Nurs As A Profession

Question 0

Self-governing/self regulating

Answer 0

Autonomy

Question 1

Relates to the characteristic of having a high level of specialized skill and knowledge

Answer 1

Expertise

Question 2

To be answerable to oneself and others for ones own actions

Answer 2

Accountability

Question 3

An explicit declaration of the primary goals and values of the profession that indicated the professions acceptance of the responsibility and trust which it has been invested by society.

Answer 3

A code of nursing ethics

Question 4

Written documents outlining minimum expectations for safe nursing care

Answer 4

Standards of nursing practice

Question 5

Developed within the profession of nursing for the purpose of establishing the minimum level of nursing care

Answer 5

Internal standards of nursing practice

Question 6

Guides for nursing care that are developed by non-nurses, the government, or institutions

Answer 6

External standards of nursing practice

Question 7

Focus (on care), flexibility (practice at appropriate level), co-operation (to provide high-quality care), co-ordination & patient choice (ensuring patient care is appropriate and relevant)

Answer 7

CNA principles in all medical scopes of practice

Question 8

The legitimate power and sovereignty of the government… Granted by statue, based upon the contract the profession has with society

Answer 8

Authority

Question 9

The general agreement that one of the defining characteristics of a profession is a sense of

Answer 9

Unity

Question 10

Problem solving is situations of conflict (5 steps)

Answer 10

Remain attentive to personal values
Clarify obligations
Determine the nature of the problem
Consider and weigh alternatives
Develop respectful solutions