Question 1

Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?
A) The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general population.
B) The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
C) The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
D) The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position.

Accepted Answer

The rate of aging of RNs has slowed, indicating a younger workforce entering the nursing field, contrasting with previous trends of an aging RN population. This shift can be attributed to efforts to recruit younger individuals into nursing and the retirement of older nurses.

Question 2

One important advantage of the evolution of nursing informatics is that
A) it allows any RN to become a certified informatics nurse.
B) informatics nurses are best able to design systems with the needs and skills of nurses who use them.
C) informatics nurses will reduce the need for direct caregivers to document care.
D) benefits of informatics advancements include improved patient safety and increased variability of care.

Accepted Answer

The evolution of nursing informatics allows informatics nurses to design systems that meet the needs of nurses who use them, improving overall efficiency in healthcare settings. This results in better patient outcomes and improved patient safety. While A and C may be true to some extent, they do not fully capture the advantages of nursing informatics, and D is incorrect as one benefit of nursing informatics is to increase consistency of care, not variability.

Question 3

Which of the following statements explains why the school nurse of today is truly a community health nurse?
A) The school nurse may be called on to care for a student's family members in underserved areas.
B) The school nurse's primary responsibility is centered on the well child.
C) The school nurse's primary responsibility is to maintain immunization records.
D) The school nurse must be certified in CHN.

Accepted Answer

The school nurse of today may be called on to provide care to family members of students who live in underserved areas, which is a key aspect of community health nursing. This extends the nurse's responsibility beyond just the individual student and into the community as a whole.

Question 4

Faith community nursing (FCN) was founded on which of the following premises?
A) Nurses' faith beliefs do not play a part in healing.
B) The spiritual aspect takes precedence over the physical body in healing.
C) Spiritual health is central to a person's well-being.
D) Faith community nurses must receive formal training as a minister or clergy.

Accepted Answer

Spiritual health is considered central to a person's overall well-being in the philosophy of Faith Community Nursing (FCN), emphasizing the holistic approach to health care that integrates the spiritual aspect with physical healing.

Question 5

The clinical nurse leader (CNL) is a recently proposed role. The responsibilities of the person in this role include which of the following?
A) Oversee and manage care delivery in specific settings.
B) Manage and streamline operations in multiple nursing units.
C) Replace the outdated CNS role.
D) Provide daily care to a specific subset of patients with similar needs.

Accepted Answer

The clinical nurse leader (CNL) is responsible for overseeing and managing care delivery in specific settings. This includes coordinating and leading teams, analyzing data, and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. The CNL role is not meant to replace the outdated CNS role, but rather to complement and enhance the overall nursing care delivery system. They are also not responsible for providing daily care to a specific subset of patients with similar needs, as this is the responsibility of the bedside nurse.

Question 6

The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately reflect the population as a whole when
A) the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs graduate and begin to practice.
B) the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
C) the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the percentage of white nurses.
D) the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases.

Accepted Answer

The increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs graduating and beginning to practice will lead to a more diverse nursing profession that reflects the population as a whole. As more minority students enter nursing programs and graduate, they will increase the representation of racial and ethnic minorities in nursing.

Question 7

Which of the following nursing roles is not considered an advanced practice role?
A) Certified nurse-midwife (CNM)
B) Community health nurse
C) Certified nurse practitioner (CNP)
D) Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)

Accepted Answer

Community health nurse is not considered an advanced practice role. Advanced practice nursing roles include certified nurse-midwife (CNM), certified nurse practitioner (CNP), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Community health nursing is an important specialty field, but it is not categorized as an advanced practice role.

Question 8

NPs are advanced practice nurses who
A) are required to have physician collaboration or supervision.
B) function under a set of universal advanced practitioner laws.
C) cannot receive direct reimbursement for their services.
D) can diagnose and treat common and chronic conditions.

Accepted Answer

NPs are licensed and authorized to diagnose and treat common and chronic medical conditions independent of physician supervision or collaboration. They have prescriptive authority and can order and interpret diagnostic tests. While there may be some variability in state laws, NPs typically do not require direct physician supervision in order to practice. Additionally, NPs are reimbursed for their services through various insurance programs.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
A) Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
B) Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
C) Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less knowledgeable because of their lesser educational preparation.
D) Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing.

Accepted Answer

The trend in nursing education is that numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing. This is due to many factors, including the push for higher education requirements in the nursing field and the increasing complexity of healthcare. This trend is expected to continue in the future.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct about community health nursing (CHN)?
A) Prevention and community education are the cornerstones of CHN.
B) Nursing care is rapidly moving from the home setting to the institutional setting.
C) High-tech care such as ventilators and total parenteral nutrition cannot be handled in the home.
D) Assessment skills are less important in CHN because patients are not acutely ill.

Accepted Answer

Prevention and community education are the cornerstones of CHN, as CHN focuses on promoting health and preventing illness in the community. Nursing care is not necessarily moving only to the institutional setting, as there is still a vital need for in-home care. While high-tech care may be more difficult to manage in the home, it is not impossible with proper training and resources. Assessment skills are still important in CHN, as they help identify community health needs and prioritize interventions.

Question 11

Which of the following is most essential for the nurse entrepreneur to be successful?
A) Ability to take direction well
B) Excellent time-management skills
C) Avoidance of risks
D) A college degree in business

Accepted Answer

Excellent time-management skills are essential for the nurse entrepreneur to be successful as they have to effectively manage their time between clinical work and business tasks. The ability to take direction well and avoidance of risks may be important qualities but they are not the most essential for success. A college degree in business can be helpful but is not a requirement for success as there are many successful nurse entrepreneurs without one.

Question 12

CNSs may (Select all that apply.)
A) manage an inpatient nursing unit.
B) develop educational programs for nursing staff.
C) conduct practice outcomes research.
D) prescribe medications for common illnesses.
E) attend or assist in the delivery of low-risk newborns.

Accepted Answer

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) can manage nursing units, develop educational programs, and conduct research. However, prescribing medications and attending deliveries are typically outside their scope of practice.

Question 13

The major benefit of serving as a military nurse is
A) broader responsibilities and scope of practice than civilian nurses.
B) working with entirely baccalaureate-prepared peers on active duty.
C) serving as an officer on active duty or in the reserves.
D) the financial support to seek advanced degrees

Accepted Answer

The major benefit of serving as a military nurse is the financial support to seek advanced degrees. Military nurses have access to a variety of educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement programs, making it easier for them to pursue higher education and advance their careers. This benefit is not exclusive to military nursing, but it is a significant advantage for those who wish to further their education.

Question 14

Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the primary work site for RNs is
A) ambulatory care settings.
B) community health settings.
C) long-term care facilities.
D) acute care hospitals.

Accepted Answer

According to data from 2008, the primary work site for RNs is acute care hospitals. While other options may also employ RNs, acute care hospitals remain the top employer for this profession.

Question 15

What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as compared to patients in hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-prepared nurses?
A) Patient outcomes are more dependent on nurse-patient ratios.
B) Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared nurses.
C) Outcomes were similar in both types of hospitals.
D) Medical patients had better outcomes, but surgical patients fared the same.

Accepted Answer

Several studies have found that hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses have better patient outcomes, including lower rates of mortality and complications. While nurse-patient ratios can also affect outcomes, the level of education of the nurses has been shown to be a significant factor. The evidence suggests that having more BSN-prepared nurses results in better patient outcomes.

Question 16

One important advantage of clinical ladder programs for hospital-based RNs is that they
A) allow career advancement for nurses who choose to remain at the bedside.
B) encourage nurses to move into management positions in which they can influence patient care on a broader scale.
C) encourage RNs to become politically active and guide the profession of nursing.
D) provide training to staff nurses so they can move seamlessly across departments.

Accepted Answer

Clinical ladder programs provide opportunities for RNs to advance their careers and earn higher salaries without moving into management positions. This allows them to remain at the bedside and continue providing direct patient care, which is often their primary interest and passion. Clinical ladder programs also provide opportunities for professional development and recognition of expertise.

Question 17

Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-dominated profession?
A) More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
B) The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
C) More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
D) Salary compensation increasing to attract more men

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following could eventually change...

Question 18

Hospice and palliative care nursing is a rapidly developing specialty in nursing. Which facts have contributed to this growth? (Select all that apply.)
A) End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses.
B) End-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population.
C) Nursing curricula have prepared nurses to deal effectively with dying patients and their families.
D) Palliative care is a new focus of advanced practice nurses.
E) Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings.

Accepted Answer

End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses, end-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population, and hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings.

Quiz 1: Nursing Today: A Time of Transformation

Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?

One important advantage of the evolution of nursing informatics is that

Which of the following statements explains why the school nurse of today is truly a community health nurse?

Faith community nursing (FCN) was founded on which of the following premises?

The clinical nurse leader (CNL) is a recently proposed role. The responsibilities of the person in this role include which of the following?

The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately reflect the population as a whole when

Which of the following nursing roles is not considered an advanced practice role?

NPs are advanced practice nurses who

Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?

Which of the following statements is correct about community health nursing (CHN) ?

Which of the following is most essential for the nurse entrepreneur to be successful?

CNSs may (Select all that apply.)

The major benefit of serving as a military nurse is

Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the primary work site for RNs is

What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as compared to patients in hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-prepared nurses?

One important advantage of clinical ladder programs for hospital-based RNs is that they

Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-dominated profession?

Hospice and palliative care nursing is a rapidly developing specialty in nursing. Which facts have contributed to this growth? (Select all that apply.)