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Taylor: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9
th Edition - Chapter 1 Quiz with Correct Verified Answers.
The registered nurse (RN) working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) understands which about LPNs?A.) They must take a licensure exam.B.) They may work independently.C.) They have a higher degree than most RNs.D.) The program is 4 years in length. - ANS - A.) They must take a licensure exam.
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The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative has identified which key competencies for nurses? Select all that apply.A.) Client-centered care B.) Teamwork and collaboration C.) Evidence-based practice D.) Quality improvement E.) Correct documentation - ANS - A.) Client-centered care B.) Teamwork and collaboration C.) Evidence-based practice D.) Quality improvement
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A nurse is discussing the history of the profession with a client and describes that a shift in societal focus
from religion to warfare had a negative impact on nursing due to:
A.) female criminals recruited as nurses.B.) nurses caring for war victims and soldiers. 1 / 4
2 C.) nurses no longer praying for their clients.D.) unmarried females recruited as nurses. - ANS - A.) female criminals recruited as nurses.
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The nurse going back to school for nurse midwifery can trace education for nurse midwifery to which nursing leader?A.) Mary Breckinridge B.) Sojourner Truth C.) Lavinia Dock D.) Margaret Sanger - ANS - A.) Mary Breckinridge
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Which scenario is the best example of a nurse in the role of counselor?A.) A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death B.) A nurse telling a client the side effects of a medication C.) A nurse providing the physician a client's test results D.) A nurse ensuring that a client has follow-up care at a free clinic - ANS - A.) A nurse allowing a crying client to verbalize fears of death pg. 11
A registered nurse (RN) is caring for four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?A.) administering bedside blood glucose testing B.) administering blood products C.) administering intravenous push medication D.) administering chemotherapy - ANS - A.) administering bedside glucose testing
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3 The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse best facilitate the client and family's ability to cope? Select all that apply.A.) Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs).B.) Encourage the family to leave and let the nurse take over care.C.) Inform the family that there is nothing they can do for their loved one.D.) Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life.E.) Refer the client and family to hospice services. - ANS - A.) Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs).D.) Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life.E.) Refer the client and family to hospice services.
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?A.) lack of educational standards B.) hospital-based schools of nursing C.) lack of influence from nursing leaders D.) independence of nursing orders - ANS - A.) lack of educational standards
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After hearing a presentation about the American Nurses Association (ANA), a nurse decides to join the
organization based on the understanding that:
A.) ANA invites students showing excellence in scholarship to become members.B.) ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States.C.) members include nurses, other health care providers, and lay people.D.) membership is open to all nurses in the United States. - ANS - B.) ANA aims at fostering high standards of nursing in the United States.
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A nurse identifies a client's health care needs and devises a plan of care to meet those needs. Which guideline is being followed in this case?A.) Nursing standards 3 / 4
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A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that the client's colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client?A.) Facilitating coping B.) Preventing illness C.) Restoring health D.) Promoting health - ANS - A.) Facilitating Coping pg. 13
Why are nursing organizations important for the continued development and improvement of nursing as a whole?A.) To provide socialization and networking for members B.) To regulate work activities for members C.) To set standards for nursing education and practice D.) To provide information to nurses about legal requirements - ANS - C.) To set standards for nursing education and practice pg. 13
Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention?
A.) Ambulate in the hall.B.) Stand at bedside with assistance.C.) Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker.D.) Ambulate with the assistance of a walker. - ANS - C.) Ambulate 30 ft (9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker.
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