Ch. 1 Nursing Today

Question 1

NURSING TODAY

Answer 1

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Question 2

Nursing Definitions:

Answer 2

• American Nurses Association (ANA)
  
  • International Council of Nurses (ICN)
  • Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
• the 3rd one is who will oversee my nursing license

Question 3

1. Nursing is defined as a profession because nurses:

A. perform specific skills.
B. practice autonomy.
C. utilize knowledge from the medical discipline.
D. charge a fee for services rendered.

Answer 3

B. Practice Autonomy.

Question 4

What is a Sentinel Event?

Answer 4

An event, or something, that causes serious harm or death. Has to be reported to AHCA within 24 hours.

Question 5

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses <3

Answer 5

= Clinical Nurse Specialist
= Nurse Practitioner <3
= Certified Nurse-Midwife
= Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist