NUR 1025 FINAL EXAM NUR 1025 FUNDAMENTALS

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NUR 1025 FINAL EXAM/ NUR 1025 FUNDAMENTALS

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Nurses’ increased awareness of politics has most directly influenced which of the following?

• Patient satisfaction surveys.
• Hospital readmission rates.
• Health care policy and practice.
• Technological advances in patient care. – Correct Answer - C. Health

care policy and practice.

Rationale:

Nurses’ political involvement shapes healthcare policy by advocating for patient-centered care, improving access to care, and influencing legislation that impacts nursing practice and patient outcomes.

What has contributed the most to improved patient care and outcomes in nursing practice?

• Advances in nursing’s scientific knowledge base and evidence-based

practice.

• Increased consumerism and patient advocacy.
• Use of politics to influence patient care. 1 / 4

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• Strict adherence to hospital-specific policies – Correct Answer - A.

Advances in nursing’s scientific knowledge base and evidence-based practice.

Rationale:

Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient preferences, improving the quality and safety of care, and leading to better outcomes.

Which characteristics are true about professional nursing programs?(Select all that apply.)

• They should adhere to established educational standards.
• They vary widely with no common standards.
• They are guided by professional nursing organizations.
• They focus only on hands-on skills without theoretical knowledge.
• They prepare nurses for safe and effective patient care. – Correct

Answer - A. They should adhere to established educational standards.

• They are guided by professional nursing organizations.
• They prepare nurses for safe and effective patient care.

Rationale:

Professional nursing programs are guided by organizations like the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to ensure consistency in education and practice standards. They integrate both theory and practice to prepare nurses for holistic care. They do not focus solely on hands-on skills. 2 / 4

pg. 3 Professional nursing organizations influence which aspects of nursing?(Select all that apply.)

• Specialty certifications.
• Patient advocacy.
• Consumerism.
• Salaries for nurses.
• Educational standards. – Correct Answer - A. Specialty certifications.
• Patient advocacy.
• Educational standards.

Rationale:

Nursing organizations play a critical role in setting standards for education, advocating for patient rights, and offering specialty certifications to enhance professional expertise. They do not directly influence consumerism or nurse salaries.

Which of the following is the most common barrier to health care access for rural populations?

• Increased availability of specialty services.
• Low levels of poverty in rural areas.
• Lack of recognition of the problem by policymakers.
• Close proximity to urban hospitals. – Correct Answer - B. Delivering

health promotion services in community settings.

Rationale: 3 / 4

pg. 4 Primary care is the first point of contact for patients and emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common conditions in community-based settings.

A nurse is planning a patient’s discharge. Which factors may create barriers to effective discharge planning? (Select all that apply.)

• Ineffective communication among healthcare team members.
• Lack of resources for post-hospital care.
• Clear role expectations within the care team.
• Delayed initiation of discharge planning until the day of discharge.
• Involvement of the patient and family in planning care. – Correct

Answer - A. Ineffective communication among health care team members.

• Lack of resources for post-hospital care.
• Delayed initiation of discharge planning until the day of discharge.

Rationale:

Effective discharge planning requires timely initiation, adequate resources, and clear communication to ensure a smooth transition to the next care setting. Involving patients and families facilitates better outcomes rather than creating barriers.

What factors influence healthcare access? (Select all that apply.)

• Availability of transportation to health care facilities.
• Ease in scheduling appointments.
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