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Nursing 101 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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Nursing 101 Exam 1 Questions andAnswers
2 question asked in the Power approach to power - Answer-1. How much independence
of practice does this occupation have?
2. How much power does this occupation control?
3 Important characteristics of the Trait Approach to power - Answer-Autonomy
Accountability
Code of ethics
Would nursing be considered a profession with the Power Approach? - Answer-Using
the power approach, nursing would not be considered a profession due to factors such
as low salaries, perceived lack of political power, and low membership in professional
organizations.
Would nursing be considered a profession using the Trait Approach to power? -
Answer-Using the trait approach, nursing would be considered a profession because
nurses exhibit all of the traits given including accountability, autonomy, and a code of
ethics.
Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) - Answer-The practice of nursing in which
interventions are based on data from research that demonstrates that they are
appropriate and successful.
Peer-Reviewed Journal - Answer-manuscripts are reviewed by two or three
professionals who are considered experts — ensures accuracy of information.
Two major national organizations that represent nursing - Answer-The National League
of Nursing (NLN)
American Nursing Association (ANA)
Role of the National League of Nursing - Answer-responsible for regulating the quality of
the educational programs that prepare nurses for the practice of nursing.
Role of the American Nursing Association - Answer-concerned with the quality of
nursing practice in the daily health-care setting.
Nursing Code of Ethics - Answer-Rules used to guide nursing practice.
ANA Code of Ethics is the most commonly used
Autonomy - Answer-Ability for a nurse to work independently in their own practice —
expand nursing practice in to more independent areas
, Referent Power - Answer-Depends on establishing and maintaining a close personal
relationship with someone — ability to change the actions of someone based on this
relationship
Expert Power - Answer-Derives from the amount of knowledge, skills, or expertise that
an individual or group has. This knowledge, skills, or expertise is used or withheld to
influence the action of others.
Reward Power - Answer-Nurses can use reward power to influence the behavior of
others by giving a patient praise for completing the prescribed range-of-motion
exercises.
Coercive Power - Answer-A nurse should not use coercive power because it can
destroy therapeutic and personal relationships, as well as ne unethical or even illegal.
Legitimate Power - Answer-Legitimate power influences nursing through the state board
of nursing because of its establishment under the nurse practice act of the state — they
also have access to a legitimate source of power when they are licensed by the state.
Collective Power - Answer-When the nurse or a group of experts in nursing for a group
with the intent of changing nursing policy or other forms of political activities in nursing.
4 main tenants through which nurses can gain power - Answer-Professional Unity
Political Activity
Accountability and Professionalism
Networking
Professional Unity - Answer-When nurses belong to their national nursing organization;
a lot of power and influence to change things such as legislation
Political Activity - Answer-When nurses become involved in politics and important
legislation that influences their practice.
Accountability and Professionalism - Answer-When nurses demonstrate competence
and deliver high-quality care through processes such as peer review and evaluation
Networking - Answer-Establishing a nurse support network. There has never been an
"old boy" system in nursing.
What do experts predict by the year 2025? - Answer-Experts predict by 2025 there will
be a severe shortage of professional nurses, ranging from 200,000 to 800,000.
Three "historical threads" that run throughout the history of nursing - Answer-Society's
beliefs about the causes of illness
The value placed on individual life
The role of women in society
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