Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing Quiz Questions

What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease?

Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss (page 11/12)

What does ambulate mean?

Ability to walk from place to place independently, with or without assistive devices.

Baccalaureate degree

Bachelor's degree

Florence Nightingale introduced the concept of apprenticeship for nurses. Which statement is an example of this?

Completing clinical hours supervised by a nursing instructor (page 7)

The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is

Health Promotion (page 12)

Hypertension

High blood pressure (140/90)

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. (page 16)

The nurse is evaluating client health. Which client should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health? a. A client with a leg amputation who performs activities of daily living with a prosthesis b. A client with diabetes who is in denial of the diabetes and refuses to take insulin c. A client in acute emotional distress due to spouse's death d. A client with depression who refuses to get out of bed

a. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 11)

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

a. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 7)

Which practice by the nurse indicates that the nurse is a professional? a. Using evidence-based practice interventions b. Submitting an article to a local newspaper c. Using intuition to make decisions about client care d. Doing things the way they have always been done

a. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 8)

Which actions are examples of an RN participating in illness prevention for a client with hypertension? Select all that apply. a. Teaching lifestyle modifications b. Performing risk screenings for hypertension c. Reporting low blood pressure to the physician d. Providing literature on heart-healthy diets e. Administering ordered medication

a. & b. & d.

A nurse mentoring second-year nursing students from a community college plans clinical experiences for them. These students will most likely graduate in which time frame?

at the end of the year (page 14)

Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention? a. Ambulate in the hall. b. Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker. c. Stand at bedside with assistance. d. Ambulate with the assistance of a walker.

b. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 18)

What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease? a. Instructing the client to adhere to a high-sodium diet b. Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss c. Informing the client that the client must lose weight d. Taking the client's pulse rate daily

b. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 11-12)

Which of the following actions should the nurse implement when working with a medically homeless client? a. Assist the client in finding housing. b. Encourage client to utilize the free healthcare clinic. c. Encourage the client to utilize the emergency room when ill. d. Assist the client in finding a job.

b. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 19)

Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing? a. The Joint Commission b. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) c. American Nurses Association (ANA) d. International Council of Nurses (ICN)

c.

A student is choosing an educational path and desires a nursing degree with a track for community nursing and leadership and that allows for classes in liberal arts. The student would best be suited in which type of program? a. Licensed practical nursing program b. Certification in a nursing specialty c. Baccalaureate program d. Diploma nursing program

c. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 14)

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse attending an in-service program? a. Attending a conference on cultural diversity b. Attending a continuing education program given by a national organization c. Attending a hospital program on how to use a new IV pump d. Taking an online course at a local university

c. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 16)

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? a. Preventing illness b. Promoting health c. Facilitating coping d. Restoring health

c. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 13)

What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license? a. Obtain a master's degree. b. Obtain a baccalaureate degree. c. Obtain continuing education credits. d. Attend hospital in-services.

c. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 14)

Although all of the following are nursing responsibilities, which one would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate degree? a. Providing direct physical care b. Collaborating with other health care providers c. Using research findings to improve practice d. Administering medications as prescribed

c. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 14-15)

During the course of any given day of work in the acute care setting, the nurse may need to perform which roles? Select all that apply. a. Statistician b. Counselor c. Financier d. Communicator e. Teacher

c. & d. & e. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 11)

In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is: a. Managing personnel involved in client care. b. Teaching in a clinical setting. c. Administering resources. d. Managing a health-related business.

d. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 16)

The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize? a. Navigate the electronic medical records system b. Do things the way they have always been done c. Correctly utilize and troubleshoot high-tech equipment d. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

d. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 6)

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? a. application of research b. science of nursing c. evidence-based practice d. art of nursing

d. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing page 23)

Which advancement in the nursing profession occurred immediately after World War II? a. Government funding supported minority nurses. b. National standards for nursing were developed. c. Care of clients in the hospital setting declined. d. Advanced nursing education was established.

d. (Ch. 1 Intro. to Nursing pages 7-8)