Taylor: Fundamentals of Nursing, Ninth Edition - Chapter one quiz

Which action should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client? A.) Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic. B.) Assist the client in finding housing. C.) Encourage the client to utilize the emergency room when ill. D.) Assist the client in finding a job.

A.) Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic p. 19

The client's plan of care is created by the nurse using which guideline for nursing practice? A.) Nursing process B.) Nursing's Social Policy Statement C.) Nurse practice act D.) ANA Standards of Nursing Practice

A.) Nursing process p. 11

A nurse documents on a client's electronic chart that the client has an advance directive, makes a copy of the advance directive, and immediately informs the client's physician. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? A.) Researcher B.) Leader C.) Counselor D.) Advocate

D.) Advocate p. 11

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? A.) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) B.) American Nurses Association (ANA) C.) National League for Nursing (NLN) D.) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

D.) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) p. 10

Which nursing activities will be most effective to help achieve the Healthy People 2020 guideline to eliminate health disparities among clients? A.) Conducting colorectal screenings at a health care provider's office B.) Administering routine immunizations at the health clinic C.) Providing smoking cessation programs to young males D.) Conducting blood pressure screenings in an underserved area

D.) Conducting blood pressure screenings in an underserved area p. 12

A nurse wishes to advance his or her career and work as a clinical nurse specialist. Which statement regarding scope of practice should the nurse keep in mind? A.) The nurse practices only with a private practitioner. B.) The nurse oversees the care coordination of a group of clients. C.) This requires at least a doctoral degree education. D.) The nurse may teach advanced education for nurses.

D.) The nurse may teach advanced education for nurses. p. 15

Which social force has most significantly impacted the future supply and demand of nurses? A.) aging B.) economics C.) science D.) technology

A.) aging p. 19

A medical-surgical unit manager intends to have licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the unit administer intravenous push (IVP) medications. What source would the manager contact to include this procedure in the LPNs' practice? A.) state nurse practice act (NPA) B.) American Nurses Association (ANA) C.) National League of Nursing (NLN) D.) facility policies and procedures committee

A.) state nurse practice act (NPA) p. 19

The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was: A.) Nursing Research B.) American Journal of Nursing C.) Nurse Educator D.) Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice

B.) American Journal of Nursing p. 10

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? A.) in 3 more years B.) at the end of the year C.) in 2 more years D.) in 1 more year

B.) at the end of the year p. 14

A nurse wishes to pursue a degree as a nurse practitioner. What is the minimal degree needed by the nurse? A.) Diploma B.) Associate's C.) Master's D.) Baccalaureate

C.) Master's p. 15

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War? A.) lack of educational standards B.) hospital-based schools of nursing C.) lack of influence from nursing leaders D.) independence of nursing orders

A.) lack of educational standards p. 7

When administering immunizations, the nurse is engaged in: A.) health promotion. B.) illness prevention. C.) health restoration. D.) coping facilitation.

B.) Illness Prevention pg. 13

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? A.) art of nursing B.) science of nursing C.) evidence-based practice D.) application of research

A.) art of nursing p. 23

During World War II, nurses were actively recruited and enlisted in the military. What effect did this have on the nursing profession? A.) caused a civilian nursing shortage B.) encouraged more men to become nurses C.) increased demand for ambulatory services D.) inspired the formation of home health nursing

A.) caused a civilian nursing shortage p. 19-23

A registered nurse (RN) is caring for four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? A.) administering bedside blood glucose testing B.) administering blood products C.) administering intravenous push medication D.) administering chemotherapy

A.) administering bedside glucose testing p. 14

A nurse must possess several characteristics to be successful in this profession. Secondary to critical thinking skills, which is of great value? A.) advocating for the client at all times B.) educational attainment such as Master's of Nursing C.) delegation of responsibilities D.) good teamwork and team-building skills

A.) advocating for the client at all times. p. 8-17

Which organization offers membership by invitation to students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurses in the community who demonstrate excellence in leadership? A.) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) B.) Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing C.) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) D.) American Nurses Association (ANA)

B.) Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing p. 17

Nurses who enlist their services to the military are able to do so thanks to the work of which organizer of health care? A.) Theodor Fliedner B.) Linda Richards C.) Dorothea Dix D.) Florence Nightingale

C.) Dorothea Dix p. 9

The nurse understands that for nursing to be considered a profession, many things need to be in place. Which element is not part of those considerations? A.) Well-defined body of knowledge B.) Ongoing research C.) Strong service orientation D.) Code of ethics E.) Multidisciplinary approach

E.) Multidisciplinary approach p. 13

Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice? A.) American Nurses Association B.) National League for Nursing C.) National Council of State Boards of Nursing D.) International Council of Nurses

A.) American Nurses Association p. 10

The nursing process includes step(s)? Select all that apply. A.) Assess B.) Plan C.) Prescribe D.) Implement E.) Evaluate

A.) Assess B.) Plan D.) Implement E.) Evaluate pg. 11-18

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse in the role of teacher/educator? A.) Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change B.) Teaching a first-grader to read C.) Communicating discharge status to a home care agency D.) Conducting research on dressing changes

A.) Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change. p.11

The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse best facilitate the client and family's ability to cope? Select all that apply. A.) Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs). B.) Encourage the family to leave and let the nurse take over care. C.) Inform the family that there is nothing they can do for their loved one. D.) Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life. E.) Refer the client and family to hospice services.

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

The nurse is helping the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathe the client, who is experiencing a lot of pain when repositioned in bed. Which nursing responsibility is the nurse demonstrating? A.) Client advocate B.) Manager and Coordinator C.) Decision maker D.) Educator

A.) Client advocate p. 11

The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative has identified which key competencies for nurses? Select all that apply. A.) Client-centered care B.) Teamwork and collaboration C.) Evidence-based practice D.) Quality improvement E.) Correct documentation

A.) Client-centered care B.) Teamwork and collaboration C.) Evidence-based practice D.) Quality improvement p. 6-11

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? A.) Clinical nurse specialist B.) Nurse manager C.) Nurse-midwife D.) Physician assistant

A.) Clinical nurse specialist p. 16

A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that the client's colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client? A.) Facilitating coping B.) Preventing illness C.) Restoring health D.) Promoting health

A.) Facilitating Coping pg. 13

The nurse discussing the importance of professional nursing organizations setting standards should include which statement? A.) It helps identify nursing as a profession. B.) It sets the standard for nursing research. C.) It helps regulate nursing licensure. D.) It helps to identify nurses.

A.) It helps identify nursing as a profession. p. 5

Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor? A.) Lillian Wald B.) Isabel Hampton Robb C.) Florence Nightingale D.) Dorothea Dix

A.) Lillian Wald

A client is brought to the emergency department with a head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. The nurse asks the family members to describe how the accident occurred. The nurse is implementing which ANA standard? A.) Collaboration B.) Education C.) Evaluation D.) Diagnosis

A.) Collaboration p. 6-15

The nurse is planning an educational visit with a client. Which must the nurse assess to identify the client's readiness to learn? Select all that apply. A.) Level of motivation B.) Willingness to follow the health regimen C.) Physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan D.) Level of knowledge E.) The composition of the patient's family

A.) Level of motivation B.) Willingness to follow the health regimen C.) Physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan D.) Level of knowledge p. 11

Which actions are examples of an RN participating in illness prevention for a client with hypertension? Select all that apply. A.) Teaching lifestyle modifications B.) Providing literature on heart-healthy diets C.) Reporting low blood pressure to the physician D.) Performing risk screenings for hypertension E.) Administering ordered medication

A.) Teaching lifestyle modifications B.) Providing literature on heart-healthy diets D.) Performing risk screenings for HTN p. 12

A nurse practitioner considering going back to school to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) anticipates that the main focus of the curriculum will be on: A.) clinical practice. B.) managerial styles. C.) conducting research. D.) ethics.

A.) clinical practice p. 15-19

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client, and administers a pain medication prescribed on a p.r.n. basis by the health care provider. What best describes the type of intervention the nurse is demonstrating? A.) collaborative intervention B.) nurse-prescribed intervention C.) dependent intervention D.) client advocacy intervention

A.) collaborative intervention p. 8

Which callenge associated with technology most affects nurses today? A.) The use of electronics (such as a vital sign machine) to monitor clients B.) Client privacy issues within the social media realm C.) The identification of super bugs (such as MRSA) D.) The use of computerized physician order entry (CPOE)

B.) Client privacy issues within the social media realm

The Standards of Practice provide nurses with: A.) information about potential drug interactions. B.) guidelines for providing care. C.) measurement criteria for payment. D.) legislation for health care reform.

B.) guidelines for providing care p. 17-18

Which individual provided community-based care and founded public health nursing? A.) Sojourner Truth B.) Clara Barton C.) Lillian Wald D.) Mary Adelaide Nutting

C.) Lillian Wald p. 9

Nursing is described in various ways. The focus of all nursing interventions can be described by which statement? A.) Nursing focuses on birth, health, illness, and death of individuals. B.) Nursing focuses on curing illness in individuals. C.) Nursing focuses on the human experience and responses of individuals, families, and groups. D.) Nursing focuses on the spiritual dimension of the client.

C.) Nursing focuses on the human experience and responses of individuals, families, and groups. p. 13

What type of nursing program would allow a student with a 4-year degree in psychology to enter and complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing, take the NCLEX examination, and transition into a Master of Science in nursing (MSN) program? A.) Continuing education program B.) Advanced degree program C.) Baccalaureate program D.) Graduate entry program

D.) Graduate entry program p. 14

Together the nurse and a client with hypertension set a goal that states that the client will be able to identify foods to avoid on a low-sodium diet. The nurse completes this action as a part of which American Nurses Association Standard of Care? A.) The RN implements the client's care. B.) The RN prescribes diets for clients. C.) The RN promotes healthy blood pressure. D.) The RN identifies client outcomes.

D.) The RN identifies client outcomes. p. 11

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: A.) "Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces." B.) "The physician is viewed as a god-like figure." C.) "The nurse is the handmaiden of the physician." D.) "Pets can help heal clients."

A.) "Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces." pg. 7

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? A.) "Keep all medications in a locked cabinet." B.) "Does the child have nightmares often?" C.) "The child is in the 95th percentile for weight." D.) "Do not give the child a bottle now."

A.) "Keep all medications in a locked cabinet." p. 12

The nurse is explaining to a nursing colleague why there should be only one entry into the profession. What is the best statement by the explaining nurse? A.) "Multiple methods of preparation are confusing to consumers." B.) "Multiple methods of preparation increase the number of nurses." C.) "State laws recognize both the LPN and RN as nursing credentials." D.) "Increasingly, there is opportunity for educational advancement."

A.) "Multiple methods of preparation are confusing to consumers." p. 13-14

A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse? A.) "Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." B.) "Take one acetaminophen every 4 hours." C.) "Take two ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours." D.) "No nurse can prescribe a medication."

A.) "Only advanaced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." p. 15

Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health? A.) encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity B.) facilitating a support group for the friends and families of clients affected by stroke C.) performing deep suctioning on a client who has a tracheotomy and copious secretions D.) administering a beta-adrenergic blocker and diuretic to a client who has a history of hypertension

A.) Encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity. pg. 11-12

A nurse is helping a client on hospice make an informed decision about his own health and life. Which nursing role has this nurse performed? A.) Counselor B.) Caregiver C.) Advocate D.) Communicator

C.) Advocate p. 11

Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting? A.) hospitals B.) medical centers C.) outpatient facilities D.) community health care centers

C.) outpatient facilities p. 15

The nursing process is: A.) the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and care of ill, disabled, and dying individuals. B.) a mechanism for increasing the knowledge and skill of the nurse through programs of education. C.) an approach for identifying and analyzing the best available scientific evidence for nursing care. D.) a critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic.

D.) a critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic. p. 19

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? A.) graduate degree B.) diploma C.) baccalaureate D.) associate degree

D.) associate degree p. 13

The primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is: A.) health promotion. B.) illness prevention. C.) health restoration. D.) coping with disability.

A.) health promotion p. 12

Which is the best example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver? A.) starting an intravenous line in the client's arm B.) referring the client to a mental health clinic C.) assigning a room for a new hospital client D.) reporting lab values to a client's physician

A.) starting an intravenous line in the client's arm p. 11

The nurse is conducting a class for nursing assistants. One of the students asks the nurse why blood pressure, pulse, and temperature are called "vital signs." Which explanations would the nurse offer the student? A.) "The term has just evolved over time without a clear definition for why." B.) "Because significant deviation from normal is not compatible with life." C.) "They are called vital signs because the blood pressure is very important." D.) "They are called vital signs because they are the first things the nurse does when admitting a patient to the hospital."

B.) "Because significant deviation from normal is not compatible with life." p. 22

A long-term care facility is seeking an advanced practice nurse to educate the staff regarding palliative care for the residents. The facility would benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse? A.) Nurse administrator B.) Clinical nurse specialist C.) Nurse practitioner D.) Nurse researcher

B.) Clinical nurse specialist p. 16

Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing? A.) International Council of Nurses (ICN) B.) American Academy of Neurology (AAN) C.) American Nurses Association (ANA) D.) The Joint Commission

C.) American Nurses Association (ANA) pg. 11

The nurse is documenting the client's response to a medication. This action reflects a practice that was started by which key figure in nursing's history? A.) Linda Richards B.) Clara Barton C.) Florence Nightingale D.) Lillian Wald

C.) Florence Nightingale p. 7-8

The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a client with burns. The nurse explains each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing explanation of each step? A.) Caregiver B.) Client advocate C.) Decision-maker D.) Educator

D.) Educator pg. 11-16

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse in the role of counselor? A.) A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death B.) A nurse telling a client the side effects of a medication C.) A nurse providing the physician a client's test results D.) A nurse ensuring that a client has follow-up care at a free clinic

A.) A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death pg. 11

A registered nurse plans to return to the nursing profession after a long hiatus. Which statement about the trend in health care services would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? A.) Clients enter the health care system acutely ill. B.) Nurses rely on intuition to make decisions today. C.) Hospital stays are much longer these days. D.) Health care delivery systems are less controversial now.

A.) Clients enter the health care system acutely ill. p. 19

During the course of any given day of work in the acute care setting, the nurse may need to perform which roles? Select all that apply. A.) Communicator B.) Counselor C.) Teacher D.) Financier E.) Statistician

A.) Communicator B.) Teacher C.) Counselor pg. 11

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse implementing the ANA standard relating to diagnosis? A.) Determining a client is at risk for falls B.) Evaluating a client's laboratory results C.) Teaching a diabetic client to inject insulin D.) Assessing a client's apical pulse rate

A.) Determining a client is at risk for falls p. 18

There are various levels of preparation for nursing practice. Which degree program will best prepare a nurse to work as a nurse researcher? A.) Doctoral B.) Diploma C.) Master's D.) Baccalaureate

A.) Doctoral p. 15

What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease? A.) Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss B.) Informing the client that the client must lose weight C.) Instructing the client to adhere to a high-sodium diet D.) Taking the client's pulse rate daily

A.) Emphasizing the client's strength to encourage weight loss p. 11-12

The registered nurse is performing a nutritional assessment to ensure that the client's diet is optimal for wound healing. The nurse's intervention can be traced back to which key contributor to nursing? A.) Florence Nightingale B.) Clara Barton C.) Dorothea Dix D.) Linda Richards

A.) Florence Nightingale p. 7-9

Which are approved as nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply. A.) Impaired Skin Integrity B.) Congestive Heart Failure C.) Caregiver Role Strain Abdominal Hernia D.) Compromised Family Coping

A.) Impaired Skin Integrity C.) Caregiver Role Strain D.)Compromised Family Coping p. 11

The nurse going back to school for nurse midwifery can trace education for nurse midwifery to which nursing leader? A.) Mary Breckinridge B.) Sojourner Truth C.) Lavinia Dock D.) Margaret Sanger

A.) Mary Breckinridge p. 9

Attracting minorities to the profession of nursing is an important consideration for the future of nursing. Which key historical nursing figure set a precedent in this area? A.) Mary Eliza Mahoney B.) Nora Gertrude Livingston C.) Mary Agnes Snively D.) Mary Ann Bickerdyke

A.) Mary Eliza Mahoney p. 9

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. A.) Ongoing research B.) Well-defined body of knowledge C.) Regulation by the medical profession D.) Sets standards E.) Code of ethics

A.) Ongoing research B.) Well-defined body of knowledge D.) Sets standards E.) Code of ethics p. 13

The nurse is demonstrating traits of leadership. What actions by the nurse would be recognized as leadership behaviors? Select all that apply. A.) Participates on an evidence-based practice council B.) Develops and implements a quality improvement project C.) Serves as president of local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International D.) Communicates an issue to a fellow colleague in the cafeteria E.) Attends a mandatory hospital in-service

A.) Participates on an evidence-based practice council C.) Serves as president of local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International B.) Develops and implements a quality improvement project p. 34

Which nursing actions demonstrate the aim of nursing to facilitate coping? Select all that apply. A.) Providing counseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder B.) Assisting a client and his family to prepare for death C.) Changing the bandages of a client who has undergone heart surgery D.) Starting an intravenous line for a malnourished older adult client E.) Teaching a class on the nutritional needs of pregnant women F.) Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes

A.) Providing counseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder B.) Assisting a client and his family to prepare for death F.) Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes p. 13

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding? A.) Refer the mother for a home care visit. B.) Ask the mother to come to the emergency room. C.) Email the mother a link for breastfeeding. D.) Suggest that the mother bottle feed her infant.

A.) Refer the mother for a home care visit. p. 11-12

What are the best examples of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that apply. A.) Telling a client their blood pressure B.) Calling a physician about a client's blood pressure C.) Informing the physical therapist that the client's therapy was discontinued D.) Telling a friend about something that happened to a client that day E.) Discussing laboratory values with a client

A.) Telling a client their blood pressure B.) Calling a physician about a client's blood pressure C.) Informing the physical therapist that the client's therapy was discontinued E.) Discussing laboratory values with a client p. 11

The nurse conducts a home safety assessment for a client. Which statement best explains the standard of care being implemented? A.) The RN promotes a safe environment. B.) The RN identifies client outcomes. C.) The RN educates about preventing falls. D.) The RN develops a plan of care.

A.) The RN promotes a safe environment. p. 8

A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers? A.) They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing. B.) They usually have a baccalaureate degree in nursing. C.) They serve as liaisons between staff members and directors of nursing. D.) They tend to work in community health centers and long-term care units.

A.) They are responsible for the continued and advancement of nursing. p. 16

The registered nurse (RN) working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) understands which about LPNs? A.) They must take a licensure exam. B.) They may work independently. C.) They have a higher degree than most RNs. D.) The program is 4 years in length.

A.) They must take a licensure exam. p. 13-14

The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize? A.) Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams B.) Correctly utilize and troubleshoot high-tech equipment C.) Navigate the electronic medical records system D.) Do things the way they have always been done

A.) Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams p. 6

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse acting as an advocate? A.) Writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies B.) Communicating clients' test results to the physician C.) Testing which product is the best for healing diabetic foot ulcers D.) Leading implementation of electronic medical records on the unit

A.) Writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies p. 11

Establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of: A.) a state's nurse practice act. B.) the ANA Standards of Practice. C.) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2020 document. D.) evidence-based practice.

A.) a state's nurse practice act. p. 17-19

Which action by the nurse best represents the evaluative portion of the nursing process? A.) assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques B.) determining that a client is at risk for a fall while in the hospital C.) educating a client on how to take one's own blood pressure every morning D.) assessing a client's blood pressure after giving a cup of coffee

A.) assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques p. 19

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: A.) collaborative functioning. B.) assistive functioning. C.) authoritative functioning. D.) independent functioning.

A.) collaborative functioning p. 8

A nurse is discussing the history of the profession with a client and describes that a shift in societal focus from religion to warfare had a negative impact on nursing due to: A.) female criminals recruited as nurses. B.) nurses caring for war victims and soldiers. C.) nurses no longer praying for their clients. D.) unmarried females recruited as nurses.

A.) female criminals recruited as nurses. p. 7

After hearing a presentation about the American Nurses Association (ANA), a nurse decides to join the organization based on the understanding that: A.) ANA invites students showing excellence in scholarship to become members. B.) ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States. C.) members include nurses, other health care providers, and lay people. D.) membership is open to all nurses in the United States.

B.) ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States. p. 10

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse implementing care according to the ANA standards of practice? A.) Determining that a client is at risk for falls B.) Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes C.) Taking a client's apical and radial pulse rates D.) Analyzing a client's blood glucose levels

B.) Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes p. 17-18

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? A.) conduction of research B.) science of nursing C.) quality improvement D.) art of nursing

B.) Science of nursing p. 9

Of the following orders, which is considered to be the first to provide visiting nurses in Canada? A.) The Daughters of Charity B.) The Grey Nuns of Montreal C.) The Deaconesses of Kaiserwirth D.) The Sisters of Mercy

B.) The Grey Nuns of Montreal

The nurse asks a client about his spiritual health. Which statement best explains the standard of care utilized by the nurse? A.) The RN provides spiritual counseling. B.) The RN collects comprehensive data. C.) The RN prays with clients. D.) The RN collaborates with spiritual healers.

B.) The RN collects comprehensive data. p. 18

A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the central focus of this care? A.) The nurse's actions B.) The client receiving the care C.) The nurse as the caregiver D.) Nursing as a profession

B.) The client receiving the care p. 11

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Nursing Practice provides standard of care for all nurses. Which statement on the assessment of the nursing process is accurate? A.) The nurse monitors the ethical conduct of authorities and clients. B.) The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation. C.) The nurse evaluates progress toward implemented actions. D.) The nurse dictates the plan that prescribes strategies of care.

B.) The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation. p. 17-18

A nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state? A.) asking the current state to transfer the license B.) applying for a reciprocal license in the new state C.) taking the new state's licensing exam D.) No action is needed by the nurse.

B.) applying for a reciprocal license in the new state p. 14

The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment? A.) telling the client, "I will be back in 15 minutes to change your dressing." B.) asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you." C.) talking about diabetes and teaching the client how to do foot care D.) organizing the work for the day and evaluating how the day went

B.) asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you." p. 11

The nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing and talking to the client, including telling the client what is going to happen next. The nurse speaks to the client in a soothing manner. The nurse is acting in which role? Select all that apply. A.) client advocate B.) caregiver C.) decision-maker D.) communicator E.) educator

B.) caregiver D.) communicator E.) educator p. 11

The registered nurse is teaching a community health class about illness prevention. Which statement reflects understanding of this concept? A.) "I will take my medication for hypertension every day." B.) "My family will call hospice for an evaluation." C.) "It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class." D.) "If I am injured, I will call an ambulance."

C.) "It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class." p. 13

Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention? A.) Ambulate in the hall. B.) Stand at bedside with assistance. C.) Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker. D.) Ambulate with the assistance of a walker.

C.) Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker. pg. 18

The new nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occurring in nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care? A.) Rapid growth of nurses and shortage of job opportunities B.) Limitations that nurses have in the workforce C.) Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment D.) Decrease in health care costs

C.) Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment p. 19-24

A nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment. Which educational setting would be most appropriate for this process? A.) Continuing education B.) Graduate education C.) In-service education D.) Undergraduate studies

C.) In-service education p. 16

A person practicing nursing in the 1950s would most likely have been influenced by what trend? A.) Male dominance in the health care profession slowed the progress of professionalism in the nursing practice. B.) Hospital schools were established to provide more easily controlled and less expensive staff for the hospital. C.) Large numbers of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence. D.) Nursing practice was broadened to include practice in a wide variety of health care settings.

C.) Large number of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence. p. 7-23

A nurse practicing in the early Christian period might perform which nursing action characteristic of this era? A.) Carrying out menial tasks based on the orders of the priest-physician B.) Providing physical care and herbal remedies to the mother of a family C.) Making organized visits to the sick D.) Providing nursing care in lieu of serving a jail sentence

C.) Making organized visits to the sick p. 7

A nurse is thinking about pursuing a master's degree in nursing (MSN) and is reviewing information about various programs. What would the nurse expect to find about such programs? A.) Such degrees can be attained only in a certain specific area of interest. B.) Students need to take the licensure examination after the course. C.) Nurses pursuing such programs require solid scholastic abilities. D.) Master's degree nursing education began in the late 18th century.

C.) Nurses pursuing such programs require solid scholastic abilities. p. 13

What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license? A.) Obtain a baccalaureate degree. B.) Obtain a master's degree. C.) Obtain continuing education credits. D.) Attend hospital in-services.

C.) Obtain continuing education credits.

Which explanation accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)? A.) The RN is permitted to prescribed medications. B.) The LPN/LVN can only work in a long-term care facility. C.) The RN directs the workload of an LPN/LVN. D.) The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.

C.) The RN directs the workload of an LPN. p.13-14

Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care? A.) The nurse draws a blood sample from a client. B.) The nurse asks the client what the client would like to order from the menu. C.) The nurse asks the client about health goals. D.) The nurse helps a client ambulate.

C.) The nurse asks the client about health goals p. 11

Why are nursing organizations important for the continued development and improvement of nursing as a whole? A.) To provide socialization and networking for members B.) To regulate work activities for members C.) To set standards for nursing education and practice D.) To provide information to nurses about legal requirements

C.) To set standards for nursing education and practice pg. 13

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? A.) associate of science registered nursing program B.) baccalaureate of science registered nursing program C.) licensed or vocational nursing program D.) diploma nursing program

C.) licensed or vocational nursing program p. 14

The nurse is discussing the recommended entry level for professional nursing practices. Which is the most accurate statement by the nurse? A.) "ADN programs are the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations." B.) "National nursing organizations are eliminating accelerated programs." C.) "National nursing organizations are promoting diploma nursing." D.) "BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations."

D.) "BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations." p. 14

The nurse and a student are discussing entry into the profession of nursing. Which statement should the nurse use to describe a diploma program? A.) "It is obtained by a 4-year program at a university." B.) "It is obtained through a 2-year program at a university." C.) "It is obtained by a 36-month program at a community college." D.) "It is obtained by a 24-month program at a hospital."

D.) "It is obtained by a 24-month program at a hospital." p. 14

A nurse identifies a client's health care needs and devises a plan of care to meet those needs. Which guideline is being followed in this case? A.) Nursing standards B.) Nursing orders C.) Nurse practice acts D.) Nursing process

D.) Nursing process pg. 19

Florence Nightingale was a nursing pioneer who challenged prejudices against women and elevated the status of all nurses. Which statement accurately describes one of her accomplishments? A.) She promoted the addition of nursing education as part of a medical degree. B.) She established the tenets of the American Red Cross. C.) She established the fact that nursing is the same as medicine. D.) She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care.

D.) She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care. p. 7

The nurse is caring for a client after a stroke rendered the client's right side weaker than the left. The nurse coordinates the plan of care with the physical therapist. The nurse's interventions reflect which one of nursing's four broad goals? A.) To faciliate coping B.) To prevent illness C.) To promote health D.) To restore health

D.) To restore health p. 11

The role of the nurse developed from the pre-civilization era through the eras representing the beginning of civilization, the beginning of the 16th century, the 18th and 19th centuries, World War II era, and up to the present day. Place the following roles of the nurse listed below in the correct chronologic order to follow this timeline. Nurses were portrayed as a mother, caring for family and delivering physical care and health remedies. Nurses were viewed as slaves, carrying out menial tasks based on the orders of the priest. There was a shortage of nurses; criminals were recruited as nurses; nursing was viewed as disreputable. Florence Nightingale elevated nursing to a respected occupation and founded modern methods in nursing education. Efforts were made to upgrade nursing education, and women were more assertive and independent. Nursing was broadened in all areas and was practiced in a wide variety of settings; nursing was viewed as a profession.

Nurses were portrayed as a mother, caring for family and delivering physical care and health remedies. Nurses were viewed as slaves, carrying out menial tasks based on the orders of the priest. There was a shortage of nurses; criminals were recruited as nurses; nursing was viewed as disreputable. Florence Nightingale elevated nursing to a respected occupation and founded modern methods in nursing education. Efforts were made to upgrade nursing education, and women were more assertive and independent. Nursing was broadened in all areas and was practiced in a wide variety of settings; nursing was viewed as a profession. p.7-23