Author Question: A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to provide care to patients. ... (Read 56 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to provide care to patients. Which guide is the nurse using?

a. Code of ethics
b. Standards of practice
c. Standards of professional performance
d. Quality and safety education for nurses

Question 2

A bill has been submitted to the State House of Representatives that is designed to reduce the cost of health care by increasing the patient-to-nurse ratio from a maximum of 2:1 in intensive care units to 3:1. What should the nurse realize?

a. Legislation is politics beyond the nurse's control.
b. National programs have no bearing on state politics.
c. The individual nurse can influence legislative decisions.
d. Focusing on nursing care provides the best patient benefit.

Dinolord · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The code of ethics is the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients. The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care. The ANA Standards of Professional Performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Quality and safety education for nurses addresses the challenge to prepare nurses with the competencies needed to continuously improve the quality of care in their work environments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Nurses can influence policy decisions at all governmental levels. One way is to get involved by participating in local and national efforts. This effort is critical in exerting nurses' influence early in the political process. Legislation is not beyond the nurse's control. National program can have bearing on state politics. The question is focusing on legislation and health care costs, not nursing care.