Unit 1 (Scope and Practice of Nursing)

Question 1

‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ reflects on what influence on modern day nursing?

Answer 1

Religous/Early Christian Values

Question 2

In the 6th century, who provided the place for care of poor and sick?

Answer 2

The Wealthy

Question 3

What significance did the orders of Knights have on modern day nursing?

Answer 3

“Knights Hospitalers” provided care to sick and injured. Built fore-runner of hospitals.

Question 4

What technique did Florence Nightingale incorporate in the Crimean War? What effects did this technique have?

Answer 4

Started ‘simple sanitation practices’. Dropped mortality rate from 42% to just 2% in six months.

Question 5

Who helped to establish military hospitals during the Civil War?

Answer 5

Clara Barton

Question 6

What 4 advances were made in caring for the wounded during WWI?

Answer 6

1) Anesthetic Agents, 2) Infection Control, 3) Blood Typing, 4) Prosthetics

Question 7

What two areas saw major improvements into WWII?

Answer 7

Technology and Knowledge

Question 8

What still used practice was developed during WWII?

Answer 8

Triage/Disaster Planning

Question 9

Define Nursing Theory

Answer 9

General explanation of why something occurs

Question 10

What are the four major concepts of nursing theory?

Answer 10

1) Person, 2) Environment, 3) Health, 4) Nursing

Question 11

Who was the first nursing theorist/’founder of nursing?

Answer 11

Florence Nightingale

Question 12

What major concept of nursing theory did Florence Nightingale subscribe to?

Answer 12

Environment… Thought the environment was a primary influence on health.

Question 13

What are the four ‘Aims of Nursing’?

Answer 13

1) Promoting Wellness, 2) Preventing Illness, 3) Restoring Health, 4) Facilitating Coping Behaviors

Question 14

What are the goals of Promoting Wellness in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

Answer 14

Preventative Methods- teach people to care for themselves

Health Education- improving nutritional and physical fitness (preventing accidents at home and work).

Question 15

What is the primary goal or Preventing Illness in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

Answer 15

Maintain optimal health by preventing disease through screenings

Question 16

What are the goals of Restoring Health in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

Answer 16

Focus on the ill person

Spans from early detection to recovery.

Support both patient and family throughout process.

Question 17

What are the goals of Facilitating Coping Behaviors in regard to the Aims of Nursing?

Answer 17

Assisting patients to cope with health issues

Supporting patients and family through the dying process.

Question 18

What does ANA stand for?

Answer 18

American Nurses Association

Question 19

What does NLN stand for?

Answer 19

National League for Nurses

Question 20

What does SNA stand for?

Answer 20

Student Nurses Association

Question 21

What professional organization is politically involved with issues regarding healthcare and nursing?

Answer 21

ANA (American Nurses Association)

Question 22

What professional organization strengthens and supports nursing services to promote research and to widen the knowledge base for nursing education?

Answer 22

NLN (National League for Nurses)

Question 23

What professional organization is responsible for publishing and promoting the ‘Code of Ethics for Nurses’ and ‘Standards of Care’?

Answer 23

ANA (American Nurses Association)

Question 24

What professional organization considers issues of importance to nursing students?

Answer 24

SNA (Student Nurses Association)

Question 25

What professional organization manages the voluntary accreditation of nursing programs?

Answer 25

NLN (National League fr Nurses)

Question 26

What professional organization created standards that describe the responsibilities which nurses are accountable?

Answer 26

ANA (American Nurses Association)

Question 27

What are the ANA (American Nurses Association) standards based off of?

Answer 27

Based on the Nursing Process

Question 28

Define Standards of Nursing Practice

Answer 28

The responsibilities which nurses are held accountable for.

Question 29

How are standards of Nursing Practice outlines in the clinical setting?

Answer 29

Policies & Procedures

Question 30

What is the mission of the Ohio Board of Nursing?

Answer 30

To actively promote and protect the health of the citizens of the state of Ohio through the safe and effective practice of nursing as defined by law.

Question 31

What law defines the 'safe and effective practice of nursing'?

Answer 31

Nurse Practice Act

Question 32

What are the primary functions of the Ohio Board of Nursing

Answer 32

Administer licensing exams Issue licenses Revoke Licenses Approve Schools of Nursing

Question 33

True/False? Nursing rules and regulations are the same from state to state.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Who establishes and administers the rules and regulations set by the Nurse Practice Act?

Answer 34

Established by legislature. | Administered by State Boards of Nursing

Question 35

Name the three components of the Nurse Practice Act

Answer 35

Definition of nursing. Scope of Practice Standards of Safe Practice

Question 36

Name the DEPENDENT function of a registered nurse according to the Ohio Revised Code.

Answer 36

Administer medication and treatments (as authorized).

Question 37

Name the three processes used by the State Board of Nursing to determine and maintain competence in nursing practice.

Answer 37

Accreditation Licensure Certification

Question 38

What is the process where an institution is appraised and granted?

Answer 38

Accreditation

Question 39

Who licenses all registered nurses in the state in which they practice?

Answer 39

State Board of Nursing

Question 40

Who offers specialty certification?

Answer 40

ANA (American Nurses Association)