NUR 106 Exam Review Questions With
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Advanced Practice - ANSWER- A nurse with post graduate education in nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist - ANSWER- A nurse with advanced degree education or
experience who is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing carries
out direct patient care consultation teaching of patients, family, and staff and research
Nurse practitioner - ANSWER- A nurse with an advanced degree certified for a special
area or age of patient care; works in a variety of healthcare settings or in independent
practice to make health assessments and deliver primary care.
Nurse anesthetist - ANSWER- A nurse who completes a course of study in an
anesthesia school; carries out preoperative visits and assessments; administers and
monitors anesthesia during surgery; and evaluates postoperative status of patients.
Nurse-midwife - ANSWER- A nurse who completes a program in midwifery, provides
prenatal and postnatal care, and delivers babies for women with uncomplicated
pregnancies.
Nurse educator - ANSWER- A nurse usually with a advanced degree who teaches in
educational or clinical setting; teaches theoretical knowledge and clinical skills conducts
research
Nurse administrator - ANSWER- A nurse who functions at various levels of
management in healthcare settings; is responsible for the management and
administration of resources and personnel involved in giving patient care
Nurse researcher - ANSWER- A nurse with an advanced degree who conducts
research relevant to the definition and improvement of nursing practice in education
Nurse entrepreneur - ANSWER- A nurse usually with an advanced degree who may
manage a clinic or health related business, conduct research, provide education or
serve as an advisor or consultant to institutions, political agencies, or businesses
ANA - ANSWER- -American nurses Association
professional organization for RNs in the United States, founded in late 1800s,
membership comprised of the state nurses association to which individual nurses
belong, primary mission is to be involved in public education, clinical nursing standards,
and lobbying state and federal lawmakers to advance the profession of nursing.
Addresses ethics, public policy, and the economic and general welfare for nurses.
, AACN - ANSWER- -American Association of colleges of nursing
National voice for baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs. Goals
focus on establishing quality educational standards, influencing the nursing profession
to improve healthcare, and promoting public support of baccalaureate and graduate
education, research, and nursing practice. National accreditation for collegiate nursing
programs is provided through AACN by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education.
NLNM - ANSWER- -National League for Nurses
Organization open to all people interested in nursing, including nurses, non nurses, and
agencies. Established in 1952. Objective to foster the development and improvement of
all nursing services and nursing education. Conducts one of the largest professional
testing services in the US, including pre-entrance testing for potential students and
achievement testing to measure student progress. Primary source of research data and
provided voluntary accreditation.
ICN - ANSWER- International nursing organization
Founded in 1899 was the first international organization of professional women. By
sharing a commitment to maintain high standards of nursing services in nursing
education and by promoting ethics, the ICN provides a way for national nursing
organizations to work together
Nursing roles - ANSWER- Caregiver, communicator, teacher/educator, counselor,
leader, researcher, advocate and collaborator
Group Dynamics - ANSWER- How individual group members relate to one another
during the process of working toward group goals.
SBAR - ANSWER- Stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendations. Providers a consistent method for hand-off communication that is
clear, structured, and easy to use. Originally developed by the US Navy to accurately
transmit critical info. Initially adapted by Kaiser to facilitate nurse and physician
communication. Used between nurse and physicians for noncomplicated handoff
communication. Revised by the QSEN to include identification for nurse and patient and
to ask and respond to questions. S and B provide data, A and R allow for presentation
of subjective information.
Communication with nurse and client - ANSWER-
Educational levels of nursing - ANSWER- Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, Doctorate
Personal leadership skills - ANSWER- Commitment to excellence, problem-solving
skills including a clear vision and strategic focus that allow movement forward toward a
creative solution, commitment to a passion for one's work, trustworthiness and integrity,