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
thepquestion.
1. The nurse is working in a community health
promotionpclinic. Which is an
p
example of an illness prevention activity?
1. Encouraging the use of a food diary
2. Joining a cancer support group
3. Administering immunization for human papillomavirus (HPV)
4. Teaching a diabetic patient about his diet
, 2. A practicing nurse is aware that continuing
educationpcourses may be
required for license renewal. Which organization can require
nursespto obtain a specified amount of continuing
education courses?
,1. American Nursesp p Association
2. National League for Nursing
3. Sigma Theta Tau
4. State Board of Nursing
3. An experienced nurse uses knowledge of
patientpmedical 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,pwhich stage of proficiency has this nurse
achieved?
1. Novice
2. Advanced beginner
3. Competent
4. Expert
4. pW hich statement best explains the importance
ofpstandards of practice in
the nursing profession?
1. Nurses have the same standards of practice as other
healthcarepprofessionals.
, 2. Standards of practice are applied exclusively to nurses working in
hospitalpsettings.
3. Standards of practice identify the components nurses need to provide
safepcare.
4. Standards of practice differ among registered nurses, based on
theppopulation they serve.
5. The nursing instructor is considering becoming a
member of the National
League for Nursing (NLN). Which primary goal of the NLN
willpmost strongly impact the nurse’s decision to
become a member?
1. Emphasizing the necessity for registered nurses to promote patient safety
2. Establishing and maintaining identified standards for nursing education
3. Supporting global health policies and improving health worldwide
4. 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
forpthis patient?
1. Primary care
2. Secondary care