Question 1

Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing practice and education:

Accepted Answer

A)  are historically important but have no validity for nursing today. 
B)  were neither recognized nor appreciated in her own time. 
C)  were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean War. 
D)  were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds. 
A)  are historically important but have no validity for nursing today. 
B)  were neither recognized nor appreciated in her own time. 
C)  were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean War. 
D)  were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds.

Question 2

The LPN demonstrates an evidence-based practice by:

Accepted Answer

A)  using a drug manual to check compatibility of drugs. 
B)  using scientific information to guide decision making. 
C)  using medical history of a patient to direct nursing interventions. 
D)  basing nursing care on advice from an experienced nurse. 
A)  using a drug manual to check compatibility of drugs. 
B)  using scientific information to guide decision making. 
C)  using medical history of a patient to direct nursing interventions. 
D)  basing nursing care on advice from an experienced nurse.

Question 3

After passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX PN), the nurse is qualified to take an additional certification in the field of:

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacology. 
B)  care of infants and children. 
C)  operating room technology. 
D)  community health. 
A)  pharmacology. 
B)  care of infants and children. 
C)  operating room technology. 
D)  community health.

Question 4

Nursing interventions are best defined as activities that:

Accepted Answer

A)  are taken to improve the patient's health. 
B)  involve researching methods to maintain asepsis. 
C)  include the family in nursing care. 
D)  review guidelines for handling infectious wastes. 
A)  are taken to improve the patient's health. 
B)  involve researching methods to maintain asepsis. 
C)  include the family in nursing care. 
D)  review guidelines for handling infectious wastes.

Question 5

Standards of care for the nursing practice of the LPN are established by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Boards of Nursing Examiners in each state. 
B)  National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). 
C)  American Nurses Association (AN
A) . 
D)  National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses. 
A)  Boards of Nursing Examiners in each state. 
B)  National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). 
C)  American Nurses Association (AN
A) . 
D)  National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.

Question 6

The advent of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) required that nurses working in health care agencies:

Accepted Answer

A)  record supportive documentation to confirm a patient's need for care in order to qualify for reimbursement. 
B)  use the DRG rather than their own observations for patient assessment. 
C)  be aware of the specific drugs related to the diagnosis. 
D)  acquire cross-training to make staffing more flexible. 
A)  record supportive documentation to confirm a patient's need for care in order to qualify for reimbursement. 
B)  use the DRG rather than their own observations for patient assessment. 
C)  be aware of the specific drugs related to the diagnosis. 
D)  acquire cross-training to make staffing more flexible.

Question 7

The Standards of Nursing Practice are designed to direct LPNs to:

Accepted Answer

A)  advance their nursing career. 
B)  seek a scientific basis for their interventions. 
C)  deliver safe, knowledgeable care. 
D)  a leadership role. 
A)  advance their nursing career. 
B)  seek a scientific basis for their interventions. 
C)  deliver safe, knowledgeable care. 
D)  a leadership role.

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a positive aspect of the Affordable Care Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 38-year-old mother is penalized on her taxes for not purchasing health insurance. 
B)  A 42-year-old laborer who has chronic kidney disease is denied insurance coverage. 
C)  Jamie, age 24, cannot continue insurance coverage on his parent's insurance since he has graduated from college. 
D)  Maria, age 60, is able to obtain health insurance at a rate that is manageable on her income. 
A)  A 38-year-old mother is penalized on her taxes for not purchasing health insurance. 
B)  A 42-year-old laborer who has chronic kidney disease is denied insurance coverage. 
C)  Jamie, age 24, cannot continue insurance coverage on his parent's insurance since he has graduated from college. 
D)  Maria, age 60, is able to obtain health insurance at a rate that is manageable on her income.

Question 9

The founding of the Red Cross is attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lillian Wald. 
B)  Dorothea Dix. 
C)  Florence Nightingale. 
D)  Clara Barton. 
A)  Lillian Wald. 
B)  Dorothea Dix. 
C)  Florence Nightingale. 
D)  Clara Barton.

Question 10

In the United States, the Young Women's Christian Association (YMCA) in New York opened The ____________ School, the first practical nursing school.

Accepted Answer

Ballard
In 1892, the YMCA open

Question 11

In order to fulfill the common goals defined by nursing theorists (promote wellness, prevent illness, facilitate coping, and restore health), the LPN must take on the roles of:

Accepted Answer

A)  caregiver, educator, and collaborator. 
B)  nursing assistant, delegator, and environmental specialist. 
C)  medication dispenser, collaborator, and transporter. 
D)  dietitian, manager, and housekeeper. 
A)  caregiver, educator, and collaborator. 
B)  nursing assistant, delegator, and environmental specialist. 
C)  medication dispenser, collaborator, and transporter. 
D)  dietitian, manager, and housekeeper.

Question 12

Women volunteers were organized to give nursing care to the wounded soldiers during the Civil War by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Florence Nightingale. 
B)  Dorothea Dix. 
C)  Clara Barton. 
D)  Lillian Wald. 
A)  Florence Nightingale. 
B)  Dorothea Dix. 
C)  Clara Barton. 
D)  Lillian Wald.

Question 13

It is appropriate for practical nurses to provide direct patient care to persons in a hospital under the supervision of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  medical assistant. 
B)  registered nurse on the unit. 
C)  supervising nurse who is responsible for care on several units. 
D)  more experienced LPN on the unit. 
A)  medical assistant. 
B)  registered nurse on the unit. 
C)  supervising nurse who is responsible for care on several units. 
D)  more experienced LPN on the unit.

Question 14

An advantage of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they make insurance coverage of employees less expensive to employers. 
B)  there are fewer physicians to choose from than in an HMO. 
C)  long-term relationships with physicians are more likely. 
D)  patients may go directly to a specialist for care. 
A)  they make insurance coverage of employees less expensive to employers. 
B)  there are fewer physicians to choose from than in an HMO. 
C)  long-term relationships with physicians are more likely. 
D)  patients may go directly to a specialist for care.

Exam 1: Nursing and the Health Care System

Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing practice and education:

The LPN demonstrates an evidence-based practice by:

After passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX PN), the nurse is qualified to take an additional certification in the field of:

Nursing interventions are best defined as activities that:

Standards of care for the nursing practice of the LPN are established by the:

The advent of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) required that nurses working in health care agencies:

The Standards of Nursing Practice are designed to direct LPNs to:

Which of the following is considered a positive aspect of the Affordable Care Act?

The founding of the Red Cross is attributed to:

In the United States, the Young Women's Christian Association (YMCA) in New York opened The ____________ School, the first practical nursing school.

In order to fulfill the common goals defined by nursing theorists (promote wellness, prevent illness, facilitate coping, and restore health), the LPN must take on the roles of:

Women volunteers were organized to give nursing care to the wounded soldiers during the Civil War by:

It is appropriate for practical nurses to provide direct patient care to persons in a hospital under the supervision of a:

An advantage of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) is that:

Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning

Implementation and Evaluation

Documentation of Nursing Care

Communication and the Nurse Patient Relationship

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Delegation, Leadership, and Management

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Adulthood and the Family

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care

Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care

Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

Safe Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients

Assisting with Hygiene Personal Care Skin Care and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Patient Environment and Safety

Measuring Vital Signs

Assessing Health Status

Admitting Transferring and Discharging Patients

Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

Promoting Urinary Elimination

Promoting Bowel Elimination

Pain Comfort and Sleep

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration

Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers

Promoting Musculoskeletal Function

Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult

Common Psychosocial Care Problems of Older Adults

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