NURSING 3300 EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
c.) health promotion.
Explanation:
Healthy People 2030 establishes health promotion guidelines for the nation as a whole. The
guidelines contain Leading Health Indicators, which are used to measure the health of the
nation over a 10-year period. Illness prevention, health restoration, and coping with disability
are components of the Healthy People 2030 guidelines, but are not considered as the primary
goal of the initiative. answer - The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is:
a.) illness prevention.
b.) coping with disability.
c.) health promotion.
d.) health restoration.
d.) Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss
Explanation:
Nurses promote health by identifying, analyzing, and maximizing each client's own individual
strengths as components of preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with
disability or death. Emphasizing the client's strengths to encourage weight loss is the most
effective way to promote this client's health. Informing the client that the client must lose
weight would not help the client use his or her strengths to accomplish the goal. Low-sodium
diets can prevent heart disease. Taking the pulse daily would not prevent heart disease. answer
- What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease?
a.) Taking the client's pulse rate daily
b.) Instructing the client to adhere to a high-sodium diet
,c.) Informing the client that the client must lose weight
d.) Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss
d.) Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology
environment
Explanation:
The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) identifies critical
challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century: a growing population of hospitalized clients
who are older and more acutely ill, increasing health care costs, and the need to stay current
with rapid advances in medical knowledge and technology. Nursing is limitless and, with
opportunities for furthering education, there are many various ways nurses can practice. Health
costs are rising and there are more citizens needing health care. There is a projected nursing
shortage that may be severe and there are no shortages of jobs for nurses. answer - The new
nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occurring in
nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care?
a.) Rapid growth of nurses and shortage of job opportunities
b.) Decrease in health care costs
c.) Limitations that nurses have in the workforce
d.) Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology
environment
d.) The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.
Explanation:
LPNs/LVNs are employed in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers and by
health care providers. LPNs/LVNs differ from RNs in two areas: educational preparation and
scope of practice. LPNs always practice under the supervision of an RN. LPNs have a scope of
practice and the workload is not directed by the RN. RNs are not permitted to prescribe
medications. Nurse practitioners may prescribe medications. answer - Which explanation
,accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed
practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a.) The RN is permitted to prescribe medications.
b.) The LPN/LVN can only work in a long-term care facility.
c.) The RN directs the workload of an LPN/LVN.
d.) The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.
d.) Obtain continuing education credits.
Explanation:
In many states, continuing education is required for an RN to maintain licensure. These are
defined as professional development experiences designed to enrich the nurse's contribution to
health. Obtainment of an ongoing degree is not necessary to maintain licensure. While hospital
in-services may provide continuing education, not all in-services are designed to do so. answer -
What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?
a.) Attend hospital in-services.
b.) Obtain a baccalaureate degree.
c.) Obtain a master's degree.
d.) Obtain continuing education credits.
b.) "I notice you might be experiencing some feelings of sadness. Would you like to share how
you are feeling with me?"
Explanation:
Because a client does not always communicate one's feelings to strangers, nurses use empathy
(intuitive awareness of what the client is experiencing) to perceive the client's emotional state
and need for support. This skill differs from sympathy (feeling as emotionally distraught as the
client). Empathy helps the nurse become effective at providing for the client's needs while
remaining compassionately detached. By stating an observational awareness of the client's
emotional state based on the client's nonverbal cues, the nurse invites the client to engage in
, therapeutic communication. The nurse does not assume the client wants any help; therefore,
the nurse asks if the client wants to engage in exploring one's experience. By telling the client
that is common to be depressed, the nurs answer - A nurse is working with a client who has
undergone a lower leg amputation. While conducting an assessment, the nurse notes the client
has a downcast mood. Which statement by the nurse conveys empathy to the client?
a.) "If I had the type of life-altering experience you had, I would probably feel depressed. You
are doing well under the circumstances."
b.) "I notice you might be experiencing some feelings of sadness. Would you like to share how
you are feeling with me?"
c.) "I can see you are in need of extra comfort right now. Let me adjust your position and
readjust your bed linens for you."
d.) "It is not uncommon to be depressed after having such major surgery. Many of my clients
feel sad."
c.) Master's
Explanation:
A master's degree is the minimal degree for a nurse to become a nurse practitioner. Diploma,
associate, and baccalaureate degrees are the minimal degree for an RN. answer - For the nurse
to become a nurse practitioner, what is the minimal degree the nurse will need to acquire?
a.) Associate's
b.) Baccalaureate
c.) Master's
d.) Diploma
b.) Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic.
Explanation:
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, many Americans are medically
homeless and find it difficult to navigate the health care system. Encouraging the client to utilize
the free health care clinic will help the client navigate the system and obtain access to health
care. While utilizing the emergency room when needed is appropriate, the emergency room
should not be utilized for all illnesses, as it increases the burden on the health care system.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
c.) health promotion.
Explanation:
Healthy People 2030 establishes health promotion guidelines for the nation as a whole. The
guidelines contain Leading Health Indicators, which are used to measure the health of the
nation over a 10-year period. Illness prevention, health restoration, and coping with disability
are components of the Healthy People 2030 guidelines, but are not considered as the primary
goal of the initiative. answer - The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is:
a.) illness prevention.
b.) coping with disability.
c.) health promotion.
d.) health restoration.
d.) Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss
Explanation:
Nurses promote health by identifying, analyzing, and maximizing each client's own individual
strengths as components of preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with
disability or death. Emphasizing the client's strengths to encourage weight loss is the most
effective way to promote this client's health. Informing the client that the client must lose
weight would not help the client use his or her strengths to accomplish the goal. Low-sodium
diets can prevent heart disease. Taking the pulse daily would not prevent heart disease. answer
- What is the best nursing intervention to promote health in a client at risk for heart disease?
a.) Taking the client's pulse rate daily
b.) Instructing the client to adhere to a high-sodium diet
,c.) Informing the client that the client must lose weight
d.) Emphasizing a client's strengths to encourage weight loss
d.) Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology
environment
Explanation:
The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) identifies critical
challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century: a growing population of hospitalized clients
who are older and more acutely ill, increasing health care costs, and the need to stay current
with rapid advances in medical knowledge and technology. Nursing is limitless and, with
opportunities for furthering education, there are many various ways nurses can practice. Health
costs are rising and there are more citizens needing health care. There is a projected nursing
shortage that may be severe and there are no shortages of jobs for nurses. answer - The new
nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occurring in
nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care?
a.) Rapid growth of nurses and shortage of job opportunities
b.) Decrease in health care costs
c.) Limitations that nurses have in the workforce
d.) Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology
environment
d.) The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.
Explanation:
LPNs/LVNs are employed in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers and by
health care providers. LPNs/LVNs differ from RNs in two areas: educational preparation and
scope of practice. LPNs always practice under the supervision of an RN. LPNs have a scope of
practice and the workload is not directed by the RN. RNs are not permitted to prescribe
medications. Nurse practitioners may prescribe medications. answer - Which explanation
,accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed
practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a.) The RN is permitted to prescribe medications.
b.) The LPN/LVN can only work in a long-term care facility.
c.) The RN directs the workload of an LPN/LVN.
d.) The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.
d.) Obtain continuing education credits.
Explanation:
In many states, continuing education is required for an RN to maintain licensure. These are
defined as professional development experiences designed to enrich the nurse's contribution to
health. Obtainment of an ongoing degree is not necessary to maintain licensure. While hospital
in-services may provide continuing education, not all in-services are designed to do so. answer -
What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license?
a.) Attend hospital in-services.
b.) Obtain a baccalaureate degree.
c.) Obtain a master's degree.
d.) Obtain continuing education credits.
b.) "I notice you might be experiencing some feelings of sadness. Would you like to share how
you are feeling with me?"
Explanation:
Because a client does not always communicate one's feelings to strangers, nurses use empathy
(intuitive awareness of what the client is experiencing) to perceive the client's emotional state
and need for support. This skill differs from sympathy (feeling as emotionally distraught as the
client). Empathy helps the nurse become effective at providing for the client's needs while
remaining compassionately detached. By stating an observational awareness of the client's
emotional state based on the client's nonverbal cues, the nurse invites the client to engage in
, therapeutic communication. The nurse does not assume the client wants any help; therefore,
the nurse asks if the client wants to engage in exploring one's experience. By telling the client
that is common to be depressed, the nurs answer - A nurse is working with a client who has
undergone a lower leg amputation. While conducting an assessment, the nurse notes the client
has a downcast mood. Which statement by the nurse conveys empathy to the client?
a.) "If I had the type of life-altering experience you had, I would probably feel depressed. You
are doing well under the circumstances."
b.) "I notice you might be experiencing some feelings of sadness. Would you like to share how
you are feeling with me?"
c.) "I can see you are in need of extra comfort right now. Let me adjust your position and
readjust your bed linens for you."
d.) "It is not uncommon to be depressed after having such major surgery. Many of my clients
feel sad."
c.) Master's
Explanation:
A master's degree is the minimal degree for a nurse to become a nurse practitioner. Diploma,
associate, and baccalaureate degrees are the minimal degree for an RN. answer - For the nurse
to become a nurse practitioner, what is the minimal degree the nurse will need to acquire?
a.) Associate's
b.) Baccalaureate
c.) Master's
d.) Diploma
b.) Encourage client to utilize the free health care clinic.
Explanation:
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, many Americans are medically
homeless and find it difficult to navigate the health care system. Encouraging the client to utilize
the free health care clinic will help the client navigate the system and obtain access to health
care. While utilizing the emergency room when needed is appropriate, the emergency room
should not be utilized for all illnesses, as it increases the burden on the health care system.
