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What is the best example(s) of the role of the nurse as a communicator? Select all that
apply. - correct answer Telling a client one's blood pressure
Discussing laboratory values with a client
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States
after the Civil War? - correct answer lack of educational standards
Which is an appropriately stated nursing intervention? - correct answer Ambulate 30 ft
(9 m) twice a day with the assistance of a walker
A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow the opportunity to provide
client care and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The
prospective student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to
economic hardship. What type of nursing program would best suit this student? -
correct answer licensed or vocational nursing program
The nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing and talking to
the client, including telling the client what is going to happen next. The nurse speaks to
the client in a soothing manner. The nurse is acting in which role? Select all that apply. -
correct answer caregiver
communicator
educator
The nurse is caring for a client who ascribes to the theory of animism. When attempting
to explain this theory to other staff members, the nurse should state: - correct answer
"Everything in nature is alive with invisible forces."
The registered nurse communicates with the physical therapist that a client is now on
strict bed rest due to bradycardia. Which statement best explains the standard
exemplified by the nurse? - correct answer The RN coordinates care delivery.
, A nurse is planning to pursue further education in the hopes of becoming an expert in
geriatric nursing who carries out direct care. For which expanded career role is the
nurse preparing? - correct answer Clinical nurse specialist
Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a new mother that calls the
nursery for help with breastfeeding? - correct answer Refer the mother for a home care
visit.
The nurse is attempting to provide anticipatory guidance for the parents of an 18-month-
old child. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make? - correct answer
"Keep all medications in a locked cabinet."
The registered nurse (RN) working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) understands
which about LPNs? - correct answer They must take a licensure exam.
What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?
- correct answer Obtain continuing education credits
Florence Nightingale introduced the concept of apprenticeship for nurses. Which
statement is an example of this? - correct answer Completing clinical hours supervised
by a nursing instructor
The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which
nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize? - correct answer Work
effectively in interdisciplinary teams
A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the
central focus of this care? - correct answer The client receiving the care
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? - correct answer Nursing
process