Question 1

Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice.&#10;A)Economic exploitation of nurses&#10;B)Maintaining the education system for nurses as it is now&#10;C)Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses&#10;D)Restricting the latitude of decisions made by nurses

Accepted Answer

Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses is the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice because it allows nurses to have the authority to make decisions related to patient care and to be accountable for their actions. This autonomy can lead to improved patient outcomes, higher job satisfaction for nurses, and more efficient use of healthcare resources. Economic exploitation of nurses, maintaining the current education system, and restricting nurses' decision-making latitude are all obstacles that need to be addressed, but they are not the most important element of gaining full autonomy of practice.

Question 2

A nursing student is approached by a friend who is not majoring in nursing. The friend asks why the nursing profession does not seem to be actively involved in the women's rights movement. How can the student best respond to this question?

A)Nurses do take an active part in leading the women's rights movement, but it is done very quietly.
B)The women's rights movement shuns participation by nurses because of nursing's subservient image.
C)The health-care industry discourages nurses from becoming involved in women's rights issues.
D)Nurses avoid becoming involved in women's rights issues because of their traditional role as "helpers."

Accepted Answer

Nurses have historically been seen in a traditional role as "helpers," which may contribute to their avoidance of involvement in movements like women's rights that challenge traditional gender roles.

Question 3

What allows a nurse to exert coercive power over a client when providing nursing care?&#10;A)The ability to withhold pain medication if the client does not comply with routines&#10;B)The ability to provide the client with additional food when he or she does comply with the nurse's requests&#10;C)The power given to the nurse by reason of state licensure&#10;D)The establishment of a professional and personal relationship with the client

Accepted Answer

Coercive power is a type of power that is based on the ability to punish or withhold rewards. In nursing care, this can manifest as the ability to withhold pain medication if a client does not comply with certain routines, such as getting out of bed to prevent blood clots or performing breathing exercises to prevent pneumonia. While establishing a professional and personal relationship with a client may enhance a nurse's overall influence, it is not necessarily related to coercive power. State licensure may grant a nurse legal authority to practice nursing, but does not necessarily translate to coercive power over clients. Similarly, providing a client with additional food is not necessarily a form of coercion, and may not be within the nurse's purview to control.

Question 4

What allows a nurse to exert legitimate power over a client when providing nursing care?&#10;A)The ability to withhold pain medication if the client does not comply with routines&#10;B)The ability to provide the client with additional food when he or she does comply with the nurse's requests&#10;C)The power given to the nurse by reason of state licensure&#10;D)The establishment of a professional and personal relationship with the client

Accepted Answer

The power that a nurse exerts over a client is derived from the authority given to them by reason of state licensure. State licensure provides the nurse with legal authority to perform certain actions for the client, including administering medications, providing treatment and making decisions related to patient care. The authority granted by state licensure is legitimate, and therefore, the nurse's power over the client is also legitimate. The ability to withhold pain medication or provide additional food is not a legitimate exercise of power by a nurse and could result in ethical and legal issues. The establishment of a professional and personal relationship with the client is important for effective nursing care but does not confer legitimate power over the client.

Question 5

Select the trait of a profession that requires the most improvement in the promotion and recognition of nursing as a full and equal profession.&#10;A)Activities involve a high level of individual responsibility&#10;B)Activities are based on a specialized body of knowledge&#10;C)Activities serve the public and are generally altruistic in nature&#10;D)Activities are learned in institutions of higher education

Accepted Answer

Nursing, while recognized for its specialized body of knowledge, individual responsibility, and altruistic nature, often faces challenges in being fully recognized as a profession due to perceptions about the level of education required. Promoting and recognizing nursing as requiring advanced learning in institutions of higher education can help elevate its status as a full and equal profession.

Question 6

Which of the following types of nurses are classified as technical nurses?&#10;A)BSNs and MSNs&#10;B)LPNs and ADNs&#10;C)LVNs and BSNs&#10;D)UAPs and BSNs

Accepted Answer

LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) and ADNs (Associate Degree Nurses) are both considered technical nurses because their education focuses on the technical aspects of nursing care, such as administering medications and performing basic patient care procedures. BSNs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and MSNs (Master of Science in Nursing) are considered professional nurses because their education includes a more comprehensive focus on topics such as leadership, research, and community health. LVNs (Licensed Vocational Nurses) are the same as LPNs but are only used in a few states. UAPs (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) are not nurses but rather support staff who work under the direction of licensed nurses.

Question 7

In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing profession embrace?&#10;A)Health and happiness&#10;B)Chaos and disorder&#10;C)Loss of control and negative feedback&#10;D)Responsibility and accountability

Accepted Answer

In order to gain freedom and independence, the nursing profession must embrace responsibility and accountability. As a profession that is entrusted with the health and wellbeing of others, nurses must be responsible for their actions and decisions, and must be held accountable for any errors or mistakes. By acknowledging this responsibility and embracing accountability, nurses can gain the trust and respect of their patients and the larger healthcare community. Health and happiness, chaos and disorder, and loss of control and negative feedback are not corresponding factors that the nursing profession needs to embrace in order to gain freedom and independence.

Question 8

Identify the approach that describes a profession as being in a continual state of development along a continuum.&#10;A)The trait approach&#10;B)The power approach&#10;C)The process approach&#10;D)The educational approach

Accepted Answer

The process approach describes a profession as being in a continual state of development along a continuum, with practitioners constantly refining their skills and knowledge through reflection and experiential learning. This approach emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development and growth.

Question 9

Identify the element that is the best indicator of increasing accountability in the profession of nursing.&#10;A)Increasing pay scale for staff nurses&#10;B)Improved public image of nurses on television and in movies&#10;C)Demonstration of competency and high-quality care through peer review&#10;D)Taking care of larger numbers of clients with the help of unlicensed assistive personnel

Accepted Answer

The demonstration of competency and high-quality care through peer review is the best indicator of increasing accountability in the profession of nursing. This ensures that nurses are providing appropriate and safe care to their patients, which is the main responsibility of the nursing profession. The other options, such as increasing pay scale or public image, may not necessarily reflect the actual quality of care provided by nurses, and taking care of larger numbers of clients with the help of unlicensed assistive personnel may actually decrease accountability if not done properly.

Question 10

What allows a nurse to exert referent power over a client when providing nursing care?&#10;A)The ability to withhold pain medication if the client does not comply with routines&#10;B)The ability to provide the client with additional food when he or she does comply with the nurse's requests&#10;C)The power given to the nurse by reason of state licensure&#10;D)The establishment of a professional and personal relationship with the client

Accepted Answer

Referent power is based on the trust, respect, and admiration a person has for another. Nurses can develop a referent power over their clients by establishing a personal and professional relationship based on trust, respect, and empathy. By providing emotional support and a caring attitude, the nurse can establish a strong connection with the client, which can enhance compliance with the nursing care provided. The ability to withhold pain medication or provide additional food may be forms of reward or punishment power, but they do not necessarily create referent power. State licensure is a source of legitimate power, but it does not create the personal connection that referent power requires.

Question 11

List in correct order the progression of the levels of health-care providers from the least educated to the most.

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Question 12

Which statement is the best description of a profession from the &#34;power approach&#34; method of defining a profession?&#10;A)The members of the profession attain all the traits required for that profession.&#10;B)The members of the profession have high income levels.&#10;C)The profession is near the end of its developmental process.&#10;D)The education for the members of the profession must be attained in graduate schools.

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Question 13

What is a group of jobs that are similar in type of work and are found throughout an industry or country?&#10;A)Position&#10;B)Occupation&#10;C)Profession&#10;D)Stint

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Question 14

The overall goal of nurses who work as case managers is to ________________the use of health-care services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

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Question 15

What is the best method for nurses to prepare for future professional practice?&#10;A)Take additional courses in the use of computers.&#10;B)Understand and explore the issues involved in professionalism as nurses.&#10;C)Accept that nursing is a profession.&#10;D)Cross-train with other health-care providers, such as physical therapists, laboratory technicians, and radiologists.

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Question 16

Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their practice.&#10;A)Use strikes and union tactics to increase pay&#10;B)Join professional organizations in large numbers&#10;C)Leave nursing as soon as better jobs come along&#10;D)Confront hospital administrators about poor staffing

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Deck 1: The Development of the Profession