Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 1 NCLEX questions

Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 1 NCLEX questions ScienceMedicineNursing Nichole5335 Save Nursing Fundamentals Chapter 1 61 terms Beej72Preview Fundamentals of Nursing Teacher 204 terms lesliertarangoPreview Nclex questions for Fundamentals o...71 terms Maggie84_Preview Fundam 14 terms cm A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?

• The art of nursing
• The science of nursing
• The caring aspect of nursing
• The holistic approach to nursing
• The science of nursing

Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?

• Clara Barton
• Lillian Wald
• Lavinia Dock
• Florence Nightingale
• Florence Nightingale

In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of the development of nursing that occurred in this era?

• Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of serving jail sentences
• Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their roles in meeting those needs
• Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick and male religious orders cared for the sick and buried the dead
• The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies
• The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies

World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during this period?

• The role of the nurse was broadened
• There was a decreased emphasis on education
• Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
• There was an overabundance of nurses
• The role of the nurse was broadened

Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy Statement? Select all that apply.

• To describe the nurse as a dependent caregiver
• To provide standards for nursing educational programs
• To define the scope of nursing practice
• To establish a knowledge base for nursing practice
• To describe nursing's social responsibility
• To regulate nursing research
• To define the scope of nursing practice D. To establish a knowledge base for nursing practice E. To describe nursing's social responsibility

One of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.

• A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
• A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest
• A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin
• A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
• A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer
• A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school
• A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program B. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest C. A

nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? Select all that apply.

• Well defined body of general knowledge
• Interventions dependent upon the medical practice
• Recognized authority by a professional group
• Regulation by the medical industry
• Code of ethics
• Ongoing research
• Recognized authority by a professional group E. Code of ethics F. Ongoing research

A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to practice at this level?

A. LPN

B. ADN

C. BSN

D. MSN

D. MSN

Nurse practice acts are established in each state of the United States to regulate nursing practice. What is a common element of every state practice act?

• Defining the legal scope of nursing practice
• Providing continuing education programs
• Determining the content covered in the NCLEX examination
• Creating institutional policies for health care practices
• Defining the legal scope of nursing practice

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies critical challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century. What is a current health care trend contributing to these challenges?

• Decreased number of hospitalized patients
• Older and more acutely ill patients
• Decreasing heath care costs due to managed care
• Slowed advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Older and more acutely ill patients Terms (10)

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