RON/ biopsychosocial
In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?
18th and 19th century
A 32-year-old construction worker is admitted to the emergency department after suffering a heat stroke. Which of the following IV solutions would the nurse expect the physician would order?
A solution of normal saline
Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention?
Ambulate 30 ft. twice a day with assistance of a walker
The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:
American Journal of Nursing
Which of the following nursing groups provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
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
Which of the following actions should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client?
Encourage client to utilize the free healthcare clinic.
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.
The nurse in a rehabilitative facility makes certain that her client is participating in group activities that are of interest to him. The nurse is ensuring which client need is met?
Love and belonging
Which of the following are the best examples of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that apply.
Telling a client their blood pressure, Calling a physician about a client's blood pressure, Informing the physical therapist that client's therapy was discontinued
The definition of implementation would include which of the following?
The action phase of the nursing process in which nursing care is provided
During the Reformation, what factor influenced the decline of nursing?
Women's subordination to men
The RN is working with hospital administration to transform care at their facility. Which of the following nursing competencies will be critical for the nurse to utilize?
Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
A registered nurse (RN) is caring for four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
administering bedside blood glucose testing
Which of the following is the best example of a nurse attending an inservice program?
attending a hospital program by a national organization
A newly hired nurse consults the nurse practice act affecting her new facility. What are examples of the realm of authority of a nurse practice act? Select all that apply.
defining the legal scope of nursing practice, excluding untrained and unlicensed individuals from practicing nursing, establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses, Defining legal requirements and titles for RNs and LPNs
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 explanation of each step?
educator
What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease?
emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss
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
The nurse is using the nursing process to care for a client and is in the process of making a nursing diagnosis for the client. Which of the following best reflects a nursing diagnosis?
risk for falls