nursing 101 final

The 3 educational pathways to becoming a registered nurse are:

the diploma program, associate degree, and bachelor's degree in nursing.

Agency that develops the NCLEX examination.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

This law protects patients sensitive patient information.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Describe 3 key principles of therapeutic communication.

active listening, empathy, and open-ended questioning, which foster effective patient interactions and build trust.

What do RACE and PASS stand for?

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish;

PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

What are 3 examples of classes unique to a BSN program?

Leadership, Nursing Research, community health

Agency that establishes scope of practice guidelines.

State Board of Nursing

Do no harm.

nonmalefience

What is the goal of an incident report?

To document and analyze errors or adverse events to improve patient safety.

List 4 ways to prevent a patient fall.

Ensure clear pathways, use non-slip mats, assistive devices, and guard rails around bed

What is the difference between licensure and certification?

Licensure is a legal credential required to practice nursing in a state, while certification is a voluntary process validating advanced competence in a specialty area.

Member of the interprofessional team who works with patients having difficulty swallowing.

a speech-language pathologist

What is malpractice?

failure to meet the standard of care in a professional setting, resulting in harm to a patient.

"I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse."

Florence Nightingale

Identify the 5 rights of delegation.

the right task, the right circumstance, the right person, the right direction, and the right supervision.

Identify 3 types of tasks that a registered nurse can NOT delegate to an LPN or LNA?

Tasks that require nursing judgement, complex assessments, and patient education.

Member of the interprofessional team who can connect a family member to home health resources.

Social worker

This law ensures patients are aware of their right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Patient Self-Determination Act

Describe patient centered care

a healthcare approach that emphasizes the patient's preferences, needs, and values in all aspects of care. It encourages active participation of patients in their own treatment decisions.

Identify the nurse's primary role in informed consent.

to ensure that the patient fully understands the procedure, its risks, and benefits, and to verify that consent is given voluntarily.

List the 5 steps of the nursing process in order.

Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation.

Agency that ensures research is conducted in an ethical manner.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Be open, honest, and truthful.

veracity

How does communication relate to patient safety?

essential for ensuring patient safety as it helps prevent errors, ensures patient understanding, and fosters collaboration among healthcare providers.

Identify 5 rights of safe medication administration.

Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.