Fundamentals of Nursing Unit 1 Exam:
Chapter 1 Test Questions And All
Complete Solutions.
Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) - Answer Most basic of all the entry-level options for
nurses with full-time programs lasting from 9 months to 1 year
Associate degree nurse (ADN) - Answer Entry-level education of registered nurses; minimum of 2 years
at a community college
Nurse Practice Act - Answer law established to regulate nursing practice
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - Answer A national organization specifically for
students in health occupations educational programs; membership is open to both high-school and adult
students
Scope of practice - Answer Limitations and allowances of what can be done as a nurse
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) - Answer Project that focuses on knowledge, skills, and
attitudes needed by nurses to continually improve the quality and safety of patient care
Evidence-based practice - Answer Problem-solving approach using best evidence from nursing research
studies, patient data, and patient's preferences and values
NCLEX-RN examination - Answer When students in ADN, diploma, and BSN programs complete all
coursework and graduate, they are eligible to take the _______, and after they pass it, they become
registered nurses.
Diploma program nurse - Answer Nurses who are educated in hospital-based nursing education
programs, of which there are few, are referred to as what kind of nurse?
, NCLEX-PN - Answer When students in an LPN or LVN program complete their educational program,
they will take the __________, and after they pass it, they become licensed practical or licensed
vocational nurses.
National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses - Answer The professional organization for licensed
practical/vocational nurses is the _____________.
Baccalaureate Degree; BSN - Answer Nurses who complete their nursing education at a university,
earning a 4-year college degree, are ____________ nurses.
b,c,d - Answer The purpose(s) of the Clinical Connections in this book is/are to help you
a. understand the chapter better through a detailed case study.
b. identify actions to take and information to consider when caring for patients.
c. understand your thoughts and feelings about caring for specific types of patients.
d. connect what you read in this book with what you will see and do during clinical experiences.
b - Answer Which of the following are concerns when you are providing care for elderly patients?
a. These patients have difficulty expressing their concerns.
b. These patients often have chronic illnesses, sensory deficits, and multiple medications.
c. These patients are most often cared for in their own homes or the homes of relatives.
d. These patients are most often cared for in long-term care facilities.
b,c - Answer When you care for pediatric patients, you must keep in mind that they
a. often have multiple medical problems.
b. have difficulty understanding what is happening and expressing their feelings during procedures.
c. often have no previous experience to prepare them for illness or treatment, so they are frightened.
d. are cared for in a physician's office or clinic, rather than a hospital.
c,d - Answer A unique aspect of home health is that
a. the patients are not actually sick but more in need of education and information.
Chapter 1 Test Questions And All
Complete Solutions.
Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) - Answer Most basic of all the entry-level options for
nurses with full-time programs lasting from 9 months to 1 year
Associate degree nurse (ADN) - Answer Entry-level education of registered nurses; minimum of 2 years
at a community college
Nurse Practice Act - Answer law established to regulate nursing practice
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - Answer A national organization specifically for
students in health occupations educational programs; membership is open to both high-school and adult
students
Scope of practice - Answer Limitations and allowances of what can be done as a nurse
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) - Answer Project that focuses on knowledge, skills, and
attitudes needed by nurses to continually improve the quality and safety of patient care
Evidence-based practice - Answer Problem-solving approach using best evidence from nursing research
studies, patient data, and patient's preferences and values
NCLEX-RN examination - Answer When students in ADN, diploma, and BSN programs complete all
coursework and graduate, they are eligible to take the _______, and after they pass it, they become
registered nurses.
Diploma program nurse - Answer Nurses who are educated in hospital-based nursing education
programs, of which there are few, are referred to as what kind of nurse?
, NCLEX-PN - Answer When students in an LPN or LVN program complete their educational program,
they will take the __________, and after they pass it, they become licensed practical or licensed
vocational nurses.
National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses - Answer The professional organization for licensed
practical/vocational nurses is the _____________.
Baccalaureate Degree; BSN - Answer Nurses who complete their nursing education at a university,
earning a 4-year college degree, are ____________ nurses.
b,c,d - Answer The purpose(s) of the Clinical Connections in this book is/are to help you
a. understand the chapter better through a detailed case study.
b. identify actions to take and information to consider when caring for patients.
c. understand your thoughts and feelings about caring for specific types of patients.
d. connect what you read in this book with what you will see and do during clinical experiences.
b - Answer Which of the following are concerns when you are providing care for elderly patients?
a. These patients have difficulty expressing their concerns.
b. These patients often have chronic illnesses, sensory deficits, and multiple medications.
c. These patients are most often cared for in their own homes or the homes of relatives.
d. These patients are most often cared for in long-term care facilities.
b,c - Answer When you care for pediatric patients, you must keep in mind that they
a. often have multiple medical problems.
b. have difficulty understanding what is happening and expressing their feelings during procedures.
c. often have no previous experience to prepare them for illness or treatment, so they are frightened.
d. are cared for in a physician's office or clinic, rather than a hospital.
c,d - Answer A unique aspect of home health is that
a. the patients are not actually sick but more in need of education and information.
