Chapter 1 Prep U - Hx of Nursing
Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice?
ANA
The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a client with burns. The nurse explains each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing explanation of each step?
Educator
The primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is:
Health Promotion
Attracting minorities to the profession of nursing is an important consideration for the future of nursing. Which key historical nursing figure set a precedent in this area?
Mary Eliza Mahoney
The nurse understands that for nursing to be considered a profession, many things need to be in place. Which element is not part of those considerations?
Multidisciplinary approach Having a well-defined body of knowledge, strong service orientation, a code of ethics, ongoing research, a professional organization that sets standards, autonomy and self regulation, and recognized authority by a professional group are all criteria for a profession. Having a multidisciplinary approach is not a criteria of a profession.
What are the QSEN competencies?
Safety Patient Centered Care Informatics Evidence Based Practice Quality Improvement Teamwork and collaboration
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Nursing Practice provides standard of care for all nurses. Which statement on the assessment of the nursing process is accurate?
The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation.
A group of nursing students has attended a presentation about the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Which statement by the group indicates that they have understood the information presented?
The organization provides programs of current professional interest.
