Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Ch. 1 A nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment.What educational setting would be most appropriate for this process?-In-Service Education
Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882?-Clara Barton
Which of the following nursing interventions would be the most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding?-Refer the mother for a home care visit
Which age group in the population is expanding most rapidly, resulting in changes in the delivery of healthcare?-Older Adults
A student has completed a nursing program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Which of the following is true about the organization?-It fosters continued improvement in nursing education programs. **
Nurse H. graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program that he took at a community college near his home city. Recently, Nurse H. has considered moving from providing direct patient care into an administrative role, but he recognizes the need to further his education in order to be considered for such a position. Nurse H. most likely possesses which of the following nursing qualifications?-Associate Degree
In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?-18 th to 19 th century
A nurse conducts a smoking-cessation program for patients of a neighborhood clinic. This is an example of which of the following aims of nursing?-Preventing Illness
A man age 61 years is distraught because he has just learned that his most recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that his colon cancer has metastasized to his lungs. Which of the following nursing aims should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this patient?-Facilitating coping 1 / 3
The nurse working with an LPN understands which of the following about LPNs?-They must take a licensure exam
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which of the following is true regarding nurse researchers?-They are responsible for the continued development and advancement of nursing.
A nurse educator is discussing the role of nursing based on the American Nurses Association (ANA). Which statement best describes this role?-It is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.
The nurse recognizes that immunizations are an example of:
-Illness Prevention
A nurse is caring for a client with quadriplegia who is fully conscious and able to communicate. What skills of the nurse would be the most important for this client?-Caring
What is the primary purpose of standards of nursing practice?-to ensure knowledgeable, safe, comprehensive nursing care
Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice?-American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which of the following might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his/her nursing license?-Obtain continuing education credits
A nurse is thinking about pursuing a master's degree in nursing and is reviewing information about various programs. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find about such programs?-Nurses pursuing such programs require solid scholastic abilities
Which one of the following examples of nursing actions would be considered an ethical/legal skill?-A nurse helps a patient prepare a living will 2 / 3
The registered nurse communicates with the physical therapist that a client is now on strict bed rest due to bradycardia. Which statement best explains the standard exemplified by the nurse?-The RN coordinates care delivery
A nurse is gathering information about a person's culture and beliefs related to health and how these beliefs influence the person. The nurse is evaluating which functional health pattern?-Health perception and health management
Which of the following nursing interventions would be the most appropriate for a new mother that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding?-Refer the mother for a home care visit
During the clinical rotation, a nurse documents the vital signs of a client on the bedside chart. What role is the nurse playing in such a situation?-Communicator
A nurse is providing care for patients in a long-term care facility. Based on the definitions of nursing in the textbook, what should be the central focus of this care?-The patient receiving the care
The nursing process is:
-A critical thinking method used by nurses to provide nursing care that is individualized and holistic.
Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early civilization to the 16th century?-Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.
Ch.10 A nurse has come on day shift and is assessing the client's intravenous setup.The nurse notes that there is a mini-bag of the client's antibiotic hanging as a piggyback, but that the bag is still full. The nurse examines the patient's medication administration record (MAR) and concludes that the night nurse likely hung the antibiotic but failed to start the infusion. As a result, the antibiotic is three hours late and the nurse has consequently filled out an incident report. In doing so, the nurse has exhibited which of the following?-Ethical/Legal Skills
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