Exam 1: Evolution of Nursing Thought Action

Which of the following best explains the importance of standards of practice?

An experienced seasoned nurse uses her knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient problems.She is often the resource for other nurses on the unit.What stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved?

The nurse is working at a hospice organization in her area.Which of the following best describes the patients for whom she will be caring?

Which of the following is an example of an illness prevention activity?

Which member of the healthcare team typically serves as the case manager?

Strategies to improve the status of nursing include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility has a physician's prescription to contact other therapists as required by patient need.A patient has started to have difficulty with bathing and grooming.Which therapist should the nurse contact to assist the patient to regain these skills?

____________________ is a health program,administered by the state and funded by federal and state governments,to provide care for low-income people.

To reflect the changes in healthcare and nurses' expanded roles,the International Council of Nurses revised the definition of nursing.Which statements are consistent with the revised definition of nursing?

Which actions by the nurse are considered "skilled nursing care"? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is the most important reason to develop a definition of nursing?

The nursing staff on the surgical unit complains to the manager that they do not have enough time to complete all wound care and dressing changes.What is the manager's most appropriate action to take?

Which healthcare worker should the nurse consult to counsel a patient about financial and family stressors impacting healthcare?

Which of the following best describes the legal definition of a nurse? Assume all education programs are accredited.

Each U.S.state has its own state board of nursing responsible for protecting the health,safety,and welfare of the general public.The state board of nursing meets these responsibilities by performing which of the following functions? Select all that apply.

An elderly patient is covered under Medicare.She is scheduled for discharge and tells the nursing student that several therapists will come to her home to help her regain functional abilities.The patient then asks,"Why can't I just stay in the hospital and receive this type of care?" What is the nursing student's best response?

A nurse is recently hired at an acute care facility.During orientation to her unit,she is given a role chart describing each person's role on the unit.The chart reflects that the registered nurses are responsible for all admission and discharge assessments and patient treatments.The licensed practical nurses are responsible for administering all medications and the certified nursing assistants obtain all vital signs and administer baths.The nurse recognizes this practice as which model of care?