Deck 1: Professional Nursing

Question 1

Which actions of the nurse demonstrate the nursing role of educator?

A) The nurse teaches the patient's family how to perform sterile dressing changes.
B) The nurse includes the patient in clinical decision making whenever possible.
C) The nurse provides written teaching materials in the patient's preferred language.
D) The nurse speaks about diabetes management at a professional conference.
E) The nurse assesses for adequate protein intake for a patient on a vegetarian diet.

Answer 1

The nurse teaches the patient's family how to perform sterile dressing changes.
The nurse provides written teaching materials in the patient's preferred language.
The nurse speaks about diabetes management at a professional conference.

Question 2

Which type of program is appropriate to educate staff about new fall prevention protocols that are to be implemented on the nursing unit?

A) In-service education
B) Advanced education
C) Continuing education
D) Certification education

Answer 2

In-service education

Question 3

Which program is appropriate for a nurse who wishes to become an expert in ostomy and wound care?

A) Specialty certification
B) Master of Science program
C) Doctoral degree program
D) Continuing education program

Answer 3

Specialty certification

Question 4

The nurse feels that an assigned duty is outside the scope of nursing practice.Which document is the best source to answer the nurse's concern?

A) ANA Code of Ethics
B) State Nurse Practice Act
C) QSEN Initiative Act
D) Nurse's Bill of Rights

Question 5

Which professional nursing organization ensures that nursing programs adequately prepare students to enter the nursing profession?

A) Federal Nurses Association (FNA)
B) International Council of Nurses (ICN)
C) National League for Nursing (NLN)
D) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Question 6

Which actions of the nurse demonstrate the nursing role of leader?

A) The nurse implements a new skin-care protocol to reduce decubitus ulcers.
B) The nurse develops a therapeutic relationship with the patient's family members.
C) The nurse ensures that the patient assignments are created fairly for each shift.
D) The nurse works to meet the patient's cultural preferences for personal care.
E) The nurse clearly communicates expected standards of care for the patients.

Question 7

Which action of the nurse demonstrates patient-centered care?

A) The nurse elevates the head of the bed when the patient becomes short of breath.
B) The nurse and patient work together to determine the patient's health goals.
C) The nurse checks the patient's name and birthdate before giving medications.
D) The nurse maintains privacy when conversing with the patient and providing care.
E) The nurse respects the patient's choice to refuse transfusion of blood products.

Question 8

The nurse is mandated by the state to complete 25 contact hours of nursing education before the nursing license may be renewed.Which term best describes this requirement?

A) In-service education
B) Advanced education
C) Continuing education
D) Certification education

Question 9

Which nursing actions incorporate informatics into nursing practice?

A) The nurse uses written materials to teach a patient who is hard of hearing.
B) The nurse uses an online database to learn more about the patient's disease.
C) The nurse uses a bar-code scanner to prevent medication administration errors.
D) The nurse teaches the patient's family how to perform range of motion.
E) The nurse checks the electronic record to review the patient's medical history.

Question 10

The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes acutely short of breath.The nurse elevates the head of the patient's bed,checks the patient's pulse oximetry,and administers 2 L of oxygen before notifying the patient's physician.Which term best describes the actions of the nurse?

A) Accountability
B) Autonomy
C) Licensure
D) Certification

Question 11

Which action by the nurse demonstrates implementation of Florence Nightingale's original theories about nursing care?

A) The patient is gently bathed and given fresh linens after giving birth.
B) The nurse forms a close therapeutic relationship with the patient.
C) The nurse helps the patient conserve energy for healing processes.
D) The nurse views the patient as a unique,ever-changing energy field.

Question 12

Which action of the nurse demonstrates coordination of care for the patient?

A) The nurse creates a warm,therapeutic relationship with the patient by actively listening to what the patient has to say.
B) The nurse works with the physical therapist to determine how to best transfer the patient from the bed to the chair.
C) The nurse educates the patient about energy conservation techniques to increase activity tolerance.
D) The nurse uses clear and objective language when documenting assessment findings in the patient's medical record.