Test Bank For Professional Nursing Concepts Challenges
8th Edition By Beth Black 9780323431125 Chapter 1-16
Complete Guide with Rationale
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition, Beth Black
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1.Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-
dominated profession?
a. More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
b. The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
c. More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
d. Salary compensation increasing to attract more men
SOLUTION: C
RATIONALE:
A More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs is not the
best answer because associate degree programs produce the most new
graduates.
B The percentage of men in nursing has increased 50% since 2000.
C The more men who enter the workplace as nurses, the less nursing will be seen as
a female-dominated profession.
D Salary rates do not appear to relate to the recruitment of men into nursing.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: MCS: 2
2. The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately
reflect the population as a whole when
a. the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational
programs graduate and begin to practice.
b. the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
c. the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the
percentage of white nurses.
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition, Beth Black
d. the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases.
SOLUTION: A
RATIONALE:
A A larger percentage of minorities are enrolled in nursing educational programs
than previously.
B Asians and Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders are over represented in nursing
compared to their percentage of the general population.
C Not only would the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses need to
increase, the percentage of white nurses would have to decrease in order to more
accurately reflect the population as a whole.
D The nonwhite portion of the general population is not likely to decrease.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: MCS: 3
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?
a. The racial/ethnic composition of REGISTERED NURSES closely
resembles that of the general population.
b. The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
c. The rate of aging of REGISTERED NURSES has slowed for the first time in the past 30
years.
d. The majority of employed REGISTERED NURSES working full time must work a second
position.
SOLUTION: C
RATIONALE:
A The racial/ethnic composition of REGISTERED NURSES is increasing, but
does not approximate their percentage of the overall population.
B The number of men entering nursing is increasing.
C The average age of REGISTERED NURSES in both 2004 and 2008 was 46.
This is a result of the numbers of REGISTERED NURSES under 30 in the
workforce.
D According to 2008 data, only 12% of nurses working full time hold
second positions.
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition, Beth Black
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: MCS: 3
4. Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
a. Numbers of REGISTERED NURSES with bachelors and higher degrees are increasing.
b. Numbers of REGISTERED NURSES with associate degrees are decreasing.
c. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less
knowledgeable because of their lesser educational preparation.
d. Numbers of REGISTERED NURSES with diploma educations are increasing.
SOLUTION: A
RATIONALE:
A Slightly over 50% of REGISTERED NURSES eventually obtain their bachelors
of science in nursing (BSN) or a higher nursing degree.
B The majority of nurses in this country get their initial nursing education in
associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs.
C Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States may be viewed as less
knowledgeable by their peers because of language and cultural
differences.
D The numbers of diploma-educated nurses are declining.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: MCS: 4
5. Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the
primary work site for REGISTERED NURSES is
a. ambulatory care settings.
b. community health settings.
c. long-term care facilities.
d. acute care hospitals.
SOLUTION: D
RATIONALE:
8th Edition By Beth Black 9780323431125 Chapter 1-16
Complete Guide with Rationale
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition, Beth Black
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1.Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-
dominated profession?
a. More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
b. The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
c. More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
d. Salary compensation increasing to attract more men
SOLUTION: C
RATIONALE:
A More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs is not the
best answer because associate degree programs produce the most new
graduates.
B The percentage of men in nursing has increased 50% since 2000.
C The more men who enter the workplace as nurses, the less nursing will be seen as
a female-dominated profession.
D Salary rates do not appear to relate to the recruitment of men into nursing.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: MCS: 2
2. The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately
reflect the population as a whole when
a. the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational
programs graduate and begin to practice.
b. the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
c. the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the
percentage of white nurses.
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition, Beth Black
d. the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases.
SOLUTION: A
RATIONALE:
A A larger percentage of minorities are enrolled in nursing educational programs
than previously.
B Asians and Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders are over represented in nursing
compared to their percentage of the general population.
C Not only would the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses need to
increase, the percentage of white nurses would have to decrease in order to more
accurately reflect the population as a whole.
D The nonwhite portion of the general population is not likely to decrease.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: MCS: 3
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?
a. The racial/ethnic composition of REGISTERED NURSES closely
resembles that of the general population.
b. The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
c. The rate of aging of REGISTERED NURSES has slowed for the first time in the past 30
years.
d. The majority of employed REGISTERED NURSES working full time must work a second
position.
SOLUTION: C
RATIONALE:
A The racial/ethnic composition of REGISTERED NURSES is increasing, but
does not approximate their percentage of the overall population.
B The number of men entering nursing is increasing.
C The average age of REGISTERED NURSES in both 2004 and 2008 was 46.
This is a result of the numbers of REGISTERED NURSES under 30 in the
workforce.
D According to 2008 data, only 12% of nurses working full time hold
second positions.
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition, Beth Black
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: MCS: 3
4. Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
a. Numbers of REGISTERED NURSES with bachelors and higher degrees are increasing.
b. Numbers of REGISTERED NURSES with associate degrees are decreasing.
c. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less
knowledgeable because of their lesser educational preparation.
d. Numbers of REGISTERED NURSES with diploma educations are increasing.
SOLUTION: A
RATIONALE:
A Slightly over 50% of REGISTERED NURSES eventually obtain their bachelors
of science in nursing (BSN) or a higher nursing degree.
B The majority of nurses in this country get their initial nursing education in
associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs.
C Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States may be viewed as less
knowledgeable by their peers because of language and cultural
differences.
D The numbers of diploma-educated nurses are declining.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: MCS: 4
5. Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the
primary work site for REGISTERED NURSES is
a. ambulatory care settings.
b. community health settings.
c. long-term care facilities.
d. acute care hospitals.
SOLUTION: D
RATIONALE:
