Question 1

Situations that include repeated diagnostic tests or a change in the plan of care because of adverse reactions relate to which type of costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opportunity costs 
B)  Operation costs 
C)  Safety costs 
D)  Insurance costs 
A)  Opportunity costs 
B)  Operation costs 
C)  Safety costs 
D)  Insurance costs

Question 2

To conduct formal team meetings, which of the following guidelines should be followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adhere to a planned schedule of meetings regardless of whether the meetings are needed 
B)  Hand out a meeting agenda at the designated meeting time 
C)  Take minutes only if action is taken during the meeting 
D)  Ensure minutes reflect action items, person responsible, and timeline for completion 
A)  Adhere to a planned schedule of meetings regardless of whether the meetings are needed 
B)  Hand out a meeting agenda at the designated meeting time 
C)  Take minutes only if action is taken during the meeting 
D)  Ensure minutes reflect action items, person responsible, and timeline for completion

Question 3

A nursing group is trying to effect a change in policy related to the care of children in their community. Which of the following can make a major difference in their success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Politics 
B)  Size of the community 
C)  Their experience 
D)  Size of the nursing team 
A)  Politics 
B)  Size of the community 
C)  Their experience 
D)  Size of the nursing team

Question 4

If we define nursing by only identifying what nurses do, we are only describing:

Accepted Answer

A)  tasks. 
B)  a profession. 
C)  a knowledge worker. 
D)  a leader. 
A)  tasks. 
B)  a profession. 
C)  a knowledge worker. 
D)  a leader.

Question 5

Describe the difference between a didactic course and clinical or practicum.

Accepted Answer

A didactic course focuses on theoretical

Question 6

If you tell a person in your neighborhood that the community can be viewed as a healthcare client, how would you support this statement or explain it?

Accepted Answer

The community can also be viewed as the

Question 7

Which ethical principles apply when a patient is told the truth by his or her physician during the informed consent process about the patient's scheduled surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Justice 
D)  Veracity 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Justice 
D)  Veracity

Question 8

When a patient signs a form giving another person the right to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is not able to do so, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a do-not-resuscitate (DNR). 
B)  a living will. 
C)  power of attorney. 
D)  an advance directive. 
A)  a do-not-resuscitate (DNR). 
B)  a living will. 
C)  power of attorney. 
D)  an advance directive.

Question 9

What does continuum of care mean?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (2004) defines the

Question 10

How does working on group projects prepare students for a nursing career?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is only an educational requirement because nurses will work independently in practice. 
B)  Teams are not present in all healthcare settings. 
C)  Teamwork requires clear communication. 
D)  Teamwork requires individualized opinions. 
A)  It is only an educational requirement because nurses will work independently in practice. 
B)  Teams are not present in all healthcare settings. 
C)  Teamwork requires clear communication. 
D)  Teamwork requires individualized opinions.

Question 11

Why should nurses want to be more "visible" to the public?

Accepted Answer

Discuss how nursing is struggling to att

Question 12

The Sullivan Commission's report most strongly recommended that schools of nursing:

Accepted Answer

A)  improve diversity efforts. 
B)  increase enrollment. 
C)  conduct research about nursing education. 
D)  expand graduate programs. 
A)  improve diversity efforts. 
B)  increase enrollment. 
C)  conduct research about nursing education. 
D)  expand graduate programs.

Question 13

Where was the first school of nursing established?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paris 
B)  London 
C)  United States 
D)  Madrid 
A)  Paris 
B)  London 
C)  United States 
D)  Madrid

Question 14

Describe the four aspects that must be considered for a nurse to be competent to care.

Accepted Answer

The intellectual aspect: consists of an

Question 15

Health care cannot be viewed in same manner as other businesses that might have one product or a series of highly related products, such as the automobile industry. Do you agree or disagree with this statement, and why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare products vary based on the me

Question 16

What is a preceptor?

Accepted Answer

A preceptor is an experienced and compet

Question 17

Which nursing programs have the greatest number of graduates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Associate degree 
B)  Baccalaureate degree 
C)  Master's degree 
D)  Doctoral degree 
A)  Associate degree 
B)  Baccalaureate degree 
C)  Master's degree 
D)  Doctoral degree

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics applies to chronic illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical management can cure the illness. 
B)  They are self-limiting. 
C)  The focus is on diagnosis, not specifically symptoms. 
D)  There is a focus on preventing deterioration. 
A)  Medical management can cure the illness. 
B)  They are self-limiting. 
C)  The focus is on diagnosis, not specifically symptoms. 
D)  There is a focus on preventing deterioration.

Question 19

The application of knowledge, decision-making, and psychomotor skills relates to:

Accepted Answer

A)  standards. 
B)  admission requirements to schools of nursing. 
C)  competencies. 
D)  school of nursing policies. 
A)  standards. 
B)  admission requirements to schools of nursing. 
C)  competencies. 
D)  school of nursing policies.

Question 20

When a nurse is cooperating with other healthcare professionals to try to achieve a win-win result, what role is being played?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient advocate 
B)  Collaborator 
C)  Manager 
D)  Provider of care 
A)  Patient advocate 
B)  Collaborator 
C)  Manager 
D)  Provider of care

Situations that include repeated diagnostic tests or a change in the plan of care because of adverse reactions relate to which type of costs?

To conduct formal team meetings, which of the following guidelines should be followed?

A nursing group is trying to effect a change in policy related to the care of children in their community. Which of the following can make a major difference in their success?

If we define nursing by only identifying what nurses do, we are only describing:

Describe the difference between a didactic course and clinical or practicum.

If you tell a person in your neighborhood that the community can be viewed as a healthcare client, how would you support this statement or explain it?

Which ethical principles apply when a patient is told the truth by his or her physician during the informed consent process about the patient's scheduled surgery?

When a patient signs a form giving another person the right to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is not able to do so, this is called:

What does continuum of care mean?

How does working on group projects prepare students for a nursing career?

Why should nurses want to be more "visible" to the public?

The Sullivan Commission's report most strongly recommended that schools of nursing:

Where was the first school of nursing established?

Describe the four aspects that must be considered for a nurse to be competent to care.

Health care cannot be viewed in same manner as other businesses that might have one product or a series of highly related products, such as the automobile industry. Do you agree or disagree with this statement, and why or why not?

What is a preceptor?

Which nursing programs have the greatest number of graduates?

Which of the following characteristics applies to chronic illnesses?

The application of knowledge, decision-making, and psychomotor skills relates to:

When a nurse is cooperating with other healthcare professionals to try to achieve a win-win result, what role is being played?

Professional Nursing: History and Development of the Nursing Profession

The Essence of Nursing: Knowledge and Caring

Nursing Education, Accreditation, and Regulation

Success in Your Nursing Education Program

Health Policy and Political Action

Ethics and Legal Issues

Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Illness: a Community Perspective

The Healthcare Delivery System: Focus on Acute Care

Provide Patient-Centered Care

Work in Interprofessional Teams

Employ Evidence-Based Practice

Apply Quality Improvement

The Future: Transformation of Nursing Practice Through Leadership

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Exam 14: Nursing Education, Practice, and Policy

Situations that include repeated diagnostic tests or a change in the plan of care because of adverse reactions relate to which type of costs?

To conduct formal team meetings, which of the following guidelines should be followed?

A nursing group is trying to effect a change in policy related to the care of children in their community. Which of the following can make a major difference in their success?

If we define nursing by only identifying what nurses do, we are only describing:

Describe the difference between a didactic course and clinical or practicum.

If you tell a person in your neighborhood that the community can be viewed as a healthcare client, how would you support this statement or explain it?

Which ethical principles apply when a patient is told the truth by his or her physician during the informed consent process about the patient's scheduled surgery?

When a patient signs a form giving another person the right to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is not able to do so, this is called:

What does continuum of care mean?

How does working on group projects prepare students for a nursing career?

Why should nurses want to be more "visible" to the public?

The Sullivan Commission's report most strongly recommended that schools of nursing:

Where was the first school of nursing established?

Describe the four aspects that must be considered for a nurse to be competent to care.

Health care cannot be viewed in same manner as other businesses that might have one product or a series of highly related products, such as the automobile industry. Do you agree or disagree with this statement, and why or why not?

What is a preceptor?

Which nursing programs have the greatest number of graduates?

Which of the following characteristics applies to chronic illnesses?

The application of knowledge, decision-making, and psychomotor skills relates to:

When a nurse is cooperating with other healthcare professionals to try to achieve a win-win result, what role is being played?

Professional Nursing: History and Development of the Nursing Profession

The Essence of Nursing: Knowledge and Caring

Nursing Education, Accreditation, and Regulation

Success in Your Nursing Education Program

Health Policy and Political Action

Ethics and Legal Issues

Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Illness: a Community Perspective

The Healthcare Delivery System: Focus on Acute Care

Provide Patient-Centered Care

Work in Interprofessional Teams

Employ Evidence-Based Practice

Apply Quality Improvement

The Future: Transformation of Nursing Practice Through Leadership

Filters