Question 1

Which of the following are including in the basic beliefs set forth in the ANA's Nursing's Agenda for the Future? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Health care is a basic human right. 
B)  Health policies should be based on outcomes research. 
C)  Government should be the only health care insurer. 
D)  Health care should provide more balance by including preventive and community care. 
E)  All people should have access to an all-inclusive package of health care. 
A)  Health care is a basic human right. 
B)  Health policies should be based on outcomes research. 
C)  Government should be the only health care insurer. 
D)  Health care should provide more balance by including preventive and community care. 
E)  All people should have access to an all-inclusive package of health care. A, B, D

Question 2

A nursing manager has noticed increasing incidents of rudeness and lack of cooperation among co-workers. Which action by the manager is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Holding a staff meeting and reminding the staff of policies regarding behavior 
B)  Disciplining the "ringleaders" in order to make an example for the other staff 
C)  Having informal meetings to solicit staff opinions on the workplace 
D)  Announcing that raises will be withheld from staff members engaging in this behavior 
A)  Holding a staff meeting and reminding the staff of policies regarding behavior 
B)  Disciplining the "ringleaders" in order to make an example for the other staff 
C)  Having informal meetings to solicit staff opinions on the workplace 
D)  Announcing that raises will be withheld from staff members engaging in this behavior C

Question 3

A patient asks a nurse to explain pharmacogenetics. Which response by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is the effect of pharmaceutical agents on a person's genes." 
B)  "It uses genetic information to determine if particular drugs will work in a person." 
C)  "It is the science of using a person's genes to help create new medications." 
D)  "It was the project that mapped and sequenced human genes." 
A)  "It is the effect of pharmaceutical agents on a person's genes." 
B)  "It uses genetic information to determine if particular drugs will work in a person." 
C)  "It is the science of using a person's genes to help create new medications." 
D)  "It was the project that mapped and sequenced human genes." C

Question 4

A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who care for both children and aging parents 
B)  Employees who are stuck in jobs they wish to quit 
C)  A person who is tired and stressed from a job 
D)  A group of people squeezed by the need for continued work 
A)  People who care for both children and aging parents 
B)  Employees who are stuck in jobs they wish to quit 
C)  A person who is tired and stressed from a job 
D)  A group of people squeezed by the need for continued work

Question 5

What are some recommendations for self-care for nurses in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash hands consistently. 
B)  Use sharps disposal containers. 
C)  Use adequate help or mechanical devices for lifting 
D)  Demand mental health screening for all visitors and patients 
E)  Reduce the need for working double shifts. 
A)  Wash hands consistently. 
B)  Use sharps disposal containers. 
C)  Use adequate help or mechanical devices for lifting 
D)  Demand mental health screening for all visitors and patients 
E)  Reduce the need for working double shifts.

Question 6

Which medical conditions can be linked to decreases in environmental quality? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic respiratory diseases 
B)  Allergies 
C)  Cancers 
D)  Mental illness 
E)  Inflammatory bowel disease 
A)  Chronic respiratory diseases 
B)  Allergies 
C)  Cancers 
D)  Mental illness 
E)  Inflammatory bowel disease

Question 7

A nurse manager wants to cut costs and eliminate expensive latex-free gloves. Which response by the chief nursing officer (CNO) is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing the change because it will save substantial money 
B)  Allowing the change because the manager is in charge of the unit's budget 
C)  Not allowing the change because latex allergy is fairly common 
D)  Not allowing the change until the next vendor bidding cycle occurs 
A)  Allowing the change because it will save substantial money 
B)  Allowing the change because the manager is in charge of the unit's budget 
C)  Not allowing the change because latex allergy is fairly common 
D)  Not allowing the change until the next vendor bidding cycle occurs

Question 8

What is true about genetics and nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the future, all drugs will be genetically based. 
B)  Nurses will need competence in genetics. 
C)  Genetic diseases will become more prevalent. 
D)  All genetic conditions can be identified prenatally. 
A)  In the future, all drugs will be genetically based. 
B)  Nurses will need competence in genetics. 
C)  Genetic diseases will become more prevalent. 
D)  All genetic conditions can be identified prenatally.

Question 9

Which factors will lead to a continuing nursing shortage in the future? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Aging of the workforce 
B)  Decreasing pay for nurses 
C)  Increased unionization 
D)  Increased need for nurses 
E)  Recent economic downturn 
A)  Aging of the workforce 
B)  Decreasing pay for nurses 
C)  Increased unionization 
D)  Increased need for nurses 
E)  Recent economic downturn

Question 10

According to Cooper, what is one important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being aware of stressors and acting on them 
B)  Refusing to work in a nonproductive environment 
C)  Reporting bullying when it is noticed in the workplace 
D)  Keeping a diary of unhealthy behaviors one indulges in 
A)  Being aware of stressors and acting on them 
B)  Refusing to work in a nonproductive environment 
C)  Reporting bullying when it is noticed in the workplace 
D)  Keeping a diary of unhealthy behaviors one indulges in

Question 11

A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buying the shoes and complaining to the store manager 
B)  Refusing to buy the shoes and writing a letter of complaint to the company 
C)  Looking around to see if there are other shoes that fit and are appropriate for work 
D)  Asking co-workers what they think about this advertisement campaign 
A)  Buying the shoes and complaining to the store manager 
B)  Refusing to buy the shoes and writing a letter of complaint to the company 
C)  Looking around to see if there are other shoes that fit and are appropriate for work 
D)  Asking co-workers what they think about this advertisement campaign

Question 12

A new manager is hired and is reviewing unit records. The manager finds a list of accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. Which action by the manager is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigating the educational credentials and experience of the staff 
B)  Hiring more registered nurses and assistive personnel 
C)  Comparing this unit's records with similar units in the hospital 
D)  Researching alternative staffing patterns and the effects of shift work 
A)  Investigating the educational credentials and experience of the staff 
B)  Hiring more registered nurses and assistive personnel 
C)  Comparing this unit's records with similar units in the hospital 
D)  Researching alternative staffing patterns and the effects of shift work

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding the requirement that entry to nursing practice should require a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)?

Accepted Answer

A)  With increased complexity in health care, this is being debated again. 
B)  This issue continues to divide the nursing profession. 
C)  The BSN will be required for practice in all 50 states by 2025. 
D)  The master's of science in nursing (MSN) will replace the BSN for bedside nurses. 
E)  The need for BSN-prepared nurses will decrease with increased unlicensed staff. 
A)  With increased complexity in health care, this is being debated again. 
B)  This issue continues to divide the nursing profession. 
C)  The BSN will be required for practice in all 50 states by 2025. 
D)  The master's of science in nursing (MSN) will replace the BSN for bedside nurses. 
E)  The need for BSN-prepared nurses will decrease with increased unlicensed staff.

Question 14

What is the focus of the Truth About Nursing Campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educating high school students about the nature of nursing 
B)  Increasing interdisciplinary collaboration by highlighting nursing achievements 
C)  Changing how the world thinks of nursing and protecting its image 
D)  Defending nurses against malpractice by supplying expert witnesses at trial 
A)  Educating high school students about the nature of nursing 
B)  Increasing interdisciplinary collaboration by highlighting nursing achievements 
C)  Changing how the world thinks of nursing and protecting its image 
D)  Defending nurses against malpractice by supplying expert witnesses at trial

Question 15

A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Student Nurses Association (NSN
A)  
B)  American Nurses Association (AN
A)  
C)  The unit-based journal club 
D)  A national political action committee 
A)  National Student Nurses Association (NSN
A)  
B)  American Nurses Association (AN
A)  
C)  The unit-based journal club 
D)  A national political action committee

Question 16

Approximately how many nurses belong to the ANA?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 million 
B)  1 million 
C)  500,000 
D)  300,000 
A)  3 million 
B)  1 million 
C)  500,000 
D)  300,000

Question 17

How could changes in world population affect health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreasing populations in third world countries frees up limited resources for the remaining population's needs. 
B)  Feeding, immunizing, and providing clean water will become an overwhelming task. 
C)  Massive population increases in some areas will lead to abundant health care in countries with smaller populations. 
D)  More health care resources can be utilized fighting regional problems based on shifting population dynamics. 
A)  Decreasing populations in third world countries frees up limited resources for the remaining population's needs. 
B)  Feeding, immunizing, and providing clean water will become an overwhelming task. 
C)  Massive population increases in some areas will lead to abundant health care in countries with smaller populations. 
D)  More health care resources can be utilized fighting regional problems based on shifting population dynamics.

Question 18

What is meant by "workplace incivility"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A setting in which there are poor relationships among different professional specialties 
B)  A setting in which different professions vie to take over the functions of other professional groups 
C)  A setting in which the manager is unreceptive, hostile, and creates dissention 
D)  A setting where colleagues bully, intimidate, or use aggression toward each other 
A)  A setting in which there are poor relationships among different professional specialties 
B)  A setting in which different professions vie to take over the functions of other professional groups 
C)  A setting in which the manager is unreceptive, hostile, and creates dissention 
D)  A setting where colleagues bully, intimidate, or use aggression toward each other

Question 19

What is the most important action a nurse can take to help further the profession of nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joining a professional organization like the ANA 
B)  Running for political office and helping create health-related legislation 
C)  Maintaining a sense of well-being and taking care of oneself in the workplace 
D)  Developing leadership skills and increasing professional education 
A)  Joining a professional organization like the ANA 
B)  Running for political office and helping create health-related legislation 
C)  Maintaining a sense of well-being and taking care of oneself in the workplace 
D)  Developing leadership skills and increasing professional education

Question 20

What are the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide protection for people who report workplace safety problems. 
B)  They inspect all equipment to ensure it is safe before the staff uses it. 
C)  The regulate workplace safety. 
D)  They provide health screenings for all new employees. 
E)  They administer the employee health program. 
A)  They provide protection for people who report workplace safety problems. 
B)  They inspect all equipment to ensure it is safe before the staff uses it. 
C)  The regulate workplace safety. 
D)  They provide health screenings for all new employees. 
E)  They administer the employee health program.

Which of the following are including in the basic beliefs set forth in the ANA's Nursing's Agenda for the Future? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing manager has noticed increasing incidents of rudeness and lack of cooperation among co-workers. Which action by the manager is best?

A patient asks a nurse to explain pharmacogenetics. Which response by the nurse is best?

A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?

What are some recommendations for self-care for nurses in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

Which medical conditions can be linked to decreases in environmental quality? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse manager wants to cut costs and eliminate expensive latex-free gloves. Which response by the chief nursing officer (CNO) is best?

What is true about genetics and nursing practice?

Which factors will lead to a continuing nursing shortage in the future? (Select all that apply.)

According to Cooper, what is one important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout?

A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?

A new manager is hired and is reviewing unit records. The manager finds a list of accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. Which action by the manager is best?

Which of the following is true regarding the requirement that entry to nursing practice should require a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)?

What is the focus of the Truth About Nursing Campaign?

A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?

Approximately how many nurses belong to the ANA?

How could changes in world population affect health?

What is meant by "workplace incivility"?

What is the most important action a nurse can take to help further the profession of nursing?

What are the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

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The History and Social Context of Nursing

Nursing's Pathway to Professionalism

Legal Aspects of Nursing

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Nursing Practice

Becoming a Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Professional Practice

The Education of Nurses: On the Leading Edge of Transformation

Critical Thinking, the Nursing Process, and Clinical Judgment

Communication and Collaboration in Nursing

Illness, Culture, and Caring: Impact on Patients, Families, and Nurses

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Bases of Nursing

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

Health Care in the United States

Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations,

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Exam 16: Nursing's Challenge: The Call for Transformation

Which of the following are including in the basic beliefs set forth in the ANA's Nursing's Agenda for the Future? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing manager has noticed increasing incidents of rudeness and lack of cooperation among co-workers. Which action by the manager is best?

A patient asks a nurse to explain pharmacogenetics. Which response by the nurse is best?

A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?

What are some recommendations for self-care for nurses in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

Which medical conditions can be linked to decreases in environmental quality? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse manager wants to cut costs and eliminate expensive latex-free gloves. Which response by the chief nursing officer (CNO) is best?

What is true about genetics and nursing practice?

Which factors will lead to a continuing nursing shortage in the future? (Select all that apply.)

According to Cooper, what is one important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout?

A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?

A new manager is hired and is reviewing unit records. The manager finds a list of accidents, errors, and interpersonal problems on the staff. Which action by the manager is best?

Which of the following is true regarding the requirement that entry to nursing practice should require a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)?

What is the focus of the Truth About Nursing Campaign?

A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?

Approximately how many nurses belong to the ANA?

How could changes in world population affect health?

What is meant by "workplace incivility"?

What is the most important action a nurse can take to help further the profession of nursing?

What are the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing Today: A Time of Transformation

The History and Social Context of Nursing

Nursing's Pathway to Professionalism

Legal Aspects of Nursing

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Nursing Practice

Becoming a Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Professional Practice

The Education of Nurses: On the Leading Edge of Transformation

Critical Thinking, the Nursing Process, and Clinical Judgment

Communication and Collaboration in Nursing

Illness, Culture, and Caring: Impact on Patients, Families, and Nurses

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Bases of Nursing

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

Health Care in the United States

Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations,

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