320 module 1 chapter 1 prep u questions

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."

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

Assess Plan Implement Evaluate

patient

Health promotion activities that are the framework for nursing activities are considered __________ centered

practice

Nurse _________ Acts are laws established in each state in the United States to regulate the practice of nursing

true

T or F: As defined by the World Health Organization, health includes physical, social, and mental components and is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

false

T or F: Graduates of a diploma nursing program are not eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination

diagnosing

The essential activities involved in the nursing process are assessing, _____________, planning, implementing, and evaluating

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. They usually have a baccalaureate degree in nursing. They serve as liaisons between staff members and directors of nursing. They tend to work in community health centers and long-term care units.

They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing.

The registered nurse (RN) working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) understands which about LPNs? They must take a licensure exam. They may work independently. They have a higher degree than most RNs. The program is 4 years in length.

They must take a licensure exam.

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

health promotion.

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.

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. Ask the mother to come to the emergency room. Email the mother a link for breastfeeding. Suggest that the mother bottle feed her infant.

Refer the mother for a home care visit.

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 Rapid growth of nurses and shortage of job opportunities Decrease in health care costs Limitations that nurses have in the workforce

Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment

false

t or f: A current nursing trend for the next 10 to 20 years is an abundance of practicing nurses

true

t or f: The major goals of health care are promoting, maintaining, and restoring health

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

The nurse is evaluating client health. Which client should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health? A client with diabetes who is in denial of the diabetes and refuses to take insulin A client in acute emotional distress due to spouse's death A client with a leg amputation who performs activities of daily living with a prosthesis A client with depression who refuses to get out of bed

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 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 is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early civilization to the 16th century? Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes. The physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer. The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless. Nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge expansion.

Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.

evidence

Nursing theories and nursing research provide a foundation for _________-based nursing practice that defines the rationale for nursing actions

A registered nurse is convicted of stealing narcotics from the medical-surgical unit. Which action might be taken against this RN's nursing license? Issuing of a limited nursing license Revoking of the nursing license No action taken on the nursing license Denying initial nursing licensure

Revoking of the nursing license

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.

cognitive

To meet the aims of nursing practice, the nurse uses four blended competencies: _____________, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal

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 To prevent illness To promote health To facilitate coping

To restore health

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 science of nursing evidence-based practice application of research

art of nursing

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War? lack of educational standards hospital-based schools of nursing lack of influence from nursing leaders independence of nursing orders

lack of educational standards

true

t or f:Reciprocity is the process that allows a nurse to apply for and be endorsed as a registered nurse by another state

The nurse is caring for a client at the end stage of life. The client is crying and states to the nurse, "I just cannot believe I am going to be leaving my children without a parent. I am not ready to go." What response by the nurse demonstrates the expression of empathy to the client? "This is so sad and I feel so bad that you are in this situation." "It sounds as though you are most concerned about how your children will feel." "I am so sorry that I am crying with you when you need my support the most." "This just is not fair at all and I do not understand why this is happening to you."

"It sounds as though you are most concerned about how your children will feel."

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 Financier Statistician

Communicator Counselor Teacher

A recently licensed registered nurse is preparing to enter practice in an acute care facility and wants to practice within the guidelines of that state. When preparing to research the state nurse practice act, what information is important to obtain? Select all that apply. Content for the NCLEX The members of the state board of nursing Definition of legal scope of nursing practice Definition of important terms related to nursing Establishment of educational criteria

Definition of legal scope of nursing practice Definition of important terms related to nursing Establishment of educational criteria

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 Informing the client that the client must lose weight Instructing the client to adhere to a high-sodium diet Taking the client's pulse rate daily

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. Assist the client in finding housing. Encourage the client to utilize the emergency room when ill. Assist the client in finding a job.

Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic.

A nurse educator is discussing the role of nursing based on the American Nurses Association (ANA). Which statement best describes this role? Nursing is a profession dependent upon the medical community as a whole. It is the role of the physician, not the nurse, to assist clients in understanding their health problems. It is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. The essential components of professional nursing care are strength, endurance, and cure.

It is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.

For the nurse become a nurse practitioner, what is the minimal degree the nurse will need to acquire? Diploma Associate's Master's Baccalaureate

Master's