Development of Self 1 - Final Examination Questions And Answers
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Course
NURS 1700
Institution
NURS 1700
Controlled acts - ANS acts that have been legislated and have potential to cause harm
Example of controlled act authorized to nursing - ANS -Preforming a procedure on a tissue below the dermis, below mucus membrane
-Administering a substance via injection or inhalation
De...
Development of Self 1 - Final Examination
Questions And Answers
Controlled acts - ANS acts that have been legislated and have potential to cause harm
Example of controlled act authorized to nursing - ANS -Preforming a procedure on a tissue
below the dermis, below mucus membrane
-Administering a substance via injection or inhalation
Delegation - ANS Refers to giving the authority to preform a controlled act to another
nurse or HCP. There are situations where you cannot do this.
Exemption - ANS A situation where you are going to the aid of someone in an emergency,
then you are exempt from legislative responsibilities in RHCPA.
Professional Misconduct in Nursing - ANS -Looking at a family's health records without
authorization
-Discontinuing nursing services with no replacement
-Abusive to client emotionally/physically
-Accepting a large gift, especially a large sum of money
Three Factor Framework - ANS 3 factors that have impact on decision making:
-The client
-The nurse
-The environment
Nursing History in Canada: 1600's - ANS -Religious missions sent out over to areas where
nursing care was needed, trained by locals
-Indigenous nursing brought up natural substances as medication
Nursing History in Canada: 1700's - ANS Grey "tipsy" nurses, opened up brewery to make
money. Used alcohol to treat patients.
,Nursing History in Canada: 1800's - ANS -First hospital diploma program
-Florence Nightingale
-Nursing schools opened around Canada, training took place in hospitals
Nursing History in Canada: 1900's - ANS Increase in advocacy efforts for health,
reformation of health care system, increase in nursing education
Nursing History in Canada: 2000's - ANS Diversity, technological advancements, entry to
practice standards, leadership
Provincial Legislations that Governs Nursing in Ontario - ANS The Regulated Health
Professions Act and the Nursing Act set the legal framework for the practice of nursing.
This includes
-Scope of practice statement
-Defines controlled acts
Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario - ANS Nursing Act: Scope of
Practice Statement
-Controlled acts
-Classes of nurses
-Title protection
-Entry-to-practice
-Delegation
-Authority
-Exceptions
Regulated Health Care Professionals Act:
-Umbrella act: Sets out legal framework for practice of being a regulated health care
professional in Ontario.
-The start of the nursing act
-Still goes over scope of practice, controlled acts, and quality assurance programs
Nursing as a Profession - ANS -Committed to public service
-Requires specialized knowledge, must be acquired, carries high degree of responsibility
-Based on ethical standards
-Meet a range of practice standards
-Requires extensive education
Entry to Practice Competencies - ANS 1. Professional responsibility and accountability
,2. Ethical practice
3. Service to the public
4. Self regulation
5. Knowledge
6. Knowledge application
-Capability of preforming procedure
-Authority to preform procedure
Essential Nursing Values and Behaviours - ANS Alturism- concern for the wellfare of
others
Autonomy-right to self-determination. Right to make own decisions.
Human Dignity-respect for the worth and uniqueness of others
Integrity-acting accordingly to code of ethics and professional standards
Social justice-ensuring equal treatment and equal access to health care
RPNAO - ANS -Professional association representing RPNs in Ontario (voice of Ontario
RPNs)
-Consult with government for healthy public policy
-Developed all best practice guidelines
-Liability protection, discounts for services
-Other services: Career counselling, RPN journal
Professional Associations for Nursing - ANS Professional body for RPN: RPNAO
Professional body for RN: RNAO
Unions: -Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU)
-Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
-Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
, Professional Standard - ANS Describes in large the terms for professional expectations of
nursing
There are 7:
1. Accountability
2. Continued compliance
3. Ethics
4. Knowledge
5. Knowledge application
6. Leadership
7. Relationships
-Contribute to public protection
-Informs public what to expect
-Applies to ALL NURSES
Practice Standard - ANS Authoritative statements that set out the legal and professional
basis of nursing practice
Practice Guideline - ANS Assists nurses in understanding their responsibilities in making
safe, effective decisions
Examples:
-Client, nurse, environment
-Culturally sensitive care
-Supporting learners
Nursing Metaparadigm - ANS Describes the concepts that define the discipline of nursing
-Person
-Health
-Environment
-Nursing
Nursing theory - ANS Aims to describe, predict, and explain the phenomenon of nursing.
-A way to view client situations
-A way to organize data
-A way to analyze and interpret info
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