rights, interpret information, and provide any necessary education.

Question 8

What is a leader’s role in nursing?

Answer 8

The nurse provides an environment for the most favorable outcomes through inspiring and influencing others, which may be toward a common goal.

Question 9

What is the role of a delegator in nursing?

Answer 9

The nurse delegates tasks to other health care team members. The charge nurse is not delegating tasks, but is making decisions about unit staffing.

Question 10

Which organization’s definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses?

Answer 10

International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Question 11

What criteria does nursing as a profession meet?

Answer 11

Altruism
Body of knowledge and Research
Accountability
Higher Education
Licensure
Autonomy
Code of Ethics
Diversity
Professional organization

Question 12

Which term describes how nurses engage in selfless acts?

Answer 12

Altruism

Question 13

Question: Which criteria establish nursing as a profession?

Answer 13

Licensure
Specialized body of knowledge
Higher education

Question 14

Which nursing action demonstrates accountability?

Answer 14

Accepting responsibility for decision

Question 15

What are Nurse Practice Acts?

Answer 15

Laws that set the legal limits of nursing practice and define the scope of practice within each state or jurisdiction

Question 16

What is a nursing scope of practice?

Answer 16

Defines what a nurse is legally licensed to perform

Question 17

Part 1 of the standards of practice includes what six responsibilities for the nursing process?

Answer 17

Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes identification
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation

Question 18

Part 1 of standards of practice focuses on professional performance such as

Answer 18

Ethics
Culturally congruent practice
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Education
Evidence-based practice and research
Quality of practice
Professional practice evaluation
Resource utilization
Environmental health

Question 19

When was the nursing code of ethics first adopted and by who?

Answer 19

In 1950 and by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Question 20

What does the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses establishes?

Answer 20

The ethical standard for the profession and provides a guide for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making

Question 21

Which entity publishes and updates the Standard of Nursing Practice focusing on quality care?

Answer 21

The American Nurses Association

Question 22

Which document is best for the nurse to consult to ensure that the standards of right and wrong behavior and decisions are followed for the delivery of quality patient care?

Answer 22

The ANA code of ethics

Question 23

Which elements are defined by state nurse practice acts for nurses residing or working in that state?

Answer 23

Scope of practice

Legal practice limit

Question 24

What 4 phases consists of transitionary phase known as Reality Shock?

Answer 24

Honeymoon phase
Shock (rejection)
Recovery Phase
Resolution Phase

Question 25

Which characteristic exemplifies nursing as a profession?

Answer 25

Autonomy in decision making

Question 26

Which document is best for the nurse to consult when making decisions about nursing practice or conduct?

Answer 26

Code of ethics for nurses

Question 27

Which standard of professional performance requires the registered nurse to consider factors that affect practice planning?

Answer 27

Resource utilization

Question 28

Which roles require preparation with a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) but involve indirect or no direct patient care?

Answer 28

Nurse educator