NCM 119 Finals Reviewer
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What did Florence Nightingale emphasize in nursing care?

  • Ignoring the theoretical basis in the training of nurses
  • Focusing on administrative tasks in nursing
  • Following aseptic precautions while caring for the patient (correct)
  • Providing only practical training for nurses
  • What is the definition of a profession?

  • An occupation that requires advanced knowledge and skills and grows out of society's needs for special services
  • A chosen, paid occupation requiring prolonged training and formal qualification (correct)
  • Any job that provides a living
  • A field of work that does not require formal education
  • How are professionals defined?

  • Anyone who claims to have special values and knowledge in a field
  • Individuals expected to display competent and skillful behaviors in alignment with their profession (correct)
  • Individuals who have a job that requires minimal skills
  • People who earn a living from any type of work
  • What is the significance of a profession being honorific?

    <p>It should be carried with pride and honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Webster describe as a profession?

    <p>A chosen, paid occupation requiring prolonged training and formal qualification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Florence Nightingale's Emphasis in Nursing

    • Florence Nightingale emphasized patient-centered care, holistic care, and environmental sanitation in nursing, believing that cleanliness and hygiene were crucial for healing.

    Defining a Profession

    • A profession is defined by specialized knowledge, skills, and training that distinguishes its practitioners.
    • Professionals are typically authorized by a governing body to practice in a particular field, signifying their expertise and commitment to upholding ethical standards.
    • The honorific nature of a profession implies that its members are respected for their knowledge and contribution to society, earning them the title of "professional."

    Webster's Definition of a Profession

    • Webster defined a profession as a calling requiring specialized knowledge and long and intensive academic preparation. This definition highlights the intellectual and ethical aspects of a profession.

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    Test your knowledge of professional adjustment and nursing jurisprudence with this NCM 119 Finals Reviewer for 1st semester. Explore the definition and criteria of a profession, qualifications and abilities of a professional nurse, and the basic educational program in nursing. Prepare for the BSN curriculum (CMO 14) and gain insights into nursing as a profession.

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