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Terms in this set (101)Teaching a woman about breast self-examination is an example of what broad aim of nursing? Restoring health Preventing illness Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice? American Nurses Association American Nurses Association The American Nurses Association (ANA) has established standards of clinical nursing practice that define the specific and unique activities of nurses. Standards serve as protection for the nurse, the client, and the institution where health care is given. The other organizations provide valuable services that differ from those of ANA. State Boards of Nursing also have the nurse practice act which define state specific guidelines for nurses to practice. The National League for Nursing is a national organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nurse education. The International Council of Nurses is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations.
The director of nursing (DON) of a major hospital is seeking to hire a nurse with a strong technical background to care for clients on a busy surgical unit. The DON is most likely going to hire a nurse prepared at which level of nursing? Baccalaureate level Associate level The client's plan of care is created by the nurse using which guideline for nursing practice? Nursing's Social Policy Statement Nursing process Nursing process is used to identify the client's strengths, limitations, and health care needs, to formulate a plan of care to address the health care needs, to implement that plan of care, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to achieve established outcomes. The ANA Standards of Nursing Practice defines the activities of nurses that are specific and unique to nursing. Nurse practice acts are laws established by each state to regulate the practice of nursing. Nursing's Social Policy Statement describes the values and social responsibility of nursing, provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing and nursing's knowledge base, as well as the methods by which nursing is regulated. The nurse is caring for a postoperative client. The physician has written orders for a pain medication, and the order gives a dosage range for the amount the nurse may give depending on the severity of the client's pain. This type of functioning within the health care team is called: independent functioning. collaborative functioning. During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area? Psychiatric services A long-term care facility is seeking the consultation from an advanced practice nurse to educate the staff regarding palliative care for the residents. The facility will benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse?
Nurse administrator Clinical nurse specialist The clinical nurse specialist has advanced experience and expertise in a specialized area of practice such as gerontology, and would be best suited to provide education on palliative care. The nurse researcher is responsible for the continued development and refinement of nursing knowledge and practice through the investigation of nursing problems. The nurse educator generally has specific clinical specialties and advanced clinical experience in a particular area. The nurse administrator is responsible for managing client care. Nurse practitioners typically provide direct care more often than leading and educating staff. The nurse is caring for a postoperative client, and administers a pain medication prescribed on a p.r.n. basis by the physician. What best describes the type of intervention the nurse is demonstrating? Dependent intervention Collaborative intervention A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow him to provide client care and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship. What type of nursing program would best suit this student? Baccalaureate of science registered nursing program Licensed or vocational nursing program The nurse conducts a home safety assessment for a client. Which statement best explains the standard of care being implemented? Th RN identifies client outcomes. The RN promotes a safe environment. The nurse is utilizing knowledge about a blood pressure medication's actions 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? Quality improvement Science of nursing The registered nurse is performing a nutritional assessment to ensure that the client's diet is optimal for wound healing. The nurse's intervention can be traced back to which of nursing's key people's contributions to nursing? Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale The nurse is documenting the client's response to a medication. This action reflects a practice that was started by which key figure in nursing's history? Lillian Wald Florence Nightingale 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 Agnes Snively Mary Eliza Mahoney Which scenario is the best example of the nurse in the role of teacher/educator? Assessing if the client is able to perform a dressing change Assessing if the client is able to perform a dressing change What are the best examples of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that apply. Telling a friend about something
that happened to a client that day Telling a client their blood pressure 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? In 1 more year At the end of the year A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. Based on the definitions of nursing in the textbook, what should be the central focus of this care? the nursing actions provided by the nurse the client receiving the care Which nursing actions demonstrate the aim of nursing to facilitate coping? Select all that apply. Teaching a class on the
nutritional needs of pregnant women Teaching a client and her family how to live with diabetes The nurse that has been in practice for 15 years is able to use intuition when providing care to clients and also utilizes resources and demands to attain specific goals. According to Author Patricia Benner, in From Novice to Expert (1984), what stage of practice is the nurse displaying? Proficient Expert Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health? Performing deep suctioning on a client who has a tracheotomy and copious secretions. Encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity. Establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of: The ANA Standards of Practice. A state's nurse practice act. A nursing student wants to take up an advanced specialty nursing role. Which role is included in advanced specialty nursing? Nurse anesthetists are registered nurses. Nurse anesthetists are registered nurses. Nurse anesthetists are registered nurses. Nurse midwives are also registered nurses, but not licensed practice nurses. Nurse midwives care for women with uncomplicated pregnancies, not complicated pregnancies. Nurse anesthetists cannot have independent practices. They work under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. The identity of the nursing profession was primarily shaped during which historical period? Christian era Christian era Who established the first public health service for the sick and poor? Florence Nightingale Lillian Wald The nursing process is: An approach for identifying and analyzing
the best available scientific evidence for nursing care. A critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic. Which of following are approved as nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply. Congestive Heart Failure Impaired Skin Integrity The nurse is conducting a class for nursing assistants. One of the students asks the nurse why blood pressure, pulse, and temperature are called "vital signs". Which of the following explanations would the nurse offer the student? "They are called vital signs because the blood pressure is very important." "Because significant deviation from normal is not compatible with life." 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? Take the bag to the disposal room and label the bag as contaminated.
Obtain another laundry bag and place the contaminated bag inside while in the patient's room. 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? Caregiver Educator The nurse going back to school for nurse midwifery can trace education for nurse midwifery to which nursing leader? Sojourner Truth Mary Breckinridge Which scenario is the best example of a nurse implementing care according to the ANA standards of practice? Analyzing a client's blood glucose levels Providing nutrition teaching to a client with diabetes Florence Nightingale was a nursing pioneer who challenged prejudices against women and elevated the status of all nurses. Which statement accurately describes one of her accomplishments? She established the fact that nursing is the same as medicine. She promoted the publication of books about nursing and health care. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards 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 The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health or situation Nursing has evolved throughout the ages. Nurses in the 21st century face a variety of challenges, and technology is in the forefront of the profession. Which force affects the current nurse most? the
identification of super bugs (such as MRSA) that potentially harm the client client privacy issues within the social media realm Which contributed to the advancement of the nursing profession after World War II?
Advanced nursing education was established. Advanced nursing education was established. Which social force significantly impacted the future supply and demand of nurses? technology aging The nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse assess first? Client who requires discharge education Client who is experiencing respiratory distress after surgery 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? Select all that apply. Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life Assist
the client with activities of daily living (ADL) One of the role's that the nurse has in practice is that of a communicator. What attributes by the nurse demonstrate that is characteristic of this role? Effects change within a group Establishing and maintaining helping relationships with clients of all ages in a variety of settings 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." "It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class." The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment? Organizing the work for the day and evaluating how the day went Asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you." Which of these would be considered an interpersonal skill of the nurse? Demonstrating competence with electronic equipment such as IV pumps Utilizing verbal and nonverbal communication techniques The nurse in a rehabilitative facility makes certain that her client is participating in group activities that are of interest to him. The nurse is ensuring which client need is met? Love and belonging Love and belonging 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 nursing's four broad goals? To restore health To restore health Which of the following is the best example of a nurse demonstrating the role of caregiver? referring the client to a mental health clinic starting an intravenous line in the client's arm Due to the rising cost of health care services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting? hospital outpatient facility A client asks asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse? "Take one acetaminophen every 4 hours." "Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." The Nurse Corps of the United States Army was established by whom? Dorothea Dix Dorothea Dix A nurse is conducting an in-service on the early history of the education of nurses in the 19th century. Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates how far nursing has come as a profession from the 19th century?
"The focus was on promoting nursing as a profession." "The focus was on students providing direct care to clients without pay." A nurse must possess several characteristics in order to be successful in this profession. Secondary to critical thinking skills, which of the following is of great value? delegation of responsibilities advocating for the client at all times After hearing a presentation about the American Nurses Association (ANA), a nurse decides to join the organization based on the understanding that Members include nurses, other health care providers, and lay people. ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States. In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin? Early civilization to 16th century 18th to 19th century The nurse discussing the importance of professional nursing organizations setting standards should include which statement? It sets the standard for nursing research. It helps identify nursing as a profession. A nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state? taking the new state's licensing exam applying for a reciprocal license in the new state The nurse is evaluating client health. Which client should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health? A client with depression who refuses to get out of bed A client with a leg amputation who performs activities of daily living with a prosthesis A nurse is planning to continue their education in the hopes of becoming an expert in geriatric nursing who carries out direct care. For which of the following expanded career roles is the nurse preparing? Physician assistant Clinical nurse specialist The postoperative patient's plan of care contains an intervention to ambulate twice a day 200 feet with assistance of one member of the healthcare team. The intervention was not completed one morning due to his pain. Which of the following would be the appropriate way to document the missed event? The patient was assisted to standing but reported severe pain and begged to return to bed. Patient was assisted to bed. The patient reported his pain at a level of 8/10 at 30 minutes after dosing. The patient was returned to bed and the physician was notified of the uncontrolled pain level with the current medication order. During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area? Psychiatric services Which individual provided community-based care and founded public health nursing? Sojourner Truth Lillian Wald There are various levels of preparation for nursing practice. Which degree program will best prepare a nurse to work as a nurse researcher? Master's Doctoral The nurse graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program at a community college near the home city. Recently, the nurse has considered moving from providing direct client care into an administrative role, but recognizes the need for further education to be considered for such a position. The nurse most likely possesses which nursing qualification? Graduate degree Associate degree A registered nurse plans to return to the nursing profession after a long hiatus. Which statement about the trend in health care services would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? Nurses rely on intuition to make decisions today. Clients enter the health care system acutely ill. A group of nursing students has attended a presentation about the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Which statement by the group indicates that they have understood the information presented? The
organization is funded by the national government. The organization provides programs of current professional interest. A nurse is thinking about pursuing a master's degree in nursing (MSN) and is reviewing information about various programs. What would the nurse expect to find about such programs? Master's degree nursing education began in the late 18th century. Nurses pursuing such programs require solid scholastic abilities. Of the following orders, which is considered to be the first to provide visiting nurses in Canada? The Deaconesses of Kaiserwirth The Grey Nuns of Montreal The nursing instructor is educating the students on the use of latex gloves. Which statement made by the instructor would be most important? Select all that apply. Most hospital have eliminated the use of latex gloves due to allergies. Latex gloves are preferred when fine motor skills are necessary. The nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing the client and talking to him as she is carrying out care, as well as telling the client what is 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 Caregiver The nurse asks a client about his spiritual health. Which statement best explains the standard of care utilized by the nurse? The RN prays with clients. The RN collects comprehensive data. The nurse and a student are discussing entry into the profession of nursing. Which statement should the nurse use to describe a diploma program? "It is obtained by a 24-month program at a hospital." "It is obtained by a 24-month program at a hospital." Which action by the nurse best represents the evaluative portion of the nursing process? assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques assessing a client's blood pressure after teaching stress reduction techniques Which scenario is the best example of the nursing acting as an advocate? Writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies Writing legislation for insurance coverage for screening colonoscopies The nurse is demonstrating traits of leadership. What actions by the nurse would be recognized as leadership behaviors? Select all that apply. Attends a mandatory hospital in-service Participates on an evidence-based practice council A person practicing nursing in the 1950s would most likely have been influenced by what trend? Large numbers of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence. Large numbers of women began to work outside the home, asserting their independence. Which organization offers membership by invitation to students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurses in the community who demonstrate excellence in leadership? National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing During World War II, nurses were actively recruited and enlisted in the military. What effect did this have on the nursing profession? caused a civilian nursing shortage
caused a civilian nursing shortage The nurse studies Dorthea Dix, an individual who organized women volunteers to care for the Civil War troops. For which other healthcare reforms is this individual credited? (Select all that apply.) improved health care for the mentally ill improved health care for the mentally ill A prosepective nursing student is taking medical terminology as a pre-requisite course for entry into an Associate Degree Nursing Program. What process will the student use after mastering this content? Critical thinking Socialization to the profession Nurses must use multiple mechanical devices in the workplace to assess their patients. The data collected from these devices supply what type of information? subjective objective
A client is brought to the emergency department with a head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. The nurse asks the family members to describe how the accident occurred. The nurse is implementing which ANA standard? Education Collaboration 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: "The nurse is the handmaiden of the physician." "Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces." The nurse is considering medical-surgical certification after working in a medical-surgical floor for the past five years. Nursing specialty certification is given by which of the following groups? American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) A new graduate is preparing to enter into nursing practice. Which factor will be the central focus for the nurse in practice? How the nurse will further educational goals Care of the client One of the role's that the nurse has in practice is that of a communicator. What attributes by the nurse demonstrate that is characteristic of this role? Assessing, implementing, and
evaluating individual teaching plans to meet learning needs Establishing and maintaining helping relationships with clients of all ages in a variety of settings All members of the health care team are encouraged to read and contribute to the individual plans of care for their clients. Which health care provider develops the plan of care? The physician The RN A 9-year-old child asks the nurse why he keeps breathing while he is asleep. The nurse knows which of the following gases stimulate normal respiration? Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide A nurse is discussing the history of the profession with a client and describes that a shift in societal focus from religion to warfare had a negative impact on nursing due to: nurses no longer praying for their clients. female criminals recruited as nurses. 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 collects client data. The RN coordinates care delivery. The nurse going back to school for nurse midwifery can trace education for nurse midwifery to which nursing leader? Sojourner Truth Mary Breckinridge A nurse practicing in the early Christian period might perform which nursing action characteristic of this era? Providing physical care and herbal remedies to the mother of a family Making organized visits to the sick A medical-surgical unit manager intends Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the unit to administer intravenous push (IVP) medications. What source would the manager contact to include this procedure in the LPNs' practice? National League of Nursing (NLN) State Nurse Practice Act (NPA) Trends in managed care have resulted in an increased focus on the care of clients by nurses in which settings? Critical care units Community-based settings 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? This requires at least a doctoral degree education The nurse may teach advanced education for nurses. The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client and has performed a subjective and objective assessment. What is most important when forming a nursing diagnosis for the client that is a defining characteristic? Environmental factors and physiological, psychological, genetic, or chemical elements that increase the vulnerability of the patient. Cues or inferences that cluster as observable cues or manifestations of an actual illness or wellness health state The nurse is planning an educational visit with a client. Which of the following must the nurse assess to identify client's readiness to learn? Select all that apply. Willingness to follow the health regimen Physical and psychological abilities to carry out the plan The composition of the patient's family Level of motivation Level of knowledge Level of motivation The nurse is discussing entry level for professional nursing practices. Which is the most accurate statement by the nurse? "BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organization." "BSN is the recommended entry level by national nursing organization." The nurse preparing a lecture on the history of nursing should include which of the following as the first international organization for professional nurses? International Council of Nurses International Council of Nurses The nurse understands that for nursing to be considered a profession, many things need to be in place. Which element is not part of those considerations? Ongoing research Multidisciplinary approach Which scenario is the best example of the nurse implementing the ANA standard relating to diagnosis? Determining a client is at risk for falls Determining a client is at risk for falls A nurse is helping a client on hospice make an informed decision about his own health and life. Which nursing role has this nurse performed? Advocate Advocate 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? Undergraduate studies In-service education Students also viewedChapter 1: Intro to Nursing46 terms meredith_moore72 Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Nursing Theory58 terms suzanne_higgins3Plus Chapter 11-Legal and Ethical-Final Exam Adaptive Q…36 terms Whitney_Ahl Fundamentals Nursing Prep U Chapter 1 Introduction…39 terms heeka1823 Sets found in the same folderChapter 14: Assessing59 terms
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