NR 222 Exam 1
definition of nursing
(Ans- diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness.
characteristics of a profession
(Ans-
-requires extended education
-requires a body of knowledge
-provides a specific service
-has autonomy
-incorporates a code of ethics
require a body of knowledge
(Ans- Nurses are responsible for obtaining and maintaining specific
knowledge and skills.
-provide care and comfort to emphasize health promotion and illness
prevention.
Autonomy
(Ans- scope and standards of practice.
-to improve the health and well being of all individuals, communities, and
population through the significant and visible contributions of registered
nursing using standards based practice.
Professional Standards
(Ans-
-ANA code of ethics
-Nurse Practice Acts
-Nursing Process
Nursing process #1
(Ans- ASSESSMENT
-the RN collects data pertinent to the patients health and or situation
Nursing process #2
(Ans- DIAGNOSIS
-RN analayzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues
Nursing process #3
(Ans- OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION
-The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the
patient or situation.
Nursing process #4
(Ans- PLANNING
-the RN develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain
expected outcome.
Nursing process #5
(Ans- IMPLEMENTATION
-coordination of care
-health teaching and promotion
-consultation
-prescriptive authority and treatment
Nursing process #6
(Ans- EVALUATION
-The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Nurse Practice Acts
(Ans- NPAs regulate the scope of nursing practice and protect public
health, safety, and welfare. This protection includes shielding the public
from unqualified and unsafe nurses.