Nursing 320 Exam 1 Study Guide
Questions with Correct Answers
Originated from the latin word Nutrix (to nourish)
Most definitions of nursing describe the nurse as a person who nourishes, fosters,
and protects and who is prepared to take care of sick, injured, aged, and dying
people. With the expanding roles and functions of the nurse in today's society,
however, any one definition may be too limited. - ANSWER-definition of nursing
ICN definition of nursing - ANSWER-nursing encompasses autonomous and
collaborative care for individuals of all ages, families groups and communities sick or
well and in all settings.
ANA definition of nursing - ANSWER-the protection, promotion, and optimization of
all health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury facilitation of healing,
alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and
advocacy in the care of individuals families groups communities and populations
-patient is the CENTRAL FOCUS OF ALL DEFINITIONS (patient centered care)
- includes physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of the patient
Four blended competenties - ANSWER-Cognitive
Interpersonal
Technical
Ethical/legal
using critical thinking systematically to form/shape ones thinking - ANSWER-
cognitive
promoting the dignity and respect for patient, and how to sound empathetic through
care and communication - ANSWER-interpersonal
manipulating equipment in a skillful manner to learn the desired skill. Performance of
skill (ie head to toe assessment). - ANSWER-technical
establishing a personal moral code/responsibilities. HAVE to value and obey the
rules - ANSWER-ethical/legal
Patient centered care- recognizes the center for care based on the patients needs
Team work and collaboration- function w other nurses and professionals joint team
decision care
Quality improvement- use data and method to improve system
Safety- minimize harm to patient/ staff
Evidence based practice- integrates the best research with clinical experience and
knowledge, and family preference for the best care.
Informatics- use technology to communicate and manage knowledge. - ANSWER-
QSEN competencies
,were established to teach graduates to give bedside nursing care to patients.
Schools for practical nursing programs are located in varied settings, such as high
schools, technical or vocational schools, community colleges, and independent
facilities. Most programs are 1 year in length, divided into one third classroom hours
and two thirds clinical laboratory hours. On completion of the program, graduates
can take the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN)
for licensure as an LPN. LPNs work under the direction of a health care provider or
RN to give direct care to patients, focusing on meeting health care needs in
hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health facilities. - ANSWER-practical
(vocational) nursing programs
-Diploma in nursing: Many nurses practicing in the United States today received their
basic nursing education in a 3-year, hospital-based diploma school of nursing. The
first schools of nursing established to educate nurses were diploma programs; until
the 1960s, they were the major source of graduates. In recent years, the number of
diploma programs has decreased greatly.
Graduates of diploma programs have a sound foundation in the biologic and social
sciences, with a strong emphasis on clinical experience in direct patient care.
Graduates work in acute, long-term, and ambulatory health care facilities. -
ANSWER-registered nursing education (3 types)
Most associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs are offered by community or
junior colleges. These 2-year educational programs attract more men, more
minorities, and more nontraditional students than do the other types of programs.
Associate degree education prepares nurses to give care to patients in various
settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health care and
other community settings. Graduates are technically skilled and well prepared to
carry out nursing roles and functions. As defined by the National League for Nursing
(NLN), competencies of the ADN on entry into practice encompass the roles of
provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. -
ANSWER-associate degree in nursing
The first baccalaureate nursing programs were established in the United States in
the early 1900s. The number of programs and the number of enrolling students,
however, did not increase markedly until the 1960s. Most graduates receive a BSN.
Recommendations by national nursing organizations that the entry level for
professional practice be at the baccalaureate level have resulted in increased
numbers of these programs. Although BSN nurses practice in a wide variety of
settings, the 4-year degree is required for many administrative, managerial, and
community health positions.
In BSN programs, the major in nursing is built on a general education base, with
concentration on nursing at the upper level. Students acquire knowledge of theory
and practice related to nursing and other disciplines, provide nursing care to
individuals and groups, work with members of the health care team, use research to
improve practice, and h - ANSWER-Baccalaureate degree in nursing
nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is considered to be
an expert in a specialized area of nursing; carries out direct patient care;
, consultation; teaching of patients, families, and staff; and research - ANSWER-
clinical nursing specialist
A nurse who completes a course of study in an anesthesia school; carries out
preoperative visits and assessments; administers and monitors anesthesia during
surgery; and evaluates postoperative status of patients - ANSWER-nurse anesthetist
A nurse with an advanced degree, certified for a special area or age of patient care;
works in a variety of health care settings or in independent practice to make health
assessments and deliver primary care - ANSWER-nurse practitioner
A nurse who functions at various levels of management in health care settings; is
responsible for the management and administration of resources and personnel
involved in giving patient care - ANSWER-nurse administrator
A nurse who completes a program in midwifery; provides prenatal and postnatal
care; and delivers babies for women with uncomplicated pregnancies - ANSWER-
nurse midwife
A nurse prepared at the graduate level who oversees the lateral integration of care
for a distinct group of patients and who may actively provide direct patient care in
complex situations. The CNL role is not one of administration or management. -
ANSWER-clinical nurse leader
A nurse, usually with an advanced degree, who teaches in educational or clinical
settings; teaches theoretical knowledge and clinical skills; conducts research -
ANSWER-nurse educator
A nurse, usually with an advanced degree, who may manage a clinic or health-
related business, conduct research, provide education, or serve as an adviser or
consultant to institutions, political facilities, or businesses. - ANSWER-nurse
entrepreneur
A nurse who functions at various levels of management in health care settings; is
responsible for the management and administration of resources and personnel
involved in giving patient care - ANSWER-nurse administrator
A nurse with an advanced degree who conducts research relevant to the definition
and improvement of nursing practice and education - ANSWER-nurse researcher
Courses seminars expand knowledge often needed for an RN to keep a license. -
ANSWER-continuing education
Many hospitals and health care facilities provide education and training for
employees of their institution or organization, called in-service education. This is
designed to increase the knowledge and skills of the nursing staff. Programs may
involve learning, for example, a specific nursing skill or how to use new equipment. -
ANSWER-in service education
Define the legal scope of nursing practice
Questions with Correct Answers
Originated from the latin word Nutrix (to nourish)
Most definitions of nursing describe the nurse as a person who nourishes, fosters,
and protects and who is prepared to take care of sick, injured, aged, and dying
people. With the expanding roles and functions of the nurse in today's society,
however, any one definition may be too limited. - ANSWER-definition of nursing
ICN definition of nursing - ANSWER-nursing encompasses autonomous and
collaborative care for individuals of all ages, families groups and communities sick or
well and in all settings.
ANA definition of nursing - ANSWER-the protection, promotion, and optimization of
all health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury facilitation of healing,
alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and
advocacy in the care of individuals families groups communities and populations
-patient is the CENTRAL FOCUS OF ALL DEFINITIONS (patient centered care)
- includes physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of the patient
Four blended competenties - ANSWER-Cognitive
Interpersonal
Technical
Ethical/legal
using critical thinking systematically to form/shape ones thinking - ANSWER-
cognitive
promoting the dignity and respect for patient, and how to sound empathetic through
care and communication - ANSWER-interpersonal
manipulating equipment in a skillful manner to learn the desired skill. Performance of
skill (ie head to toe assessment). - ANSWER-technical
establishing a personal moral code/responsibilities. HAVE to value and obey the
rules - ANSWER-ethical/legal
Patient centered care- recognizes the center for care based on the patients needs
Team work and collaboration- function w other nurses and professionals joint team
decision care
Quality improvement- use data and method to improve system
Safety- minimize harm to patient/ staff
Evidence based practice- integrates the best research with clinical experience and
knowledge, and family preference for the best care.
Informatics- use technology to communicate and manage knowledge. - ANSWER-
QSEN competencies
,were established to teach graduates to give bedside nursing care to patients.
Schools for practical nursing programs are located in varied settings, such as high
schools, technical or vocational schools, community colleges, and independent
facilities. Most programs are 1 year in length, divided into one third classroom hours
and two thirds clinical laboratory hours. On completion of the program, graduates
can take the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN)
for licensure as an LPN. LPNs work under the direction of a health care provider or
RN to give direct care to patients, focusing on meeting health care needs in
hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health facilities. - ANSWER-practical
(vocational) nursing programs
-Diploma in nursing: Many nurses practicing in the United States today received their
basic nursing education in a 3-year, hospital-based diploma school of nursing. The
first schools of nursing established to educate nurses were diploma programs; until
the 1960s, they were the major source of graduates. In recent years, the number of
diploma programs has decreased greatly.
Graduates of diploma programs have a sound foundation in the biologic and social
sciences, with a strong emphasis on clinical experience in direct patient care.
Graduates work in acute, long-term, and ambulatory health care facilities. -
ANSWER-registered nursing education (3 types)
Most associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs are offered by community or
junior colleges. These 2-year educational programs attract more men, more
minorities, and more nontraditional students than do the other types of programs.
Associate degree education prepares nurses to give care to patients in various
settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health care and
other community settings. Graduates are technically skilled and well prepared to
carry out nursing roles and functions. As defined by the National League for Nursing
(NLN), competencies of the ADN on entry into practice encompass the roles of
provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. -
ANSWER-associate degree in nursing
The first baccalaureate nursing programs were established in the United States in
the early 1900s. The number of programs and the number of enrolling students,
however, did not increase markedly until the 1960s. Most graduates receive a BSN.
Recommendations by national nursing organizations that the entry level for
professional practice be at the baccalaureate level have resulted in increased
numbers of these programs. Although BSN nurses practice in a wide variety of
settings, the 4-year degree is required for many administrative, managerial, and
community health positions.
In BSN programs, the major in nursing is built on a general education base, with
concentration on nursing at the upper level. Students acquire knowledge of theory
and practice related to nursing and other disciplines, provide nursing care to
individuals and groups, work with members of the health care team, use research to
improve practice, and h - ANSWER-Baccalaureate degree in nursing
nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is considered to be
an expert in a specialized area of nursing; carries out direct patient care;
, consultation; teaching of patients, families, and staff; and research - ANSWER-
clinical nursing specialist
A nurse who completes a course of study in an anesthesia school; carries out
preoperative visits and assessments; administers and monitors anesthesia during
surgery; and evaluates postoperative status of patients - ANSWER-nurse anesthetist
A nurse with an advanced degree, certified for a special area or age of patient care;
works in a variety of health care settings or in independent practice to make health
assessments and deliver primary care - ANSWER-nurse practitioner
A nurse who functions at various levels of management in health care settings; is
responsible for the management and administration of resources and personnel
involved in giving patient care - ANSWER-nurse administrator
A nurse who completes a program in midwifery; provides prenatal and postnatal
care; and delivers babies for women with uncomplicated pregnancies - ANSWER-
nurse midwife
A nurse prepared at the graduate level who oversees the lateral integration of care
for a distinct group of patients and who may actively provide direct patient care in
complex situations. The CNL role is not one of administration or management. -
ANSWER-clinical nurse leader
A nurse, usually with an advanced degree, who teaches in educational or clinical
settings; teaches theoretical knowledge and clinical skills; conducts research -
ANSWER-nurse educator
A nurse, usually with an advanced degree, who may manage a clinic or health-
related business, conduct research, provide education, or serve as an adviser or
consultant to institutions, political facilities, or businesses. - ANSWER-nurse
entrepreneur
A nurse who functions at various levels of management in health care settings; is
responsible for the management and administration of resources and personnel
involved in giving patient care - ANSWER-nurse administrator
A nurse with an advanced degree who conducts research relevant to the definition
and improvement of nursing practice and education - ANSWER-nurse researcher
Courses seminars expand knowledge often needed for an RN to keep a license. -
ANSWER-continuing education
Many hospitals and health care facilities provide education and training for
employees of their institution or organization, called in-service education. This is
designed to increase the knowledge and skills of the nursing staff. Programs may
involve learning, for example, a specific nursing skill or how to use new equipment. -
ANSWER-in service education
Define the legal scope of nursing practice
