NUR 213 Test 2 - .professionalism? a. Education b. Altruism. c. ...

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NUR 213 Test 2

• The nurse interprets which characteristic as the forefront of discussion about nursing's

.professionalism?

• Education
• Altruism.
• Social values
• Code of ethics

Answer

• Education
• A nurse wants to represent nursing in legislative activities. Which national

nursingorganization would be most important to join?

• International Congress of Nursing .
• American Red Cross
• American Academy of Nursing
• American Nurses Association

Answer

• American Nurses Association
• The nurse understands the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security

Act(ERISA) of 1974 when stating which of the following? .. "Itprovided a standard of practice for nursing."

• "It allowed professional nursing organizations to act as unions on behalf of membernurses."
• "It established the framework for political action in legislative activities.".
• "It financially supports research in nursing and education."

Answer

• "It allowed professional nursing organizations to act as unions on behalf of membernurses."
• A nurse has been studying Levenstein's characteristics of a profession. The nurse

demonstratesadequate understanding when interpreting which of the following components . as part of themodel?

• A code of ethics
• A systematic, defined progression of education .
• An accreditation process
• Publications or journal for the profession

Answer

• A code of ethics
• In the 1950s, belonging to a professional organization was popular. What has contributed to

thedecline in membership of the American Nurses Associ- ation? .

• The ANA has increased membership dues that nurses cannot afford. 1 / 4

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• Nurses do not want to be associated with an organization that represents unions.
• The association does not have state and local organizations. .
• The increase in popularity of specialty organizations

Answer

• The increase in popularity of specialty organizations
• What action did the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future take to promote

.nursing?

• Identified the need for nurses in labor and delivery

• Raised visibility of nurses of varied races
• Identified the need for nurses in postpartum care .
• Raised national starting wages for nurses

Answer

• Raised visibility of nurses of varied races
• Which of the following predicts the outcome if the nursing profession continues to be

devaluedby demeaning or comical images of nurses?

• Nurses will be able to request higher wages.
• The nursing shortage will end. .
• There will not be enough jobs for new graduates.
• The nursing shortage will extend.

Answer

• The nursing shortage will extend.
• What action can each nurse take to improve the image of nursing during his or her career?
• Provide public education on what nurses really do.
• Ignore the negative image of nurses. .
• Contribute to the negative image of nurses.
• Remain silent when someone speaks negatively of nursing.

Answer

• Provide public education on what nurses really do.
• Which of the following assesses how nursing has relevance to social val- ues?
• Nurses have professional degrees.
• Nurses perform community service.
• Nursing licensure requires a baccalaureate degree..
• Nurses are teachers of health promotion and wellness.

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• Nurses are teach- ers of health promotion and wellness.
• Which action led to the "birth" of nursing theory?
• Creation of baccalaureate programs
• Dr. Peplau's nursing model publication
• Publication of Jean Watson's Caring Theory
• Martha Rogers' work on nursing theory

Answer

• Dr. Peplau's nursing model publi- cation
• The nurse is determining which professional organizations to join. The nurse demonstrates

anadequate understanding of the International Council of Nursing (ICN) when stating which of .the following?

• "The ICN handles domestic nursing issues."
• "The ICN is for international nurses only." .
• "The ICN is focused on worldwide health care."

• "The ICN is focused on foreign issues only."

Answer

• "The ICN is focused on worldwide health care."
• Which of the following organizations would the nursing advisor recom- mend that the

nursingstudent join to bestmeet the student'scurrent needs?

• National League for Nursing
• American Nurses Association
• International Council of Nurses
• National Student Nurses Association

Answer

• National Student Nurses Association
• Throughout the 1990s, a nationwide campaign worked to strengthen the image of nurses.

.Which of the following action(s) during the campaign aided in this? ( Select all that apply.)

• Worked to improve the image of nurses as depicted on television
• Reinforced the image of nurses as doctors' personal assistants.
• Reinforced the idea that nursing required little skill
• Educated the public that nurses are critical-thinkers
• Reinforced that nurses have problem-solving skills

Answer a.Worked to improve the image of nurses as depicted on television 3 / 4

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• Educated the public that nurses are critical-thinkers
• Reinforced that nurses have problem-solving skills
• What action(s) can the nurse take to continue improving the image of nursing? (. Select all

thatapply.)

• Contact sponsors of inappropriate images to protest the message.
• Uphold ethical standards for all patients, all the time. .
• Maintain professional behavior in the workplace.
• Be aware of the challenges ahead due to society's perception of nurses.
• Disregard the need to change the image of nursing.

Answer B C D

• Which of the following assesses how nurses can control their profession? ( Select all

thatapply.) .

• Discussing issues on their lunch break
• Joining a professional organization
• Through publishing documents .
• Being active in the state boards of nursing
• Keeping issues to themselves

Answer B C D

• Which action would be consistent with the American Red Cross volunteer nurse? ( .Select

all that apply.)

• Provide staffing for a local hospital.

• Provide assistance after a tornado.
• Teach first aid to a group of Girl Scouts. .
• Deliver clothing to flood victims.
• Educate volunteers to assist in a local hospital.

Answer BCDE

• What is the most consistent concern of the nurse as manager? .
• To develop long-range career goals
• To coordinate patient care while meeting the agency goals
• To maintain harmony within the agency .
• To organize the subordinates to meet agency goals

Answer

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