professionalism

Question 1

Nursing is recognized as a profession based on

Answer 1

1. specific and unique knowledge
2. strong service orientation
3. recognized authority by professional group
4. code of ethics
5. set standards
6. research
7. autonomy and self -regulation

Question 2

Licensure

Answer 2

legal authority to practice as a nursing professional.

Question 3

Practical (vocational) Nursing education

Answer 3

program to teach graduates to give bedside nursing care to patients. (LPN)

Question 4

RN education

Answer 4

1) diploma
2) associate degree
3) Baccalaureate Degree

Question 5

True or False
It is illegal to practice nursing unless one has a license verifying completion of an accredited (by state) program in nursing and has passed the licensing examination

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Nurse practice acts

Answer 6

laws established in each state in the United States to regulate the practice of nursing

• Protect the public by defining legal scope of nursing practice
• create a state board of nursing and enforce rules and regulations
• define important terms in nursing, legal requirements and titles for RNs and LPN
• Establish criteria for the education and licensure of nurses

Question 7

What is Nursing process

Answer 7

is a guideline for nursing practice, enabling nurses to implement their roles

Question 8

Code of ethics:

five values that epitomize the caring, professional nurse

Answer 8

1. altruism
2. autonomy
3. human dignity
4. integrity
5. social justice

Question 9

The nursing process

Answer 9

Assessing
diagnosing
planning
implementing 
evaluating

Question 10

Four Keys IOM recommend

Answer 10

1. nurses should practice to the fill extent to their education
2. nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training
3. nurses should be full partners, with health care providers and other professionals
4. Effective workforce planning and policy making better data collection and infrastructure.

Question 11

Altruism

Answer 11

a concern for the welfare and well-being of others.

ex;Advocating for patients, particularly the most vulnerable

Question 12

Autonomy

Answer 12

respects patients’ rights to make decisions about their health care.

ex; Honoring the right of patients and families to make decisions about health care

Question 13

The five rights of delegation

Answer 13

right task
right circumstance
right person
right direction/communication
right supervision