40 Questions
Which competency in nursing involves the use of best current evidence with clinical expertise and client preferences for optimal healthcare delivery?
Technical
What is the essence of Patient-Centered Care in nursing?
Recognition of the client or designee as the source of control and full partner in care
What is the main focus of the Quality Improvement competency in nursing?
Using data to monitor care outcomes and improve care processes
Which aspect characterizes Teamwork and Collaboration competency in nursing?
Fostering open communication and shared decision making in teams
What is the primary goal of using Informatics in nursing?
Communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision making
What is the central focus of Safety competency in nursing?
Recognition of a culture of safety and minimization of harm
What characterizes a Professional Nursing Organization?
Setting standards for practice
What defines Professional Socialization in nursing?
Learning the norms, attitudes, and values of the profession
What is a value system?
An organization of values ranked by importance leading to a personal code of conduct
Which mode of value transmission involves teaching values through examples and role models?
Modeling
According to AACN, which value emphasizes understanding different cultures and advocating for the most vulnerable?
Altruism
What does autonomy in healthcare entail?
Respecting clients' rights to make healthcare decisions
How is human dignity demonstrated in nursing practice?
Preserving client confidentiality and respecting individual uniqueness
What does integrity in nursing entail?
Acting in accordance with ethics and accepted standards of practice
Which of the following is NOT one of the essential values identified by AACN for a professional nurse?
Innovativeness
Which mode of value transmission involves minimal guidance or interference from authority figures?
Laissez-faire
What is the main purpose of internalization of values and norms in the nursing profession?
To shape individual behavior and self-concept
What do Standards of Nursing Practice primarily address?
Steps involved in caring for clients
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice?
Networking
What do Standards of Professional Performance focus on?
Nurse's professional roles and key concepts integrated in them
In nursing, what do Standards of Practice serve as?
Protection for nurses, clients, and healthcare institutions
What does the text suggest are benefits of belonging to professional nursing organizations?
Having a voice in legislation affecting nursing
Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of the Implementation component in the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice?
Networking
What is the main area addressed by the Code of ethics and professional values in nursing?
Professional conduct and values for nurses
Which of the following is NOT a level of expectations discussed in the text?
Maintaining helping relationships
What is the role of a nurse as a Caregiver mainly focused on?
Meeting various needs of the patients
Which role involves assessing, implementing, and evaluating individualized teaching plans for clients/families?
Teacher/educator
What is the main responsibility of a nurse acting as a Researcher?
Participating in or conducting research studies
Which role requires assertive practice, self-confidence, and an ability to effect change in nursing care?
Leader
What is the primary duty of a nurse in the role of a Counselor?
Facilitating problem-solving skills
Which responsibility is associated with the role of a nurse as an Advocate?
Protecting human and legal rights of patients
In what way does the role of a nurse as a Collaborator contribute to healthcare?
By facilitating teamwork among healthcare team members
What is the observed outcome of the two unobserved underlying mental processes critical thinking and decision making?
Clinical judgment
Which process involves imagination, intuition, and spontaneity, encouraging thinking outside the box?
Creative thinking
What are the standards of critical thinking as mentioned in the text?
Clear, precise, specific
According to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM), what is the first step in the process?
Recognize cues
What is the purpose of developing critical thinking as stated in the text?
Enhancing clinical reasoning
Which term refers to the skill of recognizing cues about a clinical situation and evaluating outcomes for a satisfactory result?
Clinical judgment
What does the term 'adequacy of knowledge' contribute to in developing critical thinking?
Effective clinical reasoning
In the context of decision making as discussed in the text, what does the term 'refers to the process you use to think about patient problems in the clinical setting' refer to?
'Decision making'
Test your knowledge on the benefits of belonging to professional nursing organizations and the roles of various college committees in the nursing profession. Topics include networking, legislative advocacy, staying updated on trends, and college committee responsibilities.
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