NURS 254 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPETE SOLUTIONS!!! ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Who was Clara Barton? - CORRECT ANSWERS--"Angel of the Battlefield"
-She founded the American Association of the Red Cross in 1881
How did view of hospitals change after the Civil war? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Before the war
hospitals were seen as welfare institutions.
-After the war hospitals were seen as civic assets, and the government was seen as responsible for
health and care.
What is theory? What is the basis for theory? - CORRECT ANSWERS--A group of related
definitions, concepts, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing.
-They are based on ideas, not concrete facts.
2 different types of theories? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Grand Theory= broad conceptualizations
-Middle Range Theory= incorporates a limited number of concepts. Connects practice and research.
Narrower in focus than a grand theory.
Typical age, gender and ethnicity of nurses? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Woman (only 11% are
men).
-Caucasian (only 19% are an ethnic minority)
-1/3 of nurses are >50 years old
What is "entry into practice"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Level of education needed to become a
professional nurse. This is still under debate.
3 ways to become a RN? - CORRECT ANSWERS--BSN= Push toward moving nursing education
to higher education so that nursing could be more qualified for recognition as a profession, with
opportunities for leadership, administration and teaching in public health.
,-ADN= Originally proposed as a solution to the nursing shortage. Is a step in the progression to BSN.
-Diploma= 1st type of nursing education program in the U.S. 3-year hospital based program. More hands
on, skill and service oriented than higher education programs.
Where is the largest growth of nursing jobs predicted to be? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Out of
hospital settings:
-Ambulatory care (physician or nurse offices/clinics, and free-standing emergency and surgical centers)
-Extended care (senior centers, nursing homes, rehab facilities, hospice and pallitive care)
-Community health nursing (health department, community health centers, schools, summer camps,
and home health care).
Why do we define nursing? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Clearly and precisely outlines who nurses
are and what nurses do
-Helps set parameters on nursing practice
-Distinguishes nursing more clearly as a unique profession
-Guides policy at local, state, & national levels
Helps guide curricula and research agendas
What did Florence Nightingales definition of nursing include? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Made
reference to the environment as it relates to care of the patient
-Referenced the importance of nutrition (diet) in the care of the patient
What are "state nurse practice acts"? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Contains the legal definition of
nursing
in a particular state
-Regulated by the state legislature
-Drafted by state nurses associations, boards of nursing, and legislators
-Nurses must remain familiar with their respective state's nurse practice act
What is professional socialization? Formal vs. informal? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Learning to
think like a nurse.
, -Learning to behave like a professional
-Learning new roles
-Formal= coarse work and clinical work (direct teaching)
-Informal= observing a nurse in clinical practice (indirect)
3 Models of socialization? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Cohen & Hinshaw: they identified 4 stages
related to beginning nursing students.....basic student socialization model (unilateral dependence,
negative/interdependence, dependence/mutuality, interdependence)
-Bandura: he described a type of socialization, "modeling", which is useful when learning any new
behavior
-Benner: she identified five stages nurses pass through in the transition from novice to expert
Patricia Benner's 5 stages? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Included in her book "from novice to
expert".
1) novice stage= when student first enrolls in nursing school...they are dependent on rules...limited
practical skills
2) advanced beginner= students performance is marginally competent. Experience difficulty with
establishing priorities.
3) competent practitioner= 2-3 years work experience
4) proficient practitioner= 3-5 years of work experience. More concerned with patient needs than rules
5) expert practitioner= extensive practice experience. Perform intuitively without conscious thought.
What are some problems that a new nurse has with transition into the work setting? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Expectations of new graduates may be unrealistic
-Ideals taught in school are difficult in everyday practice
-Culture of the unit is important to understand
-Time management
What is "reality shock?" - CORRECT ANSWERS--New nurses may experience this.
-Feelings of powerlessness and ineffectiveness experienced by new graduates.
COMPETE SOLUTIONS!!! ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Who was Clara Barton? - CORRECT ANSWERS--"Angel of the Battlefield"
-She founded the American Association of the Red Cross in 1881
How did view of hospitals change after the Civil war? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Before the war
hospitals were seen as welfare institutions.
-After the war hospitals were seen as civic assets, and the government was seen as responsible for
health and care.
What is theory? What is the basis for theory? - CORRECT ANSWERS--A group of related
definitions, concepts, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing.
-They are based on ideas, not concrete facts.
2 different types of theories? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Grand Theory= broad conceptualizations
-Middle Range Theory= incorporates a limited number of concepts. Connects practice and research.
Narrower in focus than a grand theory.
Typical age, gender and ethnicity of nurses? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Woman (only 11% are
men).
-Caucasian (only 19% are an ethnic minority)
-1/3 of nurses are >50 years old
What is "entry into practice"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Level of education needed to become a
professional nurse. This is still under debate.
3 ways to become a RN? - CORRECT ANSWERS--BSN= Push toward moving nursing education
to higher education so that nursing could be more qualified for recognition as a profession, with
opportunities for leadership, administration and teaching in public health.
,-ADN= Originally proposed as a solution to the nursing shortage. Is a step in the progression to BSN.
-Diploma= 1st type of nursing education program in the U.S. 3-year hospital based program. More hands
on, skill and service oriented than higher education programs.
Where is the largest growth of nursing jobs predicted to be? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Out of
hospital settings:
-Ambulatory care (physician or nurse offices/clinics, and free-standing emergency and surgical centers)
-Extended care (senior centers, nursing homes, rehab facilities, hospice and pallitive care)
-Community health nursing (health department, community health centers, schools, summer camps,
and home health care).
Why do we define nursing? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Clearly and precisely outlines who nurses
are and what nurses do
-Helps set parameters on nursing practice
-Distinguishes nursing more clearly as a unique profession
-Guides policy at local, state, & national levels
Helps guide curricula and research agendas
What did Florence Nightingales definition of nursing include? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Made
reference to the environment as it relates to care of the patient
-Referenced the importance of nutrition (diet) in the care of the patient
What are "state nurse practice acts"? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Contains the legal definition of
nursing
in a particular state
-Regulated by the state legislature
-Drafted by state nurses associations, boards of nursing, and legislators
-Nurses must remain familiar with their respective state's nurse practice act
What is professional socialization? Formal vs. informal? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Learning to
think like a nurse.
, -Learning to behave like a professional
-Learning new roles
-Formal= coarse work and clinical work (direct teaching)
-Informal= observing a nurse in clinical practice (indirect)
3 Models of socialization? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Cohen & Hinshaw: they identified 4 stages
related to beginning nursing students.....basic student socialization model (unilateral dependence,
negative/interdependence, dependence/mutuality, interdependence)
-Bandura: he described a type of socialization, "modeling", which is useful when learning any new
behavior
-Benner: she identified five stages nurses pass through in the transition from novice to expert
Patricia Benner's 5 stages? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Included in her book "from novice to
expert".
1) novice stage= when student first enrolls in nursing school...they are dependent on rules...limited
practical skills
2) advanced beginner= students performance is marginally competent. Experience difficulty with
establishing priorities.
3) competent practitioner= 2-3 years work experience
4) proficient practitioner= 3-5 years of work experience. More concerned with patient needs than rules
5) expert practitioner= extensive practice experience. Perform intuitively without conscious thought.
What are some problems that a new nurse has with transition into the work setting? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Expectations of new graduates may be unrealistic
-Ideals taught in school are difficult in everyday practice
-Culture of the unit is important to understand
-Time management
What is "reality shock?" - CORRECT ANSWERS--New nurses may experience this.
-Feelings of powerlessness and ineffectiveness experienced by new graduates.
