ch. 1 intro to nursing

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

c. World War II

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. a. Communicator b. Counselor c. Teacher d. Financier e. Statistician

a. Communicator b. Counselor c. Teacher

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? a. Clinical nurse specialist b. Nurse manager c. Nurse-midwife d. Physician assistant

a. Clinical nurse specialist

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? a. "Keep all medications in a locked cabinet." b. "Does the child have nightmares often?" c. "The child is in the 95th percentile for weight." d. "Do not give the child a bottle now."

a. "Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."

The nurse conducts a home safety assessment for a client. Which statement best explains the standard of care being implemented? a. The RN promotes a safe environment. b. The RN identifies client outcomes. c. The RN educates about preventing falls. d. The RN develops a plan of care.

a. The RN promotes a safe environment

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

a. They must take a licensure exam

Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care? a. The nurse helps a client ambulate. b. The nurse asks the client about health goals. c. The nurse asks the client what the client would like to order from the menu. d. The nurse draws a blood sample from a client.

b. The nurse asks the client about health goals

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begins? a. pre-civilization b. early civilization to 16th century c. 16th to 17th century d. 18th to 19th century

d. 18th to 19th century

What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license? a. Obtain a baccalaureate degree. b. Obtain a master's degree. c. Attend hospital in-services. d. Obtain continuing education credits.

d. Obtain continuing education credits

A nurse wishes to pursue a degree as a nurse practitioner. What is the minimal degree needed by the nurse? a. Diploma b. Associate's c. Master's d. Baccalaureate

c. Master's

What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease? a. Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss b. Informing the client that the client must lose weight c. Instructing the client to adhere to a high-sodium diet d. Taking the client's pulse rate daily

a. Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss

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

a. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health? a. encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity b. facilitating a support group for the friends and families of clients affected by stroke c. performing deep suctioning on a client who has a tracheotomy and copious secretions d. administering a beta-adrenergic blocker and diuretic to a client who has a history of hypertension

a. encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity

Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing? a. International Council of Nurses (ICN) b. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) c. American Nurses Association (ANA) d. The Joint Commission

c. American Nurses Association (ANA)

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. a. Content for the NCLEX b. The members of the state board of nursing c. Definition of legal scope of nursing practice d. Definition of important terms related to nursing e. Establishment of educational criteria

c. Definition of legal scope of nursing practice d. Definition of important terms related to nursing e. Establishment of educational criteria

A prospective student is interested in alternate emerging pathways to the nursing profession instead of the traditional programs. What pathways should the student be advised to research? Select all that apply. a. 3-year diploma programs b. RN to BSN completion programs c. Entry level master's degree programs d. RN completion programs for LPNs e. Entry level associate degree programs

c. Entry level master's degree program b. RN completion programs for LPN's

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? a. Continuing education b. Graduate education c. In-service education d. Undergraduate studies

c. In-service education

A nurse in the community has been asked to join an organization based on the leadership abilities demonstrated both in the facility of employment and community-based activities. Which organization is most likely being described? a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) c. Sigma Theta Tau International d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

c. Sigma Theta Tau International