PrepU Questions
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 intervention reflects what aspect of nursing?
art of nursing
Which scenario is the best example of a nurse in the role of a counselor?
A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death
The nurse is planning an educational visit with a client. Which must the nurse assess to identify the client's readiness to learn? Select all that apply. -level of motivation -level of knowledge -physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan -willingness to follow the health regimen
All of the above
for the nurse become a NP, what is the minimal degree the nurse will need?
Masters
the nurse is considering medical surgical certification after working in a med surge floor the past 5 years. Nursing specialty certification is given by which group?
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The new nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occurring in nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care?
difficulty for nurses to remain current in rapidly changing medical and technology environment
what action should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client?
encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic
A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography scan shows that the clients colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. What nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client?
facilitate coping
A nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment. What educational setting would be most appropriate for this process?
in service education
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a new mother that called the nursery to help with breastfeeding?
refer the mother for a home care visit
what explanation differentiates the role of the RN from that of the LPN?
the LPN should work under supervision of the 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
A nurse wishes to advance his or her career and work as a clinical nurse specialist. Which statement regarding scope of practice should the nurse keep in mind?
the nurse may teach advanced education for nurses
A RN wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers?
they are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing
