Intro to Nursing PrepU

The nurse is caring for a client who ascribes to the theory of animism. When attempting to explain this theory to other staff members, the nurse should state:

"Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."

A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the BEST answer by the nurse?

"Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority."

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

18th-19th century

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

American Nurses Association (ANA)

The need for university-based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?

WWII

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 what time frame?

at the end of the year

Which is the BEST example of a client-centered approach to care? a. the nurse helps a client ambulate b. the nurse asks the client about health goals c. the nurse asks the client what the client would like to order from the menu d. the nurse draws a blood sample from a client

b. the nurse asks the client about health goals

A novice nurse is excited to finally be able to put all the training to use on the inpatient unit. Which factor should the nurse be sure to prioritize when beginning to interact with clients?

be an advocate for appropriate care

Which nursing intervention would be MOST appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding? a. ask the mother to come to the ER b. email the mother a link for breastfeeding c. refer the mother for a home care visit d. suggest that the mother bottle feed her infant

c. refer the mother for a home care visit

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

Which is the BEST example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver? a. referring the client to a mental health clinic b. assigning a room for a new hospital client c. reporting lab values to a client's health care provider d. starting an IV line in the client's arm

d. starting an IV line in the client's arm

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

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

The nurse is caring for a client after a stroke rendered the client's right side weaker than the left. The nurse coordinates the plan of care with the physical therapist. The nurse's interventions reflect which one of the nursing's four broad goals?

to restore health

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. work effectively in interdisciplinary teams b. correctly utilize and troubleshoot high-tech equipment c. navigate the electronic records system d. do things the way they have always been done

a. work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

A nurse is planning to pursue further education in the hopes of becoming an expert in care of older adults who carries out direct care. For which expanded career role is the nurse preparing?

clinical nurse specialist

A client is distraught because a recent 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

The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse BEST facilitate the client and family's ability to cope?

- assist the client with ADLs - assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life - refer the client and family to hospice services

During he course of any given day of work in the acute care setting, the nurse may need to perform which roles?

- communicator - counselor - teacher

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

- pursuing post-licensure education - becoming cross-trained in another area of the hospital - implementing evidenced-based clinical pathways - coordinating health care serves before client discharge

Why do nurses need to care for their own health needs?

- to allow them to give effective nursing care to others - to enable them to practice more efficiently - to help them serve as role models for clients

Which scenario is the BEST example of a nurse in the role of counselor? a. a nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death b. a nurse telling a client the side effects of a medication c. a nurse providing the health care provider a client's test results d. a nurse ensuring that a client has follow-up care at a free clinic

a. a nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death

Which is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early civilization to the 16th century? a. most early civilizations believed that illness has supernatural causes b. the health care provider was the priest who treated disease with prayer c. the nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless d. nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge expansion

a. most early civilizations believed that illness has supernatural causes

The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment? a. telling the client, "I will be back in 15 minutes to change your dressing." b. asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you." c. talking about diabetes and teaching the client how to do foot care d. organizing the work for the day and evaluating how the day went

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

The ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice provides standard of care for all nurses. What is accurate of the assessment portion of the nursing process?

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