Chapter 2 Beginning Your Nursing Career

The National League for Nursing (NLN) focuses on providing accreditation to both RN and LPN/LVN schools. For what activities does the NLN assess, establish goals, implement plans, and set standards? 1. Research in nursing education 2. Services to the nursing community 3. Public policy related to lifelong education 4. Socioeconomic welfare for nurses A)1, 2, 3 B)1, 2, 4 C)1, 3, 4 D)2, 3, 4

A)1, 2, 3 1. Research in nursing education 2. Services to the nursing community 3. Public policy related to lifelong education

An RN is explaining the importance of projecting a professional image to a group of LPN students. What should the RN's explanation include? 1. The nurse is representing place of employment. 2. The nurse can ensure the safety of the client. 3. The nurse will be able to protect the rights of being a nurse. 4. The nurse's skills will be enhanced in front of the assigned client. A)1, 2, 3 B)1, 2, 4 C)1, 3, 4 D)2, 3, 4

A)1, 2, 3 1. The nurse is representing place of employment. 2. The nurse can ensure the safety of the client. 3. The nurse will be able to protect the rights of being a nurse.

A nurse who has been in the medical field for some time is interested in achieving licensure as a medical doctor. What is the initial requirement to acquire this licensure? A)A minimum of 4 years of undergraduate study B)An in-depth knowledge of the biomedical field C)One year of work experience in a hospital setting D)An analytical mindset and caring attitude

A)A minimum of 4 years of undergraduate study

A registered nurse (RN) has recently specialized in the field of surgery. As an RN in the surgical department, what is the advanced practice role the RN could pursue? A)First assistant in surgery B)Administering intravenous (IV) medications C)Administering prescribed medications D)Prescribing postoperative care

A)First assistant in surgery

Florence Nightingale had a nursing theory model that is still in practice today. What are the concepts of this nursing theory? A)Nature alone cures. Nursing assists the person to an improved condition for nature to take its course. B)Mind and body are one. Nursing's role is to assist clients to perform functions they would perform unaided if they had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge. C)Building on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, nursing assists clients to meet self-care needs necessary to maintain life, health, and well-being. D)An individual's state of health/illness moves back and forth on a continuum.

A)Nature alone cures. Nursing assists the person to an improved condition for nature to take its course.

A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. What is a permissive license? A)Practicing nursing without a license B)Practice act that differentiates between LPN/LVN and RN licenses C)Designates the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the nurse D)Requires that nurses cannot perform the functions designated as exclusive to nursing without proper licensure in that state

A)Practicing nursing without a license

What key program area is listed as crucial to nursing by the International Council for Nursing? A)Social economic welfare for nurses B)Research in nursing education C)Services to the nursing community D)Public policy related to lifelong education

A)Social economic welfare for nurses

An LPN has recently moved to a new state and is seeking employment. What laws does the LPN need to be aware of? A)The nurse must hold a mandatory license to practice nursing. B)The nurse must be familiar with the legal responsibilities. C)The nurse must follow the directions set by the RN. D)The nurse must provide documentation of a completion of a course of study.

A)The nurse must hold a mandatory license to practice nursing.

A student of nursing wishes to join the American Nurses Association (ANA). The student nurse needs information on the eligibility for the membership of the ANA. About which should the student nurse be informed? A)The person should be a registered nurse. B)The association allows licensed practical nurses with 2 years' work experience. C)The association allows student affiliates. D)The association allows students with a scholarship.

A)The person should be a registered nurse.

A student asks the nursing instructor whether it is important to be familiar with nursing theories. What should the instructor's response be? 1. Nursing programs are based on nursing theories. 2. Most theories include a definition of illness. 3. Theories are often expressed in relation to factors, such as mind, body, spirit, and emotions 4. Theories help to systematically develop decision-making skills. A)1, 2 B)1, 3 C)1, 4 D)2, 4

B)1, 3 1. Nursing programs are based on nursing theories. 3. Theories are often expressed in relation to factors, such as mind,body, spirit, and emotions

Today's nurse functions in a number of roles. What activity does a nurse perform when functioning in the advocate role? A)Documents client care and client response B)Helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities C)Assists clients in preventing illness and injury before they occur D)Helps clients achieve the maximum level of wellness

B)Helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities

There are standards of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses in relationship to education, legal status, and practice. Who are eligible members for this organization? A)Student affiliates B)LPN C)RN/LPN

B)LPN

A new group of LPN students are preparing for graduation. What nurse's pledge do the LPNs say at graduation? A)Florence Nightingale Pledge B)Practical Nurse's Pledge C)Nurse Practice Act Pledge D)National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurse's (NFLPN) Pledge

B)Practical Nurse's Pledge

Today's nurse functions in a number of roles. What activity does a nurse perform when functioning in the teacher role? A)Documents client care and client response B)Helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities C)Assists clients in preventing illness and injury before they occur D)Helps clients achieve the maximum level of wellness

C)Assists clients in preventing illness and injury before they occur

Today's nurse functions in a number of roles. The activities of a nurse include preparing a document based on the client's responses, preparing plans with input from other healthcare staff members, recording medication and treatments, and verbalizing events with other healthcare team members. In this case, which role is the nurse performing? A)Care provider B)Advocate C)Communicator D)Teacher

C)Communicator

Sister Callista Roy identified a nursing theory model in 1964 that is still in practice today. What are concepts of this nursing theory? A)Florence Nightingale B)Sister Callista Roy C)Dorothea Orem D)Virginia Henderson

C)Dorothea Orem

There are standards of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN). What is the purpose of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses? 1. Grants advanced certificates in areas of licensed practical nurse practice 2. Provides standards of nursing care 3. Promotes continued postlicensure education and certification 4. Interprets the role and function of an LPN/LVN A)1, 2, 3 B)1, 2, 4 C)1, 3, 4 D)2, 3, 4

D)2, 3, 4 2. Provides standards of nursing care 3. Promotes continued postlicensure education and certification 4. Interprets the role and function of an LPN/LVN

The ability of nurses to act independently depends on their professional background, motivation, and work environment. What are some of the nursing programs a licensed practical nurse (LPN) can pursue to obtain a registered nurse (RN) license? 1. One- to 2-year teaching program associated with a hospital school of nursing 2. Two-year program at a community or junior college 3. Three-year program affiliated with community and state college 4. Four-year program in a college or university A)1, 2, 3 B)1, 2, 4 C)1, 3, 4 D)2, 3, 4

D)2, 3, 4 2. Two-year program at a community or junior college 3. Three-year program affiliated with community and state college 4. Four-year program in a college or university

A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. Why is it important for the nurse to seek licensure? 1. Meet advanced level of excellence in practice and knowledge 2. Protect the public from unqualified workers 3. Establish maximum level of requirements for competence and practice 4. Helps the public determine the difference between a qualified and an unqualified worker A)1, 2 B)1, 3 C)1, 4 D)2, 4

D)2, 4 2. Protect the public from unqualified workers 4. Helps the public determine the difference between a qualified and an unqualified worker

Today's nurse functions in a number of roles. What activity does a nurse perform when functioning in the care provider role? A)Documents client care and client response B)Helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities C)Assists clients in preventing illness and injury before they occur D)Helps clients achieve the maximum level of wellness

D)Helps clients achieve the maximum level of wellness

A person who is neither a licensed practical nurse (LPN) nor a nursing student has enrolled for membership in the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN). What is the main purpose of NFLPN of which the person should be aware? A)It legally represents the client's interests. B)It provides an international accreditation process. C)It establishes standards of accreditation for nursing education. D)It interprets the role and function of the LPN/LVN.

D)It interprets the role and function of the LPN/LVN.

A nurse has received a clinical specialist certificate. What specialization is the nurse likely to have achieved to acquire this certificate? A)Adult nursing B)Family practice C)Pediatrics D)Medical-surgical

D)Medical-surgical

A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. What are the two types of licensure that can be pursued by the nurse? A)Permissive and certification B)Certification and credentialing Mandatory and certification D)Permissive and mandatory

D)Permissive and mandatory

A nurse in a long-term care facility has been assigned the responsibility of teaching clients about the use and side effects of prescribed heart medication. Which nursing role is the nurse expected to perform to achieve this task? A)Care provider B)Advocate C)Communicator D)Teacher

D)Teacher