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Concepts of Nursing Practice

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What is the unique function of a nurse according to the International Council of Nurses?

Assisting with activities contributing to health and recovery (correct)
Providing economic rewards for members
Promoting societal needs over individual care
Focusing on administrative tasks in healthcare

How does the concept of a profession differ from an ordinary occupation?

It does not have its own rules and standards
It focuses on economic rewards rather than quality of work
It only benefits the individual, not society
It requires special knowledge and skills (correct)

According to Florence Nightingale, what marked the recognition of nursing as a crucial part of healthcare?

The focus on economic rewards for nurses
Patient safety and care in diverse settings (correct)
A peaceful death for all patients
Nursing as just an ordinary occupation

What does the concept of nursing as a profession emphasize?

Assisting individuals in health-related activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a nurse according to Virginia Henderson's definition?

Helping the client gain independence (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Marie Jahoda define a profession?

An organization based on application of special knowledge with self-established rules (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Virginia Henderson, what is nursing primarily about?

Assisting individuals in health activities for a peaceful death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of nursing according to the American Nurses Association in 1980?

Diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What essential feature of contemporary nursing practice does the ANA acknowledge in 1995?

Attention to full range of human experiences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What Latin word does 'nurse' come from, according to the text?

To nourish (D) Signup and view all the answers

What Latin word does 'patient' come from based on the text?

To suffer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a professional person in the context provided?

'To suffer' origin of patient (D) Signup and view all the answers

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