Mid-Term Study Guide
RNSG 1126 Professional Nursing Concepts II (Level 2)
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Review the concept syllabi & objectives for each concept covered on this exam.
Reading assignments for each concept
Review the PPTs, Quizzes, & other materials posted in each module.
ATI Leadership & Management book & the Yoder-Wise textbook are valuable references.
A guideline of questions on the Mid-Term Exam include:
Concept & Definition
Professionalism (10)
Exemplars
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Roles of the Nurse
(DECs)
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Communication (12)
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Peers & Healthcare
Team Members
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The process of interaction between people where
symbols are used to create, exchange, & interpret
messages about ideas, emotions, & mid-states.
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Assertive
Communication
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Therapeutic
Communication
Clinical Skills
The assimilation of nursing skills & knowledge
integrated with dignity & respect for all human
being incorporating the assumptions & values of the
profession while maintaining accountability of selfawareness
Clinical Judgment (8)
An interpretation or conclusion about a
patient’s need, concerns, or health problems,
&/or the decision to act (or not), use of modify
st&ard approaches/improvise new ones as
deemed appropriate by the patient’s response.
(Tanner, 2006)
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Urgent/Emergent
Situations
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Medication
Management
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When to contact
Physician or other
Health Care Provider
Conflict Management
Strategies
Teamwork & Collaboration (10)
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The development of partnerships to achieve
best possible outcomes that reflect the needs
of the patient, family/community, requiring an
underst&ing of what others have to offer.
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Safety (10)
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Group Process
Operating Room Team
Management
Time Outs
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Core Measures
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Anticipatory Guidance
Protection from harm or injury for patients &
providers through both system effectiveness &
individual performance.
Total: 50
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