NUR 104 Exam 2 Actual Exam Study
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1. Education trends - ANSWER -Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge
from and influence various aspects of society
-Broad changes in the US and the world that influence the education and
practice of nurses and providers.
2. Educational Issues and Trends - ANSWER -Knowledge expansion and use
of technology and the Internet
-Practice-based competency outcomes
Sociodemographic, cultural diversity, and economic and political changes
-Patient-centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy
-Shortage of nurses and faculty
3. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse -
ANSWER -Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
-Most restricted form of practice
-Must work under the supervision of an RN or physician
-Cannot perform all skills
-Limited work in critical care areas
-Practice focuses on technical skills
-NCLEX-PN licensing exam
4. California and Texas - ANSWER Only states to have LVN instead of LPN
,5. NCLEX - ANSWER National Council Licensure Examination
6. Hospital or Diploma Nurses - ANSWER -Oldest and most traditional RN
programs
-Modeled after Nightingale programs in Europe
-Approximately 2-3 years in length
-The increase in numbers of hospitals led to increase in these programs (More
than 1300 operational)
-Only 64 of these programs remain as of 2012
-NCLEX-RN Licensing exam
7. Associate Degree Programs (ADN) - ANSWER -Emerged in 1950s in
response to societal changes and RN shortage
-Began as a 2-year program in community colleges
-A "first" in nursing (Now possible for all RNs to be educated in a college
setting
-Intended to be the "technical nurse"
-NCLEX-RN Licensing exam
8. Bachelor's Degree (BSN) - ANSWER -4 year degree
-Intended to be the "professional nurse"
-Include courses such as research, leadership, management, and statistics
-First of these programs was at Yale University in 1924
-Usually required for admission into graduate programs
-NCLEX-RN
, 9. Master of Sciences in Nursing (MSN) - ANSWER -Different areas of
specialty
-Nursing Education
-Health Care Administration
-Advanced Nurse Practitioners
-Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
10.Knowledge Expansion and Use of Technology and the Internet - ANSWER
-A major part in education and practice
-Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
-Benefits in nursing education
-Communication at Internet speed
-Use of chat rooms, blogs, or online sources
-Distance learned opportunities
-Smart phones access information quickly
-Learn to select valid and reliable sources
-Acquire competencies required for information-intensive nursing practice
11.Practice-Based Competency Outcomes - ANSWER -Specify expected
results (Measurable)
-Competence (Purpose of study/target to be reached)
-Think like a nurse (Implement, Plan, Conduct)
-Validation of competencies (Simulation labs) = Major incentive to promote
patient safety and effective care.
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Already Graded A+
1. Education trends - ANSWER -Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge
from and influence various aspects of society
-Broad changes in the US and the world that influence the education and
practice of nurses and providers.
2. Educational Issues and Trends - ANSWER -Knowledge expansion and use
of technology and the Internet
-Practice-based competency outcomes
Sociodemographic, cultural diversity, and economic and political changes
-Patient-centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy
-Shortage of nurses and faculty
3. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse -
ANSWER -Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
-Most restricted form of practice
-Must work under the supervision of an RN or physician
-Cannot perform all skills
-Limited work in critical care areas
-Practice focuses on technical skills
-NCLEX-PN licensing exam
4. California and Texas - ANSWER Only states to have LVN instead of LPN
,5. NCLEX - ANSWER National Council Licensure Examination
6. Hospital or Diploma Nurses - ANSWER -Oldest and most traditional RN
programs
-Modeled after Nightingale programs in Europe
-Approximately 2-3 years in length
-The increase in numbers of hospitals led to increase in these programs (More
than 1300 operational)
-Only 64 of these programs remain as of 2012
-NCLEX-RN Licensing exam
7. Associate Degree Programs (ADN) - ANSWER -Emerged in 1950s in
response to societal changes and RN shortage
-Began as a 2-year program in community colleges
-A "first" in nursing (Now possible for all RNs to be educated in a college
setting
-Intended to be the "technical nurse"
-NCLEX-RN Licensing exam
8. Bachelor's Degree (BSN) - ANSWER -4 year degree
-Intended to be the "professional nurse"
-Include courses such as research, leadership, management, and statistics
-First of these programs was at Yale University in 1924
-Usually required for admission into graduate programs
-NCLEX-RN
, 9. Master of Sciences in Nursing (MSN) - ANSWER -Different areas of
specialty
-Nursing Education
-Health Care Administration
-Advanced Nurse Practitioners
-Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
10.Knowledge Expansion and Use of Technology and the Internet - ANSWER
-A major part in education and practice
-Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
-Benefits in nursing education
-Communication at Internet speed
-Use of chat rooms, blogs, or online sources
-Distance learned opportunities
-Smart phones access information quickly
-Learn to select valid and reliable sources
-Acquire competencies required for information-intensive nursing practice
11.Practice-Based Competency Outcomes - ANSWER -Specify expected
results (Measurable)
-Competence (Purpose of study/target to be reached)
-Think like a nurse (Implement, Plan, Conduct)
-Validation of competencies (Simulation labs) = Major incentive to promote
patient safety and effective care.
