N250 Practice Q
which aim of nursing has the nurse most clearly demonstrated after completing administration for seasonal flu vaccines
preventing illness
health is
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being a state of optimal functioning
what is the health belief model
Addresses the relationship between a person's beliefs and behaviors
which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention
ambulate 30 ft twice a day with the assistance of a walker
a rapid onset of symptoms that lasts a relatively short time indicates which location
an acute illness
which nursing care task is acceptable for a registered nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel while retaining accountability for the outcome
assisting a client with ambulation
what is most likely to happen to a family when one of the family members experiences an illness
changes in roles for the client and family
a client asks the nurse what a chronic condition means. what would be the nurses best response?
chronic conditions usually come on slowly with remission and exacerbations
An exacerbation refers to the reactivation of a disease. Which condition is associated with exacerbation?
chronic illness
the primary responsibility of the nurse manager is to
create unit plans and budgets
which statement best describes a period of remission in a client with a chronic illness? - the symptoms of the illness reappear - new symptoms occur at this time - the disease is no longer present - symptoms are not experienced
symptoms are not experienced
what is the best source of assessment information for the nurse when assessing a new client
the client themselves
in Lewis classic theory of change, what happens during unfreezing
the need for change is recognized
The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?
world war II
establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of
a states nurse practice act
a client has a CVA, resulting in flaccidity of the right side with aphasia. Which intervention is tertiary
gait training and speech therapy
the standards of practice provide nurses with
Guidelines for providing care
which definition of health is most accurate -altruistic grouping - a belief system that guides behavior - a cluster of individuals - complete uniformity of members
a belief system that guides behavior
a nurse reports having the flu and not being able to come to work. which stage of illness behavior is...
assuming the sick role
a nurse manager makes all of the decisions for staff activities. what type of leadership is demonstrated by this action?
autocratic
The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when a client makes which statement
health means the same to every person
what is the primary aim of healthy people 2020
health promotion
which model of health and illness places high-level health and death on opposite ends of a graduated scale
health-illness continuum
When chronic illnesses and disabilities are present, individuals benefit most from activities that:
help them maintain independence
a nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment. What educational setting should be used?
in-service education
which is a characteristic of mentorship - it is a paid position to orient new nurses to the whole workplace - it involves membership in a professional organization - it is a link to a protege with common interests - it is not encouraged in health settings
it is a link to a protege with common interests
in which way can nurses develop cultural self-awareness
objectively examine ones own beliefs, values, and practices
What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his/her nursing license?
obtain continuing education credit
a nurse is giving a talk to a community group on the importance of proper diet and exercise. This is...
primary health promotion
