LPN Funds ATI Final
Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
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.
Communicator Counselor Teacher
Florence Nightingale introduced the concept of apprenticeship for nurses. Which statement is an example of this?
Completing clinical hours supervised by a nursing instructor
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?
Facilitating coping
Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care?
The nurse asks the client about health goals.
Which nurse is demonstrating a type of nursing whose roots go back to the ancient Greek times when temples were the center of nursing care?
The nurse conducting a blood pressure screening at a local church
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?
lack of educational standards
For the nurse become a nurse practitioner, what is the minimal degree the nurse will need to acquire?
Master's
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 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?
"Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."
A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What 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 client should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health?
A client with a leg amputation who performs activities of daily living with a prosthesis
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
The community health nurse creates a program to promote the health of the community using health promotion principles. Which intervention would the nurse include in this program?
Activities focused on maintaining wellness
Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention?
Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker
Which scenario is the best example of the nurse implementing the ANA standard relating to diagnosis?
Determining a client is at risk for falls
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?
Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment
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?
Educator
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 action should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client?
Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic.
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?
In-service education
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 might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?
Obtain continuing education credits
What is the best example(s) of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that apply.
Telling a client one's blood pressure Discussing laboratory values with a client
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 conducts a home safety assessment for a client. Which statement best explains the standard of care being implemented?
The RN promotes a safe environment.
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers?
They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing.
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
The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?
World War II
Which social force has most significantly impacted the future supply and demand of nurses?
aging
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?
art of nursing
Trends in managed care have resulted in an increased focus on the care of clients by nurses in which settings?
community-based settings
The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is:
health promotion
In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is:
managing a health-related business.
The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:
American Journal of Nursing
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 process
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?
licensed or vocational nursing program
A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the central focus of this care?
The client receiving the care
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?
To restore health
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?
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding?
Refer the mother for a home care visit.
A nurse is moving to another state and will be working at an acute care facility. Prior to beginning practice, what actions should the nurse take to be compliant with state guidelines for nursing practice? Select all that apply.
*Research the laws and regulations that govern nursing practice in the new state *Locate the state nursing practice acts *Access educational resources related to nursing practice in another state *Define the legal requirements and titles for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
After hearing a presentation about the American Nurses Association (ANA), a nurse decides to join the organization based on the understanding that:
ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States
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
Which explanation accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.
The registered nurse (RN) working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) understands which about LPNs?
They must take a licensure exam.
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
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?
applying for a reciprocal license in the new state
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.
caregiver communicator educator
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client. Which nursing action is defined as an activity(ies)/intervention(s)? Select all that apply.
holding the client's hand starting an IV educating clients
When administering immunizations, the nurse is engaged in:
illness prevention.