Core Concepts Exam 1
The overt action of a professional nurse engaged in the furtherance of his/her profession
professionalism
5 examples of professionalism
- appearance
- demeanor
- competence
- integrity
- compassion
5 elements professions have in common
- education requirements...
5 elements professions have in common
- education requirements
- regulation
- code of ethics
- professional organization
- commitment of service
7 behaviors that reflect professional decorum
- be prompt
- be organized
- be prepared
- be actively present
- be respectful
- acknowledge the value of time
- be aware
The study of conduct and character
ethics
The way one should act; can be considered absolute values, but the interpretation is not absolute
ethical principles
Values & beliefs that guide behavior & decision making
morals
The basis of the nursing profession; not an ethical principle
caring
To be truthful & fulfill commitments; to do what you say you are going to do
fidelity
Access to & fair treatment for all
justice
To avoid harm or balance unavoidable harm with benefit or good
non-maleficence
The duty to tell the truth & not withhold information
veracity
7 therapeutic communication techniques
- active listening
- open-ended questions
- clarifying
- back channeling
- probing
- closed-ended questions
- summarizing
Using active listening phrases such as "go on" & "tell me more" to convey interest & to prompt
disclosure of the entire story
back channeling
Asking more open-ended questions such as "what else would you like to add to that?" to help obtain
comprehensive information
probing
APE TO MAN
- aortic
- pulmonic
- Erb's point
- tricuspid
- mitral/apex
2nd right intercostal space
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LectDan. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.69. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
