Deck 7: Nursing Education

Question 1

Which action by associate's degree prepared nurses indicates their understanding of the importance of higher education?

A)Completing their continuing education credits early
B)Attending conferences in their specialty
C)Returning to college for an advanced degree
D)Transferring to the education department in their place of employment

Answer 1

Returning to college for an advanced degree

Question 2

Which action by health care facilities shows implementation of the recommendations set by the Institute of Medicine? (Select all that apply.)

A)Increase the cost of outpatient services.
B)Set up a reward system for nurses who receive their baccalaureate degree.
C)Encourage nurses to be lifelong learners.
D)Set up a valet system to better serve patients and visitors.
E)Implement measures that will offer assistance to nurses who are pursuing doctoral degrees.

Answer 2

Set up a reward system for nurses who receive their baccalaureate degree.
Encourage nurses to be lifelong learners.
Implement measures that will offer assistance to nurses who are pursuing doctoral degrees.

Question 3

A young parent with small children who has no prior college education wants to enroll in a nursing program.The parent has very limited support and resources.Select the best program for this parent based on this above information.

A)Accelerated program
B)Associate's program
C)Baccalaureate program
D)Online program

Answer 3

Associate's program

Question 4

A nurse professor is discussing the different educational tracks for nurses.The professor interprets which track as the most popular in 1980 versus today?

A)Baccalaureate
B)Associate's
C)Master's
D)Diploma

Question 5

A group of nurses is discussing how to choose a graduate program.Which of the following statements would be helpful to the nurses as they decide on a graduate program? (Select all that apply.)

A)"Look at ACEN or CCNE publications."
B)"List your career goals and decide what educational preparation you would need to reach these goals."
C)"Ask yourself how much time you can spend going to school."
D)"Decide whether you are in a position to relocate if the programs you need are not offered in your area."
E)"Choose a graduate program based on where your friends are going to school."

Question 6

A master's degree in nursing differs from a generic nursing degree in what way? A master's degree in nursing

A)requires a level of specialization to be selected.
B)prepares the nurse for nursing administration.
C)increases the authority and responsibilities of the nurse.
D)enables the nurse to become a nurse educator.

Question 7

A distinction that can be made between nursing licensure and certification is that licensure is

A)mandatory,and certification is voluntary.
B)optional,and certification is required to practice a nursing specialty.
C)renewed annually,and certification is renewed triannually.
D)approved by the ANA,and certification signifies the ability to give safe care.

Question 8

A new graduate wishes to select a program in nursing that will assist in preparation to care for individuals,families,groups,and communities.The new graduate should select a(n)

A)practical nursing school.
B)diploma program in nursing.
C)associate's degree program.
D)baccalaureate program.

Question 9

Based on data,the nurse interprets which educational program as producing the most graduate nurses annually?

A)Diploma program
B)Associate's degree program
C)Baccalaureate program
D)Master's and doctoral programs

Question 10

What type of program is designed for students who prefer to take classes on the Internet?

A)Career ladder programs
B)BSN completion programs
C)Online degree programs
D)University-without-walls programs

Question 11

The nursing student interprets the phrase "an accredited school of nursing" to mean that

A)the nursing school is accredited by the licensing institution of the respective state.
B)the school has petitioned and been granted accreditation by the American Nurses Association.
C)this is a voluntary process by which the school demonstrates meeting of standards above the legal requirements.
D)this is a designation that allows the nursing program to confer advanced degrees in nursing education.

Question 12

Select the following statement that describes the current student population.

A)The student population tends to be single.
B)The student population is younger than the age of 20 years.
C)The student population tends to be older.
D)The student population tends to be white.

Question 13

Which of the following would be the first action that a foreign nurse should take to practice in the United States?

A)Apply for a hospital job in the personal desired state to practice in.
B)Enroll in a community college to study "American" nursing.
C)Contact NCLEX® to set up a testing time.
D)Contact the board of nursing in the desired state to practice nursing in.

Question 14

The student nurse interprets which characteristic as one of graduates from a diploma school of nursing?

A)They have obtained a general education in nursing theory and sciences that can be applied toward an advanced degree.
B)They are well prepared to function in the institution in which the school is located.
C)Advanced courses in nursing management and leadership apply to advanced degrees in nursing.
D)They are prepared to practice in advanced nursing clinical situations.

Question 15

A nurse is comparing the diploma program with the associate's degree program.The nurse identifies which of the following as features of the diploma program and different from that of the associate's degree program?

A)The diploma degree allows the nurse to work in specific specialties.
B)The diploma degree allows the nurse to earn different wages at the same facility.
C)The diploma and ADN programs each have a national licensure exam specific to their program.
D)Graduates of the diploma program are often hired into the hospital where they completed their program.

Question 16

An individual has decided to become a nurse as quickly as possible after having worked in business management for 5 years with a master's degree.The person is married and has 3 young children at home.The individual is motivated and has many resources and a supportive spouse.Select that best nursing program for this person based on this information.

A)Accelerated program
B)Baccalaureate program
C)Associate's program
D)BSN completion program

Question 17

A nurse is reviewing regulations to practice in different states.Which of the following credentials is interpreted as mandatory in order to legally practice nursing in a particular state?

A)The nursing license
B)The registration of the nursing license
C)Certification in a nursing specialty organization
D)Accreditation

Question 18

Which of the following causes is most likely to contribute to the nursing shortage?

A)The aging of the nurse faculty population
B)General lack of interest in the nursing profession
C)Lack of accredited nursing programs
D)Decreased need for nursing staff

Question 19

A nurse is contemplating the concerns of nursing education in the future.The nurse concludes that the concerns are (Select all that apply.)

A)career mobility.
B)the changing student profile.
C)the aging population.
D)the shift from inpatient to outpatient nursing services.
E)general interest in nursing as a profession.

Question 20

A new graduate asks the nurse manager,"What's the meaning of this alphabet soup that's added after this nurse's name: Jane Bigham,RN,CRNA?" The best explanation for the nurse manager to give would be: "It means the nurse is licensed to practice in this state and

A)has met predetermined standards for certification set by a credentialing group for nurse anesthetists."
B)is also a certified rehabilitation nursing assistant."
C)has been licensed by the central registry for nursing assessment specialists."
D)is a member of a professional organization."

Question 21

The Tri-Council for Nursing Policy recently stated that "every student and nurse should have access to additional nursing education" (AACN,2012).What changes would educational institutions need to make in order to support this statement? (Select all that apply.)

A)Expand nursing programs to meet the needs for health care reform.
B)Increase the cost of nursing programs to pay for additional instructors.
C)Implement distance learning.
D)Set up simulation labs.
E)Lessen the amount of work in the nursing program to accommodate busy professionals.

Question 22

A student has been deciding between applying for nursing at the community college or a university and ultimately chooses the university.The student has an adequate understanding of the university's baccalaureate program when making which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)

A)"I can't wait to be done with the program in 2 years and get a real nursing job."
B)"I am so glad that I will not have to take any liberal arts classes."
C)"I am excited to learn critical decision-making skills."
D)"I will develop independent nursing judgment."
E)"I am excited to be involved in research."

Question 23

Associate's degree programs have brought a change in the type of student who enrolls in the program.Which of the following students are contributing to that change? (Select all that apply.)

A)A 25-year-old Hispanic woman
B)A 40-year-old man who has worked in health care for 20 years
C)An 18-year-old white woman who has just graduated from high school
D)A 28-year-old white man with a master's degree in finance
E)A 26-year-old African American woman with two children

Question 24

The nurse educator is being interviewed about the many different educational programs that allow nurses to achieve higher education.The educator states that the following educational programs were created based on the recommendation of the Institute of Medicine (Select all that apply.)

A)"BSN completion programs"
B)"Career ladder programs"
C)"Diploma programs"
D)"External degree programs"
E)"Accelerated programs"

Question 25

Which statement by a nurse indicates an understanding of online nurse education programs? (Select all that apply.)

A)The online programs are less work than face-to-face programs.
B)The online program provides education for adults who cannot relocate to continue their education.
C)The online program requires no travel.
D)Online nurse education programs only offer an associate's degree in nursing.
E)Online nursing education programs are only for advanced practice and doctoral programs.