In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Council of Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN mention that is not included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global focus?
a. advocacy
b. health promotion
c. shaping health policy
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In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Council of
Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN mention that is not
included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global focus?
a. advocacy
b. health promotion
c. shaping health policy
d. prevention of illness - ANSWER-C
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standard processes? (Check all that
apply)
a. code of ethics
b. licensing
c. body of knowledge
d. educational preparation
e. altruism - ANSWER-All but D
Which specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide?
a. altruism
b. body of knowledge
c. autonomy
d. accountability - ANSWER-B
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are
being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What important
aspect of nursing professional practice are the exhibiting?
a. autonomy
b. accountability
c. cultural competence
d. leadership - ANSWER-C
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports the
error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which characteristic of a
professional is the nurse demonstrating?
a. autonomy
b. collaboration
c. accountability
d. altruism - ANSWER-C
, Which components are included in the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards?
(check all that apply)
a. standards for professional performance
b. a code of ethics
c. standards of care
d. legal scope of practice
e. licensure requirements - ANSWER-A, C
Which core competency of advance practice nursing is the Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in therapeutic
communication techniques?
a. leadership
b. ethical decision making
c. direct clinical practice
d. expert coaching - ANSWER-D
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (check all that
apply)
a. optimal functioning of the patient
b. interaction with components of the environment
c. conceptual makeup of the hospital administration
d. the illness and health concept
e. safety aspect of medication administration - ANSWER-A, B, D
Which factors are affecting the nursing shortage? (check all that apply)
a. aging faculty
b. increasing elderly population
c. job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
d. aging nursing workforce
e. greater autonomy for nurses - ANSWER-A,B,D
A nurse has performed a physical examination of the patient and reviewed the
laboratory and diagnostic test results on the patient's chart. The nurse is performing
which specific nursing function?
a. diagnosis
b. assessment
c. education
d. advocacy - ANSWER-B
A patient is struggling with the decision of whether to accept experimental treatment for
cancer. The nurse begins to offer information to a patient and the patient says, "I've
already heard all of that before and I don't agree with any of it." How should the nurse
proceed?
a. ask why the patient is so defensive
b. encourage the patient to discuss his beliefs
c. question the patient's prejudicial attitude
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