Question 1

What is one of the benefits of nurses contributing to the growing body of unique nursing knowledge and research?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

According to Degazon, what must be taken into account in the changing face of nursing?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Which of the following consist of guides for nursing care that are developed by non-nurses, the government, or institutions?

Accepted Answer

External standards of nursing practice are developed by non-nurses, the government or institutions. They provide guidelines for the care of patients and are meant to ensure that patients receive high-quality nursing care regardless of the setting. Examples of external standards include standards from the Joint Commission, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Internal standards of nursing practice are created by nurses within an organization and reflect the organization's expectations for nursing practice. Codes of nursing ethics provide guidance on ethical behavior for nurses, and scope of practice statutes define the boundaries of nursing practice for each state.

Question 4

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, which of the following is one of the four principles that must be included in any practice statement?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration is a key principle emphasized by the Canadian Nurses Association to ensure comprehensive and effective patient care.

Question 5

Which of the following qualities relates to the ability of nurses to organize for the purpose of fulfilling the profession's promises and maintaining the relationship that nurses have with one another?

Accepted Answer

Unity refers to the ability of nurses to organize for the purpose of fulfilling the profession's promises and maintaining the relationship that nurses have with one another. This quality is essential for the growth and development of the nursing profession. Autonomy refers to the ability of nurses to make decisions in a professional and independent manner. Expertise and skill refer to the knowledge and technical abilities that nurses possess in their particular fields of practice. While these qualities are important, they do not directly relate to the ability of nurses to organize and maintain relationships with one another.

Question 6

Which of the following is a mechanism of accountability that has been developed by the profession of nursing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following traits did Flexner include in his list of criteria to identify professions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What term best describes knowledge necessary to provide a service that is either essential or desired by society?

Accepted Answer

Professional education refers to the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a service that is essential or desired by society, such as those of doctors, lawyers, and other professionals. This education is usually acquired through a formal course of study, such as a degree program, and is essential for obtaining the necessary credentials to enter and practice in a profession.

Question 9

Which of the following is universally accepted as one criterion of a profession that is profoundly important to nursing?

Accepted Answer

Codes of nursing ethics are universally accepted as a profoundly important criterion of a profession, especially in nursing, as they guide nurses in making ethical decisions and ensure the integrity and professionalism of the field.

Question 10

Which of the following terms relates to the characteristic of having a high level of specialized skill and knowledge?

Accepted Answer

The term "expertise" relates specifically to having a high level of specialized skill and knowledge. The other terms may have some overlap, but do not directly refer to this characteristic.

Question 11

Which of the following terms is synonymous with "self-governing"?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy means having the ability to govern oneself, which is synonymous with self-governing. The other choices - expertise, authority, and accountability - do not have the same meaning as self-governing.

Question 12

Which documents, developed within the profession as a guide for providing nursing care, can also be used as a consistent baseline to measure the practice of individual nurses?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following refers to being answerable to another person or persons for something one has done?

Accepted Answer

Accountability refers to being answerable to another person or persons for something one has done. Autonomy refers to having the freedom to make decisions and act independently. Expertise refers to having a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area. Authority refers to the power or right to make decisions and enforce rules or laws.

Question 14

What is the foremost law that governs the regulation of nursing?

Accepted Answer

The foremost law that governs the regulation of nursing is the Scope of Practice Statute. This law defines what tasks and responsibilities nurses are allowed to undertake within their profession, and provides guidelines for their education, licensing and certification requirements. The other choices are not relevant to the regulation of nursing specifically.

Quiz 8: Professional Issues