Question 1

As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists focused on the uniqueness of nursing?&#10;A)Florence Nightingale&#10;B)Virginia Henderson&#10;C)Martha Rogers&#10;D)Abraham Maslow

Accepted Answer

Virginia Henderson

Question 2

The main purpose of the NCLEX examination is which of the following?&#10;A)Ensure individuals have passed nursing classes.&#10;B)Provide assurance that the nursing schools are part of the service agency.&#10;C)Enable potential students to determine the best nursing schools.&#10;D)Ensure the safety of the public.

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of the NCLEX examination is to ensure the safety of the public by verifying the competency of new nurses entering into the profession. It tests the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to provide safe and effective nursing care. It is not intended to assess whether individuals have passed nursing classes or to evaluate the quality of nursing schools. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason for increasing the use of advanced practice nurses?&#10;A)A 2010 Institute of Medicine report encouraged nurses to practice to the full extent of their education.&#10;B)Advanced practice nurses serve as an extension of physicians.&#10;C)The National League for Nursing promotes the master of science in nursing (MSN) as the terminal degree for nurse practitioners.&#10;D)Advanced practice nurses do not have the skills to diagnose.

Accepted Answer

The 2010 Institute of Medicine report encouraged nurses to practice to the full extent of their education, which includes utilizing advanced practice nurses to their fullest potential. This has been a driving force behind increasing the use of advanced practice nurses in healthcare settings.

Question 4

An RN is explaining to a student nurse what professionalism in nursing means.Which of the following statements, if made by the student nurse, demonstrates teaching has been successful?&#10;A)&#34;Commitment to others means I should be honest and accountable for my actions.&#34;&#10;B)&#34;I should encourage my fellow nurses to talk when they are having a bad day.&#34;&#10;C)&#34;I should be flexible with myself and my fellow nurses when it comes to the dress code.&#34;&#10;D)&#34;If I need a day off, I should promptly call in sick to give my manager plenty of time to find a replacement.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Option A talks about being honest and accountable for actions, which is an important aspect of professionalism in nursing. Option B talks about supporting fellow nurses emotionally, but does not necessarily demonstrate professionalism. Option C talks about being flexible with dress code, which is important, but not the most significant aspect of professionalism. Option D implies calling in sick for reasons other than sickness, which goes against professionalism.

Question 5

The decades between the 1960s and 1980s brought about many changes in nursing.Which of the following is a reason for advances in nursing?&#10;A)Decreased demand for health care&#10;B)Development of specialty care disciplines&#10;C)Gender discrimination&#10;D)Advances in technology leading to more generalized care

Accepted Answer

The development of specialty care disciplines such as critical care, neonatal and pediatric care, and emergency care led to advances in nursing during this time period. These new disciplines required specialized knowledge and skills, leading to the creation of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist roles. Advances in technology also played a role in nursing during this time period, but they did not lead to more generalized care. Gender discrimination was a barrier to advances in nursing, not a reason for them. There was no decreased demand for healthcare during this time period; in fact, healthcare demand increased due to a growing population and increased healthcare needs.

Question 6

A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver's license.During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became tired.Which of the following is true?

A)She has acted in a professional manner.
B)She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
C)She should renew her driver's license as soon as possible.
D)Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses...

Question 7

A recent nursing school graduate is preparing to take the NCLEX.The graduate knows which of the following is true?&#10;A)Upon graduation from nursing school, she can use the title RN.&#10;B)Because the NCLEX is a national examination, her RN license will allow her to practice in all states and territories of the United States.&#10;C)If her home state participates in the compact agreement, she may practice in other states participating in the agreement, but should renew her license in her home state.&#10;D)The RN license is a permissive license.

Accepted Answer

The nurse may practice in other states participating in the compact agreement if her home state participates, but she must still renew her license in her home state. This is true because the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to have one multistate license, but still requires that they maintain their home state license.

Question 8

A nurse supervisor is planning an educational session for her staff regarding improving teamwork among different generations.Which of the following recommendations will reduce potential generational conflicts?

A)Involve only millennials in technology decisions.
B)Focus on the team as a whole, rather than individual generations.
C)Involve only the baby boomers in technology decisions.
D)Practice active and assertive communication techniques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse supervisor is planning an educational...

Question 9

An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses.Which of the following statements should be included in the teaching?&#10;A)It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.&#10;B)When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums.&#10;C)Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact your license.&#10;D)Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions.

Accepted Answer

It is important to emphasize to new nurses that their behavior both in and out of the practice setting can impact their license. Unprofessional actions can result in disciplinary action, including the loss of a nursing license. Therefore, it is important for nurses to maintain a professional image at all times. A and B are incorrect as discussing work on social media and speaking up in blogs and forums can potentially violate patient privacy and may not align with the code of ethics for nursing. C is also incorrect as nurses are expected to uphold professional behavior both inside and outside of the practice setting.

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason for conflicts in professional nursing today?&#10;A)Some nurses who had planned to retire but find themselves forced to continue working because of the current economic situation&#10;B)Balancing state practice acts, codes of ethics, and standards of practice&#10;C)Advances in technology&#10;D)Multiple generations in the workforce

Accepted Answer

Conflicts in professional nursing today can arise from having multiple generations in the workforce, as different generations may have varying values, work ethics, communication styles, and expectations.

Question 11

An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing.Which of the following statements is true of nursing?&#10;A)Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to practice.&#10;B)Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education.&#10;C)Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice.&#10;D)Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is a challenge the profession of nursing faced?&#10;A)Because of fear, nursing contributed to the stigma of AIDS in the 1980s.&#10;B)During the Korean War, nursing practice grew in field hospitals where supplies and equipment were abundant.&#10;C)After the Vietnam War, many nurses were frustrated with the lack of independent functioning of nurses when they returned home.&#10;D)Ethical dilemmas led to a decline in the number of hospice nurses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a challenge...

Question 13

The Social Security Act of 1935 impacted public health nursing because it contained provisions for care for which of the following vulnerable populations?&#10;A)Disabled children&#10;B)Mentally disabled&#10;C)Older adults&#10;D)Opioid addicts

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Professionalism has been historically difficult to define.Early definitions of professionalism included which of the following characteristics?&#10;A)Expertise&#10;B)Empathy&#10;C)Ethical and moral values&#10;D)Honesty

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Recent polls have placed nursing as one of the most trusted professions because of which of the following?&#10;A)Nurses engage in lifelong learning.&#10;B)Nurses abide by a dress code.&#10;C)Nurses have the skills needed to care for diverse populations.&#10;D)Nurses must pass the NCLEX in order to obtain a license to practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent polls have placed nursing as one...

Deck 1: Characteristics of a Profession