Chapter 1 Foundations
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 which of the following?
"Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."
The nurse is evaluating client health. Which of the following clients should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health?
A client with a leg amputation that performs activities of daily living with a prothesis
The nurse recognizes that immunizations are an example of:
Illness prevention
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.
Which explanation differentiates the Registered Nurse (RN) from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
The LPN should work under the supervision of an RN.
Which of the following is the best example of client-centered approach to care?
The nurse asks the client about his health goals.
Which of the following practices by the nurse indicate that the nurse is a professional?
Using evidence-based practice interventions
A student nurse understands that the primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiatives is
health promotion
Which of the following is the best example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver?
starting an intravenous line in the client's arm
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers?
They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing.
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?
Lack of education standards
The nurse caring for a client with a new diagnosis of cancer allows the client to verbalize fears relating to how to tell their children. The nurse's intervention reflects which aspect of nursing?
Art of nursing
During the course of any given day of work in the acute care setting, the nurse may need to perform which of the following roles? Select all that apply.
Counselor, Teacher and Communicator
The charge nurse is assigning client care for the upcoming shift. Which is the priority evaluation when performing this task?
Determine the level and intensity of client care needed according to physical and psychosocial
The nurse utilizing the nursing process includes which of the following steps? Select all that apply.
Evaluate, Plan, Implement and Assess
A nurse identifies a patient's health care needs and devises a plan of care to meet those needs. Which guideline is being followed in this case?
Nursing process
Oxygen, food, water, and rest are all examples of what type of human need as described by Maslow?
Physiologic
The diploma nurse is considering obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Which degree should the nurse investigate?
RN to BSN
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.
A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. Based on the definitions of nursing in the textbook, what should be the central focus of this care?
the client receiving the care
