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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS UPDATED
A nurse is educating an adult patient on patient rights, according to the
American Hospital Association. The teaching has been effective when the
adult states that the patient's rights include:
a. "choice of diet to be eaten during hospitalization."
b. "considerate and respectful care from all care providers."
c. "medical care regardless of ability to pay."
d. "information from nurses about diagnosis and prognosis."
ANS: B
A nurse manager is teaching the purpose of the nurse's Code of Ethics to a
group of high school students. Which statement by one of the students
indicates that the teaching has been effective? The purpose of the nurse's
Code of Ethics is
a. "to assist in clarifying the individual nurse's personal values and goals."
b. "to differentiate between moral and immoral acts."
c. "to guide the behavior of the professional nurse."
d. "to identify acts that are legal for the nurse to perform."
ANS: C
Which statement best describes the Code of Ethics of the American Nurses
Association?
,a. A moral statement of accountability for practicing nurses and for student
nurses
b. A legal document describing the responsibilities of the nurse
c. A statement regarding nursing care that outlines principles for the hospital
to use to evaluate quality of care
d. A document that is used as a guide for the nurse to consider in the
decision-making process in legal situations
ANS: B
A nurse has been out of school about 6 months. Which of the following would
indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?
a.
Having chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and feelings of helplessness
b.
Feels angry regarding the type of care being delivered and scheduling of
staff coverage
c.
Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree and works double shifts
for extra money
d.
Is disorganized regarding patient care and has to stay late to finish shift work
ANS: A
The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of
increasing feelings of empowerment?
a.
Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit
b.
,Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off
c.
Telling a coworker that a joke heard in private was inconsiderate and
thoughtless
d.
Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends
ANS: D
What activity would most likely promote a positive feeling of well-being in a
graduate nurse about 6 months after employment?
a.
Have a group of staff nurses over for a party.
b.
Participate in hospital-sponsored programs for community health.
c.
Spend some time with an old friend who is in the middle of a divorce.
d.
Get involved in a new hobby and attend social gatherings to meet new
people.
ANS: D
A nurse is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to
be promoted to a management position. What action should the nurse take
to best achieve this?
a.
Wait until "the time is right" and inquire about program and promotion
opportunities.
, b.
Be the best nurse possible and hope a scholarship or promotion will be
awarded.
c.
Set long-range, mid-range, and short-range goals with specific related
activities and time frames to meet these goals.
d.
Read three books on time management.
ANS: C
A student nurse is feeling stressed about the combination of nursing courses
and clinical experience in the semester. What actions can the student nurse
take to reduce stress level based on biological rhythms?
a.
Schedule difficult activities at high-energy times.
b.
Shorten sleep time to accommodate increased study times.
c.
Study before bedtime to increase memorization.
d.
Only study when not feeling stressed
ANS: A
A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the day shift nurses to
keep the unit orderly and running smoothly. Which assignment would be the
best for a right-brain-dominant nurse?
a.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS UPDATED
A nurse is educating an adult patient on patient rights, according to the
American Hospital Association. The teaching has been effective when the
adult states that the patient's rights include:
a. "choice of diet to be eaten during hospitalization."
b. "considerate and respectful care from all care providers."
c. "medical care regardless of ability to pay."
d. "information from nurses about diagnosis and prognosis."
ANS: B
A nurse manager is teaching the purpose of the nurse's Code of Ethics to a
group of high school students. Which statement by one of the students
indicates that the teaching has been effective? The purpose of the nurse's
Code of Ethics is
a. "to assist in clarifying the individual nurse's personal values and goals."
b. "to differentiate between moral and immoral acts."
c. "to guide the behavior of the professional nurse."
d. "to identify acts that are legal for the nurse to perform."
ANS: C
Which statement best describes the Code of Ethics of the American Nurses
Association?
,a. A moral statement of accountability for practicing nurses and for student
nurses
b. A legal document describing the responsibilities of the nurse
c. A statement regarding nursing care that outlines principles for the hospital
to use to evaluate quality of care
d. A document that is used as a guide for the nurse to consider in the
decision-making process in legal situations
ANS: B
A nurse has been out of school about 6 months. Which of the following would
indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?
a.
Having chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and feelings of helplessness
b.
Feels angry regarding the type of care being delivered and scheduling of
staff coverage
c.
Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree and works double shifts
for extra money
d.
Is disorganized regarding patient care and has to stay late to finish shift work
ANS: A
The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of
increasing feelings of empowerment?
a.
Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit
b.
,Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off
c.
Telling a coworker that a joke heard in private was inconsiderate and
thoughtless
d.
Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends
ANS: D
What activity would most likely promote a positive feeling of well-being in a
graduate nurse about 6 months after employment?
a.
Have a group of staff nurses over for a party.
b.
Participate in hospital-sponsored programs for community health.
c.
Spend some time with an old friend who is in the middle of a divorce.
d.
Get involved in a new hobby and attend social gatherings to meet new
people.
ANS: D
A nurse is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to
be promoted to a management position. What action should the nurse take
to best achieve this?
a.
Wait until "the time is right" and inquire about program and promotion
opportunities.
, b.
Be the best nurse possible and hope a scholarship or promotion will be
awarded.
c.
Set long-range, mid-range, and short-range goals with specific related
activities and time frames to meet these goals.
d.
Read three books on time management.
ANS: C
A student nurse is feeling stressed about the combination of nursing courses
and clinical experience in the semester. What actions can the student nurse
take to reduce stress level based on biological rhythms?
a.
Schedule difficult activities at high-energy times.
b.
Shorten sleep time to accommodate increased study times.
c.
Study before bedtime to increase memorization.
d.
Only study when not feeling stressed
ANS: A
A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the day shift nurses to
keep the unit orderly and running smoothly. Which assignment would be the
best for a right-brain-dominant nurse?
a.
