Ch.1 practice questions

A nurse practicing in the early Christian period might perform which nursing action characteristic of this era?

Making organized visits to the sick

Trends in managed care have resulted in an increased focus on the care of clients by nurses in which settings?

Community-based settings

Which nursing activities will be most effective to help achieve the Healthy People 2020 guideline to eliminate health disparities among clients?

Conducting blood pressure screenings in an underserved area

The nurse is helping the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathe the client, who is experiencing a lot of pain when repositioned in bed. Which nursing responsibility is the nurse demonstrating?

Client advocate

There are various levels of preparation for nursing practice. Which degree program will best prepare a nurse to work as a nurse researcher?

Doctoral

The nurse is planning an educational visit with a client. Which must the nurse assess to identify the client's readiness to learn? Select all that apply.

Level of motivation Level of knowledge Willingness to follow the health regimen Physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan

The nurse understands that for nursing to be considered a profession, many things need to be in place. Which element is not part of those considerations?

Multidisciplinary approach

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.

√Which actions are examples of an RN participating in illness prevention for a client with hypertension? Select all that apply.

Teaching lifestyle modifications Providing literature on heart-healthy diets Performing risk screenings for hypertension

The nurse studies Dorthea Dix, an individual who organized women volunteers to care for the Civil War troops. For which other groups did Dorthea Dix improve health care? (Select all that apply.)

The mentally ill the blind The deaf The homeless