Nursing Education and Practice

Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of nursing practice?

To diagnose and treat medical conditions

To develop and advance medical knowledge

To assist patients in performing activities contributing to their recovery or peaceful death (correct)

To manage hospital operations

What is encompassed in nursing practice?

Only understanding, interpreting, and applying nursing theory and research

Analyzing and synthesizing knowledge, understanding, interpreting, and applying nursing theory and research, and developing and advancing nursing knowledge and profession (correct)

Only analyzing and synthesizing knowledge

Only developing and advancing nursing knowledge and profession

What is the definition of nursing according to Virginia Henderson?

A profession that focuses on developing and advancing medical knowledge

A medical discipline that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases

A way of providing emotional support to patients

A learned humanistic and scientific discipline that assists patients in performing activities contributing to their recovery or peaceful death (correct)

What is the significance of domains in nursing theory and practice?

They are the components of professional nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of narrowing the gap between nursing education and practice?

Improved patient outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nursing education in nursing practice?

To educate and authorize nurses to perform roles, functions, and activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cognitive competence in nursing practice?

Critical thinking and clinical judgment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an attribute of personal commitment in nursing practice?

Affective attributes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason behind the need to improve nursing education?

To meet the needs of clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing education in the 21st century?

To equip nurses with knowledge and skills to function as team leaders and managers Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the domain of psychomotor competence in nursing practice?

Skills, body mechanics, and care of instrumentation Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge faced by graduate nurses?

Lack of practical skills despite having nursing knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What hinders nurse practitioners from updating and applying their knowledge in daily practice?

Little opportunity to attend continuous nursing education sessions Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected role of a 21st-century nurse?

A team leader, manager, counselor, and advocate Signup and view all the answers

Why do nurse educators often teach outdated knowledge?

Due to busy academic life and research Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of affective competence in nursing practice?

Behavioral attitudes, values, and morals Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of maintaining excellent standards of nurse education?

To equip nurses with the requisite knowledge and skills to function in the 21st century Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge faced by nursing students?

Inability to link between knowledge and practice Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for high-quality patient-centered care?

Evidence-based practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of cognitive competence in nursing practice?

Involves critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for improving nursing practice?

Planning for improving practice Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for updating knowledge and practice?

Choosing a learning activity that is suitable for the learner Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of clinical facilitators in nursing education?

To support students in their clinical practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'high-tech high-touch approach' in nursing education?

Combining technology with human touch in patient care Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of problem-based learning in nursing education?

It encourages students to think critically and apply theories to real-life scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hospital and university collaboration in nursing education?

To provide clinical attachment opportunities for nurse educators Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of lifelong learning in nursing professionalism?

It is essential for maintaining competencies and enhancing quality of care Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of behavior modification in nursing education?

Enhanced competence and autonomy in nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of simulation in nursing education?

To help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of clinical attachment for nurse educators?