Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing

Florence Nightingale was a nursing pioneer who challenged prejudices against women and elevated the status of all nurses. Which statement accurately describes one of her accomplishments?

She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care.

Which of the following practices by the nurse indicate that the nurse is a professional?

Using evidence-based practice interventions

Establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of:

a state's nurse practice act.

The nurse is discussing entry level for professional nursing practices. Which is the most accurate statement by the nurse?

"BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organization."

A client asks asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. Which of the following is the best answer by the nurse?

"Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority."

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.

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?

Health care delivery systems are less controversial now.

Which of following are approved as nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply.

Impaired Skin Integrity Caregiver Role Strain Compromised Family Coping

The nurse going back to school for nurse midwifery can trace education for nurse midwifery to which of the following nursing leaders?

Mary Breckinridge

The client's plan of care is created by the nurse using which guideline for nursing practice?

Nursing process

The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment?

Asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you."

A long-term care facility is seeking the consultation from an advanced practice nurse to educate the staff regarding palliative care for the residents. The facility will benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse?

Clinical nurse specialist

A nurse is planning to continue her education in the hopes of becoming an expert in geriatric nursing who carries out direct care. For which of the following expanded career roles is the nurse preparing?

Clinical nurse specialist

There are various levels of preparation for nursing practice. Which degree program will best prepare a nurse to work as a nurse researcher?

Doctoral

nurse is discussing the history of the profession with a client and describes that a shift in societal focus from religion to warfare had a negative impact on nursing due to which of the following?

Female criminals recruited as nurses

During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area?

Psychiatric services

The postoperative patient's plan of care contains an intervention to ambulate twice a day 200 feet with assistance of one member of the healthcare team. The intervention was not completed one morning due to his pain. Which of the following would be the appropriate way to document the missed event?

The patient reported his pain at a level of 8/10 at 30 minutes after dosing. The patient was returned to bed and the physician was notified of the uncontrolled pain level with the current medication order.

A nurse must possess several characteristics in order to be successful in this profession. Secondary to critical thinking skills, which of the following is of great value?

advocating for the client at all times

Which action by the nurse best represents the evaluative portion of the nursing process?

assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques

Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting?

outpatient facility

When planning the care of a client, which nurse-prescribed interventions would be appropriate to implement? Select all that apply.

turning clients every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown monitoring IV site access every 2 hours for clients with IV fluid infusion monitoring the day's Input and Output to determine fluid retention initiating contact precaution for a client with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Although all of the following are nursing responsibilities, which one would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate degree?

using research findings to improve practice