Chapter 1

The nurse is attempting to provide anticipatory guidance for the parents of an 18-month-old child. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make?

"Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."

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

Completing clinical hours supervised by a nursing instructor

Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health?

encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity

The registered nurse is teaching a community health class about illness prevention. Which statement reflects understanding of this concept?

"It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class."

The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a client with burns. The nurse explains each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing explanation of each step?

Educator

In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is:

Managing a health related business

Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care?

The nurse asks the client about health goals.

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?

18th to 19th century

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?

Facilitating coping

A nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment. Which educational setting would be most appropriate for this process?

In-service education

What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?

Obtain continuing education credits.

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