Patricia Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence
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According to Patricia Benner's theory, which of the following is NOT one of the stages of clinical competence?

  • Skilled (correct)
  • Competent
  • Novice
  • Beginner

    • Which of the following best describes the level of proficiency of a nurse who demonstrates marginally acceptable performance and is guided by rules and task completion?

  • Competent
  • Beginner (correct)
  • Proficient
  • Novice

    • According to Benner's theory, what is the main difference between knowing how and knowing that?

  • Knowing how is about practical skills, whereas knowing that is about theoretical knowledge. (correct)
  • Knowing how is based on theory, whereas knowing that is based on experience.
  • Knowing how is gained through experience, whereas knowing that is gained through education.
  • Knowing how is for novice nurses, whereas knowing that is for expert nurses.

    • According to Benner's Theory, which of the following is NOT one of the 7 domains of nursing?

    <p>Effective management of rapidly changing situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's Theory, which of the following is NOT one of the 4 metaparadigms of nursing?

    <p>Nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's Theory, which of the following is NOT one of the roles that make up the concept of a person?

    <p>The role of the temporality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's Theory, how does she define health?

    <p>The human experience of health or wholeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Patricia Benner's theory, which of the following best describes a nurse at the competent level of proficiency?

    <p>A nurse who demonstrates marginally acceptable performance and is guided by rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's theory, which of the following best describes a nurse at the expert level of proficiency?

    <p>A nurse who relies on abstract principles and rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's theory, which of the following best describes a nurse at the advanced beginner level of proficiency?

    <p>A nurse who lacks confidence and requires continual cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a nurse with 2-3 years of experience and a nurse with 3-5 years of experience?

    <p>The nurse with 3-5 years of experience has learned what to expect in certain situations and how to modify plans as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's Theory, which of the following is NOT one of the roles that make up the concept of a person?

    <p>The role of temporality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Benner's Theory in relation to health?

    <p>Benner focuses on the lived experience of being healthy and being ill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Benner's Theory, how does she define illness?

    <p>Illness is the human experience of loss or dysfunction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Patricia Benner's Theory

    Stages of Clinical Competence

    • The stages of clinical competence, in order, are: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert.

    Level of Proficiency

    • A nurse who demonstrates marginally acceptable performance and is guided by rules and task completion is at the advanced beginner level of proficiency.

    Knowing How and Knowing That

    • The main difference between knowing how and knowing that is that "knowing how" refers to practical knowledge and "knowing that" refers to theoretical knowledge.

    Domains of Nursing

    • The 7 domains of nursing, according to Benner's theory, are: helping role, teaching-coaching function, diagnostic function, managing and coordinating patient care, therapeutic interventions, and influencing professional practice.

    Metaparadigms of Nursing

    • The 4 metaparadigms of nursing, according to Benner's theory, are: person, health, nursing, and environment.

    Concept of a Person

    • According to Benner's theory, the concept of a person is comprised of: biological, psychological, and social-cultural dimensions.

    Definition of Health

    • Benner defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

    Levels of Proficiency

    • A nurse at the competent level of proficiency is able to prioritize tasks and manage their time effectively.
    • A nurse at the expert level of proficiency is able to recognize patterns and anticipate outcomes, and is highly skilled and intuitive in their practice.
    • A nurse at the advanced beginner level of proficiency is able to demonstrate marginally acceptable performance and is guided by rules and task completion.

    Experience and Proficiency

    • The key difference between a nurse with 2-3 years of experience and a nurse with 3-5 years of experience is that the latter is more likely to have developed a sense of confidence and intuition in their practice.

    Focus of Benner's Theory

    • The main focus of Benner's Theory in relation to health is on the development of clinical competence and the attainment of expertise in nursing practice.

    Definition of Illness

    • Benner defines illness as a state of disease or dysfunction that requires medical attention.

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