UNIT XII. NURSING CORE VALUES AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH NURS

Question 1

is a unique bio-psycho-socio-cultural and spiritual being, always in constant
interaction with the environment.

Answer 1

person

Question 2

can mean either love for God or love by God. Love for God (philotheia)
is associated with the concepts of worship, and devotions towards God.

Answer 2

Love of God

Question 3

Love for God

Answer 3

(philotheia)

Question 4

Florence Nightingale (1860) defined nursing as having “charge of the personal
health of somebody…and what nursing has to do…is to put the patient in the best
condition for nature to act upon him.” In one way or another, this definition of nursing
has remained the same. And at the very core of the nursing practice is the act of caring.

Answer 4

Caring is the core of nursing

Question 5

is “a feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others; showing or having compassion”

Answer 5

Caring

Question 6

). is a feeling that also requires
action.

Answer 6

Caring

Question 7

as a foundational value for nursing

Answer 7

caring

Question 8

The 5 Cs of caring

Answer 8

commitment,
conscience, competence, compassion, and confidence

Question 9

Dedicated to going above and beyond normally expected
behaviors.

Answer 9

Commitment

Question 10

-Pledging to uphold strong values

Answer 10

Commitment

Question 11

-Career commitment to life-long learning that will enhance the
level of care delivered to patients

Answer 11

Commitment

Question 12

-Sense of moral responsibility resulting from a strong conscience.

Answer 12

Conscience

Question 13

-Working consistently on another’s behalf and “representing the
concerns of the patient.”

Answer 13

Conscience

Question 14

-Continued to focus on empathy and putting yourself in the
patient’s shoes

Answer 14

Conscience

Question 15

-Consistently arriving to work on time

Answer 15

Competence

Question 16

Presenting a professional manner.

Answer 16

Competence

Question 17

-Hold self to a high standard of excellence when fulfilling daily
tasks

Answer 17

Competence

Question 18

-Ask for help or clarification when there is uncertainty about a
specific duty or method.

Answer 18

Competence

Question 19

-Continually improve skills to develop

Answer 19

competence

Question 20

-Empathize with patients

Answer 20

Compassion

Question 21

-Provide kind and considerate treatment at all times. In return,
nurses may receive an inspirational sense of human connection
and confirmation of the meaning of their work

Answer 21

Compassion

Question 22

ties the other 4 of the 5 Cs together.

Answer 22

Confidence

Question 23

-It takes ___ in skills and knowledge to act with
commitment, follow conscience, constantly act in a competent
manner, and express compassion, even in the most challenging
circumstances.

Answer 23

confidence

Question 24

A confident nurse can assist others who are dealing with difficult
news. A strong sense of self will summon positive change in
patient care

Answer 24

Confidence

Question 25

Respect for the dignity of each person regardless of creed, color, gender, and political
affiliation.

Answer 25

Love of People

Question 26

a. Patriotism (Civic duty, social responsibility, and good governance) b. Preservation and
enrichment of the environment and cultural heritage

Answer 26

Love of Country,