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PNUR 114 Final Exam Questions With
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What is caring? - answer✔is concerned with human relationships. it is linked to healing and
promotes dignity, compassion, empathy. Caring allows the nurse as a learner, teacher, or
practitioner to understand and act on concerns and issues of their clients and view them as a
whole (spiritually, physically, emotionally). It is an expression of reverence for the basic value
and dignity of another human being.
what is an LPN? - answer✔A nurse who studies from the same body of knowledge as RNs and
RPNs. An LPN's practice is based on foundational knowledge, critical thinking, critical inquiry,
and clinical judgement.
PN Program Philosophy? - answer✔Caring is viewed as a core concept. Practical nurses foster
client empowerment in care planning and decision making, and are cognizant of their unique
biological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental complexity. PNs care for client
across the lifespan, providing safe, knowledgable, and integrated care through critical thinking
and clinical judgment
PN program philosophy: Integrative - answer✔The practical nurse is integral in the assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation and documentation of nursing care. Promotes,
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supports, advocates for pt self-determination to achieve optimum health outcomes. Foundation of
PN is defined by relevant law, scope of practice, code of ethics, and entry-level competencies
PN program philosophy: Professional - answer✔PN practice collaboratively, respecting shared
and unique competencies of members of healthcare team. code of ethics provides direction to PN
to uphold highest standard of care. PN maintains autonomy with in scope of practice and is
legally accountable to client, employer, profession. Demonstrates self-reflective approach,
leadership while fostering continued growth
PN program philosophy: knowledgable - answer✔PN use critical thinking to guide formulation
of clinical decisions, based on evidence-informed practice. Follow systemic approach when
applying nursing process and deliver care while respecting diversity. Active participants in
health promotion, illness prevention, reduction of harm, risk management activities. Are
knowledgable about trends and issues that impact client, healthcare system & team.
PN program philosophy: competent - answer✔PN integrate knowledge, skills, behaviours,
attitudes, critical thinking and clinical judgement expected of an entry-level PN to provide safe,
competent, and ethical care. Care for pt through lifespan and are responsible for providing care
while developing and maintaining therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Holistic, comprehensive
and specific nursing assessments to achieve agreed health outcomes.
PN program philosophy: client focused - answer✔PN assist clients to identify actual and
potential health goals and outcomes, support clients to assume responsibility for health, involve
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clients in developing and prioritizing their plan of care, and provide info and access to resources.
PN provide care that affirms, respects, and fosters cultural expression by others
what is a mission statement? - answer✔it defines the organizations purpose and outlines what it
does, who it is done for, and how it is accomplished
what is an organizations philosophy? - answer✔An organization's system of beliefs that
determine how a purpose or mission is to be achieved. States beliefs, concepts, and principles.
what is BCCNP legal obligation? - answer✔BCCNPs legal obligation is to protect the public
through the regulation of nursing professionals (LPNs, NPs, RNs, RPNs), setting standards of
practice, assessing nursing education programs in BC, and addressing complaints about BCCNP
registrants
how does historical perspectives, current trends and issues affect the role of the practical nurse? -
answer✔having knowledge of historical perspectives guides and encourages different forms of
critical thinking. knowledge of history is critical to participation in healthcare innovation today
and it provides valuable perspectives on emerging health technologies, healthcare reform, and
transformation in nursing practice in society. current trends provides education and awareness
for nurses so that they can provide support for their clients health care plan to bring them to
wellness
The Practical Nurse Act controls the education, testing, licensing, and regulation of practical
nurses in the province. What year was it passed? - answer✔1951
