Altruism is concern for the well-being of others. One way nurses demonstrate
altruism is through unselfish support of others, especially mentoring
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their professional growth.
Which of the following defines nursings scope of practice in each state?
a. Nurse Practice Acts
b. American Nursing Association
c. Department of Health and Human Services
a. Nurse Practice Acts
The laws defining nursing’s scope of practice in each state, together with the Board
of Nursing’s rules and procedures, are known as Nurse Practice Acts and serve to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
Which of the following professional associations established the code of ethics,
social policy statement, and scope and standards of practice?
a. American Association of Colleges of Nursing
b. American Nurses Association
c. National League for Nursing
b. American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association seeks to influence the social, political, and
economic conditions affecting nursing practice. This organization has established a
Code of Ethics, Social Policy Statement, and Scope and Standards of Practice to
inform decision-making, guide practice, and influence the quality of nursing practice.
Participation in health policy development and the political process is a significant
part of which of the following nursing roles?
a. Manager
b. Collaborator
c. Advocate
c. Advocate
Health policy determines who provides healthcare, who pays – and gets paid – for
healthcare, what kind of care can be provided, where care can be provided, when
care can be provided, and how care is provided. Because these factors impact
safety, quality, and nursing’s scope of practice, involvement in policy development
and the political process is a significant part of the nurse’s role as advocate – for
patients and the profession.
When obtaining written consent for a procedure to be performed by someone else,
the nurses signature confirms which of the following? Select all that apply
a. The client appears competent to agree to the procedure
b. The client understands the risks of the procedure
c. The client has been notified of alternatives to the procedure
d. The client consents voluntarily to the procedure
e. The family supports the client's decision to have the procedure
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