Nur 110 Final Exam Study Guide

Chapter 1-Development of the profession Know: how does nursing gain power, difference between, RN, LPN, CAN. Trait vs power vs process vs education. 1.Identify the most important element in nursing’s attempt to gain full autonomy of practice. A)Economic exploitation of nurses B)Maintaining the education system for nurses as it is now C)Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses D)Restricting the latitude of decisions made by nurses 2.In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing profession embrace? A)Health and happiness B)Chaos and disorder C)Loss of control and negative feedback D)Responsibility and accountability 3.Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their practice. A)Use strikes and union tactics to increase pay. B)Join professional organizations in large numbers. C)Leave nursing as soon as better jobs come along. D)Confront hospital administrators about poor staffing. 4.Which of the following types of nurses are classified as technical nurses? A)BSNs and MSNs B)LPNs and ADNs C)LVNs and BSNs D)UAPs and BSNs 5.Identify the approach that describes a profession as being in a continual state of development along a continuum. A)Trait approach B)Power approach C)Process approach D)Educational approach