Ch.1 intro to nursing N222

The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?

world war II

What are the best examples of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that apply.

Telling a client their blood pressure Calling a physician about a client's blood pressure Informing the physical therapist that the client's therapy was discontinued Discussing laboratory values with a client

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse in the role of counselor?

A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death

Establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of:

A states Nurse practice Act

Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice?

American Nurse Association

Which action should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client?

Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic.

Of the following orders, which is considered to be the first to provide visiting nurses in Canada?

The grey nuns of Montreal

What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?

Obtain continuing education credits.

A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse?

Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority.

Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care?

The nurse asks the client about health goals.

The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize?

Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

A nurse wishes to pursue a degree as a nurse practitioner. What is the minimal degree needed by the nurse?

a masters

A nurse is planning to pursue further education in the hopes of becoming an expert in geriatric nursing who carries out direct care. For which expanded career role is the nurse preparing?

clinical nurse specialist

Trends in managed care have resulted in an increased focus on the care of clients by nurses in which settings?

community based settings

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding?

refer the mother for a home care visit

The nurse is considering medical-surgical certification after working in a medical-surgical floor for the past five years. Nursing specialty certification is given by which group?

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

A graduate nurse is joining the National League for Nursing (NLN) prior to furthering education in the field of nursing. What actions by the graduate when becoming a member will assist the student in attaining educational goals? Select all that apply.

Researches surveys of new schools for furthering education goals Determines which schools are nationally accredited

The nurse is utilizing knowledge about a blood pressure medication's actions and side effects to determine whether or not to give a client, whose blood pressure is low, the prescribed blood pressure medication. What best describes the aspect of nursing demonstrated?

Science of nursing

Which explanation accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?

The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.

Which is the best example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver?

starting and IV in the patients arm

The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of cancer, and allows the client to verbalize fears relating to how to tell the children. The nurse's intervention reflects which aspect of nursing?

the art of nursing

A physician tells the nurse that nursing is a discipline, but not a profession. Which criteria should the nurse utilize to demonstrate that nursing is increasingly recognized as a profession? Select all that apply.

Well-defined body of knowledge Code of ethics Ongoing research Sets standards

Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention?

Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker.

A nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. Which is the mostappropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state?

applying for a reciprocal license in the new state

The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment?

asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you."

The nurse graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program at a community college near the home city. Recently, the nurse has considered moving from providing direct client care into an administrative role, but recognizes the need for further education to be considered for such a position. The nurse most likely possesses which nursing qualification?

associate degree

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client. The health care provider has written a prescription for a pain medication, and the prescription gives a dosage range for the amount the nurse may give depending on the severity of the client's pain. This type of functioning within the health care team is called:

collaborative functioning

The primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is:

health promotion

A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow the opportunity to provide client care and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship. What type of nursing program would best suit this student?

licensed or vocational nursing program

A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the central focus of this care?

the client receiving care

The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:

American Journal of Nursing

The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse bestfacilitate the client and family's ability to cope? Select all that apply.

Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs). Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life. Refer the client and family to hospice services.

Which nurse is demonstrating a type of nursing whose roots go back to the ancient Greek times when temples were the center of nursing care?

The nurse conducting a blood pressure screening at a local church

The new nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occuring in nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care?

Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment

The nurse is caring for a client who ascribes to the theory of animism. When attempting to explain this theory to other staff members, the nurse should state:

Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces.

Which nursing actions demonstrate the aim of nursing to facilitate coping? Select all that apply.

Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes Assisting a client and his family to prepare for death Providing counseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder

The nurse conducts a home safety assessment for a client. Which statement best explains the standard of care being implemented?

The RN promotes a safe environment