Registered nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers working together is called:

intraprofessional collaboration

Ageism is defined as:

negative societal attitudes toward aging or older adults

Benefits of evidence-based practice include:

consistent patient care and safety

Having a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is important

in being a competent practitioner

"Health" can be defined as:

a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being

All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

people who come from the same country will have same cultural backgrounds

The influence of the nuns and Florence Nightingale shaped nursing around ideals of femininity & selfless devotion

True, and nursing remains a female dominated profession even today.

Which of the following does NOT correspond with the need for self-esteem?

I hope I won't get fired for that mistake

studbud

Midterm Review - Modules 1-4

95 termsStudBud Administration591 plays

Modules 1-4 Introduction to Nursing Profession

Flashcards95 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 95

Answers

1
Which of the following groups are more likely to become ill, and less likely to receive appropriate healthcare services?
refugees, and some immigrant groups
lone mothers in low-income brackets; older women
people with severe or persistent mental illnesses and/or addictions
all of the above
2
The Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative outlines 6 competencies of collaborative care - List and define them
True
False
3
What is the highest goal in human development according to Maslow?
Self-Actualization
Safety and Security
Love and Belonging
Self-Esteem
4
There is a humanistic-scientific combination underlying the practice of nursing.
True
False
5
Health Canada's commitments to health promotion include:
all of the above
preventing and reducing risks to individual health and overall environment
reducing health inequalities in Canadian society
ensuring high quality health services that are efficient and accessible
6
This important Canadian document shifted thinking to an emphasis on the importance of lifestyle factors in health status
The Canada Health Act
Heidi's PowerPoint Slides
The Romanow Report
The Lalonde Report
7
Absenteeism (calling in sick) is part of the nursing shortage problem.
False
True
8
Fitness to practice may be inhibited by:
addictions
high level of wellness
healthy relationships at home and at work
lifelong learning
9
This is a process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health.
secondary prevention
health promotion
teaching
primary health care
10
Looking at Canadian nursing history, gender, class, race, and ethnicity played a role in who became nurses.
True
False
11
Most provinces brought in nurse registration between 1910 and 1922.
True
False
12
Health promotion can be effective even if the client has a low personal desire for change.
False
True
13
Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for one's own actions and to accept the consequences of one's behaviour
duty
responsibility
answerability
accountability
14
Receiving medical attention for illness or injury falls under the physiological needs in Maslow's Hierarchy.
True
False
15
This is "the learned, shared, and transmitted values, beliefs, norms, and lifeway practices of a particular group".
culture
ethnicity
diversity
race
16
"Caring" can be described as:
a deeply human experience
all of the above
the moral ideal of nursing
a nurturing way of relating to a valued other
17
The physical, mental and social aspects of health are inseparable and must be considered in relation to the others.
True
False
18
Which is NOT one of the 4 Over-Arching Functions of Nursing:
caring for the dying
completing complex procedures
restoring health
promoting health and wellness
19
In evidence-based practice, clinical decisions are based on:
best research evidence
all of the above
clinical expertise
patient values and preferences
20
Registered nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers working together is called:
interprofessional collaboration
intraprofessional collaboration
21
Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the global population; the is no exception in Canada.
False
True
22
ANBLPN's _______________ is a mandatory, formal system of assessing the ongoing knowledge, skills, and judgment of PNs
Complaints and Discipline Committee
Jurisprudence
E-learning Modules
Continuing Competence Program
23
Ageism is defined as:
looking one's age
developing interventions suited to a patient's age and developmental status
acting one's age
negative societal attitudes toward aging or older adults
24
Benefits of evidence-based practice include:
provider-centered care
all of the above
minimal increases in healthcare costs
consistent patient care and safety
25
Nurses' personal and professional values are always congruent because of the type of people that they are.
True
False
26
Healthcare has a particular culture. Discuss.
True
False
27
Which of the following is true of diversity?
all of the above
refers to the state of being different
occurs within cultural groups
occurs between cultural groups
28
Attitudes affect behaviours, but luckily they are not difficult to change.
False
True
29
Having a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is important
in being an ethical practitioner
in being a competent practitioner
it's not that important; knowledge is highly over-rated
in being a holistic practitioner
30
Holistic practice looks at the whole person including all of the following dimensions EXCEPT:
psychosocial
physical
religious
spiritual
31
Canada relies on internationally trained nurses and immigration to meet nursing workforce requirements.
True
False
32
Caring (and nursing) has existed in every society.
True
False
33
Nursing caregivers are only accountable to themselves.
True
False
34
"Health" can be defined as:
a state of physical well-being
the absence of disease
the ability to function in one's roles
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
35
A "profession" differs from a "job" in that a profession:
is often back by an association or regulatory body
requires prolonged education
demands personal accountability
all of the above
36
The application of knowledge, skills, attitudes, & personal attributes to maximize relationships w. diverse populations.
cultural competence
cultural sensitivity
37
Nursing as a profession has evolved in response to:
wars
socioeconomic factors
industrialization
all of the above
38
Which comes first? Explain.
Responsibility
Accountability
39
A person's illness may affect the family in what way?
stress, anxiety, uncertainty
financial burden
role changes
all of the above
40
The forced integration of Indigenous peoples into the European-Canadian culture.
amalgamation
accountability
assimilation
collaboration
41
"Learning to behave, feel, and see the world in a manner similar to other persons occupying the same professional role."
mimicking
colonization
socialization
assimilation
42
Culture relates to all aspects of life. Discuss.
False
True
43
This is the tendency to classify people or groups in a way that separates them from the whole - ("us" and "them")
Othering
Biasing
Judging
Stereotyping
44
All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:
it is important to inquire about health beliefs and practices
poverty is a primary cause of poor health among Canadians
people who immigrate to Canada often have difficulty getting healthcare
people who come from the same country will have same cultural backgrounds
45
Patients' ability to protect themselves from injury is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
gender; culture
sensory impairments; ability to communicate
environmental factors; cognitive awareness
age; mobility
46
The influence of the nuns and Florence Nightingale shaped nursing around ideals of femininity & selfless devotion
True, and nursing remains a female dominated profession even today.
False.
True, although many men were nursing caregivers in the early 19th century.
False. Florence Nightingale was concerned about bacteria.
47
Health promotion is not appropriate for the older adult.
False
True
48
Which of the following does NOT correspond with the need for self-esteem?
I hope I won't get fired for that mistake
I want to chair that committee
I sure hope my boyfriend's parents like me
I hope they think my idea was good
49
Jessica is a LPN and is registering for a course related to the patient population that she cares for. This exemplifies:
life-long learning
accountability
all of the above
evidence-based practice
50
Health is:
is socially determined
what the doctor says it is
static
perceived the same by all people in a culture
51
Globalization brings both extraordinary risks and extraordinary benefits. Discuss.
False
True
52
Care giving involves many stressors related to both patients and the work environment including:
under-staffing; shift work
end-of-life care; caring for marginalized people
all of the above
lack of support; acutely ill patients
53
Unlike Florence Nightingale, modern nurse theorists see the nurse as concerned with:
all of the above
the environment in which the client exists
individuals and groups
both well and ill people
54
"Freedom from any cognitive, physical, psychological or emotional conditions that impairs the ability to practice".
accountability
fitness to practice
reliability
beneficience
55
Social workers, nursing caregivers, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists working together is called:
interprofessional collaboration
intraprofessional collaboration
56
Cultural competence involves developing knowledge in all of the following areas, EXCEPT:
the significance of social, economic, and cultural contexts
the construction of racial categories
the culture of the healthcare system
your own personal ethnocultural and social background
57
A _________ to healthcare prompts you to ask: "How does my background shape how I relate to the people in my care?"
committed approach
empathetic approach
competence approach
relational approach
58
This organization works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
59
Self-care is crucial in preventing compassion fatigue and burnout and increasing professional _________.
sensitivity
accountability
resilience
development
60
Immunizations are an example of secondary prevention.
False
True
61
Define the following:
and then you can click this for the right answer :)
equity
equality
social justice
62
This nurse elevated the standards of nursing and was responsible for nursing education becoming what it is today.
Heidi Ingersoll
Imogene King
Jean Watson
Florence Nightengale
63
It is important for the PN/PSW to consider the determinants of health when working with older adults. Discuss.
True
False
64
Collaborative care prevents:
shared decision-making
maximized healthcare outcomes
fragmented care
respectful, trusting relationships between healthcare professionals
65
Worldwide, millions of patients are harmed each year due to unsafe health care.
True
False
66
The nursing shortage is largely due to:
an aging workforce and advances in technology
compassion fatigue and burnout
an aging populaltion and advances in technology
an aging workforce and an aging population
67
"Where are knowledge and skills unique and where are they shared?" This speaks to which CIHC competency?
Patient-Centered Care
Role Clarification
Team Functioning
Collaborative Leadership
68
At a national level, the __________ provides leadership in responding to public health emergencies.
Health Canada
World Health Organization
Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Nurses Association
69
This theoretical model helps nurses to prioritize patient needs
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
The 6 Cs of Caring
Nightingale's Theory of Bacterium
70
Common symptoms of compassion fatigue include all of the following EXCEPT:
frequent use of sick days
detachment
high levels of empathy
feeling irritable, angry, or anxious
71
This is the purposeful integration of researched best evidence into clinical practice.
life-long learning
evidence-based practice
collaborative practice
continuing competence
72
Compassion fatigue is related to patient care; burnout is related to the work environment
True
False
73
An all-inclusive approach to healthcare; considers all domains of the client.
Diverse Care
Holistic Care
Open Care
Inclusive Care
74
Early caregivers included:
All of the above
Nuns
Aboriginal women
Women hiring themselves out as midwives
75
Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
Education and literacy
Income and social status
Social environments
Race
76
Advocating for your patient's family to be able to visit fits under Self-Actualization in Maslow's Hierarchy.
False
True
77
The PN/PSW can make a difference in patient safety every day by:
I'm not telling you!
Shout it out!
You tell me!
You know this!
78
People with illness can experience:
all of the above
relationship changes with family and friends
behavioural and emotional changes
anxiety, fear, anger
79
Lifelong learning:
keeps us current and safe in our practice
is the expectation of nursing caregivers at all levels
all of the above
adds to patient safety and competent nursing caregivers
80
When we were stranded on our deserted island, what were we concerned most with when planning our first month?
safety and security needs
self-esteem needs
physiologic needs
love and belonging needs
81
Advances in technology brings both benefits and risks. Discuss.
False
True
82
What is the PN/PSW accountable for?
ethical behaviour
maintaining fitness to practice
all of the above
competence
83
This important Canadian document recognized the significant influence of social and environmental factors on health:
The Romanow Report
Heidi's PowerPoint Slides
The Canada Health Act
The Lalonde Report
84
The rationale for reporting adverse events and other safety concerns is to:
assign blame to the healthcare professionals involved
facilitate learning and improvement
85
Wellness is a component of health and refers to quality of life.
True
False
86
Nursing is:
a science and an art
caring and client-centered
holistic and adaptive
all of the above
87
According to Maslow, all people have the same basic needs.
False
True
88
Sometimes it is OK to make clinical decisions based on tradition ("that's the way we've always done things")
True
False
89
A pandemic is an outbreak of disease that attacks many people and may spread through one or several communities.
True
False
90
Factors that contribute to unsafe healthcare include all of the following EXCEPT:
compassion fatigue; burnout
fragmented care; nursing shortages
fast-paced work environments; change
role confusion; technology
91
"Keeping people on task as they work toward the goal and helping team members work well together"-which CIHC competency?
Team Functioning
Interpersonal Conflict Resolution
Interprofessional Communication
Collaborative Leadership
92
Nursing caregivers are responsible not only to ensure their own fitness to practice but to be aware of colleagues' FTP.
True
False
93
Peoples' lives and health are minimally affected by interactions with their environments.
True
False
94
An aging population will cause a rise in the need for:
geriatric and palliative care
nursing caregivers
all of the above
chronic disease management
95
The 6 Cs of Caring include: compassion, confidence, comportment, competence...
commitment and collaboration
conscience and commitment
collaboration and commitment
conscience and creativity

Midterm Review - Modules 1-4 Flashcards | StudBud