professional identity concepts quiz

which member of the health care team is accountable for initial assessment and ongoing evaluation of client care? A) registered nurse B) LPN C) PCP D) unlicensed nursing personnel

A - RN

nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all is the mission statement of which professional group? A) American Nurses Association B) institutes of medicine C) joint commision D) robert wood johnson foundation

A - american nurses association

during the delegation process, which healthcare professional acts as a liasion between the team leader and healthcare provider? A) charge nurse B) nurse manager C) nursing supervisor D) chief nursing officer

A - charge nurse

which healthcare team member is responsible for the coordination and assignments of client care? A) charge nurse B) nurse manager C) chief nursing officer D) patient care associate

A - charge nurse

which drawback indicates an improper follow-through on the part of a delegatee? A) failure to report results and findings B) failure to understand the skills and abilities C) failure to provide clear and concise directions D) failure to cooperate with the other team members

A - failure to report results and findings

what group is primarily protected under the laws that regulate nursing practice? A) the public B) practicing nurses C) the employing agency D) people with health problems

A - the public

which role does a nurse play when helping clients to identity and clarify health problems and to choose appropriate courses of action to solve those problems? A) educator B) counselor C) change agent D) case manager

B

the nurse is caring for a client with severe menstrual bleeding and abdominal cramps. which task is appropriate to be delegated to the LPN? A) evaluation of the pain status B) administration of oral analgesics C) administration of intravenous replacement fluids D) assessment of blood reports for hemoglobin levels

B - administration of oral analgesics

the healthcare team is caring for a client who has undergone surgery for lung cancer. the client needs respiratory therapy. which task can be safely delegated to a RT paired with an RN? A) placing a foley catheter B) assessing the respirations C) placing an intravenous (IV) catheter D) administering patient-controlled analgesia

B - assessing the respirations

which is a high-level cognitive process that the nurse recognizes can be improved with practice in delegation? A) creativity B) critical thinking C) problem solving D) decision making

B - critical thinking

what is the role of a case manager in a healthcare organization? A) to delegate work on the unit suitably B) to follow up with the client after discharge C) to provide direct care for the client at the bedside D) to unit the strategic direction of the organization

B - follow up with the client after discharge

what is the goal of the professional nurse in the team leader role A) compliance with physicians B) positive outcomes and patient satisfaction C) satisfied physical therapist and occupational therapists D) social service referrals for home care

B - positive outcomes and patient satisfaction

a nurse who has been working with a client with the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder is leaving for vacation in 2 weeks and tells the client. what client responses indicates to the nurse that the client's ability to maintain a more mature relationship has progressed? A) states, "i need to get well enough by then so i can leave, too" B) wishes the nurse a safe trip and offers thanks for the help received C) responds, "i guess you leaving is just another loss i'll have to adjust to." D) informs the nurse that there is no sense in waiting and that the relationship can be ended today

B - wishes the nurse a safe trip and offers thanks for the help received

which action of the nurse leader while preparing to share any information with followers is accurate? A) giving complete information at one time B) avoiding sharing information through mail C) determining which information is to be shared D) sending texts instead of face to face communication

C

who is mainly responsible for analyzing the knowledge and work of newly hired UAPs before delegating a task? A) charge nurse B) associated nurse C) RN D) nursing manager

C - RN

a nurse speaking in support of the best interest of the a vulnerable client reflects which nursing duty? A) caring B) veracity C) advocacy D) confidentiality

C - advocacy

to enter the nursing profession, an individual must successfully complete which criterion? A) clinical checklist B) a graduate degree C) licensure examination D) ongoing education

C - licensure examination

what qualities does the professional nurse require to lead, manage and follow in a team? select all that apply A) being insensitive B) impeding relationship C) exercising self-awareness D) motivating self and others E) managing emotions in self and others

C, D & E

a nurse is teaching a client with a diagnosis of open angle glaucoma. the nurse explains that the chief aim of treatment is to meet which goal? A) rest the eye B) dilate the pupil C) prevent secondary infections D) control the intraocular pressure

D

an x-ray film indicates that an older client has a fractured femur. the client asks the nurse, "will I be able to walk again," what is the best response by the nurse? A) i have no idea because only time will tell B) you only broke a bone. it could have been worse C) you'll walk again, this is a common issue in older people D) tell me more about your concerns about being able to walk

D

before effectively responding to a sexually abused victim on the phone, it is essential that the nurse in the rape crisis center do what? A) get the clients full name and address B) call for assistance form the psychiatrist C) know some myths and facts about sexual assult D) be aware of any personal bias about sexual assault

D

which description of accountability is correct? A) accomplishment of the task and fulfilling the requirements B) provision of guidance and oversight of a delegated nursing task C) obligation to accomplish work with reliability and dependability D) determination of appropriate actions and provide detailed explanations of the action

D

which statement is true about the nursing model "team nursing"? A) the registered nurse is responsible for all aspects of client care B) client care can be delegated to other healthcare team members C) RN works directly with the client, family members and healthcare team members D) hierarchical communication exists from charge nurse to charge nurse, charge nurse to team leader, and team leader to team members

D

what should the nurse include in a teaching plan to help reduce the side effects associated with diltiazem? A) lie down after meals B) avoid dairy products in diet C) take the drug with an antacid D) change slowly from sitting to standing

D - change slowly from sitting to standing

the nurse leader is teaching the staff that the health care provider continuously strives to work effectively within the cultural context of a client. which cultural principle is the nurse leader explaining? A) cultural diversity B) cultural sensitivity C) cultural imposition D) cultural competence

D - cultural competence

a client who is receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer has nausea and vomiting because of the therapy. the client wants to know if it is true that smoking marijuana will help. what is the nurse's best response? A) smoking MJ is not legal in any state B) MJ is effective for nausea and vomiting if it is injected C) MJ is not proven to be effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting D) tetrahydrocannabinol is an ingredient in MJ that decreases nausea and vomiting in some people

answer is D

professionalism exemplars related to leadership include which attribute? A) influential B) licensed C) respectful D) therapeutic

A - influential

during a health symposium a nurse teaches the group how to prevent food poisoning. which statement by one of the participants indicates the teaching is understood? A) meats and cream based foods need to be refrigerated B) once most food is cook, it does not need to be refrigerated C) poultry should be stuffed and then refrigerated before cooking D) cooked food should be cooled before putting in refrigerator

A

which feature distinguishes an associated degree program from a baccalaureate program for a registered nurse in the US? A) it includes two years of study in a college B) it focuses on basic sciences and theoretical and clinical courses C) it is equivalent to the BSN in canada D) graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX

A

a nurse leader is setting priorities for achieving success by using the simplest and fastest method of communication. which rules and responsibilities does the nurse fulfill by this action? A) maintaining balance B) building self-confidence C) generating self-motivation D) maintaining a positive attitude

A - maintaining balance

what are the roles of an unlicensed assistive personel in skin care? select all that apply A) to assist the client in bathing B) to apply wet dressings to the skin C) to report changes in the skin appearance D) to reinforce teaching as done by the RN E) to determine whether the client is taking a drug that increases photosensitivity

A, B & C

which interventions are in the scope of a LPN? select all that apply A) client teaching B) ambulating the client C) interpreting lab data D) assisting the client with bathing E) administering intramuscular medications

B, D & E

a nurse from the pediatric clinic who is strongly opposed to any chemical or mechanical method of birth control is asked to work in the family planning clinic. what is the most professional response that this nurse could give to the requesting supervisor? A) i will go but it is against my beliefs and values B) i won't do it, because i do not believe in birth control at all C) i would prefer another assignment that is not contrary to my beliefs D) i will have to stress that the rhythm method is the method of choice

C

a nurse help a client to clarify health problems and choose appropriate courses of action. what competency in community-based practice is the nurse exercising? A) educator B) caregiver C) counselor D) epidemiologist

C

a hospital needs to hire a nursing staff for the intensive care of cancer clients. Which of these positions is most likely to be filled by the nurse? A) NP B) nurse administrator C) certified nurse-midwife D) clinical nurse specialist

D