Nrsg 351:Nursing Theories And Professionalism Question Paper
Nrsg 351:Nursing Theories And Professionalism
Course:Nursing
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : NRSG 351
UNIT TITLE : NURSING THEORY/PROFESSIONALISM
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer all questions in sections A, B and C.
SECTION A: MCQs
Question One
Assessing clients before and after drug administration is promotion of
Accountability
Autonomy
Responsibility
Veracity
Question Two
The ICU code of ethics categorizes all the following except, nurses and;
Practice
Profession
Family
Co-workers
Question Three
Concerning standards of practice
Are created by licensing bodies only
Vary according to level of practice of professionals
Has legal implications for nursing
May not be used as evidence in a case of malpractice
Question Four
Self-care deficit theory was proposed by
Virginia Henderson
Dorothea Orem
Imogene King
Betty Neuman
Question Five
One of the following define nursing as a therapeutic interpersonal process
Jean Watson
Hildegard Peplau
Martha Rogers
Fay Glen Abdellah
Question Six
The humanistic science of nursing was explained by
Rogers (1970)
Neuman (1972)
Nightingale (1860)
Orlando (1970)
Question Seven
General systems theory was included in the framework by
Joyce Travelbee
Ida Jean Orlando
Betty Neumann
Madeleine Leininger
Question Eight
One of the following is not a concept experienced in Dorothy Orem’s Theory
Affiliation
Dependency
Achievement
Energy fields
Question Nine
The core competencies of a professional nurse are all the following except
Critical thinking
Communication
Value clarification
Role development
Question Ten
Nursing is a science and practice that expands adaptive abilities eventually transforming environment. This was stated by
Jean Watson
Hildergad Peplau
Callista Roy
Virginia Henderson
Question Eleven
The ICU nurses code states that a fundamental responsibility of the nurse includes;
Promotion of health
Prevention of illness
Aggravation of suffering
Restoration of health
For question 12 to 19
Question Twelve
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false
Nurses incorporate their own values and ethics into practice
The code of ethics are principles by which nurses provide care
Autonomy is achieved through neglect to knowledge
Industrial housed around factories do not require nurses
Research contributes to professional nursing standards
Professional practice review of procedures contributes to standards of practice
Question Thirteen
Malpractice in nursing may arise from
Failure to listen to patients complaints
Quality of documentation
End of shift assessment
Unclear instructions
Question Fourteen
Concerning consent
Informed consent is based on the ethical principles of non-maleficence and justice
Informed consent increases patient co-operation
Expressed consent must always be written
Implied consent can be inferred from patients actions
Question Fifteen
Professional accountability
Provides basis after ethical decision making
Respects clients decision
Maintains standards of health
Evaluates new professional practices
SECTION B: (40 MARKS)
Question One
Explain the difference between National Nurses Association and the Nursing Council of Kenya. (10 marks)
Question Two
Explain the components of critical thinking. (10 marks)
Question Three
Differentiate between Callista Roy and Dorothea Orems contribution to professional nursing. (10 marks)
Question Four
Critique Florence Nightingales model in relation to application of nursing today. (10 marks)
SECTION C: (40 MARKS)
Question One
Explain how the nursing process can be used to assure quality of nursing care. (20 marks)
Question Two
Identify four theories and discuss how these theories influence nursing practice today. (20 marks)
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