Fundamentals of Nursing PrepU Ch. 1
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
What are the best examples of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that apply.
Discussing laboratory values with a client Informing the physical therapist that the client's therapy was discontinued Telling a client their blood pressure Calling a physician about a client's blood pressure
Which action should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client?
Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic.
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?
In-service education
Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor?
Lillian Wald
What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?
Obtain continuing education credits.
Which explanation accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.
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.
A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the central focus of this care?
The client receiving the care
The nurse graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program at a community college near the home city. Recently, the nurse has considered moving from providing direct client care into an administrative role, but recognizes the need for further education to be considered for such a position. The nurse most likely possesses which nursing qualification?
associate degree
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?
at the end of the year
The primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is:
health promotion.
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?
licensed or vocational nursing program
In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is:
managing a health-related business.
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 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."
A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse?
"Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority."
The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?
World War II
A nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state?
applying for a reciprocal license in the new state
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
The role of medicine developed from the pre-civilization era through the eras representing the beginning of civilization, the beginning of the 16th century, the 18th and 19th centuries, the World War II era and up to the present day. Place the events that defined these eras listed below in the correct chronologic order to follow this timeline.
1. Belief in good and evil spirits bringing health or illness existed; medicine men were physicians. 2. Temples were the centers of medical care; belief that illness is caused by sin and the displeasure of the gods existed; priests were physicians. 3. Focus on religion was replaced by a focus on warfare, exploration, and expansion of knowledge. 4. Hospital schools were organized; female nurses were under control of male hospital administrators and physicians; males dominated the health care setting. 5. An explosion of knowledge in medicine and technology occurred. 6. Varied health care settings developed.
In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?
18th to 19th century
Which scenario is the best example of the nurse in the role of teacher/educator?
Assessing whether the client is able to perform a dressing change
The registered nurse (RN) working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) understands which about LPNs?
They must take a licensure exam.
The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize?
Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams