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When was the New York State definition of nursing signed into law? - March 15, 1972 Which theorist is the founder of trans-cultural nursing? - Madeleine Leininger Which theorist is known for her book from Novice to Expert? - Patricia Benner Who is considered the first nursing theorist? - Florence Nightingale What is the meaning behind the Nightingale Lamp? - Symbol of nursing and logo of International Counsel of Nursing Who served as the first president of the American Association of the Red Cross? - Clara Barton Who has been noted as the first black professional nurse in the United States? - Mary Eliza Mahoney Who helped found the Bellevue Hospital Training School for nurses? - Abbey Howland Woolsey Which source of knowledge is passed from generation to generation? (Knowledge that is not confirmed scientifically.) - Traditional Knowledge Which type of knowledge provides a viewpoint and implies a system of values and beliefs? - Philosophy A theory is a speculative plan. True or False? - True What is the national exam for all graduates of RN nursing programs who wish to practice in the United States? (Spell out the entire name) - NCLEX-RN

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse What is the maximum number of questions a student can take on the NCLEX? - 265 What is the minimum number of questions a student can take on the NCLEX? - 75 What are the three basic conditions when the NCLEX will end? - 1. Candidate level of competence is known and the minimum number of questions have been answered

2. Candidate has answered maximum number of questions
3. Maximum 6 hour time limit is reached Name examples of the following roles for nurses: Clinical Specialist Roles - 1. age groups
4. illness oriented
5. abilities/disabilities
6. locales Name examples of the following roles for nurses: Expanded Roles - 1. Nurse Entrepreneur
7. Nurse Anesthetist
8. Nurse Midwife
9. Nurse Practitioner Name examples of the following roles for nurses: Functional Roles - 1. Management/administration
10. Research
11. Teaching or academics Who establishes the Nursing Code of Ethics? - American Nurses Association

What is a Power of Attorney? - Legal written document regarding financial matters of an individual. True or False. The nursing Code of Ethics was developed to provide a framework for ethical decision making and to set expectations for nursing professionalism - True Define Socialization. - Process by which values are instilled into individuals What are the four goals of socialization into a profession? - 1. Learning theories, facts and, skills

2. Learning the professional culture - values, norms, attitudes, ethics
3. development of a personal and professional acceptable role
4. integrating this role into daily life What does HIPAA stand for? - Health Information Portability and Accountability Act True or False? Patients generally should be able to see and obtain copies of their medical records and request corrections if they identify errors and mistakes. - True What is the Joint Commission? - - Nation's predominant standards setting and accrediting body in health care.

• An independent, not for profit organization.
• Gold Seal of Approval.
• Headquartered in Chicago with a satellite office in Washington, DC.
• Established in 1951.
• Employs approximately 1,000 persons on its surveyor workforce. Who governs the Joint Commission? - Twenty-nine member Board of Commissioners that includes physicians, administrators, nurses, employers, labor representative, health plan leaders, quality experts, ethicists, consumer advocates, and educators. Corporate members include the American College of Physicians, the American College of Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the American Hospital Association, and the American Medical Association.

True or False? The Joint Commission has developed state-of-the-art, professionally based standards and evaluates the compliance of health care organizations against these benchmarks. - True The Joint Commission provides services to Georgia State University? True or False? - False The Joint Commission provides services to independent or freestanding laboratories. True or False? - True To an organization, what are the benefits of The Joint Commission accreditation and certification? - - Strengthens community confidence in the quality and safety of care, treatment and services.

• Provides a competitive edge in the marketplace.
• Improves risk management and risk reduction.
• Provides education on good practices to improve business operations.
• Provides professional advice and counsel, enhancing staff education.
• Enhances staff recruitment and development.
• Recognized by select insurers and other third parties.
• May fulfill regulatory requirement in select states. All patients in the hospital start off with a Do Not Resuscitate status. True or False? - False Define "sentinel event" - an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury (physical or psychological) risk of injury The Good Samaritan Law generally provides protection for whom? - Licensed professional who provides healthcare in a non healthcare setting Define negligence. - failing to perform an act that a reasonable person under similar circumstances would do or not do

49. What percent of learners reported that they engaged in practices of academic dishonesty___________. - 70-95% Incivility is defined by Wittmann as speech or action that is discourteous, rude or impolite. True or False?

• True