CHP 1 Flashcards
Who is Hippocrates and why was he important?
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
What importance did Dorothea Dix contribute to nursing?
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
What are some of the elements included in the ANA standards of professional performance?
Ethics
Collaboration
Quality of practice
Resource utilization
What is a change agent in nursing?
When nurses assist patients and other health care providers in effecting change for patients, a nursing unit, or health care policy.
What is a manager role in nursing?
When nurses function as managers, they oversee all activities and treatments for patients as well as staff on the unit.
What is a collaborator?
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.
What is the role to advocate in nursing?
When nurses assist in protecting the patient’s rights, interpret information, and provide any necessary education.
What is a leader’s role in nursing?
The nurse provides an environment for the most favorable outcomes through inspiring and influencing others, which may be toward a common goal.
What is the role of a delegator in nursing?
The nurse delegates tasks to other health care team members. The charge nurse is not delegating tasks, but is making decisions about unit staffing.
Which organization’s definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses?
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
What criteria does nursing as a profession meet?
Altruism
Body of knowledge and Research
Accountability
Higher Education
Licensure
Autonomy
Code of Ethics
Diversity
Professional organization
Which term describes how nurses engage in selfless acts?
Altruism
Question: Which criteria establish nursing as a profession?
Licensure
Specialized body of knowledge
Higher education
Which nursing action demonstrates accountability?
Accepting responsibility for decision
What are Nurse Practice Acts?
Laws that set the legal limits of nursing practice and define the scope of practice within each state or jurisdiction
What is a nursing scope of practice?
Defines what a nurse is legally licensed to perform
Part 1 of the standards of practice includes what six responsibilities for the nursing process?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes identification
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Part 1 of standards of practice focuses on professional performance such as
Ethics
Culturally congruent practice
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Education
Evidence-based practice and research
Quality of practice
Professional practice evaluation
Resource utilization
Environmental health
When was the nursing code of ethics first adopted and by who?
In 1950 and by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
What does the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses establishes?
The ethical standard for the profession and provides a guide for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making
Which entity publishes and updates the Standard of Nursing Practice focusing on quality care?
The American Nurses Association
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?
The ANA code of ethics
Which elements are defined by state nurse practice acts for nurses residing or working in that state?
Scope of practice
Legal practice limit
What 4 phases consists of transitionary phase known as Reality Shock?
Honeymoon phase
Shock (rejection)
Recovery Phase
Resolution Phase
Which characteristic exemplifies nursing as a profession?
Autonomy in decision making
Which document is best for the nurse to consult when making decisions about nursing practice or conduct?
Code of ethics for nurses
Which standard of professional performance requires the registered nurse to consider factors that affect practice planning?
Resource utilization
Which roles require preparation with a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) but involve indirect or no direct patient care?
Nurse educator
