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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?
Encouraging the use of a food diary
Joining a cancer support group
Administering immunization for human papillomavirus (HPV)
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?
,American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau
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?
Novice
Advanced beginner
Competent
Expert
4. Which statement best explains the importance of standards of
practice in
the nursing profession?
Nurses have the same standards of practice as other healthcare professionals.
,Standards of practice are applied exclusively to nurses working in hospital settings.
Standards of practice identify the components nurses need to provide safe care.
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?
Emphasizing the necessity for registered nurses to promote patient safety
Establishing and maintaining identified standards for nursing education
Supporting global health policies and improving health worldwide
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?
Primary care
Secondary care
, Tertiary care
Preventive care
7. The nurse is providing care for an older adult patient in an
acute care
setting for various age-related health issues. When planning for discharge, the
patient states concern about being able to adequately provide for health
maintenance and self- care needs. Which type of facility does the nurse
recognize for this patient?
Skilled nursing facility
Assisted living facility
Nursing home facility
Independent living facility
8. The nurse understands that the most important reason for the
development of a definition for the profession of nursing is that it:
Will result in more informed people being recruited as nurses.
Is a means for evaluating the degree of role satisfaction in nurses.
Helps dispel the stereotypical images about nurses and nursing.
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?
Encouraging the use of a food diary
Joining a cancer support group
Administering immunization for human papillomavirus (HPV)
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?
,American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau
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?
Novice
Advanced beginner
Competent
Expert
4. Which statement best explains the importance of standards of
practice in
the nursing profession?
Nurses have the same standards of practice as other healthcare professionals.
,Standards of practice are applied exclusively to nurses working in hospital settings.
Standards of practice identify the components nurses need to provide safe care.
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?
Emphasizing the necessity for registered nurses to promote patient safety
Establishing and maintaining identified standards for nursing education
Supporting global health policies and improving health worldwide
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?
Primary care
Secondary care
, Tertiary care
Preventive care
7. The nurse is providing care for an older adult patient in an
acute care
setting for various age-related health issues. When planning for discharge, the
patient states concern about being able to adequately provide for health
maintenance and self- care needs. Which type of facility does the nurse
recognize for this patient?
Skilled nursing facility
Assisted living facility
Nursing home facility
Independent living facility
8. The nurse understands that the most important reason for the
development of a definition for the profession of nursing is that it:
Will result in more informed people being recruited as nurses.
Is a means for evaluating the degree of role satisfaction in nurses.
Helps dispel the stereotypical images about nurses and nursing.
