Intro to professional nursing 1: chapter 1

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? Clinical nurse specialist Nurse manager Nurse-midwife Physician assistant

Clinical nurse specialist

The nurse is delegating tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) prior to beginning the shift on the acute care unit. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the UAP? starting an IV for a client with dehydration inserting a nasogastric tube for a client with a small bowel obstruction assisting an older adult client with using the bedside commode performing an assessment on a newly-admitted client

assisting an older adult client with using the bedside commode

The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is: health promotion. illness prevention. health restoration. coping with disability.

health promotion.

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 physician is viewed as a god-like figure." "The nurse is the handmaiden of the physician." "Pets can help heal clients."

"Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."

A recent LPN graduate is awaiting the results of the licensure exam and is preparing to apply for a position with a local facility. Which facility(ies) usually employ the most LPNs? Select all that apply. physician's office correctional institution residential care facility hospital home health care agency

correctional institution residential care facility home health care agency

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? Nursing standards Nursing orders Nurse practice acts Nursing process

Nursing process

The nurse going back to school for nurse midwifery can trace education for nurse midwifery to which nursing leader? Mary Breckinridge Sojourner Truth Lavinia Dock Margaret Sanger

Mary Breckinridge

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? Mary Elizabeth Mahoney Nora Gertrude Livingston Mary Agnes Snively Mary Ann Bickerdyke

Mary Elizabeth Mahoney

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

American Nurses Association

The nurse is planning the care for several clients. Which factor(s) should the nurse prioritize when planning to delegate care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply. "Is the UAP the right person for this task?" "Did the UAP follow directions correctly?" "Can the UAP assist the client with this task?" "Will the UAP complete this task without assistance?" "Did the UAP properly record the vital signs?"

"Is the UAP the right person for this task?" "Did the UAP follow directions correctly?" "Can the UAP assist the client with this task?"

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin? pre-civilization early civilization to 16th century 16th to 17th century 18th to 19th century

18th to 19th century

Although all of the following are nursing responsibilities, which one would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate degree? providing direct physical care using research findings to improve practice administering medications as prescribed collaborating with other health care providers

using research findings to improve practice

The nursing process includes step(s)? Select all that apply. Assess Plan Prescribe Implement Evaluate

Assess Plan Implement Evaluate

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

"It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class."

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

A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death

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 Teaching a first-grader to read Communicating discharge status to a home care agency Conducting research on dressing changes

Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change

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

Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

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

The RN collects comprehensive data

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 RN identifies outcomes. The RN analyzes client data. The RN collects client data.

The RN coordinates care delivery

The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time? Spanish-American War World War I World War II Korean War

World War II

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

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

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)? administering bedside blood glucose testing administering blood products administering intravenous push medication administering chemotherapy

administering bedside blood glucose testing

A middle-aged nurse is concerned about a potential shortage of nurses when the baby boomer generation retires. What proactive intervention can the nurse take to address this anticipated deficit of nurses? develop a community program related to healthy nutrition and exercise recruit more nurses to the acute care facility encourage parents to immunize their children lobby to increase the retirement age

develop a community program related to healthy nutrition and exercise

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War? lack of educational standards lack of clear distinction between nursing and medicine lack of nursing instructors lack of candidates interested in taking up the nursing profession

lack of educational standards

In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is: managing a health-related business. administering resources. managing personnel involved in client care. teaching in a clinical setting.

managing a health-related business.