Question 1

A client tells the nurse about research information on the Internet to learn more about a new health problem.What should the nurse respond to this client?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should encourage the client to bring the information to the clinic so they can review it together, ensuring the client receives accurate and reliable information while also fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.

Question 2

The manager identifies that a nurse is practicing professionalism.What did the manager observe to come to this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

A seasoned nurse is a mentor for a new graduate.Which of the standards of professional performance is the seasoned nurse practicing?

Accepted Answer

Collegiality involves the promotion of a supportive and healthy work environment, cooperation, and recognition of interdependence among members of the nursing profession. By mentoring a new graduate, the seasoned nurse is demonstrating collegiality through support, guidance, and sharing of knowledge and experience.

Question 4

The student nurse contacts a number of other students to create a study group.What behavior is the student nurse demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

The student nurse is demonstrating socialization by seeking out opportunities to interact and collaborate with peers in a study group to enhance their learning experience. Governance refers to the act of establishing and maintaining policies and rules, while service orientation involves a focus on serving the needs of others. Specialized education refers to the acquisition of knowledge and skills specific to a particular area of study or profession.

Question 5

The nurse is planning to apply to graduate school to earn a master's degree in nursing.On what should the nurse expect the program's curriculum to focus?

Accepted Answer

A master's degree in nursing typically focuses on preparing the nurse for an advanced leadership role in nursing, such as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse educator. While some programs may offer courses in specific clinical specialties such as wound care or intravenous therapy, these are typically not the main focus of the program. Case management may be included in the curriculum, but is not the primary focus.

Question 6

The community health nurse is caring for teenage mothers and their children.For what should the nurse assess these patients when determining their degree of vulnerability?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The community health nurse is caring for...

Question 7

The nurse is caring for several acutely ill patients.What nursing action demonstrates professional autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing client care according to client needs demonstrates professional autonomy, as it involves making independent judgments about the order in which patients need care based on their individual conditions and needs.

Question 8

The nurse is caring for a nurse who provided care to soldiers during the Vietnam War.What information in this patient's history should the nurse use to understand the patient's nursing career?

Accepted Answer

Knowing that the patient's first patient care experiences were during a time of war would provide critical information for understanding the patient's nursing career during a unique historical context. It demonstrates that the patient likely has experience with handling high-stress situations, and may have unique knowledge about providing care to patients with traumatic injuries. Knowing that the patient was still a student or experienced long-term illnesses would be important for understanding the patient's personal experience during the war, but wouldn't necessarily provide insight into their nursing career. Similarly, knowing whether or not the patient left the profession after the war would be important for understanding any potential psychological or emotional effects of the patient's wartime experiences, but wouldn't necessarily provide insight into their nursing career.

Question 9

The nurse has starting working in a state other than the one in which the nursing education program was located.Which of the following should the nurse consult in order to understand the implications of this change of venue?

Accepted Answer

The Nurse State Practice Act provides the legal guidelines for nursing practice in each state, including licensure requirements and scope of practice, which are crucial for a nurse working in a new state.

Question 10

The nurse is scheduled to attend a continuing education program to learn about the latest urinary catheterization care.Which type of credential should the nurse expect to earn after attending this program?

Accepted Answer

Attending a continuing education program to learn about the latest urinary catheterization care is designed to enhance a skill rather than confer a new degree, certification, or credit hours toward an advanced degree. These programs typically provide updates on best practices and are not intended to result in formal academic qualifications.

Question 11

The nurse has been asked to participate on the hospital's Shared Governance Committee.To which nurse leader should the nurse attribute the ability for nurses to control the profession?

Accepted Answer

Lavinia Dock was a nurse leader who advocated for nursing control of the profession through the establishment of professional organizations and the development of nursing education programs. Shared Governance Committee is a platform that allows nurses to play an active role in decision-making processes within the hospital, which aligns with Dock's vision for nursing control of the profession. While the other nurse leaders may have made significant contributions to nursing, they did not specifically focus on the concept of nursing control of the profession.

Question 12

The nurse is offering free occult blood screening at a community health fair.Which level of practice is the nurse providing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is offering free occult blood...

Question 13

The nurse is creating a community education program on health promotion and wellness.Which topic should the nurse use for this program?

Accepted Answer

Home accident prevention is a topic that is relevant to all members of the community, regardless of age or health status. It is a topic that can be easily understood and implemented, and it can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Question 14

While a nurse is conducting a health assessment,the individual asks why the term "patient" is being used.What should the nurse explain about the implication of the term "patient"?

Accepted Answer

The term "patient" implies that the individual is seeking assistance because of illness or a health condition. This term is commonly used in healthcare settings to differentiate those who are seeking care from those who are not.

Question 15

The nurse is reviewing public health and health promotion roles for available for nurses.To which leader should the nurse attribute the development of these roles?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is reviewing public health and...

Question 16

The nurse practitioner is working with a staff nurse to change the plan of care for a client with a terminal illness.In which areas of nursing practice are these nurses functioning?

Accepted Answer

The nurse practitioner and staff nurse are working to change the plan of care for a client with a terminal illness, indicating that they are focused on caring for the dying. Promoting health and wellness, preventing illness, and restoring health are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 17

The nurse ensures that a patient is covered during a bath.In which nursing role is the nurse functioning?

Accepted Answer

The act of covering a patient during a bath demonstrates the nursing role of caregiver, which involves meeting the patient's physical and emotional needs.

Question 18

The nursing instructor is explaining the present economic challenges in health care to students in a community health course.What should the instructor emphasize as being important for the students to be aware of?

Accepted Answer

The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a significant economic challenge in healthcare as it has brought about major changes in healthcare delivery, insurance coverage, and cost management. Understanding its impact is crucial for nursing students.

Question 19

A client wishes to discontinue cancer treatment.If acting as the client advocate,which statement should the nurse make to the client's physician?

Accepted Answer

The nurse's role as a client advocate is to support the client's autonomy and decision-making process. The statement "The client is making his own decision" respects the client's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. The other options may be appropriate in certain situations, but in the context of a client wishing to discontinue treatment, prioritizing the client's autonomy is important.

Question 20

The nurse has accepted a position as a case manager.What should the nurse expect to perform when functioning in this role?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 1: Historical and Contemporary Nursing Practice