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

Lillian Wald

A nurse practicing in the early Christian period might perform which nursing action characteristic of this era? Making organized visits to the sick Carrying out menial tasks based on the orders of the priest-physician Providing nursing care in lieu of serving a jail sentence Providing physical care and herbal remedies to the mother of a family

Making organized visits to the sick

The nurse asks a client about his spiritual health. Which statement best explains the standard of care utilized by the nurse? The RN prays with clients. The RN collaborates with spiritual healers. The RN provides spiritual counseling. The RN collects comprehensive data.

The RN collects comprehensive data.

The primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is: health promotion. health restoration. coping with disability. illness prevention.

health promotion.

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client. Which nursing action is defined as an activity(ies)/intervention(s)? Select all that apply. holding the client's hand reading an x-ray educating clients diagnosing a medical condition starting an IV

holding the client's hand starting an IV educating clients

The registered nurse is teaching a community health class about illness prevention. Which statement reflects understanding of this concept? "I will take my medication for hypertension every day." "If I am injured, I will call an ambulance." "It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class." "My family will call hospice for an evaluation."

"It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class."

The nurse and a student are discussing entry into the profession of nursing. Which statement should the nurse use to describe a diploma program? "It is obtained by a 36-month program at a community college." "It is obtained by a 4-year program at a university." "It is obtained through a 2-year program at a university." "It is obtained by a 36-month program at a hospital."

"It is obtained by a 36-month program at a hospital."

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

The RN promotes a safe environment.

In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is: managing a health-related business. administering resources. teaching in a clinical setting. managing personnel involved in client care.

managing a health-related business.

A nurse has recently completed the administration of seasonal influenza vaccinations for the residents of a long-term care facility. Which aim of nursing has the nurse most clearly demonstrated? restoring health preventing illness promoting health facilitating coping

preventing illness

The nurse is discussing the recommended entry level for professional nursing practices. Which is the most accurate statement by the nurse? "ADN programs are the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations." "National nursing organizations are eliminating accelerated programs." "BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations." "National nursing organizations are promoting diploma nursing."

"BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organizations."

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

a. art of nursing

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? "The term has just evolved over time without a clear definition for why." "They are called vital signs because they are the first things the nurse does when admitting a client to the hospital." "They are called vital signs because the blood pressure is very important." "Because significant deviation from normal is not compatible with life."

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

A nurse is considering relocation to another state to practice nursing. which is the MOST appropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state? a. applying for a reciprocal license in the new state

a. applying for a reciprocal license in the new state

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? educator client advocate counselor decision maker

client advocate

A nurse is discussing the history of the profession with a client and describes that a shift in societal focus from religion to warfare had a negative impact on nursing due to: nurses no longer praying for their clients. female criminals recruited as nurses. unmarried females recruited as nurses. nurses caring for war victims and soldiers.

female criminals recruited as nurses.

A team of student nurses are preparing for a debate dealing with the current nursing shortage. Which contributing factor(s) should the team ensure is included? Select all that apply. mandatory overtime decreasing number of older clients decreased revenue = decreasing staff idea that only females can be nurses lack of continuing education opportunities

mandatory overtime decreased revenue = decreasing staff idea that only females can be nurses

Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting? hospitals community health care centers outpatient facilities medical centers

outpatient facilities

The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a client with burns. The nurse explains each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing an explanation of each step? Educator Decision-maker Client advocate Caregiver

Educator

The nurse discussing the importance of professional nursing organizations setting standards should include which statement? It helps to identify nurses. It helps identify nursing as a profession. It sets the standard for nursing research. It helps regulate nursing licensure.

It helps identify nursing as a profession.

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

Obtain continuing education credits.

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

"Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin? 16th to 17th century early civilization to 16th century pre-civilization 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 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 diabetes who is in denial of the diabetes and refuses to take insulin 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 telling a client the side effects of a medication 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 A nurse providing the physician a client's test results

A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death

After hearing a presentation about the American Nurses Association (ANA), a nurse decides to join the organization based on the understanding that: ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States. membership is open to all nurses in the United States. members include nurses, other health care providers, and lay people. ANA invites students showing excellence in scholarship to become members.

ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States.

The community health nurse creates a program to promote the health of the community using health promotion principles. Which intervention would the nurse include in this program? Tertiary health care activities Activities focused on maintaining wellness

Activities focused on maintaining wellness

Which advancement in the nursing profession occurred immediately after World War II? Care of clients in the hospital setting declined. Advanced nursing education was established. National standards for nursing were developed. Government funding supported minority nurses.

Advanced nursing education was established.

A nurse documents on a client's electronic chart that the client has an advance directive, makes a copy of the advance directive, and immediately informs the client's physician. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? Researcher Leader Advocate Counselor

Advocate

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

American Journal of Nursing

Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice? National League for Nursing International Council of Nurses National Council of State Boards of Nursing American Nurses Association

American Nurses Association

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse in the role of teacher/educator? Communicating discharge status to a home care agency Conducting research on dressing changes Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change Teaching a first-grader to read

Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change

The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse best facilitate the client and family's ability to cope? Select all that apply. Refer the client and family to hospice services. Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life. Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs). Encourage the family to leave and let the nurse take over care. Inform the family that there is nothing they can do for their loved one.

Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life. Refer the client and family to hospice services. Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs).

A nurse educator is discussing the role of nursing based on the American nurses association (ANA). which statement best describes this role? a. the essential components of professional nursing care are strength, endurance, and cure. b. it is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship the facilitates health and healing.

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

Which challenge associated with technology most affects nurses today? The use of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) The use of electronics (such as a vital sign machine) to monitor clients The identification of superbugs (such as MRSA) Client privacy issues within the social media realm

Client privacy issues within the social media realm

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? Hospital stays are much longer these days. Nurses rely on intuition to make decisions today. Health care delivery systems are less controversial now. Clients enter the health care system acutely ill.

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 the residents. The facility would benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse? Nurse researcher Nurse practitioner Clinical nurse specialist Nurse administrator

Clinical nurse specialist

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? Nurse manager Clinical nurse specialist Physician assistant Nurse-midwife

Clinical nurse specialist

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

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse implementing the ANA standard relating to diagnosis? Evaluating a client's laboratory results Determining a client is at risk for falls Teaching a diabetic client to inject insulin Assessing a client's apical pulse rate

Determining a client is at risk for falls

There are various levels of preparation for nursing practice. Which degree program will best prepare a nurse to work as a nurse researcher? Diploma Master's Doctoral Baccalaureate

Doctoral

Which nursing actions are characteristic of the nurse's role as communicator? Establishing and maintaining helping relationships with clients of all ages in a variety of settings Assessing, implementing, and evaluating individual teaching plans to meet learning needs Facilitating clients' problem-solving and decision-making skills Effecting change within a group

Establishing and maintaining helping relationships with clients of all ages in a variety of settings

The registered nurse is performing a nutritional assessment to ensure that the client's diet is optimal for wound healing. The nurse's intervention can be traced back to which key contributor to nursing? Linda Richards Florence Nightingale Dorothea Dix Clara Barton

Florence Nightingale

Which are approved as nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply. Compromised Family Coping Impaired Skin Integrity Congestive Heart Failure Caregiver Role Strain Abdominal Hernia

Impaired Skin Integrity Caregiver Role Strain Compromised Family Coping

The nurse preparing a lecture on the history of nursing should include which international organization as the first for professional nurses? Sigma Theta Tau International International Council of Nurses American Nurses Association National League for Nursing

International Council of Nurses

A person practicing nursing in the 1950s would most likely have been influenced by what trend? Hospital schools were established to provide more easily controlled and less expensive staff for the hospital. Nursing practice was broadened to include practice in a wide variety of health care settings. Large numbers of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence. Male dominance in the health care profession slowed the progress of professionalism in the nursing practice.

Large numbers of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence.

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. The composition of the client's family Physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan Willingness to follow the health regimen Level of knowledge Level of motivation

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

The founder of public health nursing is: Lillian Wald Dorothea Dix Clara Barton Linda Richards

Lillian Wald

Which individual provided community-based care and founded public health nursing? Clara Barton Lillian Wald Sojourner Truth Mary Adelaide Nutting

Lillian Wald

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

Mary Elizabeth Mahoney

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

Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.

A nurse is thinking about pursuing a master's degree in nursing (MSN) and is reviewing information about various programs. What would the nurse expect to find about such programs? Students need to take the licensure examination after the course. Master's degree nursing education began in the late 18th century. Nurses pursuing such programs require solid scholastic abilities. Such degrees can be attained only in a certain specific area of interest.

Nurses pursuing such programs require solid scholastic abilities

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client. Which actions by the nurse demonstrate the components of the nursing process? Select all that apply. Applies rationales for the actions of the nurse. Plans medical care of the client Identifies the needs of the client Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care Plans interventions to meet the client's health care needs

Plans medical care of the client Identifies the needs of the client Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care Plans interventions to meet the client's health care needs

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse implementing care according to the ANA standards of practice? Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes Taking a client's apical and radial pulse rates Analyzing a client's blood glucose levels Determining that a client is at risk for falls

Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes

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

Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes Assisting a client and his family to prepare for death Providing counseling for the family of a teenager with an eating disorder

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 Reporting low blood pressure to the physician Administering ordered medication Performing risk screenings for hypertension

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

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 coordinates care delivery.

A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the central focus of this care? The nurse as the caregiver Nursing as a profession The nurse's actions The client receiving the care

The client receiving the care

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Nursing Practice provides standard of care for all nurses. Which statement on the assessment of the nursing process is accurate? The nurse evaluates progress toward implemented actions. The nurse monitors the ethical conduct of authorities and clients. The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation. The nurse dictates the plan that prescribes strategies of care.

The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation.

Which nurse is demonstrating a type of nursing whose roots go back to the ancient Greek times when temples were the center of nursing care? The nurse providing communion to a client in the hospital The nurse working in a Christian hospital The nurse offering to get a shaman for a dying client The nurse conducting a blood pressure screening at a local church

The nurse conducting a blood pressure screening at a local church

A group of nursing students has attended a presentation about the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Which statement by the group indicates that they have understood the information presented? The NSNA is run by a group of registered nurses. The organization is funded by the national government. The organization provides programs of current professional interest. The NSNA contributes to the improvement of public health.

The organization provides programs of current professional interest.

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

World War II

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse acting as an advocate? Communicating clients' test results to the physician Testing which product is the best for healing diabetic foot ulcers Leading implementation of electronic medical records on the unit Writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies

Writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies

The nursing process is: the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and care of ill, disabled, and dying individuals. an approach for identifying and analyzing the best available scientific evidence for nursing care. a mechanism for increasing the knowledge and skill of the nurse through programs of education. a critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic.

a critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic.

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

a. work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

A nurse must possess several characteristics to be successful in this profession. Secondary to critical thinking skills, which is of great value? educational attainment such as Master's of Nursing delegation of responsibilities advocating for the client at all times good teamwork and team-building skills

advocating for the client at all times

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

asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you."

Which action by the nurse best represents the evaluative portion of the nursing process? determining that a client is at risk for a fall while in the hospital assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques assessing a client's blood pressure after giving a cup of coffee educating a client on how to take one's own blood pressure every morning

assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques

A nurse mentoring second-year nursing students from a community college plans clinical experiences for them. These students will most likely graduate in which time frame? in 3 more years in 1 more year at the end of the year in 2 more years

at the end of the year

A novice nurse is excited to finally be able to put all the training to use on the inpatient unit. Which factor should the nurse be sure to prioritize when beginning to interact with clients? ensure families are kept informed be an advocate for appropriate care ensure the families do not get sick advise clients on the best plan of action

be an advocate for appropriate care

A nurse practitioner considering going back to school to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) anticipates that the main focus of the curriculum will be on: managerial styles. conducting research. ethics. clinical practice.

clinical practice.

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client. The health care provider has written a prescription for a pain medication, and the prescription gives a dosage range for the amount the nurse may give depending on the severity of the client's pain. This type of functioning within the health care team is called: independent functioning. authoritative functioning. assistive functioning. collaborative functioning.

collaborative functioning.

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client, and administers a pain medication prescribed on a PRN basis by the health care provider. What best describes the type of intervention the nurse is demonstrating? client advocacy intervention collaborative intervention dependent intervention nurse-prescribed intervention

collaborative intervention

A nursing supervisor is concerned about the nursing shortage which is developing at the facility. Which suggestion(s) will the supervisor prioritize as a potential solution in tackling this situation? Select all that apply. increase standards of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) improve salary scale expand the nursing staff provide refresher training for inactive nurses decrease mandatory overtime hours

decrease mandatory overtime hours provide refresher training for inactive nurses expand the nursing staff improve salary scale

A middle-aged nurse is concerned about a potential shortage of nurses when the baby boomer generation retires. What proactive intervention can the nurse take to address this anticipated deficit of nurses? develop a community program related to healthy nutrition and exercise lobby to increase the retirement age recruit more nurses to the acute care facility encourage parents to immunize their children

develop a community program related to healthy nutrition and exercise

The nurse is a member of a team that is actively involved with trying to reverse the nurse shortage in the community. As the nurse looks over the notes from the most recent meeting, which factor(s) should the team prioritize to tackle this issue? Select all that apply. encourage training for advanced practice roles among the nurses implement clinical pathways for clients admitted to the hospital ensure outpatient clinics are promoting wellness techniques offer multicultural diversity training in the community encourage switching from full-time to part-time employment

implement clinical pathways for clients admitted to the hospital offer multicultural diversity training in the community encourage training for advanced practice roles among the nurses

Which action by the nurse is the best indication that the nurse is incorporating the quality and safety education for nursing (QSEN) competency of teamwork and collaboration in the plan of care for a client? using a new client positioning technique described in research to prevent pressure injuries including the client in the morning rounds of the health care team asking a client about his or her personal goals for rehabilitation following a stroke keeping up all four side rails for a confused client to prevent falls

including the client in the morning rounds of the health care team

The nursing instructor has presented some basic concepts related to the nursing profession to a class of nursing students. Which factor is part of the definition of nursing? gently remind client of his or her physical limitations limit injuries occurring in the local community provide appropriate diagnosis of client's health concern ensure clients follow their health care providers' orders

provide appropriate diagnosis of client's health concern

The nurse is utilizing knowledge about a blood pressure medication's actions and side effects to determine whether or not to give a client, whose blood pressure is low, the prescribed blood pressure medication. What best describes the aspect of nursing demonstrated? quality improvement conduction of research science of nursing art of nursing

science of nursing

Which is the best example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver? reporting lab values to a client's physician referring the client to a mental health clinic assigning a room for a new hospital client starting an intravenous line in the client's arm

starting an intravenous line in the client's arm

A medical-surgical unit manager intends to have licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the unit administer intravenous push (IVP) medications. What source would the manager contact to include this procedure in the LPNs' practice? National League of Nursing (NLN) facility policies and procedures committee American Nurses Association (ANA) state nurse practice act (NPA)

state nurse practice act (NPA)

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

"Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."

A BSN nurse is discussing the benefits of a BSN to high school students. Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate? "BSN nurses only work in the hospital." "Many nursing management jobs require a BSN." "Most nontraditional students obtain a BSN." "BSN programs attract the most males."

"Many nursing management jobs require a BSN."

The nurse is explaining to a nursing colleague why there should be only one entry into the profession. What is the best statement by the explaining nurse? "Multiple methods of preparation increase the number of nurses." "Multiple methods of preparation are confusing to consumers." "State laws recognize both the LPN and RN as nursing credentials." "Increasingly, there is opportunity for educational advancement."

"Multiple methods of preparation are confusing to consumers."

A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse? "Take one acetaminophen every 4 hours." "Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." "No nurse can prescribe a medication." "Take two ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours."

"Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority."

A nurse is conducting an in-service on the early history of the education of nurses in the 19th century. Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates how far nursing has come as a profession from the 19th century? "The focus was on students providing direct care to clients without pay." "Education was founded on theoretical knowledge behind interventions." "It occurred in the university setting." "The focus was on promoting nursing as a profession."

"The focus was on students providing direct care to clients without pay."

The nurse is considering medical-surgical certification after working in a medical-surgical floor for the past five years. Nursing specialty certification is given by which group? National League for Nursing (NLN) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) American Nurses Association (ANA) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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? Limitations that nurses have in the workforce Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology environment

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

Nurses who enlist their services to the military are able to do so thanks to the work of which organizer of health care? Linda Richards Florence Nightingale Dorothea Dix Theodor Fliedner

Dorothea Dix

The nurse is conducting a community education class on the 2011 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on the role of nursing in transforming health care. Which statements made by the nurse correlate with the IOM recommendations for transforming nursing education? Select all that apply. "Education should be transformed to ensure a seamless academic transition." "Nurses are no longer the handmaidens of physicians and should be full partners in redesigning health care." The infrastructure for data collection related to nursing is in place. Nurses should follow physicians' lead for changing the health care system. Baccalaureate-trained nurses do not need further academic training.

Education should be transformed to ensure a seamless academic transition." "Nurses are no longer the handmaidens of physicians and should be full partners in redesigning health care."

Florence Nightingale was a nursing pioneer who challenged prejudices against women and elevated the status of all nurses. Which statement accurately describes one of her accomplishments? She established the fact that nursing is the same as medicine. She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care. She established the tenets of the American Red Cross. She promoted the addition of nursing education as part of a medical degree.

She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care.

The client's plan of care is created by the nurse using which guideline for nursing practice? Nurse practice act Nursing's Social Policy Statement Nursing process ANA Standards of Nursing Practice

Nursing process

A physician tells the nurse that nursing is a discipline, but not a profession. Which criteria should the nurse utilize to demonstrate that nursing is increasingly recognized as a profession? Select all that apply. Code of ethics Regulation by the medical profession Sets standards Well-defined body of knowledge Ongoing research

Sets standards Well-defined body of knowledge Code of ethics Ongoing research

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

Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing

Why do nurses need to care for their own health needs? Select all that apply. To allow them to give effective nursing care to others To help them serve as role models for clients To deemphasize the importance of care provided by physicians To enable them to practice more efficiently To make them look more appealing to the public

To allow them to give effective nursing care to others To enable them to practice more efficiently To help them serve as role models for clients

The nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing and talking to the client, including telling the client what is going to happen next. The nurse speaks to the client in a soothing manner. The nurse is acting in which role? Select all that apply. client advocate decision-maker caregiver educator communicator

communicator educator caregiver

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War? lack of candidates interested in taking up the nursing profession lack of nursing instructors lack of educational standards lack of clear distinction between nursing and medicine

lack of educational standards

A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow the opportunity to provide client care and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship. What type of nursing program would best suit this student? diploma nursing program: licensed or vocational nursing program

licensed or vocational nursing program