NUR 162 Foundations of Nursing
Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Nursing
1. 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 pa...
1. 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 science of nursing
2. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is
regarded as the founder of American nursing?
Florence Nightingale
3. 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?
The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal
remedies.
4. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development
occurred during this period?
The role of the nurse was broadened.
5. Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement? Select
all that apply.
To define the scope of nursing practice
To establish a knowledge base for nursing practice
To describe nursing’s social responsibility
6. 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.
7. Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? Select
all that apply.
Recognized authority by a professional group
Code of ethics
Ongoing research
8. 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?
MSN
9. 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
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GREATSTUDY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $20.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
