Question 1

What is the most important action a nurse can take to help further the profession of nursing?
A) Joining a professional organization like the ANA
B) Running for political office and helping create health-related legislation
C) Maintaining a sense of well-being and taking care of oneself in the workplace
D) Developing leadership skills and increasing professional education

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?
A) People who care for both children and aging parents
B) Employees who are stuck in jobs they wish to quit
C) A person who is tired and stressed from a job
D) A group of people squeezed by the need for continued work

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Sandwich Generation" refers to individuals who are responsible for caring for both their children and aging parents at the same time, which can lead to feelings of being overburdened and stretched thin.

Question 3

A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?
A) Buying the shoes and complaining to the store manager
B) Refusing to buy the shoes and writing a letter of complaint to the company
C) Looking around to see if there are other shoes that fit and are appropriate for work
D) Asking co-workers what they think about this advertisement campaign

Accepted Answer

Refusing to buy the shoes and writing a letter of complaint to the company is the best action. This shows that the nurse is taking a stand against the sexualizing of nurses and is advocating for a more professional image of the nursing profession. It also sends a message to the company that this type of advertising is not acceptable.

Question 4

How could changes in world population affect health?
A) Decreasing populations in third world countries frees up limited resources for the remaining population's needs.
B) Feeding, immunizing, and providing clean water will become an overwhelming task.
C) Massive population increases in some areas will lead to abundant health care in countries with smaller populations.
D) More health care resources can be utilized fighting regional problems based on shifting population dynamics.

Accepted Answer

With an increasing population, providing basic needs such as food, water, and healthcare will become more challenging, potentially leading to widespread health issues.

Question 5

According to Cooper, what is one important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout?
A) Being aware of stressors and acting on them
B) Refusing to work in a nonproductive environment
C) Reporting bullying when it is noticed in the workplace
D) Keeping a diary of unhealthy behaviors one indulges in

Accepted Answer

Cooper suggests that being aware of stressors and taking action to address them is an important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout. This includes identifying sources of stress (such as overwork, lack of support, or poor communication), taking steps to reduce or eliminate those stressors, and seeking support from colleagues or supervisors when necessary. Keeping a diary of unhealthy behaviors may be a helpful tool for self-reflection, but it is not specifically cited by Cooper as a key strategy for reducing burnout. Refusing to work in a nonproductive environment and reporting bullying are also important actions, but they are not the focus of Cooper's recommendations for addressing burnout specifically.

Question 6

What is meant by "workplace incivility"?
A) A setting in which there are poor relationships among different professional specialties
B) A setting in which different professions vie to take over the functions of other professional groups
C) A setting in which the manager is unreceptive, hostile, and creates dissention
D) A setting where colleagues bully, intimidate, or use aggression toward each other

Accepted Answer

Workplace incivility refers to disrespectful or rude behavior that occurs in the workplace. This can include behaviors such as bullying, intimidation, or aggression towards colleagues. It can have negative impacts on employee well-being and productivity, as well as contribute to a toxic work environment.

Question 7

A new manager is hired and is reviewing unit records. The manager finds a list of accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. Which action by the manager is best?
A) Investigating the educational credentials and experience of the staff
B) Hiring more registered nurses and assistive personnel
C) Comparing this unit's records with similar units in the hospital
D) Researching alternative staffing patterns and the effects of shift work

Accepted Answer

The best action for the manager to take is to research alternative staffing patterns and the effects of shift work as this can help identify potential causes of the accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. This can also lead to implementing changes in staffing and scheduling that may improve the overall performance and well-being of the unit. Investigating educational credentials and experience, hiring more staff, and comparing with similar units may also be useful, but they are not as directly relevant to the issues identified.

Question 8

Which factors will lead to a continuing nursing shortage in the future? (Select all that apply.)
A) Aging of the workforce
B) Decreasing pay for nurses
C) Increased unionization
D) Increased need for nurses
E) Recent economic downturn

Accepted Answer

The aging of the workforce means many nurses are retiring, reducing the number of available nurses. The increased need for nurses is due to factors like an aging population and expanded healthcare access, which increases demand for nursing services.

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding the requirement that entry to nursing practice should require a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)?
A) With increased complexity in health care, this is being debated again.
B) This issue continues to divide the nursing profession.
C) The BSN will be required for practice in all 50 states by 2025.
D) The master's of science in nursing (MSN) will replace the BSN for bedside nurses.
E) The need for BSN-prepared nurses will decrease with increased unlicensed staff.

Accepted Answer

The complexity of healthcare is prompting renewed debate on the necessity of a BSN for entry into nursing, and this issue remains divisive within the nursing profession.

Question 10

Which of the following are including in the basic beliefs set forth in the ANA's Nursing's Agenda for the Future? (Select all that apply.)
A) Health care is a basic human right.
B) Health policies should be based on outcomes research.
C) Government should be the only health care insurer.
D) Health care should provide more balance by including preventive and community care.
E) All people should have access to an all-inclusive package of health care.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Approximately how many nurses belong to the ANA?
A) 3 million
B) 1 million
C) 500,000
D) 300,000

Accepted Answer

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has approximately 300,000 members.

Question 12

What are the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)
A) They provide protection for people who report workplace safety problems.
B) They inspect all equipment to ensure it is safe before the staff uses it.
C) The regulate workplace safety.
D) They provide health screenings for all new employees.
E) They administer the employee health program.

Accepted Answer

OSHA provides protection for whistleblowers who report safety issues and regulates workplace safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.

Question 13

A patient asks a nurse to explain pharmacogenetics. Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "It is the effect of pharmaceutical agents on a person's genes."
B) "It uses genetic information to determine if particular drugs will work in a person."
C) "It is the science of using a person's genes to help create new medications."
D) "It was the project that mapped and sequenced human genes."

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is true about genetics and nursing practice?
A) In the future, all drugs will be genetically based.
B) Nurses will need competence in genetics.
C) Genetic diseases will become more prevalent.
D) All genetic conditions can be identified prenatally.

Accepted Answer

Nurses will need to have competence in genetics in order to provide appropriate patient care as genetic testing and personalized medicine become more common. While genetics will play an increasing role in healthcare, it is not true that all drugs will be genetically based, genetic diseases will become more prevalent, or that all genetic conditions can be identified prenatally.

Question 15

Which medical conditions can be linked to decreases in environmental quality? (Select all that apply.)
A) Chronic respiratory diseases
B) Allergies
C) Cancers
D) Mental illness
E) Inflammatory bowel disease

Accepted Answer

Chronic respiratory diseases, allergies, and cancers are all medical conditions that can be linked to decreases in environmental quality.

Question 16

What are some recommendations for self-care for nurses in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)
A) Wash hands consistently.
B) Use sharps disposal containers.
C) Use adequate help or mechanical devices for lifting
D) Demand mental health screening for all visitors and patients
E) Reduce the need for working double shifts.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?
A) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
B) American Nurses Association (ANA)
C) The unit-based journal club
D) A national political action committee

Accepted Answer

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a professional organization for all registered nurses in the United States. It provides resources, support, and advocacy for nurses on a national level, and offers opportunities for professional development, networking, and advancement. This would be the most appropriate choice for a new graduate medical-surgical nurse interested in joining a professional organization. The other options, such as the National Student Nurses Association and a unit-based journal club, are more focused on specific stages of nursing education or workplaces, and a national political action committee would not provide the same level of support and resources for individual nurses.

Question 18

A nursing manager has noticed increasing incidents of rudeness and lack of cooperation among co-workers. Which action by the manager is best?
A) Holding a staff meeting and reminding the staff of policies regarding behavior
B) Disciplining the "ringleaders" in order to make an example for the other staff
C) Having informal meetings to solicit staff opinions on the workplace
D) Announcing that raises will be withheld from staff members engaging in this behavior

Accepted Answer

Having informal meetings to gather staff opinions allows the manager to identify the root cause of the rudeness and lack of cooperation. This approach also involves the staff in finding solutions, rather than just being disciplined or threatened with punitive measures. It creates a more collaborative and engaged work environment.

Question 19

What is the focus of the Truth About Nursing Campaign?
A) Educating high school students about the nature of nursing
B) Increasing interdisciplinary collaboration by highlighting nursing achievements
C) Changing how the world thinks of nursing and protecting its image
D) Defending nurses against malpractice by supplying expert witnesses at trial

Accepted Answer

The Truth About Nursing Campaign focuses on changing how the world thinks of nursing and protecting its image. This includes countering negative stereotypes and promoting a more accurate portrayal of nursing in the media and society.

Question 20

A nurse manager wants to cut costs and eliminate expensive latex-free gloves. Which response by the chief nursing officer (CNO) is best?
A) Allowing the change because it will save substantial money
B) Allowing the change because the manager is in charge of the unit's budget
C) Not allowing the change because latex allergy is fairly common
D) Not allowing the change until the next vendor bidding cycle occurs

Accepted Answer

Latex allergies are fairly common and can result in life-threatening reactions. As a healthcare facility, patient safety should always be a top priority. Removing latex-free gloves to save money puts patients at risk and is not an acceptable solution. It is important to find cost-effective alternatives without compromising patient safety.

Quiz 16: Nursing's Challenge: The Call for Transformation

What is the most important action a nurse can take to help further the profession of nursing?

A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?

A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?

How could changes in world population affect health?

According to Cooper, what is one important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout?

What is meant by "workplace incivility"?

A new manager is hired and is reviewing unit records. The manager finds a list of accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. Which action by the manager is best?

Which factors will lead to a continuing nursing shortage in the future? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is true regarding the requirement that entry to nursing practice should require a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN) ?

Which of the following are including in the basic beliefs set forth in the ANA's Nursing's Agenda for the Future? (Select all that apply.)

Approximately how many nurses belong to the ANA?

What are the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

A patient asks a nurse to explain pharmacogenetics. Which response by the nurse is best?

What is true about genetics and nursing practice?

Which medical conditions can be linked to decreases in environmental quality? (Select all that apply.)

What are some recommendations for self-care for nurses in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?

A nursing manager has noticed increasing incidents of rudeness and lack of cooperation among co-workers. Which action by the manager is best?

What is the focus of the Truth About Nursing Campaign?

A nurse manager wants to cut costs and eliminate expensive latex-free gloves. Which response by the chief nursing officer (CNO) is best?