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Which statement regarding the difference between an occupation and a profession is true? A) A profession relies on values, ethics and evidence to make decisions B) An occupation is driven by passion and a commitment to serve C) A profession does not typically require creativity and autonomy D) An occupation relies on a specific body of knowledge and education
A) A profession relies on values, ethics and evidence to make decisions (Black table 3-1)
Which of the follow are true regarding communication? (Select all that apply) A) Active listening is important which involves acknowledging feelings in a nonjudemental manner. B) Silence can be a helpful response in a certain patient situations. C) Conveying sympathy is helpful in showing patients and families a caring nature. D) Everyone communicates in the same way, making it seamless to communicate with the patients and families. E) Closed-ended questions are preferred to open-ended questions to get more direct and less vague answers.
A) Active listening is important which involves acknowledging feelings in a nonjudemental manner. B) Silence can be a helpful response in a certain patient situations. (Black 244)
To accurately care for patients, nurses must use the nursing process to adequately address spirituality in the care. What is the nurse's first step in this process? A) Cultural Assessment B) Cultural Conditioning C) Cultural Assumption D) Cultural Competence
A) Cultural Assessment (Black 264-265)
An ill patient is displaying an inability to work and a sense of well-being and freedom is lost. The patient is experiencing what condition? A) Depression and Grief B) Gaining Control C) Irritability and Anger D) Acceptance and Participation
A) Depression and Grief (Black257-258)
Which of the following are true regarding clinical judgment? (Choose all that apply) A) Knowing the limitations of clinical judgment and expertise B) Nurses are responsible and accountable for the clinical decisions made C) Policies and standards do not determine nursing scope of practice D) Recalling of facts and recognizing patterns E) Acting on information in an appropriate way
A) Knowing the limitations of clinical judgment and expertise B) Nurses are responsible and accountable for the clinical decisions made E) Acting on information in an appropriate way(Black 227-229)
Linda Richards
America's first trained nurse
Match the appropriate illness to its description. - Develops gradually, requires ongoing attention - Changes are permanent and progressive - Severe symptoms that may be short-lived - May go through periods of remission and exacerbation Chronic Illness Acute Illness
- Develops gradually, requires ongoing attention (Chronic Illness) - Changes are permanent and progressive (Chronic Illness) - Severe symptoms that may be short-lived (Acute Illness) - May go through periods of remission and exacerbation (Chronic Illness) (Black 256-257, box 13.1)
Match the types of nursing care to the correct description: - Utilizes bedside computers, telephone triage, and remote monitoring - Operates health-related businesses - Improves the quality of life to the ill and dying - Promotion of health and safety for student (Choices) Informatics Nursing Nurse Entrepreneurs Hospice/Palliative Care Nursing School Nursing Telehealth Nursing
- Utilizes bedside computers, telephone triage, and remote monitoring (Telehealth Nursing) - Operates health-related businesses (Nurse Entrepreneurs) - Improves the quality of life to the ill and dying (Hospice/Palliative Care Nursing) - Promotion of health and safety for student (School Nursing)
Novice Thinking
-Focus on action -Need clear cut rules -Lack self-confidence -Rely on step-by-step procedures -Organize knowledge as separate facts
Expert Thinking
-Know when to bend the rules -Asses & think through things before acting -More self-confident -Aware of resources and how to use them -Collect relevant & in-depth data
Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing has shaped the profession into what it is today. Her contributions include all of the following except what? 1) Establishing the American Red Cross during war time 2) Founding the first training school for nursing 3) Dedicated nursing practice to hospital reform to upgrade conditions for the sick 4) Writing Notes on Nursing: What it is and what it is not
1) Establishing the American Red Cross during war time
The nurse formulating a care plan for a patient with high blood pressure: "The patient will return and demonstrate the proper way to perform a self-blood pressure reading." This is an example of which type of educational domain? A) Psychomotor domain B) Affective domain C) Cognitive domain D) Mental domain
A) Psychomotor domain (Black 223, box 11-6)
Which of the following statements regarding nursing education are true? (Choose all that apply) A) With an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) are qualifited to take the NCLEX-RN B) The NLN recommends the BSN as the entry degree for the profession C) Success on the NCLEX-RN is not required for practicing as a RN D) Continuing education is required to maintain licensure
A) With an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) are qualifited to take the NCLEX-RN B) The NLN recommends the BSN as the entry degree for the profession D) Continuing education is required to maintain licensure (Black ch 4)
Which of the following are true regarding professional boundaries? (Select all that apply) A) The setting, client needs, and community can influence boundaries. B) Actions that overstep boundaries to meet the nurse's needs is a violation. C) The nurse is able to encourage personal and professional relationships with patients. D) Nursing does not have established guidelines in regards to professional boundaries. E) The patient is responsible for maintaining professional boundaries.
B) Actions that overstep boundaries to meet the nurse's needs is a violation. (Black 235, box 12-3)
Which statements are true regarding illness and caregiving? (Select all that apply) A) Nurses do not experience compassion fatigue because their caring attitude and passion for the profession protects them. B) Caregiver stress is a common result of caring for individuals with chronic diseases such as Alheimer's or cancer. C) To help patients manage the stress of illnesses, nurses must first assess and manage their own personal stress. D) The impact of illnesses and the acts of caregiving can result in stress and anxiety for patients and families.
B) Caregiver stress is a common result of caring for individuals with chronic diseases such as Alheimer's or cancer. C) To help patients manage the stress of illnesses, nurses must first assess and manage their own personal stress. D) The impact of illnesses and the acts of caregiving can result in stress and anxiety for patients and families. (Black 268-274)
A nurse is examining progress towards goals outlined in the nursing care plan. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse utilizing? A) Implementation B) Evaluation C) Planning D) Diagnosis
B) Evaluation (Black ch 11)
The nurse is caring for a patient and is paying close attention to the patient's eye contact, gesturing, and expressions. Which component of communication is the nurse observing in care of this patient? A) Verbal communication B) Non-verbal communication C) Perception of communication D) Somatic language of communication
B) Non-verbal communication (Black237-239)
Which statement is true regarding nursing diagnosis? A) The nursing and medical diagnosis is the same and uses the same process. B) Nursing diagnosis identifies the problems the patient is experiencing as a result of the disease process. C) The nursing diagnosis is a substitute for the medical diagnosis. D) The nursing diagnosis names the disease process, the medical diagnosis does not.
B) Nursing diagnosis identifies the problems the patient is experiencing as a result of the disease process. (Black 221)
Which phase of the nurse-patient relationship is describes by the following sentence? The nurse shares her name attempts to establish trust, and the length of the relationship is discussed. A) Pre-orientation phase B) Orientation phase C) Working phase D) Termination phase
B) Orientation phase (Black 231-233)
The title page of a paper following APA formatting includes which components? A) Running head, page number, title, author, institution, course, date B) Running head, page number, title, author, institution C) Title, author, institution, course, assignment, date D) Title, author, institution, course, date
B) Running head, page number, title, author, institution (APA manual 23-24)
When communicating with other members of the healthcare team it is important to use a structured method to express critical information. Joint Commission has a standardized system using SBAR. What does SBAR stand for? A) Situation, Balance, Assessment, Re-evaluate B) Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation C) Safety, Balance, Assurance, Recommendation D) Safety, Background, Assurance, Re-evaluate
B) Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (Black 248-249)
Which statement is true regarding social and professional relationships? A) Social and professional relationships are time limited. B) Social relationships meet both parties' needs, professional focuses on patients. C) Social relationships evolve through phases, professional ones do not. D) Social relationships focus on problem-solving, professional ones do not.
B) Social relationships meet both parties' needs, professional focuses on patients. (Black 234, box 12-1)
Goals of nursing education include which of the following? (Choose all that apply) A) To think like a nursing assistant because that is all you will be responsible for B) To develop concepts of professionalism C) To identify values and ethical standards for practice D) To acquire new knowledge and skills E) To see the healthcare world through the practice of nursing
B) To develop concepts of professionalism C) To identify values and ethical standards for practice D) To acquire new knowledge and skills E) To see the healthcare world through the practice of nursing (Black p 92)
Critical thinking & reading developed how?
By learning the research process
All of the following are true regarding principles of adult learning except which statement? A) Motivation to learn is best when an immediate value is recognized. B) Physical needs must be met before learning can occur. C) Adults are not affected by the learning environment because of their extensive life experiences. D) Readiness to learn is related to development or role.
C) Adults are not affected by the learning environment because of their extensive life experiences. (Black 272, box 13-9)
Which statement is true regarding identifying goals/objectives for patients? A) The goals should be established by the nurse only, as he/she is the expert. B) Goals should be general and open in order to accomplish them in a timely manner. C) Goals are derived from the diagnosis and in terms of what the patient will do. D) Goal setting is standard among all patient populations and cultures.
C) Goals are derived from the diagnosis and in terms of what the patient will do. (Black 223-224)
A nurse is caring for a patient who does not speak English. The husband has been translating for the patient. How should the nurse proceed with care? A) Assume that non-verbal communication will need to be utilized. B) Ask a fellow nurse, who speaks the same language, to translate. C) Identify a professional interpreter to translate for the patient. D) Continue to use family to translate, as this was what was working.
C) Identify a professional interpreter to translate for the patient. (Black 244)
Which is the correct format for an in-text APA citation to a reference written by two authors? A) (Smith M. D., Steven and Jones M. D., Jeffrey, 2015) B) (Smith, Steven & Jones, Jeffrey, 2015) C) (Smith et al. , 2015) D) (Smith & Jones, 2015)
D) (Smith & Jones, 2015) (APA manual 177)
The steps of the nursing process include which of the following steps? A) Assessment, Diagnosis, Problem-solving, Imitation, and Executive decision-making B) Articulation, Determination, Planning, Implementation, and Imagination C) Articulation, Determination, Problem-solving, Innovation, and Evaluation D) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
D) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (Black ch 11)
Which statement about socialization into practice is true? Group of answer choices A) Formal socialization includes activities such as: unplanned observations, discussions, participations in student groups B) Because of the demands of nursing curriculum, students should not get involved in student organizations C) A faculty mentor is not an appropriate source of socialization due to professional boundaries D) Informal socialization is often more valuable and memorable than formal socialization
D) Informal socialization is often more valuable and memorable than formal socialization (Black p. 92 - 93)
A nurse is caring for patients with human relatedness to provide a strong foundation for interventions. The nurse focuses on alleviating vulnerabilities and truly engaging in the interactions. This is an example of what nursing practice? A) Nursing model of care B) Nurse-centered care C) Medical model of care D) Patient-centered care
D) Patient-centered care (Black237)
A nurse is caring for a patient who needs to quit smoking. "The patient will decreases cigarette smoking by two cigarettes per day." This statement is an example of what part of the nursing process? A) Assessment-subjective goals B) Evaluation-goals met C) Diagnosis-determing priorities D) Planning-patient goals
D) Planning-patient goals (Black 219-226)
Which organization was implemented to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems, and to ensure future nurses graduate with specific competencies? A) National League of Nursing (NLN) B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) C) Institute of Medicine Report (IOM) D) Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
D) Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) (Black 82)
Which is the correct APA reference page format for a journal article with a DOI? A) Smith, Steven & Jones, Jeffery. (2015) Nursing student success strategies, Journal of Nursing Education, 4 (10), 100-107. Doi: 10. 10987/198095 B) Smith, Steven & Jones, Jeffery. (2015) Nursing student success strategies, Journal of Nursing Education, 4 (10), 100-107. doi: 10. 10987/198095 C) Smith M.D. , S. & Jones M.D. , Jeffery. (2015) Nursing student success strategies, Journal of Nursing Education, 4 (10), pgs. 100-107. doi: 10. 10987/198095 D) Smith, S. & Jones, J. (2015). Nursing student success strategies, Journal of Nursing Education, 4 (10), 100-107. doi: 10. 10987/198095
D) Smith, S. & Jones, J. (2015). Nursing student success strategies, Journal of Nursing Education, 4 (10), 100-107. doi: 10. 10987/198095 (APA manual 198)
Which statement regarding spirituality and religion is true? A) Religion is a large concept in which spirituality is a part. B) Spirituality is a belief in a higher power to have connectedness. C) Religion is less differentiated than spirituality. D) Spirituality is a way of organizing rituals and beliefs.
D) Spirituality is a way of organizing rituals and beliefs. (Black261)
Which statement is true regarding the image of nursing? A)Nurses must protect the image of the profession by avoiding conversations specific to issues of image. B) The American Nurses Association does not have services related to professional standards. C) Nurses must ignore the negative images portrayed in the public regarding the profession. D) The most effective way to protect the image of nursing is for nurses to demonstrate professional behavior.
D) The most effective way to protect the image of nursing is for nurses to demonstrate professional behavior. (Black 43-44)
Scope and Standards of Practice
Describes a competent level of practice and professional performance.
There is a universal definition of nursing adopted by all nursing professionals. T or F?
False
Mary Eliza Mahoney
First African American nurse
Dorthy Dix
First Union of Nurses
What did Clara Barton do?
Founded the American Red Cross
Code of Ethics for Nurses
Guide to ethics for practice
Characteristics of critical reader
Interactions with the text, before, during, and after reading Drawing Conclusions, making predictions Activating prior knowledge Figure out new words(Context clues) From pictur in one's mind Make sure you comprehend what you've read Have a purpose for reading
Type of socialization
Primitive student - Formal Novice Nurse - Information Professional Nurse - Professional
Is nursing a profession or occupation?
Profession
Bloom's Taxonomy
Psychomotor - Physical movement Cognitive - Knowledge/Skills Effective Domain - Emotions
Social policy statement
Relates the profession of nursing to society
NLC
Traveling nursing
The requirements for early nursing school applicants asked that applicants are submissive to authority, sensitive, and display "ladylike behavior". T or F?
True
Conflict resolution skills include: Acknowledging the conflict, promoting differing perspectives, willingness to change positions, and sharing power. T or F?
True (Black 252)
Feelings of inadequacy, lack of knowledge, lack of time or preparation, and failure to see as part of the nurse's role are all reasons nurses are afraid of providing spiritual care. T or F?
True (Black 262)
The reality shock of entering nursing care include: lack of support, absence of positive reinforcement, and inability to provide efficient care. T or F
True (Black p 101-102)
What are the key contributors to the nursing shortage? (Choose all that apply)
True (Written like this on practice test - emailed professor about clarification)
Major changes in nursing in the last 30 years?
Universal precautions Significant use of life support Disaster management Electronic medical records Culturally Competent/Interpreter services
Describe collegiality nursing:
Working together, being respectful of each other and a healthy working environment
