NR-224 Fundamentals

NR 224 Quiz Concept 1

What is the definition of confidence?

- belief in oneself, one's judgement and psychomotor skills and one's profession of

knowledge and ability to think critically

What is an application of confidence?

- gaining more experience in reasoning and decision making

- does not hesitate to disagree and be troubled

- acts as a role model to colleagues

- well prepared b4 performing nursing activities

- encourages patients to ask questions

What is the definition of thinking independently?

- as you gain new knowledge, you learn to consider a wide range of ideas and

concepts b4 forming an opinion or making a judgment

- becoming more open-minded to new concepts and interventions and not limited to

just your schooling

What is an application of thinking independently?

- examines beliefs under new evidence

- be open-minded about differing interventions

- reads scientific literature

- talks w/ other nurses to share ideas about interventions

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What is the definition of fairness?

- an individual who deals w/ situation justly and does not let bias or prejudice impact

their decisions

What is an application of fairness?

- listens to both sides of the discussion / disagreement

- approach patient w/ openness and desire to meet patient's needs

What is the definition of responsibility and authority?

- the knowledge that you are accountable for your decisions, actions and critical

thinking

What is an application of Responsibility and Authority?

- asks for help if uncertain

- refers to policy and procedure manual

- reports any problems immediately

- follows standard of practice in care

What is the definition of risk-taking?

- ability to take risks when trying different ways to solve a problem that results in a

positive outcome

What is an application of risk-taking?

- acts when question HC worker's orders

- willing to recommend alternative approaches to nursing

What is the definition of Discipline?

ability to miss few details and is orderly or systematic when collecting information,

making decisions, or taking action

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What is an application of Discipline?

- acts w/ thoroughness in whatever you do

- uses scientific and practice-based criteria for activities

- takes time to be thorough

- manages time effectively

What is the definition of perseverance?

- ability to be determined to find effective solutions to patient care problems

- this rather important when problem remains unsolved or recurs

What is an application of perseverance?

- uses caution w/ easy answers to avoid uncomfortable situations

- clarifies missing information or talks to patient directly to clarify missing information

- helps coworkers solve reoccurring problems

what is the definition of creativity?

- utilization of original thinking in order to find solution outside the standard routines

of care while still following standards of practice

What is an application of creativity?

- look for different approaches of interventions when things are not working

- involve patient's family when appropriate to adapt approaches to involve more care

methods to be used at home

What is the definition of curiosity?

- the ability to ask "why?" when gathering information or analyzing patient information

What is an application of curiosity?

- always ask why

- be willing to challenge tradition

- explore and learn more about a patient to make appropriate clinical judgements

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