Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 10th
Edition Carroll 9780323810173 All Chapters with Answers and
Rationals
The event that had the most profound influence in changing practical/vocational nursing was... -
ANSWER: the post-World War II movement of practical/vocational nurses into hospital positions.
Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - ANSWER: Leaving a copy of the patient's history and physical in the photocopier
What is true about nurse practice acts? - ANSWER: The nurse must know the nurse practice act within
his or her state.
A nursing instructor encourages student to use critical thinking in the clinical setting. The instructor
understands that critical thinking - ANSWER: uses both logic and intuition.
When a nurse becomes involved in a legal action, the first step to occur is that a document is filed in
an appropriate court. What is this document called? - ANSWER: Complaint
An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the nurse suspects elder
abuse. What is the best nursing action? - ANSWER: Report the bruises to the charge nurse.
What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit? - ANSWER: Provide compassionate, competent
care.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. Although the nurse may
disagree with this order, what is his or her legal obligation? - ANSWER: To follow the order
The "first real school of nursing" was located in - ANSWER: Germany.
The emergence of modern nursing is usually attributed to the influence of - ANSWER: Florence
Nightingale.
Which was the first state to pass a law licensing practical nurses? - ANSWER: Mississippi
The first chapter of the American Red Cross was established by - ANSWER: Clara Barton.
Which of the following are major concerns associated with the present nursing shortage? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER: Patient safety, High patient acuity, High nurse-to-patient ratios, High stress
among nurses.
In 2000, the first computerized adaptive testing (NCLEXPN® examination) became available for the
practical/vocational nursing graduate. True or False - ANSWER: False
What best defines the nursing process? - ANSWER: A framework for the organization of individualized
nursing care.
What subjective data does the nurse record following a head-to-toe examination? - ANSWER:
Prolonged nausea
What objective data should the nurse include after a patient assessment? - ANSWER: Flatulence
When the nurse is prioritizing care during the planning phase of the nursing process, what is the
guiding framework? - ANSWER: Secondary
, What are the two primary methods used to collect data? - ANSWER: Interview and physical
examination
What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions? - ANSWER: To provide direction for all
caregivers
Which is an example of a patient problem? - ANSWER: Impaired skin integrity
What is an example of a medical diagnosis? - ANSWER: diabetes mellitus
A systematic method by which nurses plan and provide care for patients is known as the nursing __. -
ANSWER: process
Critical thinking is a process that involves: - ANSWER: collecting and organizing data
When a nurse protects the information in a patient's record, what ethical responsibility is the nurse
fulfilling? - ANSWER: Confidentiality
The nurse has strong moral convictions that abortions are wrong. When assigned to assist with an
abortion, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER: Ask for another
assignment.
Personal beliefs about the worth of an object, idea, custom, or attitude that influence a person's
behavior in a given situation are referred to as ___________. - ANSWER: values
Legally, student practical/vocational nurses are held to the level of performance - ANSWER: of the
LPN/LVN.
Which explanation by LPN/LVN of the term accountability to a student nurse is correct? - ANSWER:
Accountability is assuming personal responsibility for one's nursing actions.
With regard to HIPAA implementation, the LPN/LVN who is newly employed at a health care agency
should - ANSWER: be aware that each agency may interpret HIPAA provisions somewhat differently.
Which statement is true regarding durable medical power of attorney and living wills? - ANSWER:
They allow patients a voice about medical interventions after they are incapable of acting.
A student nurse asks, "What's the difference between laws and ethics?" Which response best explains
the difference between nursing laws and ethics? - ANSWER: "Ethics refer to expected behavior of
nurses, but laws require mandatory observance by nurses."
Encouraging a patient to be involved in planning and carrying out his or her own care is a nursing
action that supports the ethical principle of - ANSWER: autonomy.
To provide justice to patients on the unit, the nurse must - ANSWER: treat all patients with equal
dignity and respect.
A nurse injects himself or herself with a narcotic prescribed for a patient. This is an example of -
ANSWER: unethical and illegal behavior.
The introduction of the nursing process and critical thinking into nursing practice has resulted in
increased ethical and legal responsibilities for nurses in the areas of (Select all that apply.): - ANSWER:
Accountability, personal ethics, patient advocacy, cost containment.
The yearly amount an insured person must spend out-of-pocket for health care services before a
health insurance policy will begin to pay its share is known as the - ANSWER: deductible.
Edition Carroll 9780323810173 All Chapters with Answers and
Rationals
The event that had the most profound influence in changing practical/vocational nursing was... -
ANSWER: the post-World War II movement of practical/vocational nurses into hospital positions.
Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - ANSWER: Leaving a copy of the patient's history and physical in the photocopier
What is true about nurse practice acts? - ANSWER: The nurse must know the nurse practice act within
his or her state.
A nursing instructor encourages student to use critical thinking in the clinical setting. The instructor
understands that critical thinking - ANSWER: uses both logic and intuition.
When a nurse becomes involved in a legal action, the first step to occur is that a document is filed in
an appropriate court. What is this document called? - ANSWER: Complaint
An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the nurse suspects elder
abuse. What is the best nursing action? - ANSWER: Report the bruises to the charge nurse.
What is the best way for a nurse to avoid a lawsuit? - ANSWER: Provide compassionate, competent
care.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. Although the nurse may
disagree with this order, what is his or her legal obligation? - ANSWER: To follow the order
The "first real school of nursing" was located in - ANSWER: Germany.
The emergence of modern nursing is usually attributed to the influence of - ANSWER: Florence
Nightingale.
Which was the first state to pass a law licensing practical nurses? - ANSWER: Mississippi
The first chapter of the American Red Cross was established by - ANSWER: Clara Barton.
Which of the following are major concerns associated with the present nursing shortage? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER: Patient safety, High patient acuity, High nurse-to-patient ratios, High stress
among nurses.
In 2000, the first computerized adaptive testing (NCLEXPN® examination) became available for the
practical/vocational nursing graduate. True or False - ANSWER: False
What best defines the nursing process? - ANSWER: A framework for the organization of individualized
nursing care.
What subjective data does the nurse record following a head-to-toe examination? - ANSWER:
Prolonged nausea
What objective data should the nurse include after a patient assessment? - ANSWER: Flatulence
When the nurse is prioritizing care during the planning phase of the nursing process, what is the
guiding framework? - ANSWER: Secondary
, What are the two primary methods used to collect data? - ANSWER: Interview and physical
examination
What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions? - ANSWER: To provide direction for all
caregivers
Which is an example of a patient problem? - ANSWER: Impaired skin integrity
What is an example of a medical diagnosis? - ANSWER: diabetes mellitus
A systematic method by which nurses plan and provide care for patients is known as the nursing __. -
ANSWER: process
Critical thinking is a process that involves: - ANSWER: collecting and organizing data
When a nurse protects the information in a patient's record, what ethical responsibility is the nurse
fulfilling? - ANSWER: Confidentiality
The nurse has strong moral convictions that abortions are wrong. When assigned to assist with an
abortion, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER: Ask for another
assignment.
Personal beliefs about the worth of an object, idea, custom, or attitude that influence a person's
behavior in a given situation are referred to as ___________. - ANSWER: values
Legally, student practical/vocational nurses are held to the level of performance - ANSWER: of the
LPN/LVN.
Which explanation by LPN/LVN of the term accountability to a student nurse is correct? - ANSWER:
Accountability is assuming personal responsibility for one's nursing actions.
With regard to HIPAA implementation, the LPN/LVN who is newly employed at a health care agency
should - ANSWER: be aware that each agency may interpret HIPAA provisions somewhat differently.
Which statement is true regarding durable medical power of attorney and living wills? - ANSWER:
They allow patients a voice about medical interventions after they are incapable of acting.
A student nurse asks, "What's the difference between laws and ethics?" Which response best explains
the difference between nursing laws and ethics? - ANSWER: "Ethics refer to expected behavior of
nurses, but laws require mandatory observance by nurses."
Encouraging a patient to be involved in planning and carrying out his or her own care is a nursing
action that supports the ethical principle of - ANSWER: autonomy.
To provide justice to patients on the unit, the nurse must - ANSWER: treat all patients with equal
dignity and respect.
A nurse injects himself or herself with a narcotic prescribed for a patient. This is an example of -
ANSWER: unethical and illegal behavior.
The introduction of the nursing process and critical thinking into nursing practice has resulted in
increased ethical and legal responsibilities for nurses in the areas of (Select all that apply.): - ANSWER:
Accountability, personal ethics, patient advocacy, cost containment.
The yearly amount an insured person must spend out-of-pocket for health care services before a
health insurance policy will begin to pay its share is known as the - ANSWER: deductible.
