Lynn, Bartlett Test Bank Chapter 1-46 Questions
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1). A nurse is planning education for a patient who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure to
rule out a cerebral aneurysm. which aspect of nursing does the nurse use as the basis for
education?
art of nursing
science of nursing
caring aspect of nursing
holistic approach to nursing
Ans: b. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In
contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic
care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
2). A group of students in a community health course is discussing disaster management.
which nursing leader will the students identify as the founder of the red cross?
clara barton
florence nightingale
lillian wald
lavinia dock
Ans: Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Florence
Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality
of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Lillian Wald was the founder of
public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's rights activist
instrumental in establishing women's right to vote.
3). A nurse is engaged in community health promotion activities. what activity best reflects this
type of health promotion?
teaching about fall prevention and home safety at a senior center
holding a blood glucose screening for diabetes at a local church
educating hospice volunteers on therapeutic communication
providing education on crutch walking to a child with a fractured tibia
Ans: Nurses promote health and prevent illness primarily by teaching, through personal
example and administering preventative vaccinations. Performing blood glucose
screening for diabetes detects a disease after it has developed, rather than diabetes
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