NUR 116 Lect. Week 1 - Foundations&Supp Mod Q's

Question 1

What is the best description of the Nurse Practice Acts?

Answer 1

• A Nurse Practice Act is a legal and regulatory body that is created by each individual state

It establishes common definitions, rules, and regulations to guide nurses

Question 2

Which below best describes Florence Nightingale’s nursing theory?

Answer 2

• Hygiene and hygienic conditions aid in healing

Theorized that providing good hygiene, cleanliness, nutrition and sunlight would contribute to healing connected unclean conditions to infections

Question 3

What is Nursing as defined by the ANA?
(Five Principles)

Answer 3

1.Protecting, promoting, and advancing clients’ health
- Protect and advance patient health
2.Averting illness and injuries through health promotion
- Prevent illness/injury
3.Using the nursing process to facilitate clients’ recovery from illness or injury
- Aid recovery
4.Minimizing or eliminating clients’ suffering
- Minimize patient suffering
5.Advocating for the care and health of the client, family, or community
- Advocate for care and health of client

Question 4

What are the 4 NCLEX categories?

Answer 4

• Safe and Effective Care Environment
• Health Promotion and Maintenance.
• Psychosocial Integrity.
• Physiological Integrity: basic Care and comfort, reduction of risk potential

Question 5

What are the nursing roles?

Answer 5

• Care Provider
• Case Manager
• Researcher
• Educator
• Leader
• Manager
• Change Agent

Question 6

What is the role of a Care Provider?

Answer 6

Provide knowledgeable, compassionate care to promote health and address illness

Question 7

What is the role of Case Manager?

Answer 7

• The nurse works with the client, family and health care team ensures that client receives needed services

Question 8

What is the Role of Researcher?

Answer 8

Nurses utilize research to provide evidence-based careq

Question 9

What is the Role of an Educator?

Answer 9

Educate client to help them employ self-management skills and make informed decisions

Question 10

What is the role of a Leader?

Answer 10

Individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal

Question 11

What is the role of Manager?
(Nurse Manager, not Case Manager)

Answer 11

Formally responsible for managing team of nurses and ensures quality of care being delivered

Question 12

What best describes the advocacy role of the nurse?

Answer 12

Advocacy- nurses support, protect, and promote the rights, health, and safety of the patient.
-advocacy also involves championing nursing
interests

Question 13

What are the 4 Nursing Competencies?

Answer 13

• Advocacy: support, protect and promote rights, health and safety of patient
• Change Management: improvements in patient care, staff processes and coordination of teams
• Communication: In order to convey trust, empathy and understanding
• Collaboration: Respectful communication and sharing of ideas, policy, practices

Question 14

Which nursing organization supports excellence in education?

Answer 14

National League of Nursing
- Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong nursing workforce to advance health of nation and the global community.

Question 15

What is the best description of the Healthy
People 2030 Project?

Answer 15

Healthy People 2030- goals to achieve better health for all Americans
-10-year objectives aimed at improving health
for Americans
-updated every 10 years
-improve key measures of health and well-being such as decrease infant mortality,
improve life expectancy, decrease obesity

Question 16

A nurse observes another nurse diverting narcotics. What is the most appropriate next action by the nurse?

Answer 16

If you suspect that a co-worker is diverting narcotics, you need to report it to your
supervisor immediately.

Question 17

What is the reason that nurses must be
licensed to practice?

Answer 17

Nurses get licensed to protect the public from
unsafe practitioners.

Question 18

What best describes the scope and standards
of nursing practice?

Answer 18

State law that defines which duties nurses can and cannot competently and legally perform when providing client care.

Question 19

What are the 6 QSEN competencies?
(QSEN = TIPSEQ)

Answer 19

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Informatics
• Patient-Centered Care
• Safety
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
• Quality Improvement (QI)

Question 20

What is the purpose of the NCSBN (national council of state boards of nursing)?

Answer 20

The NCSBN develops certification exams (NCLEX) and issues nursing licenses

Question 21

How do I become a licensed Registered Nurse?

Answer 21

a. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
b. Pass a state Board of Nursing license exam
c. Be in good standing in the state

Question 22

What are the 4 Which of the following are NLN
(National League of Nursing)
competencies?

Answer 22

human flourishing
nursing judgment
professional identity
spirit of inquiry

Question 23

Define the National Academy of Medicine

Answer 23

N- It is a nonprofit, private business that provides objective data intended to improve the health of society
- One of the three National Academies of Science-Engineering-Medicine in the US
- Emphasizes scientific, evidence-based approach

Question 24

Define the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Answer 24

• organization for nursing students to receive an introduction to professional development through networking and career development
• Goal to prepare students for initial licensure and educate about standards and professionalism

Question 25

Define the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Answer 25

• Try to enhance nursing profession by encouraging elevated standard of nursing practice
• Voice for nurses at national level through lobbying

Question 26

Define the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Answer 26

• Purpose to issue nursing licenses
• Represent nursing regulatory bodies in USA & territories
• Develop and administer NCLEX, advocate for nursing profession, conduct research to improve nursing education

Question 27

What are RCC’s Seven Needs?

Answer 27

• Gaseous Transfer
• Body defense
• Nutrition
• Elimination
• Psychological regulation
• Chemical regulation
• Mobility

Question 28

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to PSYCHOLOGICAL REGULATION problems:

Answer 28

• Stress overload
• Chronic sorrow
• Spiritual distress
• Ineffective role performance

Question 29

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with MOBILITY:

Answer 29

• Impaired mobility
• Risk for autonomic dysreflexia
• Impaired walking
• Fatigue

Question 30

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances (CHEMICAL TRANSFER):

Answer 30

• Excess fluid volume
• Risk for unstable blood glucose
• Risk for electrolyte imbalance
• Risk for unstable blood pressure

Question 31

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to injury (BODY DEFENSE) problems:

Answer 31

• Risk for infection
• Risk for injury
• Risk for surgical site infection
• Impaired skin integrity

Question 32

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with ventilation and/or perfusion (GASEOUS TRANSFER):

Answer 32

• Risk for aspiration
• Impaired gas exchange
• Decreased cardiac output
• Impaired spontaneous ventilation

Question 33

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with NUTRITION:

Answer 33

• Obesity
• Impaired swallowing
• Impaired dentition
• Nausea

Question 34

(7 Needs) Diagnoses related to problems with ELIMINATION:

Answer 34

• Impaired bowel continence
• Urinary retention
• Diarrhea
• Constipation