Development of Self Test Review: 100 Questions in 2 Hours

Professional Organizations and Roles

• WeRPN provides education opportunities for nurses who wish to learn more, and does not require membership.
• CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario) mandates protecting the public, sets standards, and ensures quality assurance and reflective practice.
• The Union (nursing union) advocates for nurses and aims for the best patient outcomes.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• A nurse's relationship with a doctor is not about blindly following orders, but rather about critically thinking and justifying decisions.
• If a doctor's order seems incorrect, a nurse can refuse and document the reason.

Communication and Patient Care

• EMR (Electronic Medical Record) aims to improve communication among the circle of care.
• When caring for a patient, it is essential to consider the patient's values and beliefs.
• A nurse should not impose their own values and beliefs on a patient, as it can worsen the situation.
• Important aspects of communication include hearing what the patient is saying, focusing on the patient's concerns, and reflecting on one's own values and feelings.

Nursing Standards and Practice

• CNO develops and revises nursing standards.
• The Code of Conduct outlines the minimal expectations for nurses' practice.
• Quality assurance involves reflection, learning plans, and peer evaluation.
• A nurse must report certain changes, such as a criminal conviction or address change, to the CNO.

Nursing Theories and Concepts

• Jean Watson's Caritative Factors emphasize the importance of sensitivity to oneself and others.
• Congruence refers to the harmony between a patient's affect and mood.
• Intuition is a gut feeling or a sixth sense, which can be influenced by empirical, social justice, scientific, personal, and moral/ethical ways of knowing.

Controlled Acts and Practices

• A controlled act is an act that requires competence and can harm the client if performed incorrectly.
• Examples of controlled acts include vaginal and anal examinations, psychotherapy, and dispensing medication.
• The difference between dispensing and administering medication lies in the quantity of the medication.

Advocacy and Education

• Advocating is a standard of practice, which involves mentoring, educating, and supporting patients.
• Forms of advocacy include suggesting treatment courses, giving advice, answering questions, and supporting patients in expressing their opinions.
• A nurse's role is to educate patients so they can make informed decisions about their treatment and care.

Professional Development and Responsibility

• Fitness to practice refers to a nurse's mental or physical condition, which can affect their ability to practice.
• The discipline committee addresses issues related to a nurse's fitness to practice.
• A nurse's role is to prioritize their time and manage their workload effectively to ensure quality care.
• Cultivating sensitivity to oneself and others is essential in nursing practice.

Knowledge and Critical Thinking

• Critical thinking involves analyzing information, identifying patterns, and making informed decisions.
• A nurse must be aware of their own biases and stereotypes to provide quality care.
• Empirical knowledge refers to knowledge based on observation and experience.
• Abstract concepts are summaries of research or articles that provide an overview of the main points.

Prepare for a test review on the development of self with 100 questions to be completed in 2 hours. Some material may also be from the midterm exam. Stay focused when reading the questions to ensure accurate answers.