NU 311_ Clinical Nursing Skills Exam 1 with complete solutions
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Course
Clinical Nursing
Institution
Clinical Nursing
Extensive education
Theoretical body of knowledge
Specific service
Autonomy in decision making
Code of ethics
Characteristics of a profession?
American Nurses Association; professional nursing organization
What is the ANA
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NU 311: Clinical Nursing Skills Exam 1
with complete solutions
Extensive education
Theoretical body of knowledge
Specific service
Autonomy in decision making
Code of ethics - ANSWER- Characteristics of a profession?
American Nurses Association; professional nursing organization - ANSWER-
What is the ANA
ANA Code of Ethics 1 - ANSWER- practices with COMPASSION AND RESPECT
for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attribute of EVERY person
ANA Code of Ethics 2 - ANSWER- The nurse's primary COMMITMENT TO THE
PATIENT, whether an individual, family, group, or population
ANA Code of Ethics 3 - ANSWER- The nurse PROMOTES, ADVOCATES FOR, and
PROTECTS the rights, health, and safety of patient
ANA Code of Ethics 4 - ANSWER- The nurse has AUTHORITY, ACCOUNTABILITY,
AND RESPONSIBILITY for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action
consistent with the obligation to promote health and to PROVIDE optimal care
ANA Code of Ethics 5 - ANSWER- The nurse OWES THE SAME DUTIES TO SELF
as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve
wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue
personal and professional growth
ANA Code of Ethics 7 - ANSWER- The nurse, in all roles and settings, ADVANCES
THE PROFESSION through research and scholarly inquiry, professional
standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy
,ANA Code of Ethics 9 - ANSWER- The profession of nursing, collectively through
its professional organizations, must articulate nursing values, maintain the
integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing
and health policy
ANA Scope and Standards of Care - ANSWER- These are not laws but influence
policy development
State Nurse Practice Act - ANSWER- NURSING LICENSURE....It's the Law!
Define the scope of practice within each state; protects public
To practice nursing in the United States, RN candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN
exam
Same exam in every state
Regardless of educational preparation, the exam is the same
Tests minimum knowledge base
Delegation - ANSWER- __________ is a professional practice role of the RN. It is a
right and responsibility
Nursing Process: Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation (DAPE)
Patient Education (LPNs may reinforce education)
Tasks that require clinical judgment and critical thinking - ANSWER- RNs
CANNOT delegate:
Delegation Principle - ANSWER- The decision of whether or not to delegate or
assign is based upon the judgment concerning the condition of the patient, the
competency of the members of the nursing team, and the degree of supervision
that is required of the RN if a task is delegated.
Delegation Principles - ANSWER- The RN delegates only those tasks for which
she or he believes that the care worker has the knowledge and skill to perform,
taking into account training, cultural competence, experience, and facility policy
and procedures.
, 1: ADLs
2: non sterile specimen collection
3: I&O
4: vital signs - ANSWER- What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel
(NAP)?
The needs or condition of the patient
Potential for harm
Stability of the patient's condition
Complexity of the task
Predictability of the outcome
Abilities of the staff to whom the task is delegated - ANSWER- The RN delegates
tasks based on:
responsibility - ANSWER- You can delegate ___________
accountability - ANSWER- You cannot delegate
- ANSWER- Throughout each chapter are guidelines for delegation and
collaboration. Be sure to review for each assigned chapter
The best evidence comes from well-designed, systematically conducted research
studies found in scientific journals. You must also use sources of evidence that
include quality improvement and risk management data, infection control data,
retrospective or concurrent chart review, and clinicians' expertise. - ANSWER-
How to recognize best evidence when reviewing research
1) Ask a clinical question
2) Collect the most-relevant and best evidence
3) Critically appraise the evidence you gather
4) Apply or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise, patient
preferences, and values in making a practice decision or change
5) Evaluate the practice decision or change
6) Communicate your results - ANSWER- What are the 6 steps of EBP?
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