Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing PrepU
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?
the science of nursing
Which individual provided community-based care and founded public health nursing?
Lillian Wald
The nurse is discussing the recommended entry level for professional nursing practices. Which is the most accurate statement by the nurse?
"BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations."
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."
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.
The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:
American Journal of Nursing
Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which scenario is the best example of the nurse in the role of teacher/educator?
Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change
Which activity by the nurse is an example of exercising professional standards of practice?
Attending a conference for continuing education credits
What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease?
Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss
Which nursing actions are characteristic of the nurse's role as communicator?
Establishing and maintaining helping relationships with clients of all ages in a variety of settings
The registered nurse communicates with the physical therapist that a client is now on strict bed rest due to bradycardia. Which statement best explains the standard exemplified by the nurse?
The RN coordinates care delivery.
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers?
They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing.
Why do nurses need to care for their own health needs? Select all that apply.
To allow them to give effective nursing care to others To enable them to practice more efficiently To help them serve as role models for clients
The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?
World War II
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
A nurse mentoring second-year nursing students from a community college plans clinical experiences for them. These students will most likely graduate in which time frame?
at the end of the year
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?
lack of educational standards
hich nursing actions will increase efficient management of client care and decrease the ramifications of the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.)
pursuing postlicensure education becoming cross-trained in another area of the hospital implementing evidenced-based clinical pathways coordinating health care services before client discharge
The nurse is attempting to provide anticipatory guidance for the parents of an 18-month-old child. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make?
"Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."
