You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination
conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation you have your
classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor
asks the class why this document is impt. Which of the following best describes this code?
correct answers defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care
A nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on
oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The
nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discuss the patient's wishes
with them. The nurse is acting as the patients: correct answers advocate
The nurse spends time with the patient and family reviewing the dressing change procedure for
the patient's wound. The patient's spouse demonstrates how to change the dressing. The nurse is
acting in which professional role? correct answers educator
The examination for RN is the same in every state in the United States. This Examination:
correct answers Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in practice
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has knowledge and skills for a variety of
professional roles and responsibilities. Which of the following are examples? (Select all that
apply.)
1. Caregiver
2. Autonomy and accountability
3. Patient advocate
4. Health promotion
5. Genetic Counselor correct answers 1. Caregiver
2. Autonomy and accountability
3. Patient advocate
4. Health promotion
, Match the advanced practice nurse specialty with the statement about the role.
1. Clinical nurse specialist
2. Nurse anesthetist
3. Nurse practitioner
4. Nurse-midwife
a. Provides independent care, including pregnancy and gynecological services
b. Expert clinician in a specialized area of practice such as adult diabetes care
c. Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary care setting, directly managing the medical
care of patients who are healthy or have chronic conditions
d. Provides care and services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist correct answers 1.
Clinical nurse specialist
b. Expert clinician in a specialized area of practice such as adult diabetes care
2. Nurse anesthetist
d. Provides care and services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist
3. Nurse practitioner
c. Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary care setting, directly managing the medical
care of patients who are healthy or have chronic conditions
4. Nurse-midwife
a. Provides independent care, including pregnancy and gynecological services
Health care reform will bring changes in the emphasis of care. Which of the following models is
expected from health care reform? correct answers Moving from an acute illness to a health
promotion, illness prevention model