ANA Nursing Code of Ethics Quiz

Key Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse

• A key responsibility of a registered nurse is to provide competent nursing care, which involves the application of knowledge, skills, and judgment.

Nursing Process

• The nursing process involves assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assessment is a component of the nursing process described by the ANA.
• One of the stages of the nursing process mentioned in the text is diagnosis.

Competent Nursing Care

• Competent nursing care involves the application of knowledge, skills, and judgment.
• A registered nurse is considered competent when they have the knowledge, skills, and judgment to perform their role safely and effectively.

Standards of Nursing Practice

• The ANA sets the standards for professional practice in nursing.
• The main purpose of Standards of Nursing Practice is to provide a framework for nursing practice.
• One of the standards of nursing practice by the ANA is Diagnosis/Analysis.
• The primary focus of Standard 2: Diagnosis/Analysis is to identify actual or potential patient problems.

Professional Standards of Practice

• Professional Standards of Practice are important for nurses because they provide a framework for nursing practice.
• The Standards of Nursing Practice are set by the ANA.
• Autonomy is highlighted for nursing as a professional discipline in the text.

Assessment and Diagnosis

• The ANA's parameters are set for assessment in nursing practice.
• A nurse should primarily prioritize the identification of actual or potential patient problems when using assessment data for diagnosis.

Patient Safety

• The Joint Commission sets National Patient Safety Goals according to the text.

Nursing Practice Regulations

• The responsibility of each nurse is to provide competent nursing care.
• The California Board of Nursing outlines the statutes and regulations related to nursing practice.