chapter 1
Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice?
American Nurses Association
The nurse caring for a client with a new diagnosis of cancer allows the client to verbalize fears relating to how to tell the children. The nurse's intervention reflects which aspect of nursing?
Art of nursing
Which of the following is the best example of the nurse in the role of teacher/educator?
Assessing if the client is able to perform a dressing change
A nurse wishes to pursue a degree as a nurse practitioner. What is the minimal degree needed by the nurse?
Masters
The nurse understands that for nursing to be considered a profession, many things need to be in place. Which of the following is not part of those considerations?
Multidisciplinary approach
A person practicing nursing in the 1950s would most likely have been influenced by what trend?
Nursing practice was broadened to include practice in a wide variety of health care settings.
The diploma nurse is considering obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Which degree should the nurse investigate?
RN to BSN
Which of the following nursing interventions would be the most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding?
Refer the mother for a home care visit.
The RN is working with hospital administration to transform care at their facility. Which of the following nursing competencies will be critical for the nurse to utilize?
Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?
World War II
During the Reformation, what factor influenced the decline of nursing?
Women's subordination to men
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 which of the following?
"Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."
The registered nurse is teaching a community health class about illness prevention. Which of the following statements reflects understanding of this concept?
"It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class."
The nurse is attempting to provide anticipatory guidance for the parents of an eighteen-month-old boy. Which of the following would be the best statement for the nurse to make?
"Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."
A client asks asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. Which of the following is the best answer by the nurse?
"Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority."
In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?
18th to 19th century
The nurse is evaluating client health. Which of the following clients should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health?
A client with a leg amputation that performs activities of daily living with a prothesis
The nursing process is:
A critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic.
Which of the following is the best example of a nurse in the role of counselor?
A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize their fears of death
The nurse is describing the role of the nurse entrepreneur. Which of the following statements best describe this role?
A nurse who manages a health-related business
After hearing a presentation about the American Nurses Association (ANA), a nurse decides to join the organization based on the understanding about which of the following?
ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in America
Nurse H. graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program that he took at a community college near his home city. Recently, Nurse H. has considered moving from providing direct patient care into an administrative role, but he recognizes the need to further his education in order to be considered for such a position. Nurse H. most likely possesses which of the following nursing qualifications?
Associate degree
A male nurse who is of Hispanic descent completes a nursing degree at a local community college in two years. This nurse has completed what type of nursing education program?
Associate degree in nursing
Which of the following is the best example of a nurse attending an inservice program?
Attending a hospital program on how to use a new IV pump
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 of the following actions should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client?
Encourage client to utilize the free healthcare clinic.
The nurse recognizes that immunizations are an example of:
Illness prevention
A nurse educator is discussing the role of nursing based on the American Nurses Association (ANA). Which statement best describes this role?
It is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?
Lack of educational standards
Attracting minorities to the profession of nursing is an important consideration for the future of nursing. Which of the following key historical nursing figures set a precedent in this area?
Mary Elizabeth Mahoney
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?
She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care.
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.
The nurse working with an LPN understands which of the following about LPNs?
They must take a licensure exam.
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which of the following is true regarding nurse researchers?
they are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing
A man age 61 years is distraught because he has just learned that his most recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that his colon cancer has metastasized to his lungs. Which of the following nursing aims should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this patient?
facilitating coping
A student nurse understands that the primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiatives is
health promotion.
Which of the following set of terms best describes nursing at the end of the Middle Ages?
purpose, direction, leadership
The nurse is using the nursing process to care for a client and is in the process of making a nursing diagnosis for the client. Which of the following best reflects a nursing diagnosis?
risk for falls
During the course of any given day of work in the acute care setting, the nurse may need to perform which of the following roles? Select all that apply.
• Counselor • Teacher • Communicator
The nurse reading the state nurse practice act will read about which of the following? Select all that apply.
• Creation of state board of nursing • Definition of legal scope of nursing practice • Definition of important terms related to nursing • Establishment of educational criteria
The nurse utilizing the nursing process includes which of the following steps? Select all that apply.
• Implement • Assess • Plan • Evaluate
The nurse conducting a community assessment that focuses on Healthy People 2020 leading Health Indicators would include which of the following in the assessment? Select all that apply.
• Number of health clinics • The violent crime rate • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome rate
Which nursing actions demonstrate the aim of nursing to facilitate coping? (Select all that apply.)
• Teaching a patient and his/her family how to live with diabetes • Assisting a patient and his/her family to prepare for death • Providing counseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder
Which of the following are examples of a RN participating in illness prevention for a client with hypertension? Select all that apply.
• Teaching lifestyle modifications • Performing risk screenings for hypertension • Providing literature on heart-healty diets
Which of the following 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 client's therapy was discontinued