Course Point 1

Risk factors for illness are divided into 6 categories. Working with carcinogenic chemicals is an example of which type of risk factors?

Environmental Risk

The nurse is documenting th client's response to medication. This action reflects a practice that was started by which key figure in nursing's history?

Linda Richards

A nurse practicing in the early Christian period might perform which nursing action characteristic of this era

Making organized visits to the sick

One of the primary reasons for conducting nursing research is to

generate knowledge to guide practice

one of the primary reasons for conducting nursing research is to:

generate knowledge to guide practice.

The second step in implementation of evidence-based practice include systematic review. To complete a systematic review of the literature, what must the nurse do?

summarize the findings from multiple studies that are related to a particular nursing practice

The second step in implementation of evidence base practice include systematic review. To complete the systematic review of the literature what must the nurse do?

summarize the findings of multiple studies that are related to a particular nursing practice?

A middle-aged nurse is concerned about a potential shortage of nurses when the baby boomer generation retires. What proactive intervention can the nurse take to address the anticipated deficit of nurses?

develop a community program related to Healthy nutrition and exercise

Which social Force has most significantly impacted the future supply and demand of nurses?

edging

Which activity best helps the nurse apply Theory to practice?

evidence-based research

When chronic illnesses and disabilities are present, individuals benefit most from activities that:

help them maintain independence

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 rungs of the health care team

Which is a characteristic of nursing practice from early civilization to the 16th century?

most early civilization believe that illness had Supernatural causes

Which activity systematically inquires about the problem encountered in nursing practice into the modalities of client care?

nursing research

A group of nurses is planning to investigate the effectiveness of turning immobilized Pro clients more frequently in order to prevent skin breakdown. The team has begun by formulating a PICO question. which element will the 'O' in the team's PICO question refer to?

preventing skin breakdown - within the PICO question framework the 'O' denotes the outcome of Interest in this case the desired outcome is the prevention of skin breakdown - stroke clients are the p or population of the interest -whereas turning clients more frequently is the 'I' or intervention the -current turning schedule is the 'C' referring to the comparison of Interest

The National Institute of Nursing Research NINR was established following a study in 1983 the centers purpose is to

promote research for health promotion

Which scenario is the best example of a nurse implementing care according to the ANA standards of practice?

providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes -when a registered nurse implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and safe environments is the implementation stage ​

Qualitative research uses

qualitative research uses words or narratives for data rather than numbers

The nurse offers the client two possible times to ambulatory, as prescribed by health care provider. The nurse is acting in which nursing role?

Manager and coordinator

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

Nursing process

If a nurse describes the study of people and the nurse profession including studies of education, policy development, ethics and nursing history, then what is the nurse defining?

Nursing research

The nurse is preparing to talk to a local community group regarding chronic illness. The nurse informs the group that both external and internal factors influences a personal health. When discussing the fact that the male client is a higher chance of developing lung cancer due to his gender, which dimension is the nurse referring to?

Physical Dimension

A nurse immunizing children against measles. This is an example of what level of preventive care? ​

Primary

The nurse researcher would like to gather data about the attitudes of young adults on spirituality and healthcare. What is the most effective form of research on this topic?

Qualitative research qualitative research involves the systematic collection and Analysis of more subjective, narrative materials using procedures in which their tend to be minimal researcher imposed control

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

the process of considering an idea as a whole and then dividing it into smaller, more specific ideas is which?

"deductive reasoning" deductive reasoning involves looking at an idea as a whole and then considering more specific idea -the theory is a group of concept in the relationship among them -while concepts are abstract ideas or objects and their relationship to one another -inducive reasoning is derived from considering of specific properties to conclusion about a general idea ​

which is true of Concepts

Concepts describe objects, properties and events and the relationship among them

A nurse subscribes to the basic needs theory. which action by the nurse exemplifies this theory?

assistant the client to the bedside commode

The nurse is conducting a community education class on the 2011 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on the role of nursing transforming health care. Which statement made by the nurse correlate with the IOM recommendations for transformation nursing education? Select all that apply.

- Education must be transformed to ensure seamless academic transaction - Nurses are no longer the handmaids of health care providers and should be full partners in redesigning health care

A team of student nurses are preparing for a debate dealing with the current nursing shortage. Which contributing factor(s) should the team ensure is included? Select all that apply

- Mandatory overtime - Decrease revenue = decreasing staff - idea that only females can be nurses ​

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client. Which nursing action is defined as an activity(s) intervention (s)Select all that apply

- holding the client's hand - starting an IV -educating clients

The nurse is demonstrating traits of leadership. What actions by the nurse would be recognized as leadership behavior? Select all that apply

- participates on an evidence-based practice council - serves as president of a local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International - Develops and implements quality improvement project

The nurse is planning and educational visit with a client. which must the nurse assess the identified the client's Readiness to learn? select all that apply

-level of motivation -level of knowledge -willingness to follow the health regiment -physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan

what the Board of Nursing do for the nursing profession and those who work in it

A BON's- board of nursing investigation into violation of a state's nurse Practice Act NPA -The process of filing a complaint against a nurse who has exhibited unsafe, negligent, or incompetent behavior -What a nurse can expect while they're complaint is being investigated ​

Quantitative research

quantitative research uses numerical values and statistical analysis of beta

A nurse preparing to conduct a research study and uses the PICO format to develop the foreground question which is another does reducing salt intake, compared to no change in salt intake, lower blood pressure? The nurse identifies the "P" as:

Adults using the PICO(T)format "P" refers to the population which is the case is ADULT - " I" refer to the Intervention which is reducing salt intake -"C" refers to comparison which is the change in salt intake all refers to outcome which would be lower blood pressure and - "T" refers to the time of interest if relevant

Back on its jurisdiction, which actions may a state license board of nursing take? Select all that apply.

Allow graduates of approved schools of nursing to take the NCLEX License nurses during lifetime of holder. Deny Licensing due to criminal actions

Which organisation has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice

American Nurses Association ANA

A nurse researcher who plans to collect and analyze data for the purpose of improving clinical practice?

Applied research -Applied research is used to improve clinical practice

Which nursing intervention is an example of tertiary preventive care?

Assisting with speech therapy a client with a traumatic brain injury

Basic research

Basic research is used to generate or refine a theory

A registered nurse plans to return to the nursing profession after a long hiatus. which statement about the trend in healthcare services will be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?

Clients enter the health care system acute ill. -These days, clients enter the Healthcare System acutely ill hospital stays are much shorter not longer nurses in the past relied on institution to make decisions today they have specific knowledge developed through research and evidence-based practice the health care delivery system is more not less controversial now

A nurse researcher develops a foreground question in preparation for conducting a research study. The question is "In clients with intravenous catheters, how does replacing the administration sets every 72 h compared with other frequent intervals (24h, 48h, 96h) decrease infection rate? Applying the PICO framework, which part of the statement reflects the "O"?

Decrease infection rates

Which is a focus of medical research rather than nursing research?

Drug metabolism

Lillian Wald

Founder of public health nursing

What type of nursing program would allow a student with a four year degree in psychology to enter and complete a baccalaureate degree of nursing take the NCLEX examination and transition into a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program

Graduate entry program

A nurse observes the past five points referred from a community clinic have been treated for drug and / or alcohol overdose. Based on the information the nurse assumes that the clinic specializes in the treatment of substance use. This is an example of what type of reasoning?

Inductive reasoning. Inductive Theory describes how to break whole things into parts and then learn how the parts work together in system it emphasizes relationships between the whole and its parts and describes how the parts function and behave

The founder of Public Health nursing is?

Lillian Wald

who established the first Public Health Service for the sick and poor?

Lillian Wald

Attracting minorities to the profession of nursing is an important consideration for the future of nursing. Which key historical nursing figure set a precedent in this area?

Mary Elizabeth Mahoney

A nurse is reviewing nursing theory for usefulness in a home health care setting. Which is the appropriate application of Dorothea Orem's self-care models in a home health care setting?

Match the clients Healthcare needs with appropriate supportive intervention

Which is a characteristic of nursing from early civilization of the 16th century?

Most early civilization believed that illness had supernatural causes

The nurse is explaining to a nursing colleague why there should be only one entry into the profession. What is the best statement by the explaining nurse?

Multiple methods of preparation are confusing to consumers

International Center for Regulatory Scholarships (ICRS) NPA - Nurse Practice Act Courses

NCSBAN partnered with each participating State Board of Nursing to develop the online nurse practice acts course program

What is the best explanation for the way evidence-based practice EBP has changed the way nursing care is delivered?

Nursing Care Now uses EBP as a means of insurance Quality Care

From 1900 to 1940 research in nursing focus on:

Nursing education and teaching

The nurse is utilizing knowledge about a blood pressure medications action and side effects to determine whether or not to give a client, whose blood pressure is low, the prescribed blood pressure medication. What best describes the aspect of nursing demonstrated?

Science of nursing

State Board of Nursing

Serves as a guide for consumers who have experience or witness a nurse exhibiting unsafe, negligent or incompetent Behavior -Explains what consumers can expect when a complaint is being investigated -Defines various rules and responsibilities

the second step in implementation of evidence-based practice includes systematic review. To complete a systematic review of the literature what must the nurse do?

Summarize findings from multiple studies that are related to a particular nursing practice.

Which actions are example of a RN participating in illness prevention for client with hypertension, Select all that apply

Teaching lifestyle modification Provide literature on heart healthy diets Performing risk screening for hypertension

The nurse asks a client about his spiritual health. Which stated which statement best explains the standard of care utilized by the nurse

The RN collects comprehensive data

A parent has brought a six year old child into the clinic. The parent is concerned that a child does not seem to skip as well as the other children in the child's class. In planning assessments and care for this child the nurse would be the best serve by choosing which Theory as a foundation for a decision making?

The developmental Theory

a group of Concepts and the relationship among them is what?

Theory

A 48 year old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes millions. The client has a body mass index of 35 and leads a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse informed the client of risk factors for the diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic disease cannot be prevented

A nurse is discussing dietary issues with a Latino client in the clinic. the client states, "my grandmother always told me that I needed to include beans in my diet so that my muscles would grow." the information that the client is expressing is known as what

Traditional knowledge

A nurse working in a long-established Hospital learned a specific approach to administrating intravenous injections from the previous generation of nurses at the hospital. This is an example of which type of knowledge

Traditional knowledge

National Council of state Board Nursing

an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations.

Knowledge gained from someone with a great deal of perceived experience is which type of knowledge?

authoritative knowledge

The nurse is conducting a class for unlicensed assistant personnel. one of the students ask the nurse why Blood pressure, and temperature are called vital signs. Which explanation does the nurse offer the student?

because the significant deviation from normal is not compatible with Life

The nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing talking to the client, including telling the client what is going going to happen next. The nurse speaks to the client in a soothing manner. The nurse is acting in which role? select all that apply

caregiver communicator educator

The nurse is helping the unlicensed assistive Personnel UAP bathe the client, who is experiencing a lot of pain when repositioned in bed. Which nursing responsibility is the nurse demonstrating?

client advocate

a nurse is helping the unlicensed assisted Personnel youap be the client who is experiencing a lot of pain when repositioned in bed. which nursing responsibility is the nurse demonstrating

client advocate

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

clinical nurse specialist

A client is brought into the emergency department with a head injury following all and all terrain vehicle ATV accident. The nurse asked the family members to describe how the accident occurred the nurse is implementing which ANA standard?

collaboration

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse implementing the ANA standard relating to diagnosis?

determining a client is at risk for falls

the nurse practice acts includes

historical and elements of nurse Practice Act next line purpose for State involvement in the regulation of nursing practice next line disciplinary action and the ways in which licensure status and Board of Nursing actions are communicated to the public

The statement, more frequent hand washing will significantly lower the rate of infection in hospitalized clients, is an example of what research component?

hypothesis

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 client?

including client in the morning rounds of the healthcare team

A nurse practicing the early Christian period might perform witch nursing action characteristic of this area?

making organized visits to the sick

The American Nurses Association ANA standard of professional nursing practice provides standard of care for all nurses. which statement on the assessment of the nursing process is accurate?

the nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation

nursing practice Act

the nursing practice acts guide and govern nursing practice

A nurse working in a long-term established Hospital learn a specific approach to administrating intravenous injections from the previous generation of nurses at the hospital. this is an example of which type of knowledge?

traditional knowledge

Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and

use of outcomes studies to guide decision

Which scenario is the best example of the nurse acting as an advocate

writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies

The nurse is performing care for a clients in the end of stage of cancer. how can the nurse best facilitate the client and the family's ability to cope? select all that apply

-Assist the client with activities of daily living ADLs -assist the client and family with the preparation for end of life - refer the client and the family to Hospice Services

The role of the nurse developed from the pre-civilization era through the era's representing the beginning of civilization, the beginning of the 16th century, the 18th and 19th century, World War II era, and up to the present day. Place the following rules of the nurse listed below in the correct chronological order to follow this timeline

-Nurses were portrayed as a mother caring for family and delivering physical care and health remedies - nurses were viewed as slaves, carrying out mental tasks based on the orders of the priests. - there was a shortage of nurses, criminals were recruited as nurses, nurses was viewed as disreputable space - Florence Nightingale evaluated nursing to a respected occupation and founded modern methods in nursing education - efforts were made to upgrade nursing education, and women were more assertive and independent

what are the Core Concepts in nursing theory? select all that apply

-person clients -environment -health -nursing

Which nursing actions will increase efficient management of client care and decrease the ramifications of the nursing shortage?

-pursuing postlicensure education -becoming cross trained in other areas of the hospital -implementing evidence based clinical pathways - coordinating health-care services before client discharge

The role of medicine developed fro the pre-civilization through the eras representing the beginning of civilization, the beginning of the 16th century, the 18th and 19th centuries, the World War 11 era and up to the present day. Place the event that define these eras listed below in the correct chronological order ti follow this time

Belief in good and evil spirits bringing health or illness existed; medicine men were health-care providers -Temple were the center of medical care, belief that illness was caused by sin and the displeasure of the Gods existed; priest were health-care providers -Focus on religion was replaced by a focus on warfare, exploration and expansion of knowledge -Hospital schools were organized; female nurses were under the control of male Hospital administrators and health-care providers; males dominated the health-care setting -An explosion of knowledge in medicine and technology occurred -Varied health-care setting developed