Nursing Scope and Standards Quiz

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What benefit does formatting definitions as a bullet list provide?

It allows for the omission of less important details.

It simplifies the information for easier understanding.

It highlights the richness and diversity of integrated concepts. (correct)

It creates a linear narrative that is easier to follow.

Which organization is responsible for the publication mentioned in the content?

National Institute of Nursing Research

World Health Organization

American Nurses Association (correct)

EBSCO Publishing

What can be inferred about the publication date of the Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice?

It was published in 2021. (correct)

It was published in 2024.

It is an annual publication.

It includes updates from 2023.

What is the significance of the account number mentioned in the content?

It identifies a specific user accessing the publication. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which edition of the Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is referenced?

4th Edition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'printedNursing' in the document likely refer to?

A print format for nursing resources. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might the parentheses following the mention of EBSCO Publishing imply?

It denotes the specific database where the eBook is hosted. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a graduate-level prepared registered nurse from other registered nurses?

They possess a higher level of education, specifically a master's or doctoral degree. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In context to regulatory bodies, what is a common characteristic of registered nurses?

They are required to be licensed by a governing authority in their jurisdiction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'protected title' in relation to the term 'nurse' imply?

The term 'nurse' can only be used by licensed individuals, preventing misuse by unqualified persons. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the level of education play concerning registered nurses?

It determines whether they can perform basic nursing tasks or advanced patient care. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT apply to registered nurses?

They are only required to hold a bachelor's degree. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a registered nurse to function at an 'advanced level'?

They have a higher scope of practice compared to licensed practical nurses. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential for someone to be identified as a registered nurse?

Completion of the nursing training program and obtaining licensure. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does jurisdiction affect the practice of registered nurses?

Licensing requirements can differ significantly from one jurisdiction to another. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered foundational to the practice of nursing?

The act of caring (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the statement by Jean Watson, what will nursing fail to do if it does not fulfill its societal mandate?

Sustain human caring and dignity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jean Watson suggest is crucial for nursing's existence as a profession?

Carrying out its covenant to humankind (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nursing, what does preserving human dignity imply?

Respecting patient autonomy and humanity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is at risk if nursing fails to focus on caring according to the provided content?

Fulfillment of its professional mandate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is emphasized as critical in sustaining human caring within nursing practice?

Human dignity and humanness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts does not align with the core message about nursing in the content?

Relying solely on technology for patient care (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of 'humanness' relate to nursing practice according to the content?

It is integral to the act of caring in nursing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What reflection does the quote by Jean Watson imply about the role of nursing in the wider society?

Nursing serves a critical role in enhancing overall human welfare. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not adhering to the principles of caring in nursing as mentioned?

Failure to meet professional ethical obligations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best encapsulates the purpose of the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice?

They are authoritative statements about expected actions and behaviors of registered nurses. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice relate to the Scope of Nursing Practice statement?

The standards provide a framework that supports and complements the Scope Statement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence the application of the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice?

The physical health of the patient being cared for. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might published standards of nursing practice be important in the profession?

They serve as potential legal evidence of the standard of care provided. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice is accurate?

They apply equally to all registered nurses, regardless of their area of specialization. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice?

They provide a consensus among nursing professionals on best practices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between individual nursing practices and the published standards?

There is a significant understanding that practices can be context-specific. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice play in the professional development of nurses?

They provide a foundation for continued education and competency assessment. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of nursing does the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice NOT focus on?

Specific medical diagnoses and treatments. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice ensure accountability among registered nurses?

By providing a clear set of expectations for professional conduct and performance. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the interaction between a nurse and a client as described?

To establish a connection and foster development (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is caring characterized in the content?

As a compassionate weaving of concern through human connection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect emphasizes the uniqueness of each nurse-client relationship?

The individuality of what each brings to the relationship (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'woven threads of concern' metaphorically describe?

The emotional and relational fabric of care (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of the nurse-client interaction?

Competing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scope of Nursing Practice

Nursing integrates art and science of caring, focusing on health protection, promotion, and optimization.
It aims to prevent illness and injuries, facilitate healing, and alleviate suffering through compassionate presence.
Nursing diagnoses and treats human responses and advocates for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.
It recognizes the interconnectedness of all humanity.

Definition of Nursing

The revised definition reorders content from 2015 version.
It replaces abilities with human functioning and references compassionate presence.
It acknowledges the connection of all humanity.
Refinements reflect a five-year evolution of thinking.
Formatting as a bulleted list enhances understanding of integrated concepts.

Other Definitions

Healthcare consumers encompass patients, persons, clients, families, groups, communities, or populations.
The term "healthcare consumer" signifies a proactive approach to health and wellness.
Registered nurses (RNs) are state-licensed individuals prepared for practice with the title "nurse" or "professional nurse."
Graduate-level prepared registered nurses hold advanced degrees and knowledge.
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) complete graduate education with special licensure for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), or certified nurse practitioners (CNPs).

Description of the Scope of Nursing Practice

The Scope of Nursing Practice describes who, what, where, when, why, and how nursing practice functions and roles.
Key aspects include nursing practice's dynamic, complex nature, and evolving boundaries, encompassing who, what, when, where, and how.
Nursing occurs anytime, anywhere there's a healthcare consumer in need.
It emphasizes a response to societal needs and a commitment to positive healthcare outcomes in a socially obligated way.

Development and Function of the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice

Standards of Professional Nursing Practice accompany the Scope of Nursing Practice to provide authoritative statements of nursing actions and behaviors.
These standards are expected to be performed competently by all nurses, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting.
They are context-dependent and may change with evolving nursing practice.
They reflect nursing's application of critical thinking and the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
Standards of Professional Performance describe the competent level of professional behavior, including leadership.
The Standards also deal with review and revisions as required.

The Art and Science of Nursing

Nursing is a learned profession informed by multiple ways of knowing (combining art and science).
It promotes health, well-being, comfort, dignity, and humanity to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.
Nursing's focus on healthcare consumers is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration, with particular emphasis on care and caring priorities and actions.
Essential elements of nursing care include compassionate, comforting care; recognizing the unity of mind, body, and spirit in each person; understanding the human experience's contexts and cultural factors; and not considering the presence of illness as exclusive to the absence of health.

Care and Caring in Nursing Practice

Caring acts as a foundational element to nursing practice.
Effective caring involves aspects such as empathy, responsibility, communication, and a will and commitment to care. There is both inherent and avoidable suffering.
Inherent suffering is due to illness.
Avoidable suffering is resulting from systemic dysfunction or biases in care.
Nurse-patient interactions that include respect, dignity, wholeness, and integrity contribute to healing.

Human Caring

Human caring practices promote self-knowledge, self-control, and self-caring.
Caring is reflected in the nursing compassion and use of skillful competencies.
It's about understanding people's context and environment, including their values and knowledge around their condition.
It's a process of respect for the care recipient's autonomy, grounded in ethics, involving empathy, values knowledge caring actions consequences a will, to nurture a commitment to care.
Caring in nursing is a partnership involving competence and interpersonal sensitivity, and a moral foundation that supports actions to create an environment conducive to care for patients, families, groups, and communities.

Professional Nursing Model

The new ANA Professional Nursing Model emphasizes the synergy of caring, values, wisdom, and energy supported by ethical principles.
The model fosters continuous evolution and transformation and represents the seminal attributes of courage, endurance, passion, and creativity.
It's framework provides an all encompassing idea of how to practice, based on the foundational elements of nursing.
The caring part of the model is integrated with values, wisdom, and energy aspects to ensure that the entire practice of nursing is supported by ethics.

Nursing Process

The nursing process is a framework of ethical analyses incorporating assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It's an iterative, dynamic, and cyclic approach that supports evidence-based practice.
Practical methods for identifying, analyzing, and implementing ethical decisions include the concepts of principles, theories, and codes, and a recognition of practical circumstances.
The nursing process serves as a guide for professional decision-making and identifies ethical issues.

Ethics for Nurses

Nurses frequently face complex ethical issues, including conflicts surrounding treatment goals, informed consent, equity, and access to care.
Key ethical competencies include awareness, ethical reasoning, motivation, and action, which depend on understanding the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Rest's Four Component Model describes ethical competence components in moral development, including awareness/sensitivity, motivation, decision-making, and action.
The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, the foundational document, describes a nurse's professional ideals and responsibilities toward self and others in clinical, organizational, and societal settings.
Moral agency is dependent on understanding social justice contexts.

Professional Registered Nurses Today

Professional licensure and education are specific to each U.S. state, commonwealth, or territory.
Nurse practice acts, statutes, administrative codes, and regulatory processes govern nursing practice.
Nurse education structures and practice vary across jurisdictions.
RNs and APRNs' educational requirements, examinations, and certifications provide a framework to maintain legal licensure.
This diversity emphasizes the importance of understanding local regulations.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)

CRNAs plan and deliver anesthesia to patients of various complexities across the lifespan.
CRNAs practice in diverse settings including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and office-based settings.
They administer anesthesia for various procedures.
They use holistic, evidence-based, and cost-effective practices.

Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)

CNMs provide primary healthcare to pregnant, childbearing people, and women across the lifespan.
They offer care across many areas, including preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
CNMs independently assess, diagnose, treat, manage medications, including controlled substances, and interpret lab tests, to improve outcomes.

Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs)

CNPs focus on comprehensive health care including taking histories, physical exams, and diagnoses to assist patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Services include prescribing medications, performing procedures (e.g., certain lab tests), ordering referrals, and providing counseling/education, all in diverse settings.

Organizations and Resources

Various professional organizations address specific areas of nursing, such as the American College of Nurse Midwives, and other specialty organizations.
These organizations often provide standards of practice, resources for ethical guidance, and educational programs to support nurses' professional development and maintaining professional licensure.

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