How many values are in essential 8?
five
___ and ___ are two key elements of professional behavior.
a. Humor and empathy
b. Sensitivity and passion
c. Autonomy and altruism
d. Honesty and acting ethically
D
What is the eighth essential?
Professionalism and professional Values
Allowing a patient to make an informed decision about their plan of care is considered what?
a. integrity
b. autonomy
c. altruism
d. justice
B
If the nurse values patients and colleagues that is defined as what?
human dignity
who is the author of the BSN essentials?
American Association of Colleges in Nursing
Where is autonomy most seen?
medical decision making
Define social justice
fair treatment to all patients
Professionalism includes holding one's self and nursing practice as a whole accountable, which includes professional engagement and lifelong learning.
True or False
True
What are two key elements of professional behavior?
Honesty and acting ethical
A nurse documents that a patient received a scheduled medication at 1900 but a code blue came up and the patient didn't receive their medication until 2300. The nurse acknowledges her misrepresentation and brings it up to their manager.
This is an example of:
a. autonomy
b. dignity
c. integrity
d. altruism
C
Caring is a concept central to what professional practice?
Nursing
Name the 5 essential values
Altruism
Autonomy
Human Dignity
Integrity
Social Justice
which one of these concepts is not considered part of professionalism and professional values?
a. Assume accountability for personal/professional behaviors
b. Communicate one's personal bias on healthcare decisions that could impact the nurse's ability to provide care
c. Witnessing unsafe or unethical practices of others and not preventing them
d. Appreciating history and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact
e. Reflecting on one's personal beliefs and values
C
We should adhere to professional boundaries to whom?
Patients, families, and caregivers
In order to demonstrate professionalism what must be present?
civility
According to the text what is the definition of professionalism?
“the consistent demonstration of care values evidenced by nurses working with other professionals to achieve optimal health and wellness outcomes in patients, families” (AACN 2008).
What is altruism?
Concern for the welfare and wellbeing of others
What is autonomy?
The right to self-determine
Social justice is acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of what?
Economic status, race, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation