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 department (ED). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. What aspect of nursing does this nurse's knowledge of the ...
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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 department (ED). The
nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. What aspect of
nursing does this nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures reflect?
The art of nursing
The science of nursing
The caring aspect of nursing
The holistic approach to nursing - Answer-the science of nursing
Nurses today complete a nursing education program, and practice nursing that identifies
the personal needs of the patient and the role of the nurse in meeting those needs.
Which nursing pioneer is MOST instrumental in this birth of modern nursing?
Clara Barton
Lilian Wald
Lavinia Dock
Florence Nightingale - Answer-Florence Nightingale
The role of nurses in today's society was influenced by the nurse's role in early
civilization. Which statement best portrays this earlier role?
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 role 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. - Answer-The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness
by using herbal remedies.
Nurses today work in a wide variety of health care settings. What trend occurred during
World War II that had a tremendous effect on this development in the nursing
profession?
There was a shortage of nurses and an increased emphasis on education.
Emphasis on the war slowed development of knowledge in medicine and technology
The role of the nurse focused on acute technical skills used in hospital settings.
Nursing was dependent on the medical profession to define its priorities. - Answer-
Nursing was dependent on the medical profession to define its priorities.
,A nurse practicing in a primary care center uses the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy
Statement as a guideline for practice. Which purposes of nursing are outlined in this
document? Select all that apply.
A description of the nurse as a dependent caregiver
The provision of standards for nursing educational programs
A definition of the scope of nursing practice
The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice
A description of nursing's social responsibility
The regulation of nursing research - Answer-A definition of the scope of nursing practice
The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice
A description of nursing's social responsibility
The regulation of nursing research
A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility focuses on the goal of restoring health for
patients. 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 - Answer-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 instructor outlines the criteria establishing nursing as a profession. What
teaching point correctly describes this criteria? Select all that apply.
Nursing is composed of a well-defined body of general knowledge
Nursing interventions are dependent upon medical practice
Nursing is a recognized authority by a professional group
Nursing is regulated by the medical industry
Nursing is influenced by ongoing research - Answer-Nursing is a recognized authority
by a professional group
Nursing has a code of ethics
, Nursing is influenced by 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?
LPN
ADN
BSN
MSN - Answer-MSN
Nursing in the United States is regulated by the state nurse practice act. What is a
common element of each state's nurse practice act?
Defining the legal scope of nursing practice
Providing continuing education programs
Determining the content covered in the NCLEX examination - Answer-Defining the legal
scope of nursing practice
According to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, what is a
current health care trend contributing to 21st century challenges to nursing practice?
Decreased numbers of hospitalized patients
Older and more acutely ill patients
Decreasing health care costs owing to managed care
Slowed advances in medical knowledge and technology - Answer-Older and more
acutely ill patients
A nurse is documenting patient data in the medical record of a patient admitted to the
hospital with appendicitis. The health care provider has ordered 10-mg morphine IV
every 3 to 4 hours. Which examples of documentation of care for this patient follow
recommended guidelines? Select all that apply.
6/12/20 0945 Morphine 10 mg administered IV. Patient's response to pain appears to be
exaggerated. M. Patrick, RN
6/12/20 0945 Morphine 10 mg administered IV. Patient seems to be comfortable. M.
Patrick, RN
6/12/20 0945 30 minutes following administration of morphine 10 mg IV, patient reports
pain as 2 on a scale of 1 to 10. M. Patrick, RN
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