Nursing Profession and Patient-Centered Care

<p>Recognizing and respecting the unique needs, preferences, values, and beliefs of each patient in their care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a framework for understanding nursing phenomena and guiding nurses' actions in patient care. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes that nurses need to be proficient in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making alongside technical skills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Professional nursing organizations play a significant role in shaping nursing education, research, policy, and practice standards, thus influencing the quality of patient care. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A profession requires a body of knowledge and a specific service to others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nursing has continuously adapted to societal needs and evolving healthcare systems, integrating new knowledge and practices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She revolutionized sanitation practices in hospitals, demonstrating the impact of hygiene and environmental factors on patient health. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate communication between healthcare providers, ensuring smooth coordination of patient care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing solely on the physical needs of patients, neglecting their emotional and psychological well-being. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing innovative strategies to improve hospital efficiency and reduce patient waiting times. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dorothea Dix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rise of specialty nursing organizations like AACN and ENA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lillian Wald (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changing societal needs and demographics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social justice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses will need to adapt their skills and knowledge to effectively assess and manage patients within diverse settings and communities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 4-year program provides a broader focus on social sciences, arts, and humanities, which are vital for understanding the complexities of human health and illness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The increasing influence of insurance companies on healthcare practices and patient outcomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A CNS is an expert clinician who specializes in a particular area of practice, such as a specific population, setting, disease, type of care, or problem. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses must be proficient in assessment, resource management, and patient adaptation as healthcare transitions to community-based settings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The focus of the 2-year program is primarily on gaining practical nursing skills and experience through clinical rotations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that nurses maintain their competency and adapt to evolving healthcare needs, standards, and practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased ability to negotiate higher salaries and benefits for nurses, ensuring financial stability and security. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses advocate for their patients' well-being and contribute to their overall health and recovery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To regulate the scope of nursing practice and ensure public safety. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's a standardized examination that must be passed to obtain a nursing license. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing care that is tailored to the patient's specific needs, values, and preferences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethical Decision-Making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps to ensure that outdated or ineffective practices are replaced with more effective interventions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To use data to identify areas for improvement in patient care processes and enhance safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From providing care and comfort to emphasizing health promotion and illness prevention and demonstrating autonomy and accountability. (A), From a primarily passive role to a more active and collaborative role in healthcare. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a framework for nurses to demonstrate their competence and professionalism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Professional Development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clinical Supervision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standards define the legal boundaries of practice, while ethics provide moral guidance for decision-making. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leaders and change agents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standards of Practice provide a framework for the <strong>nursing process</strong>, while the ANA Standards outline professional conduct and performance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The role of nursing evolves to include care, comfort, health promotion, and illness prevention.

Nurses must demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions and take responsibility for their actions.

Guidelines for implementing and evaluating nursing care, ensuring quality and safety.

Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation - crucial for nursing effectiveness.

Eighteen professional performance standards set by the American Nurses Association to guide practice.

A framework of principles that guide nurses in evaluating their values and ethics in practice.

A systematic method that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Nurses act on behalf of patients to ensure their needs are met and support their rights.

Guidelines that dictate the quality of nursing care and practice.

Care tailored to the specific needs and preferences of patients.

How social, political, and economic trends impact nursing practices.

Using current best evidence to inform patient care decisions.

Various educational pathways to become a registered nurse (RN).

Groups that support nurses and influence standards of care.

Nutrition is essential for maintaining health and preventing illness.

Individuals who made significant contributions to the field of nursing, especially during crises.

The specialized field of nursing that supports armed forces during conflict.

A framework guiding nurses on ethical issues and professional conduct.

Nursing programs adapt to meet changing societal health needs.

Nurses protect, promote, and optimize patients’ health.

Laws that regulate scope of nursing practice and protect public health.

Standardized examination all RN candidates must pass to be licensed.

Process that sets minimal requirements for specific nursing specialties.

Framework describing 5 stages: Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, Expert.

Working effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams for quality care.

Strategies to reduce harm to patients and providers through effective systems and performance.

Using information and technology to enhance communication, decision-making, and error reduction.

Nursing adapts to societal needs, influenced by cultural, social, and economic factors.

The pioneer of modern nursing who emphasized sanitation and fresh air in patient care.

Medical care provided to patients who do not require overnight hospitalization.

Support and medical care for patients in the final phase of a terminal illness.

Changes aimed at improving health care delivery and financing; emphasizes prevention and promotion.

Health services delivered in community settings instead of hospitals.

2-year program teaching basic sciences and clinical nursing skills.

An APRN with expertise in a specific nursing area such as geriatrics or critical care.

An advanced practice nurse providing primary and specialty care across settings.

A nurse trained in midwifery; provides women's health services from adolescence to menopause.