Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
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 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.
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.
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
Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care?
The nurse asks the client about health goals.
The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:
American Journal of Nursing
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."
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
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.
Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
A nurse is planning to pursue further education in the hopes of becoming an expert in geriatric nursing who carries out direct care. For which expanded career role is the nurse preparing?
Clinical nurse specialist
A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that the client's colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client?
Facilitating coping
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
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.
For the nurse to become a nurse practitioner, what is the minimal degree the nurse will need to acquire?
Master's
Which national nursing organization serves as a primary source of research data about nursing education, and is the professional organization for nurse educators?
National League for Nursing (NLN)
What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?
Obtain continuing education credits.
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.
The need for university- based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?
World War II
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