Crisp: Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition

Crisp: Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 01: Creating a proactive and dynamic nursing profession Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. For an individual to become a nurse practitioner, specific preparation is required. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is either a specifically identified alternative pathway for expert clinicians or: a. a diploma in nursing b. a baccalaureate in nursing c. a master’s degree in nursing d. a doctorate in nursing ANS: C A master’s degree in nursing is required for an individual to become a nurse practitioner. PTS: 1 2. The main aim of continuing education in nursing is: a. to improve and maintain nursing practice b. to fulfil professional learning needs c. to exercise change in the healthcare delivery system d. All of the above ANS: D Continuing education enables nurses to remain current in nursing skills, knowledge and theory. PTS: 1 3. A nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic renal failure. The patient is very fatigued and has a knowledge deficit related to the dialysis therapy he will perform at home. The nurse states, ‘We will do everything possible to return you to the optimal level of self-care.’ In putting together an approach to best meet the needs of this patient, the nurse is fulfilling the role of: a. manager b. educator c. counsellor d. communicator ANS: A The nurse, in caring for this patient, will coordinate the activities of other members of the healthcare team. The help of a nursing assistant may be required to provide personal care until the patient is less fatigued. A nutritionist may be necessary for diet evaluation, planning and teaching. A nurse can provide education on the dialysis therapy and perform the tasks it requires until the patient is able to do so independently. PTS: 1 4. A registered nurse is seeking certification in a specialty area. To obtain the certification, the nurse will have to complete: a. an examination and minimum practice requirements b. one general examination sat by all nurses seeking certification c. a graduate degree in nursing d. a request for state approval ANS: A Set minimum practice requirements are based on the certification the nurse is seeking. After passing the initial examination, the nurse maintains certification by ongoing education and clinical or administrative practice.