PPN Program Week One Q&A

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What is the primary focus of the social justice approach in nursing?

Maximizing patient compliance with treatment plans

Improving communication between healthcare teams

Ensuring fairness and equity in societal health resources (correct)

Enhancing personal wealth of healthcare providers

Which of the following is NOT a personal indicator of critical thinking?

Open and sensitive to diversity

Reliance solely on gut feelings (correct)

Careful and prudent decision-making

Curiosity and inquisitiveness

What is the essence of clinical reasoning in nursing?

The cognitive process of analyzing patient data (correct)

Communicating with patients effectively

Using intuition to make rapid decisions

Following protocols without question

What characterizes the Level of Complex Understanding in critical thinking competencies?

Recognizing the existence of conflicting solutions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Level of Commitment in critical thinking competencies?

Tailoring care according to specific client needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following core nursing values involves respecting patients' choices?

Promoting and respecting informed decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What does social justice in nursing primarily advocate for?

Equity in benefits and burdens distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion of a profession in nursing?

Focus on profit maximization Signup and view all the answers

What role do personal values play in nursing practice?

They help navigate ethical decisions and advocate for others. Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is a key professional behavior in nursing?

Functioning autonomously and adhering to legal standards Signup and view all the answers

Oppression in nursing can be best described as:

Exerting power to marginalize vulnerable groups Signup and view all the answers

What is marginalization in the context of nursing?

Excluding individuals from dominant societal groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the ethical responsibilities of nurses?

Maintaining confidentiality while providing patient care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes that organize content in the program?

Patient advocacy Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first indigenous nurse accepted to nursing school in New York?

Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for recruitment in nursing according to the implications of nurse imagery?

Identifying strategies for a positive image Signup and view all the answers

What does phenomenology in nursing study?

The structures of lived experience and consciousness of health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key reason for understanding the history of nursing?

To teach us about the evolution of the profession Signup and view all the answers

During World War 1, nurses were perceived in which of the following ways?

As noble heroes with ties to religion Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences the perception of nursing profession substantially?

Social, economic, and political factors Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of the nursing program described?

To educate nurses to work with diverse groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Critical Social Theory in healthcare?

To penetrate objective appearances to expose underlying social relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which theme emphasizes the importance of effective communication between nurses and patients?

Meaningful understanding and communication. Signup and view all the answers

What does empirical knowing in nursing primarily focus on?

Quantifiable knowledge verified through testing. Signup and view all the answers

How does emancipatory knowing empower nurses?

By recognizing social injustices and advocating for change. Signup and view all the answers

What role does reflective thinking play in nursing practices?

It is central to learning and improving nursing practice. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes aesthetic knowing in nursing?

Understanding the deeper appreciation of the whole person. Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of personal knowing in nursing?

Connecting to the human aspects of the client experience. Signup and view all the answers

Which theme highlights the responsibility of nursing students to act as advocates?

Political, social, and economic awareness in healthcare. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of the Novice to Expert model?

Novice Signup and view all the answers

In the nursing process, what comes immediately after diagnosis?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

How does critical thinking contribute to nursing practice?

Facilitates informed decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Clinical Judgment Model involves understanding the context of patient cues?

Noticing cues Signup and view all the answers

What role does critical thinking play in ethical reasoning?

It requires reflective and purposeful reasoning Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the Novice to Expert model emphasizes the ability to prioritize patient needs?

Competent Signup and view all the answers

What is an important barrier to critical thinking in nursing practice?

Lack of reflective practice Signup and view all the answers

What type of reasoning does the Clinical Judgment Model support?

Structured reasoning patterns Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Program Themes

Primary health promotion, reflective thinking, meaningful justice and development are fundamental themes in the nursing program.
Critical understanding of social, economic, and political factors influences nursing perceptions and practices.

Notable Historical Figures

Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture was the first Indigenous nurse accepted into a nursing school in New York.
Bernice Redmon was the first black nurse appointed to the Victoria Order of Nurses in Canada.

Purpose and Importance of Nursing Education

The nursing program aims to prepare nurses to work with diverse communities, ages, and backgrounds in various contexts.
Understanding nursing history is essential for comprehending the profession's evolution and the significance of nursing roles.

Nursing Imagery and Recruitment

During World War I, nurses were perceived as noble, moral, and religious heroes, which has shaped historical imagery of the profession.
Positive, inclusive nursing images must be identified and strategically promoted to enhance recruitment efforts.

Ways of Knowing in Nursing

Four ways of knowing:
- Ethics focuses on moral decision-making and obligations.
- Empirical knowing involves scientific, quantifiable research.
- Personal knowing connects with the human experience of clients.
- Aesthetic knowing appreciates the deeper aspects of individuals' circumstances.
Emancipatory knowing empowers nurses to combat injustice and inequity in healthcare.

Professional Values in Nursing

Core nursing values include safe, ethical care, promoting well-being, informed decision-making, respecting dignity, maintaining confidentiality, advocating for justice, and accountability.

Social justice emphasizes fairness and equitable distribution of resources, particularly for marginalized individuals and communities.
A social justice approach addresses inequalities and advocates for policies that improve health for vulnerable populations.

Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning

Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating information to solve problems efficiently.
Clinical reasoning is the cognitive process for interpreting patient data to inform clinical decisions.

Competencies and Professional Development

Three levels of critical thinking competencies:
- Basic Understanding relies on experience and intuition.
- Complex Understanding involves choosing between conflicting solutions.
- Commitment is guided by rules but personalized for specific clients.
The Novice to Expert model describes the progression of nursing skills from novice (rule-following) to expert (intuitive and flexible).

Nursing Process Components

The nursing process consists of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, with critical thinking being vital at each stage.

Clinical Judgment and Ethical Reasoning

The Clinical Judgment Model aids nurses in recognizing and addressing health-related concerns effectively.
Ethical reasoning demands critical thinking to evaluate beliefs and values in ethical dilemmas, aligning personal and professional standards.

Barriers to Critical Thinking

Identifying barriers to critical thinking and ethical reasoning is crucial for improving nursing competencies and patient outcomes.

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Description

This quiz covers key themes and historical figures in the PPN program, focusing on health promotion, reflective thinking, and significant contributions by indigenous and black nurses. Test your knowledge about essential concepts and pioneers in nursing that have shaped health care in Canada.