The nurse practices nursing in conformity with the code of ethics for professional
registered nurses. This code: Ans- Defines the principles by which nurses’ provide
care to their clients
An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and cough. The
physician asks the nurse to measure vital signs, auscultate lung sounds, listen to heart
sounds, determine the level of comfort, and collect blood and sputum samples for
analysis. The nurse is performing what aspect of practice? Ans- Assessment
A client is wheezing and short of breath. The physician orders a medicated nebulizer
treatment now and in 4 hours. The nurse is providing what aspect of care? Ans\u0002Implementation
The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage lung disease. The client wants to go
home on oxygen therapy and be comfortable. The family wants the client to undergo a
new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the
family and discusses the client’s wishes with the family. The nurse is acting as the
client’s: Ans- Advocate
Evidence-based practice is defined as: Ans- A problem-solving approach to clinical
practice based on best practices
The examination for the registered nurse (RN) licensure is exactly the same in every
state in the United States. This examination Ans- Provides a minimal standard of
knowledge for practice
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) generally: Ans- Function independently
Nursing practice in the twenty-first century is an art and science that is centered on:
Ans- The client
Who acted to decrease mortality by improving sanitation in the battlefields, which
resulted in a decline in illness and infection? Ans- Florence Nightingale
The professional nurse responsible for increasing respect for the individual and
awareness of cultural diversity was: Ans- Mary Mahoney
The document that developed goals and objectives to meet the health of the public is
known as: Ans- Healthy People 2010
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A nurse who uses critical thinking in the decision-making process to provide effective
quality care to individuals is known as: Ans- A clinical decision maker
Which of the following assures clients that they will receive quality care from a
competent nurse? Ans- Standards of care
The licensure and practice of nursing is regulated by: Ans- The Nurse Practice Act
A nurse who has filled a position on the same unit for 2 years understands the unit’s
organization and the care of the clients on that nursing unit. Benner defines this nurse
as able to anticipate nursing care and to formulate long-range goals; this nurse is given
the title: Ans- Competent nurse
An APN is the most independently functioning of all professional nurses. All of the
following are examples of a clinically focused APN except: Ans- Care provider
An APN is pursuing a job change. Which of the following positions would the APN be
unable to fill without meeting additional criteria? Ans- Certified registered nurse
anesthetist
Which of the following professional organizations was created to address concerns of
members in the nursing profession? Ans- NLN
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse possess knowledge and skills to carry out
a variety of professional roles and responsibilities. Examples include which of the
following? 4 Ans- A) Autonomy and accountability
B) Advocacy
C) Provision of bedside care
D) Health promotion and illness prevention
A parish nurse for a Catholic church provides a free blood pressure screening the first
Sunday of every month. This is what level of prevention? Ans- Primary
A 72-year-old man diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 5 years ago
has been participating for the last 2 years in a pulmonary rehabilitation exercise class
offered by the local hospital at a fitness facility. This is what level of prevention? Ans\u0002Tertiary prevention
Based on the transtheoretical model of change, what is the most appropriate response
to the following client statement: “Me, exercise? I haven’t done that since Junior High
gym class and I hated it then!” Ans- “I understand. Can you think of one reason why
being more active would be helpful for you?”
A client says, “I’ve noticed how many people are out walking in my neighborhood. Is
walking good for you?” What is the best response to help the client through the stages<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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