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Characteristics of a Profession OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: ■ Explain the qualities associated with a profession ■ Diff erentiate between a job, a vocation, and a profession ■ Discuss professional behaviors ■ Determine the characteristics associated with nursing as a profession ■ Explain licensure and certifi cation ■ Summarize the relationship between social change and the advancement of nursing as a profession OUTLINE ...

NCSBN – Lesson 3-C: Physical Assessment Study guide Assessment Overview Health Hx The health history usually begins with a review of the client's present state of wellness or illness and his or her general health status. If the client is ill, the nurse will ask about the onset of symptoms, the location of symptoms, the quality of pain or discomfort, duration of symptoms and if there were any precipitating or aggravating factors. The nurse will also review the following pert...

NSG 6006 Study Guide Policies & Practice Standards • State Nurse Practice Act NSG6006 Study Guide 5000 (Roles) • _History and Developmental Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing • Definition of advanced practice nurse (APN) - A nurse who has completed an accredited graduate-level education program preparing her or him for the role of certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, or clinical nurse specialist; has passed a national c...

NCSBN – Lesson 6B: Medications Study Guide The following is a list of the major drug classifications. "Memory tricks" are included where applicable. A • Anti-anemics o prevention and treatment of anemias • Antianginals: o Nitrates: used to treat and prevent attacks of angina; acute treatment o Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are used prophylactically for longer- term management • Antianxiety agents: o Benzodiazepines: better for intermittent or short-term use in ...

Nursing Informatics Test 1|106 Questions with Verified Answers What is informatics - CORRECT ANSWER •Informatics - computer information systems science •Nursing Informatics - A subspecialty of nursing that focuses on managing information pertaining to nursing •Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) - Focuses on information management, not computers •Information management is an integral part of nursing We are not taking this class to learn about computers and to be IT techs. W...

NCSBN Questions and Answers 2023 A woman who is 5 days postpartum and has a history of pregnancy-induced hypertension, calls the hospital triage nurse hotline to ask for advice. She states, "I have had the worst pounding headache for the past two days. Since this afternoon, everything I look at appears blurred. Nothing I have taken helps." What action should the nurse take? a. Explain to the client that changes in her hormones may be the problem. b. Ask the client to explain what exactly ...

NCSBN Practice Questions 106-120 Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse is educating a client about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with spacer. Drag and drop the options below in the order that demonstrates correct use of a metered-dose inhaler with spacer. A. Remove the mouthpiece from the lips B. Breathe out slowly C. Breathe in deeply D. Hold breath for 10 seconds E. Release the medication into the spacer E, C, A, D, B Release the medication into the spacer. Breathe in deeply. Rem...

NCSBN –Lesson 8E:Genitourinary System Study Guide Due to an increase in sensitivity to insulin, rapid fetal growth and a reduction in eating associated with “morning sickness,” women with pre-existing diabetes have a higher risk of hypoglycemia and will need decreased amounts of insulin. In the second trimester, the placenta is fully developed and hormone levels being to rise steadily, which increases maternal insulin needs. In the third trimester, insulin is absorbed more slowly and is...

NCSBN Review Pretest Questions and Answers 2023 The oncology nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of vincristine to a child diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which intervention is most appropriate to add to the plan of care? (Select all that apply.) Verify blood return before, during and after intravenous administration Monitor liver enzyme tests Monitor for numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes Apply ice to the injection site if extravasation occu...

NCSBN – Lesson 7: Reduction of Risk Potential Study Guide Chest Physiotherapy Therapeutic Procedures Chest physiotherapy is an airway clearance technique used by health care providers. • Abdominal & Pursed Lip Breathing o Breathing exercises include abdominal breathing and pursed lip breathing. The client is positioned on their back with their knees bent and hands placed on their abdomen during abdominal breathing. Pursed lip breathing is done by taking a deep breath in through the no...