Sherpath Ch 1-5 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Florence Nightingale
Not only was she the founder of modern nursing, but she also made significant contributions to the field
of epidemiology by connecting poor sanitation w/ cholera & dysentery.
Regardless of how it is defined, nursing is described as which kind of profession? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Holistic
Regardless of who or which entity defines nursing, nursing is described as a holistic profession that
addresses the many dimensions necessary to fully care for patients.
Which organization's definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses? - CORRECT
ANSWER - International Council of Nurses (ICN)
ICN definition discusses the autonomous role of nurses. Also discusses other nursing roles including
promoting a safe environment, research, and participation in shaping health policy & education.
Which statement by a student demonstrates accurate understanding of a "competent" nurse, according to
Benner's Novice to Expert Model? - CORRECT ANSWER - "A nurse who uses more analytical
thinking"
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who sees situations holistically & perceives
deviations from normal is at which level of clinical nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Proficient
Which entity regulates prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses (APRNs)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - State boards of nursing
, Each state or jurisdiction defines the scope of practice & grants prescriptive authority to APRNs within
that state. States vary in regard to educational & other guidelines for prescriptive authority.
Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews prescribed medication side effects & discusses conditions with the
patient that should be reported to the health care provider. Which nursing role do these actions represent?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Educator
The nurse is educating the patient by reviewing medication side effects & discussing conditions that need
to be reported. These actions represent the role of educator bc they address the learning needs of the
patient.
The nurse works with the physical therapist & the family to allow a child who is confined to a wheelchair
to eat lunch outside. What nursing role does this action represent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Collaborator
Represented in this situation by the nurse working w/ the family & physical therapist as a team toward the
common foal of allowing the child to have lunch outside.
The charge nurse is authorized to make changes in the number of staff members who work that shift,
based on the number & acuity of patients on the unit. Within which nursing role is the charge nurse
functioning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Manager
By efficiently & effectively managing a hospital unit, which includes determining the number of staff
members according to patient census.
A charge nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is trying to motivate other staff members to obtain
certifications. Which nursing role does this action represent? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leader
Trying to lead, encouraging other to obtain certs. Leaders motivate others toward common goals.
A mother is concerned she won't be able to ask questions of her child's health care provider before she
leaves for work. The nurse assures the mother the questions will be asked & recorded in writing at the
child's bedside. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER - Advocate
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Florence Nightingale
Not only was she the founder of modern nursing, but she also made significant contributions to the field
of epidemiology by connecting poor sanitation w/ cholera & dysentery.
Regardless of how it is defined, nursing is described as which kind of profession? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Holistic
Regardless of who or which entity defines nursing, nursing is described as a holistic profession that
addresses the many dimensions necessary to fully care for patients.
Which organization's definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses? - CORRECT
ANSWER - International Council of Nurses (ICN)
ICN definition discusses the autonomous role of nurses. Also discusses other nursing roles including
promoting a safe environment, research, and participation in shaping health policy & education.
Which statement by a student demonstrates accurate understanding of a "competent" nurse, according to
Benner's Novice to Expert Model? - CORRECT ANSWER - "A nurse who uses more analytical
thinking"
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who sees situations holistically & perceives
deviations from normal is at which level of clinical nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Proficient
Which entity regulates prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses (APRNs)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - State boards of nursing
, Each state or jurisdiction defines the scope of practice & grants prescriptive authority to APRNs within
that state. States vary in regard to educational & other guidelines for prescriptive authority.
Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews prescribed medication side effects & discusses conditions with the
patient that should be reported to the health care provider. Which nursing role do these actions represent?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Educator
The nurse is educating the patient by reviewing medication side effects & discussing conditions that need
to be reported. These actions represent the role of educator bc they address the learning needs of the
patient.
The nurse works with the physical therapist & the family to allow a child who is confined to a wheelchair
to eat lunch outside. What nursing role does this action represent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Collaborator
Represented in this situation by the nurse working w/ the family & physical therapist as a team toward the
common foal of allowing the child to have lunch outside.
The charge nurse is authorized to make changes in the number of staff members who work that shift,
based on the number & acuity of patients on the unit. Within which nursing role is the charge nurse
functioning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Manager
By efficiently & effectively managing a hospital unit, which includes determining the number of staff
members according to patient census.
A charge nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is trying to motivate other staff members to obtain
certifications. Which nursing role does this action represent? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leader
Trying to lead, encouraging other to obtain certs. Leaders motivate others toward common goals.
A mother is concerned she won't be able to ask questions of her child's health care provider before she
leaves for work. The nurse assures the mother the questions will be asked & recorded in writing at the
child's bedside. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER - Advocate
