fundamentals of nursing practice: mod 1 - nursing as a
profession Questions With Complete Solutions
Defined as "a vocation requiring advanced training usually
involving mental rather than manual work" and is an occupation
based on specialized intellectual study and training, its purpose
is to supply skilled services with ethical components. Correct ......
Answers profession
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Profession are those occupations possessing a particular
combination of characteristics generally considered to be?
Correct Answers commitment, autonomy, responsibility, and
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expertise
characteristics of a profession? Correct Answers • College or
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University
• Prolonged education
• Mental Creativity
• Decisions based on science/ theories
• Values, beliefs and ethics integral part in
preparation
• Strong Commitment
• Autonomous
• Unlikely to change profession
• Commitment is greater than rewards
• Individual accountability
characteristics of occupation? Correct Answers - On the job
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training
- Length varies
- Manual Work
,- Guided decision making
- Values, beliefs and ethics NOT part of the
preparation
- Commitment may vary
- Supervised
- Often change jobs
- Motivated by rewards
- Employer is primarily accountable
criteria of a profession? Correct Answers 1. education
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2. body of knowledge
3. service orientation
4. code of ethics
5. professional organization
6. ongoing research
7. autonomy
It is an important aspect of professional status. The American
Nurses Association recommends the
baccalaureate degree as the entry level/ pre-requisite for master's
degree. Correct Answers education
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As a profession, nursing is establishing a well-defined body of
knowledge and expertise. A number of
conceptual frameworks contribute to the knowledge base of
nursing and give direction to nursing practice,
education and ongoing research. Correct Answers body of
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knowledge
It differentiates nursing from an occupation pursued primarily
for profit. Many considered ALTRUISM (selfless concern for
,others) the hallmark of a profession. Nursing has a tradition of
service to others. This service, however, must be guided by
certain rules, policies, and codes of ethics.
TODAY: NURSING is also an important component of the
health care delivery system. Correct Answers service orientation
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Last July 14, 2014, a new Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses
was adopted under RA 9173 and was promulgated by the BON.
It contains 7 articles that embody ethical principles and
guidelines to be observed. These are the STANDARDs of
behaviors that govern the practice. And we call the standards
CODE OF ETHICS. The code serves to assist nurses when
conflict or disagreement arises about correct practice or
behavior. The code of ethics sets forth ideals of nursing conduct
and provides a common foundation for education. Although the
code is not a law, sanctions can still be imposed against a nurse
who is found to be practicing outside the framework of the code.
Correct Answers code of ethics
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Operation under the umbrella of a professional organization
differentiates a profession from an occupation. Correct Answers
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profession organization
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1960, studies were often related to nature of the knowledge base
underlying nursing practice, but since 1970
Focused on practice - related issues. Correct Answers ongoing
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research
A profession is ___________if it regulates itself and sets
standards for its members. Providing_________ is one of the
, purposes of a professional association. Correct Answers ......
autonomy
......
"The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him
in his recovery" Correct Answers florence nightingale
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"The unique function of the nurse is to assist individual, sick or
well, in the performance of those activities
contributing to health or its recovery or to peaceful death that he
would perform unaided if he had the necessary
strength, will or knowledge and to do this in such a way as to
help him gain independence as rapidly as possible." Correct ......
Answers virginia henderson
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what are the scope of nursing? Correct Answers 1. promoting
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health and wellness
2. preventing illnes
3. restoring health
4. care of the dying
Wellness is a state of well-being. It means engaging in attitude
and behavior that enhance the quality of life and maximize
personal potential.
E.g. involve individual and community activities to enhance a
healthy lifestyle Correct Answers promoting health and wellness
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The GOAL in illness prevention programs is to maintain optimal
health by preventing diseases like immunization, prenatal and
infant care, and prevention of STDs. Correct Answers preventing
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illness
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