EN Standards of Practise
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What is the standard of care in healthcare professions?

  • The ability to make personal judgments about a situation
  • A requirement to act with watchfulness and caution (correct)
  • A guideline for professional appearance
  • The measure of a nurse's educational qualifications

    • Accountability in nursing can be delegated to another person.

    False

    What may result if a healthcare professional does not meet the standard of care?

    A lawsuit for negligence.

    Nurses and midwives must be _____ for their decisions and actions.

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

    What does evidence-based practice involve?

    <p>Assessing the best available evidence for practice decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrolled nurses are unqualified individuals in healthcare settings.

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

    What must a Registered Nurse (RN) do when they delegate an activity?

    <p>Monitor the standard of performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Standard of Care = Requirement to act with caution and prudence Accountability = Responsibility for one's actions and decisions Evidence-based Practice = Using the best evidence to make practice decisions Enrolled Nurse = A registered person with appropriate healthcare preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an enrolled nurse regarding their actions?

    <p>To accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrolled nurses are responsible for all decision-making in the provision of nursing care.

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

    What should an enrolled nurse clarify with the supervising registered nurse?

    <p>Own role and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An enrolled nurse must practice within the EN scope of practice relevant to the ______________.

    <p>context of practice, legislation, own educational preparation and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the indicators with their corresponding standards:

    <p>3.1 = Practises within the EN scope of practice relevant to context 3.4 = Collaborates with the RN regarding delegated responsibilities 4.2 = Accurately collects and interprets health information 4.4 = Uses health care technology appropriately according to guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an indicator of Standard 4?

    <p>Demonstrates responsibility for nursing care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrolled nurses are not permitted to gather data using observation techniques.

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

    What role do enrolled nurses have in planning appropriate care?

    <p>They interpret information from various sources to contribute to care planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a maternity services setting, who is expected to supervise an enrolled nurse?

    <p>A certified midwife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrolled nurses can provide care to people without involving them in care decision-making.

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

    What is one of the responsibilities of enrolled nurses regarding their knowledge and practice?

    <p>To seek additional knowledge/information when presented with unfamiliar situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Standard 8 requires that enrolled nurses provide nursing care informed by __________ evidence.

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

    Which of the following is NOT an indicator of the skilled and timely care provided by enrolled nurses?

    <p>Works independently without guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrolled nurses are expected to demonstrate currency and competency in the safe use of healthcare technology.

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

    Enrolled nurses are responsible for prioritizing their __________ in providing care.

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

    Match the indicator to its corresponding standard.

    <p>6.1 = Refers to the RN to guide decision-making. 6.3 = Promotes active engagement. 8.2 = Seeks additional knowledge/information. 8.4 = Uses problem-solving and logical analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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