TEST BANK For Professional Nursing Concepts &
Challenges, 9th Edition, Beth Black
Which early nursing leader founded the first training school for nurses that would
later become a model for early nursing education? - ANSWER:Florence Nightingale
The diversity of the population entering the health care system is a challenge for
nurses because
a. educators are culturally competent leaders for nurses and students.
b. the portion of minorities in nursing is greater than the portion of minorities in the
general population.
c. lessons about culture and cultural differences are not part of progressive
education programs.
d. ethnic minority nurses do not yet meet the same proportions in the profession as
in the general population. - ANSWER:d. ethnic minority nurses do not yet meet the
same proportions in the profession as in the general population.
Biomedical technology involves the use of complex machines or devices in patient
care situations. Because of the highly technological environment in which nurses
work, it is important that nurses:
a. use human touch and words of reassurance frequently to convey caring.
b. maintain the device's safety by assuring routine assessment by physicians.
c. be careful not to frighten the patient and family with information about the
device.
d. assume total responsibility for monitoring data generated by these devices. -
ANSWER:a. use human touch and words of reassurance frequently to convey caring.
Similarities exist between various ideas about what constitutes a profession. Which
of the following is believed to be a characteristic of a profession?
a. Members are trained on the job.
b. Members have autonomy.
c. Members are motivated primarily by financial reward.
d. The group lacks a code of ethics. - ANSWER:b. Members have autonomy.
Which of the following best describes the difference between an occupation and a
profession?
a. In a profession, action is based on intuition.
b. A profession is defined by members' average income.
c. In a profession, knowledge is handed down from generation to generation.
d. A profession requires a duty to serve. - ANSWER:d. A profession requires a duty to
serve.
According to the nurse's Code of Ethics, the hallmark of nursing practice is
a. altruism.
,b. accountability.
c. autonomy.
d. evidence-based practice. - ANSWER:B. Accountability
The document that provides professional standards and a framework for
professional decision-making that ensures decisions are made with the highest
integrity is the
a. Nursing's Social Policy Statement.
b. Nurse Practice Act.
c. bylaws of the American Nurses Association (ANA).
d. Code of Ethics - ANSWER:D
The legal definition of nursing for any particular state can be found in the
a. state's nurse practice act.
b. governor's official papers.
c. state legislature's official newsletter.
d. state board of nursing's bylaws. - ANSWER:A
A nursing student asks, "Why do I have to go to clinical in obstetrics when I know I'll
never work with women and children?" In which stage of Cohen's model of
professional socialization is this student?
a. Stage IV: Interdependence
b. Stage I: Unilateral dependence
c. Stage II: Negativity/independence
d. Stage III: Dependence/mutuality - ANSWER:C
Which of the following behaviors of a student indicate that the student has taken
responsibility for his or her own professional socialization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Accepting constructive criticism without becoming defensive
b. Taking responsibility to learn the expectations of the faculty in each course
c. Attending class, quietly listening to the lectures
d. Taking responsibility to request alternative dates for examinations in order to
work
e. Projecting a professional appearance in class - ANSWER:A,B,E
The student nurse is listening to a lecture on the different types of research. Which
statement by the student nurse indicates that teaching has been effective?
"Quantitative research is known as naturalistic inquiry."
"Qualitative research requires standardized experimental designs."
"Qualitative research does not involve manipulation of variables." -
ANSWER:"Qualitative research does not involve manipulation of variables
The nurse professor is presenting a lecture on pure science. Which statement from
one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective?
"Pure science involves systematic distortion of a finding from the data."
"Pure science involves manipulation of variables."
, "Pure science summarizes and explains the universe without regard for whether the
information is immediately useful."
"Pure science is the practical application of scientific theory and laws." -
ANSWER:"Pure science summarizes and explains the universe without regard for
whether the information is immediately useful
The student nurse is listening to a lecture on inductive and deductive reasoning.
Which statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
"Inductive reasoning begins with a particular experience and proceeds to
generalizations."
"Research requires the use of only inductive reasoning."
"Deductive reasoning proceeds from the general case to the specific."
"Conclusions drawn from deductive reasoning are called valid rather than true." -
ANSWER:"Research requires the use of only inductive reasoning."
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on the difference between research and
problem solving. Which statement by one of the students indicates that teaching has
been effective?
"Research is specific to a given situation."
"Research is designed for immediate action."
"Problem-solving is generalizable."
"Research deals with long-term solutions." - ANSWER:"Research deals with long-
term solutions."
How should the nurse initiate the research process?
Examine the literature
Design a study.
Formulate a hypothesis.
Identify a researchable problem. - ANSWER:Identify a researchable problem
The nurse researcher is presenting a lecture on data-collection instruments. Which
statement indicates the need for further education?
"Data collection tools must be high tech and complex to be accurate."
"Researchers must consider how the data will be collected."
"The selected instrument must be reliable."
"The tool must be valid. - ANSWER:"Data collection tools must be high tech and
complex to be accurate."
The nurse is listening to a lecture on the outcomes of research in the nursing
practice. Which statement indicates a need for further education?
"Research has improved the care of patients with skin breakdown."
"Research has not created a lot of changes in nursing."
"Research has prevented sleep deprivation by decreasing light and noise."
"Research has led to scheduling pain medication more frequently after surgery." -
ANSWER:"Research has not created a lot of changes in nursing."
Challenges, 9th Edition, Beth Black
Which early nursing leader founded the first training school for nurses that would
later become a model for early nursing education? - ANSWER:Florence Nightingale
The diversity of the population entering the health care system is a challenge for
nurses because
a. educators are culturally competent leaders for nurses and students.
b. the portion of minorities in nursing is greater than the portion of minorities in the
general population.
c. lessons about culture and cultural differences are not part of progressive
education programs.
d. ethnic minority nurses do not yet meet the same proportions in the profession as
in the general population. - ANSWER:d. ethnic minority nurses do not yet meet the
same proportions in the profession as in the general population.
Biomedical technology involves the use of complex machines or devices in patient
care situations. Because of the highly technological environment in which nurses
work, it is important that nurses:
a. use human touch and words of reassurance frequently to convey caring.
b. maintain the device's safety by assuring routine assessment by physicians.
c. be careful not to frighten the patient and family with information about the
device.
d. assume total responsibility for monitoring data generated by these devices. -
ANSWER:a. use human touch and words of reassurance frequently to convey caring.
Similarities exist between various ideas about what constitutes a profession. Which
of the following is believed to be a characteristic of a profession?
a. Members are trained on the job.
b. Members have autonomy.
c. Members are motivated primarily by financial reward.
d. The group lacks a code of ethics. - ANSWER:b. Members have autonomy.
Which of the following best describes the difference between an occupation and a
profession?
a. In a profession, action is based on intuition.
b. A profession is defined by members' average income.
c. In a profession, knowledge is handed down from generation to generation.
d. A profession requires a duty to serve. - ANSWER:d. A profession requires a duty to
serve.
According to the nurse's Code of Ethics, the hallmark of nursing practice is
a. altruism.
,b. accountability.
c. autonomy.
d. evidence-based practice. - ANSWER:B. Accountability
The document that provides professional standards and a framework for
professional decision-making that ensures decisions are made with the highest
integrity is the
a. Nursing's Social Policy Statement.
b. Nurse Practice Act.
c. bylaws of the American Nurses Association (ANA).
d. Code of Ethics - ANSWER:D
The legal definition of nursing for any particular state can be found in the
a. state's nurse practice act.
b. governor's official papers.
c. state legislature's official newsletter.
d. state board of nursing's bylaws. - ANSWER:A
A nursing student asks, "Why do I have to go to clinical in obstetrics when I know I'll
never work with women and children?" In which stage of Cohen's model of
professional socialization is this student?
a. Stage IV: Interdependence
b. Stage I: Unilateral dependence
c. Stage II: Negativity/independence
d. Stage III: Dependence/mutuality - ANSWER:C
Which of the following behaviors of a student indicate that the student has taken
responsibility for his or her own professional socialization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Accepting constructive criticism without becoming defensive
b. Taking responsibility to learn the expectations of the faculty in each course
c. Attending class, quietly listening to the lectures
d. Taking responsibility to request alternative dates for examinations in order to
work
e. Projecting a professional appearance in class - ANSWER:A,B,E
The student nurse is listening to a lecture on the different types of research. Which
statement by the student nurse indicates that teaching has been effective?
"Quantitative research is known as naturalistic inquiry."
"Qualitative research requires standardized experimental designs."
"Qualitative research does not involve manipulation of variables." -
ANSWER:"Qualitative research does not involve manipulation of variables
The nurse professor is presenting a lecture on pure science. Which statement from
one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective?
"Pure science involves systematic distortion of a finding from the data."
"Pure science involves manipulation of variables."
, "Pure science summarizes and explains the universe without regard for whether the
information is immediately useful."
"Pure science is the practical application of scientific theory and laws." -
ANSWER:"Pure science summarizes and explains the universe without regard for
whether the information is immediately useful
The student nurse is listening to a lecture on inductive and deductive reasoning.
Which statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
"Inductive reasoning begins with a particular experience and proceeds to
generalizations."
"Research requires the use of only inductive reasoning."
"Deductive reasoning proceeds from the general case to the specific."
"Conclusions drawn from deductive reasoning are called valid rather than true." -
ANSWER:"Research requires the use of only inductive reasoning."
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on the difference between research and
problem solving. Which statement by one of the students indicates that teaching has
been effective?
"Research is specific to a given situation."
"Research is designed for immediate action."
"Problem-solving is generalizable."
"Research deals with long-term solutions." - ANSWER:"Research deals with long-
term solutions."
How should the nurse initiate the research process?
Examine the literature
Design a study.
Formulate a hypothesis.
Identify a researchable problem. - ANSWER:Identify a researchable problem
The nurse researcher is presenting a lecture on data-collection instruments. Which
statement indicates the need for further education?
"Data collection tools must be high tech and complex to be accurate."
"Researchers must consider how the data will be collected."
"The selected instrument must be reliable."
"The tool must be valid. - ANSWER:"Data collection tools must be high tech and
complex to be accurate."
The nurse is listening to a lecture on the outcomes of research in the nursing
practice. Which statement indicates a need for further education?
"Research has improved the care of patients with skin breakdown."
"Research has not created a lot of changes in nursing."
"Research has prevented sleep deprivation by decreasing light and noise."
"Research has led to scheduling pain medication more frequently after surgery." -
ANSWER:"Research has not created a lot of changes in nursing."
