Fundamentals of nursing- walters kluwer chapter 1

The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was: A. American Journal of Nursing B. Nurse Educator C. Nursing Research D. Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice

American Journal of Nursing

Which nursing actions demonstrate the aim of nursing to facilitate coping? Select all that apply. A. Teaching a class on the nutritional needs of pregnant women. B. Changing the bandages of a client who has undergone heart surgery. C. Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes. D. Assisting a client and his family to prepare for death. E. Starting an intravenous line for a malnourished older adult client. F. Providing couseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder

C. Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes. D. Asisting a client and his family to prepare for death. F. Providing counseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder

why are nursing organizations important for the continued developement and improvement of nursing as a whole? A. To provide socialization and networking for members b. to regulate work activities for members C. To set standards for nursing education and practice. D. to provide information to nurses about legal requirements

C. To set standards for nursing education and practice

Which is the best example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver? A. Starting an intravenous line in the client's arm. B. Referring the client to a mental health clinic. C. Assigning a room for a new hospital client D. Reporting lab values to a client's physician.

A. Starting an intravenous line in the client's arm

The nurse studies Dorothea Dix, an individual who organized women volunteers to care for the Civil War Troops. For which other groups did Dorothea Dix improved Health care? (Select all that apply) A. The mentally Ill B. The blind C. The deaf D. The homeless E. women

A. The mentally ill B. The blind C. The deaf D. The Homeless

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

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

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin? A. pre-civilization B. early civilization to 16th century C. 16th to 17th century D. 18th to 19th century

D. 18th to 19th century

Which individual provided community based care and founded public health nursing? A. Mary Adelaide nutting B. Lillian Wald C. Sojourner Truth D. Clara barton

D. Clara barton

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: A. "Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces." B. "The physician is viewed as a god-like figure." C. "the nurse is the handmaiden of the physician." D. "pets can help heal clients".

A. "Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."

Which advancement in the nursing profession occured immediately after WOrld War II? A. Advanced nursing education was established. B. National Standards for nursing were developed. C. Care of clients in the hospital setting declined. D. Government funding supported minority nurses.

A. Advanced nursing education was established.

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? A. Art of nursing B. Science of nursing C. Evidence Based practice D. Application of research

A. Art of nursing

The nurse is helping the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathe the client, who is experiencing alot of pain when repositioned in bed. Which nursing responsibility is the nurse demonstrating? A. Client advocate B. Educator C. Decision maker D. Manager and coordinator

A. Client advocate

The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment? A. telling the client, "I will be back in 15 minutes to change your dressing." B.. Asking the client, "how are you today? I am really worried about you." C. Talking about diabetes and teaching the client how to do foot care. D. Organizing the work for the day and evaluating how the day went.

B. Asking the client, "how are you today? I am really worried about you."

A registered nurse plans to return to the nursing profession after a long hiatus. Which statement about the trend in health care services would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? A. Hospital stays are much longer these days. B. Clients enter the health care system acutely ill. C. Nurses rely on intuition to make decisions today. D. Health Care delivery systems are less controversial now.

B. Clients enter the health care system acutely ill..

A long-term care facility is seeking an advanced practice nurse to educate the staff regarding palliative care for teh residents. The facility would benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse? A. Nurse researcher B. Clinical nurse specialist C. Nurse practitioner D. Nurse administrator

B. Clinical nurse specialist

Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor? A. Dorothea Dix B. Lillian Wald C. Florence Nightingale D. Isabel Hampton Robb

B. Lillian Wald

Which organization offers membership by invitation to students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurses in the community who demonstrate excellence in leadership? A. National Student Nurses Association B. Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing C. American Nurse association (ANA) D. Accreditation Commission for education in Nursing (ACEN)

B. Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of nursing

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

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

The nurse is conducting a class for nursing assistants. One of the students asks the nurse why blood pressure, pulse, and temperature are called "vital signs." which explanations would the nurse offer the student? A. THey care called vital signs becasue they are the first things the nurse does when admitting a patient to the hospital B. They are called vital signs because the blood pressure is very important. C. The term has just evolved over time without a clear definition of why. D. Because significant deviation from normal is not compatible with life.

D. Because significant deviation from normal is not compatible with life.

A nurse is planning to pursue further educatio 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

Which action should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client? A. Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic. B. Assist the client in finding housing. C. Encourage the client to utilize the emergency rom when ill.. D. Assist the client in finding a job.

A. Encourage client to utilize the free helath care clinic.

Which are approved as nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply. A. Impaired skin integrity B. Congestive heart failure C. Caregiver Role strain D. Abdomial hernia E. COmpromised family couping

A. Impaired skin integrity C. Caregiver role strain E. Compromised family coping.

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United states after the Civil War? A. Lack of educational standards B. Hospital based schools of nursing C. Lack of influence from nursing leaders D. Independence of nursing orders

A. Lack of educational standards.

Attracting minorities to the profession of nursing is an important consideration for teh future of nursing. Which key historical nursing figure set a precedent in this area? a. Mary Eliza Mahoney B. Nora Gertrude Livingston C. mary Agnes Snively D. mary Ann Bickerdyke

A. Mary Eliza Mahoney

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse implementing care according to the ANA standards of practice? A. Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes. B. analyzing a client's blood glucose levels. C. taking a client's apical and radial pulse rates. D. Determinng that a client is at risks for falls.

A. Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding? A. Refer the mother for a home care visit. B. Ask the mother to come to the emergency room. C. Emtail the mother a link for breastfeeding. D. Suggest that the mother bottle feed her infant.

A. Refer the mother for a home care visit

A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers? A. They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing. B. They usually have a baccalaureate degree in nursing. C. They serve as liaisons between staff members and directors of nursing. D. They tend to work in community health centers and long term care units.

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

Establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of: A. A state's nurse practice act. B. the ANA Standards of Practice. C. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2020 document. D. Evidence-based practice

A. a state's nurse practice act

In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsiblity is: A. Managing a health-related business B. Administering resources C. Managing personnel involved in client care. D. teaching in a clinical setting.

A. managing a health related business.

Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor? a. Dorothea Dix B. Lillian Wald C. Florence Nightingale D. Isabel Hampton Robb

C. Lillian Wald

A nurse wishes to pursue a degree as a nurse practitioner. What is the minimal degree needed by the nurse? A. Diploma B. Associates C. Master's D. Baccaluareate

C. Master's