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Unit 1: Foundation of Nursing Practice Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing

Question 1 of 35

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A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?

Select one of the following:

  • the art of nursing

  • the science of nursing

  • the caring aspect of nursing

  • the holistic approach to nursing

Explanation

Question 2 of 35

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Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?

Select one of the following:

  • Clara Barton

  • Lilian Wald

  • Lavinia Dock

  • Florence Nightingale

Explanation

Question 3 of 35

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In early civilization, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of the development of nursing that occurred in this era?

Select one of the following:

  • Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of serving jail sentences.

  • Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their role in meeting those needs.

  • Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick and male religious orders cared for the sick and buried the dead.

  • The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies.

Explanation

Question 4 of 35

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World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during this period?

Select one of the following:

  • The role of the nurse was broadened

  • There was a decreased emphasis on education

  • Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings

  • There was an overabundance of nurses

Explanation

Question 5 of 35

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Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy Statement. Select all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

  • To describe the nurse as a dependent caregiver

  • To provide standards for nursing educational programs

  • To define the scope of nursing practice

  • To establish a knowledge base for nursing practice

  • To describe nursing's social responsibility

  • To regulate nursing research

Explanation

Question 6 of 35

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Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? Select all that apply,

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ongoing research

  • Code of ethics

  • Regulation by the medical industry

  • Recognized authority by a professional group

  • Interventions dependent upon the medical practice

  • Well defined body of general knowledge

Explanation

Question 7 of 35

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One of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

  • A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program

  • A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest

  • A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin

  • A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive

  • A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer

  • A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school

Explanation

Question 8 of 35

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A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to practice at this level?

Select one of the following:

  • LPN

  • ADN

  • BSN

  • MSN

Explanation

Question 9 of 35

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Nurse practice acts are established in each state of the United States to regulate nursing practice. What is a common element of every state practice act?

Select one of the following:

  • Defining the legal scope of nursing practice

  • Providing continuing education programs

  • Determining the content covered in the NCLEX examination

  • Creating institutional policies for health care practices

Explanation

Question 10 of 35

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The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies critical challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century. What is a current health care trend contributing to these challenges.

Select one of the following:

  • Decreased numbers of hospitalized patients

  • Older and more acutely ill patients

  • Decreasing health care costs due to managed care

  • Slowed advances in medical knowledge and technology

Explanation

Question 11 of 35

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A class of nursing students is studying the history of nursing. Who does the class learn is the founder of public health nursing is?

Select one of the following:

  • Lilian Wald

  • Dorothea Dix

  • Linda Richards

  • Clara Barton

Explanation

Question 12 of 35

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A nurse wishes to advance his or her career and work as a clinical specialist. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind?

Select one of the following:

  • The nurse oversees the care coordination of a group of clients.

  • The nurse may teach advanced education for nurses.

  • The nurse practices only with a private practitioner.

  • This requires at least a doctoral degree.

Explanation

Question 13 of 35

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A group of students have attended a presentation about the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Which statement by the group indicates that they have understood the information presented?

Select one of the following:

  • The NSNA contributes the improvement of public health.

  • The NSNA is rung by a group of registered nurses.

  • The organization is funded by national government.

  • The organization provides programs of current professional interest.

Explanation

Question 14 of 35

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Which of the following options is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice?

Select one of the following:

  • National League for Nursing (NLN)

  • International Council of Nurses (ICN)

  • American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)

  • American Nurses Association (ANA)

Explanation

Question 15 of 35

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

Select one of the following:

  • Korean War

  • Spanish American War

  • World War II

  • World War I

Explanation

Question 16 of 35

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A client admitted to the telemetry floor informs the nurse that he has an advance directive (AD) and does not wish to be resuscitated if his heart stop beating. The client takes a copy of the AD from his wallet and hands it to the nurse. The nurse documents on the electronic chart that the client has an AD, makes a copy of the AD and immediately informs the patient's physician. In this situation, what is the nursing role demonstrated by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

  • Researcher

  • Advocate

  • Leader

  • Counselor

Explanation

Question 17 of 35

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Which of the following nursing groups provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?

Select one of the following:

  • TO

  • The Joint Commission

  • ANA

  • ICN

Explanation

Question 18 of 35

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Although all of the following are nursing responsibilities, which one would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate degree?

Select one of the following:

  • Collaborating with other health care providers

  • Using research findings to improve practice

  • Administering medications as prescribed

  • Providing direct physical care

Explanation

Question 19 of 35

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The Standards of Practice provide nurses with what?

Select one of the following:

  • Guidelines for providing care

  • Evaluation of care provided by nurses

  • Measurement criteria for payment

  • Legislation for health care reform

Explanation

Question 20 of 35

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A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which of the following is true regarding nurse researchers?

Select one of the following:

  • They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing.

  • They tend to work in community centers and in long-term care facilities.

  • They usually have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

  • They serve as liaisons between staff members and directors of nursing.

Explanation

Question 21 of 35

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Which of the following individuals provided community-based care and founded public health nursing?

Select one of the following:

  • Clara Barton

  • Lilian Wald

  • Adelaide Nutting

  • Sojourner Truth

Explanation

Question 22 of 35

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Which of the following Standards of Professional Performance, as defined by the ANA, has the nurse considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, costs and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services?

Select one of the following:

  • Quality of Practice

  • Resource Utilization

  • Leadership

  • Practice Evaluation

Explanation

Question 23 of 35

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A registered nurse plans to return to 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?

Select one of the following:

  • Hospital stays are longer these days

  • Nurses rely on intuition to make decisions today

  • Health care delivery systems are less controversial now

  • Clients enter the health care system acutely ill

Explanation

Question 24 of 35

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A man 61 years is distraught because he has just learned his most recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that his cancer has metastasize to his lungs. Which of the following nursing aims should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this patient?

Select one of the following:

  • Preventing illness

  • Promoting health

  • Facilitating coping

  • Restoring health

Explanation

Question 25 of 35

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

Select one of the following:

  • Nursing process

  • Nurse practice act

  • Nursing's Social Policy Statement

  • ANA Standards of Nursing Practice

Explanation

Question 26 of 35

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Why are nursing organizations important for the continued development and improvement of nursing as a whole?

Select one of the following:

  • To provide socialization and networking for members

  • To set standards for nursing education and practice

  • To provide information to nurses about legal requirements

  • To regulate work activities for members

Explanation

Question 27 of 35

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A nurse has recently completed the administration of seasonal influenza vaccinations for the residents of a long-term care facility. Which of the following aims of nursing has been most clearly demonstrated?

Select one of the following:

  • Promoting health

  • Facilitating coping

  • Preventing illness

  • Restoring health

Explanation

Question 28 of 35

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A nursing student wants to take up an advanced specialty nursing role. Which of the following role is included in advances specialty nursing?

Select one of the following:

  • Nurse midwives care for women with complicated pregnancies

  • Nurse anesthetists are registered nurses

  • Nurse anesthetists can have independent practices

  • Nurse midwives are licensed practice nurses

Explanation

Question 29 of 35

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

Select one of the following:

  • Nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge expansion

  • The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless

  • They physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer

  • Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes

Explanation

Question 30 of 35

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

Select one of the following:

  • State Board of Nursing

  • International Council of Nurses

  • National League for Nursing

  • American Nurse Association

Explanation

Question 31 of 35

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Which of the following national nursing organizations serves as a primary source of research data about nursing education, and is the professional organization for nurse educators?

Select one of the following:

  • American Nurse Association (ANA)

  • National League for Nursing (NLN)

  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

  • Sigma Theta Tau International

Explanation

Question 32 of 35

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What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?

Select one of the following:

  • Hospital-based schools of nursing

  • Lack of educational standards

  • Lack of influence from nursing leaders

  • Independence of nursing orders

Explanation

Question 33 of 35

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Which of the following nursing actions best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health?

Select one of the following:

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

  • Facilitating a support group for the friends and families of clients affected by stroke

  • Performing deep suctioning on a client who has tracheotomy and copious secretions

  • Administering a beta-adrenergic blocker and diuretic to a client who has a history of hypertension

Explanation

Question 34 of 35

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

Select one of the following:

  • Pre-civilization

  • 18th to 19th century

  • 16th to 17th century

  • Early civilization to 16th century

Explanation

Question 35 of 35

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The Henry Street Settlement was founded by whom?

Select one of the following:

  • Dorothea Dix

  • Florence Nightingale

  • Lilian Wald

  • Isabel Hampton Robb

Explanation

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