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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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