7 essential features of nursing Correct Answers - caring
relationship
- attention to range of human experiences and responses
- integration of assessment data with knowledge
- application of scientific knowledge and use of judgement
- advancement of the profession through scholarly inquiry
- influence on social and public policy to improve social justice
- assurance of safe, quality, and evidence-based practice
A nurse can share an image of a patient as long as the face of the
patient is covered Correct Answers false
A patient sues the physician, the hospital and the nurse for
malpractice. Should the nurse have their own legal
representation? Correct Answers true
advanced directives examples Correct Answers DNR,
healthcare proxy, living will, medical power of attorney
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Correct
Answers - Organization for baccalaureate programs and higher
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Correct
Answers Serves to provide recognition of professional
achievement through certification of nurses in specific areas
ANA (american nursing association) Correct Answers -
develops professional nursing standards
- lobbies for all nurses
, -strategic plan from 2012-2020 --> stimulates innovation to
increases the value of nursing
- social policy statement which defines scope of practice,
knowledge base for nursing practice, specialization in nursing
practice
As an RN you will be able to help shape public opinion Correct
Answers true
assault Correct Answers - threats of physical harm to another
person
- in nursing: threatening a patient if they do not comply
assertiveness Correct Answers nurses need to be assertive
(have confidence) by giving opinion about thoughts on
treatment/plan
associate degree nursing advantages Correct Answers get
nurses out into field faster
associate degree nursing disadvantages Correct Answers nurses
are discredited as a result of the 2 year program
Baccalaureate nursing Correct Answers -outcomes are better
with a BSN
-push for nurses to go through BSN so they are more prepared
- 4 year program
battery Correct Answers - carrying out of threats made to an
individual (causes physical harm)
- in nursing: carrying out a treatment without consent