Chap 1:PrepU
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.
A person practicing nursing in the 1950s would most likely have been influenced by what trend?
Large numbers of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence.
Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor?
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
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 promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care.
Which advancement in the nursing profession occurred immediately after World War II?
Advanced nursing education was established
Based on its jurisdiction, which actions may a state licensing board of nursing take? Select all that apply
Allow graduates of approved schools of nursing to take the NCLEX License nurses during the lifetime of the holder Deny licensing due to criminal actions
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?
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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
Which social force has most significantly impacted the future supply and demand of nurses?
Aging
The nursing process is:
a critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic
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 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 collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation