Professionalism (Wk. 3)

Question 1

What has been the most trusted profession for the last twenty-one years?

Answer 1

nurses

Question 2

What traits describe nursing professionalism?

Answer 2

• integrity
• compassion
• advocacy
• altruism
• courage
• caring
• inclusivity
• humility
• autonomy
• humanity
• social justice

Question 3

What actions can you take, from day one of your clinical experience, to portray a positive, professional image of nursing?

Answer 3

• well-groomed
• prepared for the day ahead (clinical assign. completed)
• night before–set alarm, lay out your scrubs, other supplies, pack lunch
• be on time (15 mins. early)
• in clinical, speak in a courtesous manner, maintain positive attitude, and follow through with patient requests
• communicate challenges with your nursing faculty (both clinical and didactic)

Question 4

What defines the lack of regard for others, rude or disruptive behaviors?

Answer 4

incivility

Question 5

What is defined as the mechanism through which licensure and scope of nursing practice is regulated by laws in each state?

Answer 5

nurse practice act

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the nurse practice act?

Answer 6

to protect the public from unskilled, under-educated and unlicensed nurses

Question 7

What are the five standards in the nursing process?

Answer 7

1. assessment
2. diagnosis
3. planning
4. implementation (coordination of care, health promotion)
5. evaluation

Question 8

What are the six standards of professional performance for nursing?

Answer 8

1. ethics
2. culturally congruent practice
3. communication
4. leadership
5. education

Question 9

What refers to the consideration of standards of conduct or the study of philosophical ideals of right and wrong behavior?

Answer 9

ethics

Question 10

What are the six principles of health care ethics?

Answer 10

• autonomy
• justice (each patient will be treated the same)
• fidelity (obligation for nurse to carry out care for patient)
• beneficience
• nonmaleficience
• veracity (truthfulness)

Question 11

What is the purpose of the ENERGY self-care model?

Answer 11

incorporate self-care strategies that can help reduce stress and mitigate burnout

Question 12

What model can one use to incorporate self-care strategies that can help reduce stress and mitigate burnout?

Answer 12

energy self-care model