NURS 130 Midterm 1

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    What defines a 'discipline'?

    It shapes the inquiry's limits and nature.

    How does nursing as a 'discipline' differ from nursing as a 'profession'?

    Discipline focuses on knowledge expansion; profession emphasizes service.

    What is the unique perspective of nursing in Canada?

    It involves interpretation and decision-making in patient care.

    What does 'self-regulated' mean for Registered Nurses?

    Governance by a nurse-run regulatory body for public accountability.

    List the four categories of 'Nurse' in Canada.

    RNs, RPNs, NPs, and LPNs.

    What is required to become a Registered Nurse in Canada?

    Completion of a university-level nursing program.

    What is 'Scope of Practice'?

    The range of activities a nurse is authorized to perform.

    Define 'value' in nursing.

    A strong personal belief with perceived merit.

    How do 'ethics' and 'values' differ?

    Ethics studies conduct and motives formally.

    What is the first value in the CNA Code of Ethics?

    Honouring Dignity and Autonomy of All People.

    CNA Value: Valuing Relationships and _____.

    Humanizing Care.

    Which CNA value integrates Indigenous knowledge?

    Value 4: Pursuing Truth and Reconciliation.

    What does Value 5 (Promoting Social Justice) advocate for?

    Environmental stewardship as a health determinant.

    Which CNA value requires professional boundaries?

    Value 3: Maintaining Integrity and Accountability.

    What does 'Autonomy' mean in ethics?

    The ability to make informed decisions.

    Define 'Beneficence'.

    The duty to promote good for patients.

    What does 'Nonmaleficence' mean?

    The duty to avoid causing harm.

    What does the principle of 'Justice' require?

    Fair distribution of resources and treatment.

    How is 'critical thinking' different from ordinary thinking?

    Critical thinking is informed and less biased.

    List the five core cognitive skills for critical thinking.

    Interpretation, Analysis, Evaluation, Explanation, Self-regulation.

    What does critical thinking in nursing require?

    Willingness to reconsider and think differently.

    What is 'Clinical Judgment'?

    The nurse's final decision based on holistic understanding.

    What are the Four Aspects of Clinical Judgment?

    Noticing, Interpreting, Responding, Reflection.

    What does 'interpreting' involve in clinical judgment?

    Determining the meaning of observations.

    What are the two components of 'Reflection'?

    Observing patient responses and learning from experiences.

    Define 'Evidence-Informed Practice'.

    Using research findings in clinical practice.

    How does 'Evidence-Informed Decision Making' differ from practice?

    It includes resources and patient preferences.

    What is Level I evidence in research?

    Systematic reviews or meta-analyses of RCTs.

    What is the lowest level of evidence?

    Opinions of authorities or expert committee reports.

    Define 'Quantitative Research'.

    Data collection and analysis that is measurable.

    What is the focus of 'Qualitative Research'?

    Capturing lived experiences from multiple perspectives.

    How are participants assigned in an RCT?

    Random assignment to minimize bias.

    What is a 'Meta-analysis'?

    A review combining results using statistics.

    In PICO, what does 'P' stand for?

    Patient Population or Disease of Interest.

    In PICO, what does 'I' represent?

    Intervention or Variable of Interest.

    In PICO, what does 'C' represent?

    Comparison of Interest.

    In PICO, what does 'O' represent?

    Outcome.

    What is the purpose of the PICO format?

    To guide effective evidence searches.

    What does TRC Call to Action #24 mandate?

    Courses on Aboriginal health issues for students.

    What does TRC Call to Action #22 request?

    Use of Aboriginal healing practices in healthcare.

    How does the TRC define 'Reconciliation'?

    Establishing respectful relationships.

    What is the core commitment of the Nursing Declaration Against Anti-Indigenous Racism?

    Declaring racism a national health crisis.

    How is 'cultural safety' achieved?

    Through cultural competence.

    Define 'Epistemology'.

    The study of knowledge and its origins.

    What is a 'Paradigm'?

    A worldview holding a discipline's rules and theories.

    Nursing knowledge is categorized as 'Shared Knowledge' or _____ Knowledge.

    Borrowed.

    List the four 'Fundamental Patterns of Knowing'.

    Empirics, Esthetics, Personal Knowledge, Ethics.

    What is Empirics referred to in nursing?

    The Science of Nursing.

    What is Esthetics referred to in nursing?

    The Art of Nursing.

    Define Carper's 'Personal Knowledge' pattern.

    Interpersonal nature and self-awareness in nursing.

    Define Carper's 'Ethics' pattern.

    The moral focus on what ought to be done.

    What fifth pattern did Jill White add to Carper's model?

    Sociopolitical Knowing.

    What is the core concept of Munhall's 'Unknowing'?

    Awareness of not fully understanding a client's perspective.

    What does 'Emancipatory Knowing' focus on?

    Recognizing social and political injustices.

    Who was the first woman to work as a lay nurse in Canada?

    Marie Rollet Hébert.

    What was the first hospital established in Quebec?

    Hôtel-Dieu.

    Who is the founder of modern nursing?

    Florence Nightingale.

    What were Nightingale's contributions to nursing?

    Improved sanitation and standardized training.

    During which war did Mary Jane Seacole treat the wounded?

    Crimean War.

    Why did Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture train in the U.S.?

    Education for Indigenous people was restricted in Canada.

    Where was the first hospital diploma school of nursing in Canada?

    St. Catharines, Ontario.

    What was the significance of the Weir Report?

    It called for university-level education for nurses.

    How did the Great Depression affect McGill's nursing education?

    The program nearly closed due to funding issues.

    What new role for nurses emerged during WWII?

    Nurse specializations like flight nurses.

    What was the ideal demographic for nurses before the 1960s?

    Single, white, Christian females.

    When and where was the first Master's Degree program in nursing established?

    1959 at Western University.

    When and where was the first Doctoral nursing program established?

    1991 at the University of Alberta.

    What is the Victoria Order of Nurses associated with?

    Outpost nursing in remote regions.

    What event led to the Weir Report's recognition of nursing education needs?

    World War I and the influenza pandemic.

    What is the goal of the 'CPR RACISM' tool?

    Framework for combating anti-Indigenous racism.

    What was the primary source in early Canadian epidemics?

    Nursing care.

    What impact did the Feminist movement have on nursing post-WWII?

    Shift to university degree programs.