Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is:
Health promotion
During the Christian era (AD 1-500), nursing care excluded which area?
Psychiatric services
The registered nurse communicates with the physical therapist that a client is now on strict bed rest due to bradycardia. Which statement best explains the standard exemplified by the nurse?
The RN coordinates care delivery
Together the nurse and a client with hypertension set a goal that states that the client will be able to identify foods to avoid on a low-sodium diet. The nurse completes this action as a part of which American Nurses Association Standard of Care?
The RN identifies the patients outcomes
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse researchers?
They are responsible for continued development and advancement of nursing
During the Reformation, which factor influenced the decline of nursing?
Women's subordination to men
The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize? -Navigate the electronic medical records system -Correctly utilize and troubleshoot high-tech equipment -Do things the way they have always been done -Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
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 nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state?
applying for a reciprocal license in the new state
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
When administering immunizations, the nurse is engaged in:
illness prevention
In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is:
managing a health-related business
Teaching a woman about breast self-examination is an example of what broad aim of nursing?
preventing illness
In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?
18th to 19th century
The nurse is undergoing peer review after a sentinel event. What might be utilized to perform a nurse peer review? Select all that apply. -A nursing audit -Any person working in the facility with the nurse being evaluated -A nursing assistant -A co-worker with the same educational background. -An attending physician
A co-worker with the same educational background. A nursing audit
Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention? -Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker. -Ambulate in the hall. -Stand at bedside with assistance. -Ambulate with the assistance of a walker.
Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker.
The first nursing journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was:
American Journal of Nursing
There are various levels of preparation for nursing practice. Which degree program will best prepare a nurse to work as a nurse researcher?
Doctoral
Which action by the nurse is the best indication that the nurse is incorporating the quality and safety education for nursing (QSEN) competency of teamwork and collaboration in the plan of care for a client? -Including the client in the morning rounds of the health care team -Using a new client positioning technique described in research to prevent pressure ulcers -Asking a client about his or her personal goals for rehabilitation following a stroke -Keeping up all four side rails for a confused client to prevent falls
Including the client in the morning rounds of the health care team
A nurse incorporates the health promotion guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health document Healthy People 2010. Which disease/condition is a health indicator discussed in this document?
Obesity
The student nurse is changing the bed linens of a hospitalized patient. While placing the contaminated materials into the laundry bag, the outside of the bag is touched by the material. What should the student nurse do next?
Obtain another laundry bag and place the contaminated bag inside while in the patient's
The nurse is using the nursing process to care for a client and is in the process of making a nursing diagnosis. Which condition best reflects a nursing diagnosis?
Risk for falls
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who expresses the desire to learn more about a diabetic diet in an attempt to gain better control of blood sugar levels. The nurse's actions will be based on which non-nursing theory?
Change theory
Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice?
American Nursing Association ANA
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
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?
art of nursing