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Week 2
Nursing as a Profession
Question | Answer |
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Which characteristic exemplifies nursing as a profession? | Autonomy in decision-making |
A nurse taking continuing education classes is an example of which professional nursing criteria? | Licensure |
Which is the best document for the nurse to consult when making decisions about nursing practice or conduct? | Standards of practice |
Which is the best document for the nurse to consult to ensure delivery of quality patient care? | ANA Standards of Nursing Practice |
Which option is available to nurses who want to expand their practice, but do not desire to return to formal education? | Become certified in current practice area. |
A patient is considering a new health care provider. What is the difference between a FNP and a CNS? | Serve as primary care providers. |
When the nurse collaborates with the dietary department to provide a kosher meal for a patient, which professional criterion does this action support? | Diversity |
Which process is involved in the nurse’s socialization into the profession of nursing? | Learning the theory necessary for the nursing role |
Which entity publishes and updates the Standards of Nursing Practice? | American Nurses Association |
Which term describes nurses who engage in selfless acts? | Altruistic |
Which is the most important group a nurse can join to gain support and foster growth within the profession? | Professional organization |
Which statement differentiates APRNs from RNs? | They are approved to practice in expanded roles. |
Who can update a patient’s plan of care, but cannot initiate that plan of care? | LPN/LVN |
What is a benefit for new nurses who join professional organizations as part of the socialization process? | Access to current resources |