Chapter 1: Introduction to nursing

The primary aim of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is: a. coping with disability. b. health restoration. c. illness prevention. d. health promotion.

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A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse? a. "Take one acetaminophen every 4 hours." b. "No nurse can prescribe a medication." c. "Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." d. "Take two ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours."

"Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." page 15

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: a. "The nurse is the handmaiden of the physician." b. "Pets can help heal clients." c. "Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces." d. "The physician is viewed as a god-like figure."

"everything in nature is alive with invisible forces." page 7

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin? a. early civilization to 16th century b. 16th to 17th century c. 18th to 19th century d. pre-civilization

18th to 19th century page 7

A registered nurse plans to return to the nursing profession after a long hiatus. Which statement about the trend in health care services would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? a. Clients enter the health care system acutely ill. b. Nurses rely on intuition to make decisions today. c. Health care delivery systems are less controversial now. d. Hospital stays are much longer these days.

Clients enter the health care system acutely ill page 19

A novice nurse is excited to finally be able to put all the training to use on the inpatient unit. Which factor should the nurse be sure to prioritize when beginning to interact with clients? a. ensure the families do not get sick b. be an advocate for appropriate care c. advise clients on the best plan of action d. ensure families are kept informed

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The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse best facilitate the client and family's ability to cope? Select all that apply. a. Inform the family that there is nothing they can do for their loved one. b. Encourage the family to leave and let the nurse take over care. c. Refer the client and family to hospice services. d. Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life. e. Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs).

c. Refer the client and family to hospice d. Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life e. Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs) page 13

A long-term care facility is seeking an advanced practice nurse to educate the staff regarding palliative care for the residents. The facility would benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse? a. Nurse administrator b. Clinical nurse specialist c. Nurse practitioner d. Nurse researcher

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A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers? a. They serve as liaisons between staff members and directors of nursing. b. They usually have a baccalaureate degree in nursing. c. They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing. d. They tend to work in community health centers and long-term care units.

they are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing page 16

The nurse is caring for a client after a stroke rendered the client's right side weaker than the left. The nurse coordinates the plan of care with the physical therapist. The nurse's interventions reflect which one of nursing's four broad goals? a. To promote health b. To facilitate coping c. To restore health d. To prevent illness

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