Professional Development and Medico Legal Aspects in Nursing

This factor has greatly influenced the development of nursing globally

• The world’s economy

• Advances in science and technology

• Patients are more appreciative of nurses

• More men are interested in becoming nurses

A profession means that

• the pay must be specified and high

• there is a special uniform for all to wear

• there is a mastery of specialized knowledge

• the profession must have a university education

A student nurse shows the attributes of professionalism when she/he

• helps her friend to study

• is confident in giving presentations

• is disciplined and punctual to class

• is active in co-curriculum activities

Florence Nightingale is considered to be the founder of modern nursing because

• she formalized nursing education

• she was well educated in her time

• she came from a rich and influential family

• she gave up a life of luxury to become a nurse

The Malaysian public expects this behavior from all nurses

• Active and in perfect health

• Wears white coloured uniform only

• Willing to work extra hours for the public

• Knowledgeable, proactive and soft practioner

Once registered, all nurses in Malaysia

• can practice nursing till they retire or die

• have to register yearly with the Nursing Board

• have to possess an annual practicing certificate

• will have to sit for the licensing examination every 5 years

These are professional Nursing Organisations in Malaysia EXCEPT

• The Malaysian Nursing Union

• The Malaysian Nursing Board

• The Association of Nurse Tutors

• The Malaysian Nursing Association

A student nurse who passed the examination in the Diploma in Nursing program in Malaysia

• will automatically become a state registered nurse

• will have to sit for licensing Board Examination before practicing

• can start immediately to work in any hospital in Malaysia or overseas

• can practice nursing in any hospital or community setting immediately

Nursing practice involves the following EXCEPT

• restoring health

• preventing illiness

• prescribing medication

• promoting health and wellness

The person responsible for identifying the 14 activities of daily living is

• Florence Nightingale

• Virginia Henderson

• Dorothea Orem

• Nancy Roper