Chapter 7&8
Which statement BEST explains the importance of theorizing frameworks? A. Theoretic frameworks guide physiologic nursing care B. Theoretic frameworks guide psychosocial nursing care C. Theoretic frameworks advance nursing knowledge and practice D. Theoretic frameworks advance the ethical aspects of practice
C. Theoretic frameworks advance nursing knowledge and practice
The purpose of values inquiry discussion with a groups of nursing students is to: A. Examine past decisions B. Examine social issues C. Alter the groups views D. Improve the groups image
B. Examine social issues
The nurse researcher is aware that the type of variable that can be manipulated in a study is which type of variable? A. Dependent B. Independent C. Quantitative D. Qualitative
B. Independent
A nurse is applying a nursing model in the care of a client. Which is the most similar to a nursing model? A. Nursing concept B. Nursing theory C. Nursing construct D. Propositions
B. Nursing theory
A nurse is of the Catholic faith and votes pro-life. He is considered to have a) Personal values b) Personal morality c) Ethics d) Legal obligations
B. Personal values
Socialization into the nursing profession may have the most significant effect on: A. Roles B. Values C. Documentation D. Planning
B. Values
A nurse fails to administer a medication that prevents seizures, and the client has a seizure. The nurse is in violation of the Nurse Practice Act. What type of law is the nurse in violation of? A. Criminal B. Federal C. Civil D. Supreme
C. Civil
A nursing students attitude is defined as: A. Belief in ones self B. Desire to do good C. Disposition toward situations D. Choosing between alternatives
C. Disposition towards situations
One of the primary focuses of nursing research is to: A. Quantify outcomes related to clients B. Determine outcomes for clients C. Generate knowledge to guide practice D. Prevent further diseases and death
C. Generate knowledge to guide practice
A nursing instructor would like to study the effect peer tutoring has on student success. What is the independent variable? A. Nursing student B. Nursing education C. Peer tutoring D. Student success
C. Peer tutoring
What nursing activity forms the bridge between theory and practice? A. Theoretic writing B. Evidence-based research C. Client-focused café D. Case management
B. Evidence-based research
A nurse is caring for a client who is practicing Jehovah's Witness. The physician orders two units of packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The nurse states to the surgeon that it is unethical to go against the clients beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best description of the nurses intentions? A. Acting in the client best interest B. Siding with the client over the surgeon C. Observing institutional policies D. Being legally responsible
A. Acting in the clients best interest
A nurse states to a client that she will keep her free of pain. However, her family wishes to try a treatment to prolong her life that may necessitate withholding pain meditation. This factor will cause an ethical dilemma for the nurse in relation to which ethical principle? A. Fidelity B. Veracity C. Justice D. Autonomy
A. Fidelity
Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and: A. Use of outcome studies to guide decision B. Evaluation by experts to direct specialty areas C. Care based on pathophysiologic factors D. Cost efficiency of treatment models
A. Use of outcome studies to guide decisions
A conceptual framework is defines as: A. An explanation of nursing and nursing practice B. A set of phenomenon and related abstractions C. A foundation for nursing skills and care D. A set of concepts and propositions
D. A set of concepts and propositions
A legal document states that a clients health-related wishes such as preference for pain management if the client becomes terminally ill and also allow the clients daughter to direct his or her care, is a(an) A. Will B. Standards of care C. License D. Advance directive
D. Advance directive
During adolescence, the process of value formation is profoundly influenced by: A. School administration B. Work C. Awareness of other culture D. Peers
D. Peers
The role of the institutional review boards for research studies is to: A. Determine the credibility of a research study B. Document the cost of the study C. Publish the research study D. Protect the rights of human participants
D. Protect the rights of human participants
The nurse researcher would like to gather data about the attitudes of young adults on spirituality and healthcare. What is the most effective form of research on this topic? A. Quantitative research B. Methodologic research C. Delphi study D. Qualitative research
D. Qualitative research
What are the standards for decision making that endure for a significant time in ones life? A. Beliefs B. Ethics C. Roles D. Values
D. Values
