Test Bank Davis Advantage for Fundamentals Of Nursing (2 Volume Set) 4th Edition Judith M. Wilkinson, Leslie S. Treas

Test Bank Davis Advantage for Fundamentals Of Nursing (2 Volume Set) 4th Edition Judith M. Wilkinson, Leslie S. Treas Chapter 1. Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is working in a community health promotion clinic. Which is an example of an illness prevention activity? 1. Encouraging the use of a food diary 2. Joining a cancer support group 3. Administering immunization for human papillomavirus (HPV) 4. Teaching a diabetic patient about his diet ____ 2. A practicing nurse is aware that continuing education courses may be required for license renewal. Which organization can require nurses to obtain a specified amount of continuing education courses? 1. American Nurses Association 2. National League for Nursing 3. Sigma Theta Tau 4. State Board of Nursing ____ 3. An experienced nurse uses knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient problems. The nurse often fulfills the role of a resource for other nurses on the unit. At this point, which stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved? 1. Novice 2. Advanced beginner 3. Competent 4. Expert ____ 4. Which statement best explains the importance of standards of practice in the nursing profession? 1. Nurses have the same standards of practice as other healthcare professionals. 2. Standards of practice are applied exclusively to nurses working in hospital settings. 3. Standards of practice identify the components nurses need to provide safe care. 4. Standards of practice differ among registered nurses, based on the population they serve. ____ 5. The nursing instructor is considering becoming a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN). Which primary goal of the NLN will most strongly impact the nurse’s decision to become a member? 1. Emphasizing the necessity for registered nurses to promote patient safety 2. Establishing and maintaining identified standards for nursing education 3. Supporting global health policies and improving health worldwide 4. Fostering nursing scholarship, leadership, and service to improve health ____ 6. The nurse is providing care for a patient following a debilitating stroke. Which type of care will the nurse recognize as the best choice for this patient? 1. Primary care 2. Secondary care