History of Nursing and Organizations Practice Questions

Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice?

American Nurses Association

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?

lack of educational standards

What association meets every 2 years to further progress in defining, classifying, and describing nursing diagnoses?

NANDA-International (NANDA-I)

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."

A nurse educator is discussing the role of nursing based on the American Nurses Association (ANA). Which statement best describes this role?

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

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 primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is:

health promotion.

In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is:

managing a health-related business.

The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:

American Journal 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.

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

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.

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:

collaborative functioning.

Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting?

outpatient

Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting?

outpatient facilities