NUR 165 Final EXAM
questions and answers
(100% accuracy)
Once you graduate from nursing school, what must you successfully pass
before you can begin working as a nurse? - answer The National Council
Examination for Practical Nursing
What is the Nurse Practice Act? ( include who determines it) - answer
Nurse Practice Act- Law Written to Speifically Address each Level of
Nursing & the Limitations & Allowances of what they can do as Nurses,
Knowing your SCOPE of PRACTICE. *Each State board of Nursing is
different*
Why do you nee to be a Lifelong Learner as a Nurse? - answer Strive to
Provide Excellent Nursing Care to stay Current in the ever "Changing"
Field of Nursing.
What are the 4 Characteristics of a Nurse according to the TEXT? Provide
and Example - answer 1. Being Responsible- Nothing Changes in Pt.
Condition, You need to NOTIFY the Charged Nurse.
2. Being Honest- Admit & Inform of Medication ERROR.
3. Being Caring- Confirming Pt. Individuality, EMOTIONS, NEEDS.
4. Being Organized- Pt. Needs & Problems delegation ISSUES.
Being Responsible - answer - Caring for several patients, including their
medications and comfort, and seeing that their physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs are met.
,- Helping families understand what is happening to the patient and
preparing them for his or her care after discharge.
- Noticing changes in the patient's condition and notifying the appropriate
health-care professional if negative changes occur.
Evidence-Based Practice ( EBP) - answer Problem-Solving approach to
Delivering health care!
This approach USES the best Evidence from nursing research studies and
patient care data; it also Considers the patient's preferences and values.
In other words, research is very important to determine what care is
appropriate for certain situations.
QSEN focuses on six areas for prelicensure KSAs: - answer 1. Patient-
Centered Care
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Quality Improvement
5. Safety
6. Informatics
According to Box 1-4, How is nursing School at MCI preparing you to be a
professional nurse? - answer - Keep a CLEAN Appearance, Arrive on TIME &
Prepared.
- Take Breaks on Time & Return on TIME.
, - Wear your Scrubs, Keep NAILS SHORT for SAFETY.
What are the 5 Examples of Unprofessional Conduct your Book provide
that could result in the LOSS of your Nursing License? - answer * USE of
DRUGS / ALCOHOL in a way that it DANGERS Pt.
* Diversion of DRUGS from Prescribed Pt use to PERSONAL USE.
What are the Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization? - answer
Give you a "Collective Voice" that will be "Heard by those who Enact LAW",
Policy for Health Care Provide *Opportunities for Leadership.
What is "Evidence based Practice"? - answer An "Approach" uses the
"BEST EVIDENCE" from Nursing RESEARCH studies & Pt care DATA. It
"CONSIDERS Pt preference, Values, Problem Solving Approach."
What is the Biggest Difference between Nursed & Other HEALTH Care
Professionals? ( Impact of Nursing) - answer * Nurse have an Amazing
opportunity to impact Pt Lifes everyday. Pt rely on Nursing Staff for Basic
Needs. Develop Relationship Influence Pt in Positive Way TEACH Pt & Help
Pts Family.
* A nurse that is a THINKER and Change a Harmful Situation into a Safer
one.
What are the Major Entities for Payment of Medical Care? - answer 1.
Public Insurance- Self Pay
2. Private Insurance- Chartable Insurance Special Populations.
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