Question 1

How should the nurse accurately describe a nurse practitioner to a student nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The nurse practitioner is a student nurse who is near graduation from a basic program." 
B)  "The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing and specialty certification." 
C)  "The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with doctoral preparation in research methodology." 
D)  "The nurse practitioner is a nurse who practices exclusively in a university medical center." 
A)  "The nurse practitioner is a student nurse who is near graduation from a basic program." 
B)  "The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing and specialty certification." 
C)  "The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with doctoral preparation in research methodology." 
D)  "The nurse practitioner is a nurse who practices exclusively in a university medical center." B

Question 2

Which care delivery method has the greatest potential for fragmenting patient care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary nursing 
B)  Case method 
C)  Functional method 
D)  Patient-focused care 
A)  Primary nursing 
B)  Case method 
C)  Functional method 
D)  Patient-focused care C

Question 3

Which groups are members of a nursing team?

Accepted Answer

A)  RNs, LPN/LVNs, nursing assistants 
B)  Radiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists 
C)  Occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists 
D)  Physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists 
A)  RNs, LPN/LVNs, nursing assistants 
B)  Radiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists 
C)  Occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists 
D)  Physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists A

Question 4

Which statement best describes the relationship between the student nurse assigned to a hospital unit for clinical experience and the unit staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  The student is under direct supervision of the nurse manager of the unit at all times. 
B)  Students are on the clinical unit to give service to the hospital as they care for patients. 
C)  The student applies classroom learning under the supervision of faculty members during clinical training. 
D)  Practical nursing students form a nursing team of their own and are not a part of the larger unit team. 
A)  The student is under direct supervision of the nurse manager of the unit at all times. 
B)  Students are on the clinical unit to give service to the hospital as they care for patients. 
C)  The student applies classroom learning under the supervision of faculty members during clinical training. 
D)  Practical nursing students form a nursing team of their own and are not a part of the larger unit team.

Question 5

Select the method of delivering nursing care that facilitates continuity of care,individualizes care,and fosters 24-hour accountability for patient care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Case nursing 
B)  Team nursing 
C)  Functional nursing 
D)  Primary care nursing 
A)  Case nursing 
B)  Team nursing 
C)  Functional nursing 
D)  Primary care nursing

Question 6

The role of the LPN/LVN in the health care team is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  independent. 
B)  advanced practice. 
C)  interdependent. 
D)  decentralized. 
A)  independent. 
B)  advanced practice. 
C)  interdependent. 
D)  decentralized.

Question 7

Select the person or persons who may be included on the physical therapy team.

Accepted Answer

A)  RN 
B)  LPN/LVN 
C)  Physical therapists 
D)  Physical therapy assistants 
A)  RN 
B)  LPN/LVN 
C)  Physical therapists 
D)  Physical therapy assistants

Question 8

The most important reason for a student nurse to prepare adequately before providing patient care is to

Accepted Answer

A)  be able to give the same safe care as a nurse. 
B)  avoid arousing the anger of the instructor. 
C)  maintain self-esteem by performing well. 
D)  make a favorable impression on unit staff. 
A)  be able to give the same safe care as a nurse. 
B)  avoid arousing the anger of the instructor. 
C)  maintain self-esteem by performing well. 
D)  make a favorable impression on unit staff.

Question 9

The member of the health care team responsible for assisting patients to arrange for community agencies to provide services after discharge is the

Accepted Answer

A)  nurse. 
B)  physician. 
C)  physical therapist. 
D)  social worker. 
A)  nurse. 
B)  physician. 
C)  physical therapist. 
D)  social worker.

Question 10

The LPN/LVN describes herself as "working in an expanded role in a long-term care facility." What is the most correct interpretation of this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The LPN/LVN is able to administer oral medications. 
B)  The LPN/LVN is a first-line manager responsible to the RN. 
C)  The LPN/LVN formulates nursing diagnoses and care plans. 
D)  The LPN/LVN interprets and implements research findings. 
A)  The LPN/LVN is able to administer oral medications. 
B)  The LPN/LVN is a first-line manager responsible to the RN. 
C)  The LPN/LVN formulates nursing diagnoses and care plans. 
D)  The LPN/LVN interprets and implements research findings.

Question 11

The aspect of functioning that distinguishes RNs from LPN/LVNs is that only RNs

Accepted Answer

A)  plan and organize daily care for groups of patients. 
B)  implement measures ordered to prevent complications. 
C)  provide health information to patients and families. 
D)  initiate independent nursing actions based on nursing diagnoses. 
A)  plan and organize daily care for groups of patients. 
B)  implement measures ordered to prevent complications. 
C)  provide health information to patients and families. 
D)  initiate independent nursing actions based on nursing diagnoses.

Question 12

The member of the health care team responsible for performing treatments to assist the patient to breathe more efficiently and effectively is the

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational therapist. 
B)  physical therapist. 
C)  respiratory therapist. 
D)  psychotherapist. 
A)  occupational therapist. 
B)  physical therapist. 
C)  respiratory therapist. 
D)  psychotherapist.

Question 13

The case method of care delivery is used on the surgical unit.The LPN/LVN asks what this means regarding work assignments.The best answer would be

Accepted Answer

A)  "You will be assigned to provide care for two or three relatively stable patients with predictable care outcomes." 
B)  "You will be assigned to perform specific nursing tasks for a number of patients, such as taking vital signs, doing simple dressings, and so on." 
C)  "You will be assigned to provide daily total care for several patients from admission to discharge." 
D)  "You will receive cross-training to be assigned as unit secretary, venipuncturist, or to nursing duties." 
A)  "You will be assigned to provide care for two or three relatively stable patients with predictable care outcomes." 
B)  "You will be assigned to perform specific nursing tasks for a number of patients, such as taking vital signs, doing simple dressings, and so on." 
C)  "You will be assigned to provide daily total care for several patients from admission to discharge." 
D)  "You will receive cross-training to be assigned as unit secretary, venipuncturist, or to nursing duties."

Question 14

Which member of the health care team is responsible for initially teaching a patient about medication side effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Registered nurse 
B)  LPN/LVN 
C)  Occupational therapist 
D)  Patient care technician 
A)  Registered nurse 
B)  LPN/LVN 
C)  Occupational therapist 
D)  Patient care technician

Question 15

An LPN/LVN offers input to the RN about the effectiveness of the patient's care plan.By doing this,the LPN/LVN is functioning in an

Accepted Answer

A)  entrepreneurial role. 
B)  expanded role. 
C)  interdependent role. 
D)  independent role. 
A)  entrepreneurial role. 
B)  expanded role. 
C)  interdependent role. 
D)  independent role.

Question 16

A nurse describes the method of care delivery on a unit as "using nursing staff in varying ratios to meet patient needs and coordinating care using care pathways." This best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  nursing case management. 
B)  primary nursing. 
C)  team nursing. 
D)  the skill mix method. 
A)  nursing case management. 
B)  primary nursing. 
C)  team nursing. 
D)  the skill mix method.

Question 17

Nursing management and executive roles include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervisor 
B)  Nurse manager 
C)  Director 
D)  Chief nursing officer 
E)  Charge nurse 
A)  Supervisor 
B)  Nurse manager 
C)  Director 
D)  Chief nursing officer 
E)  Charge nurse

Question 18

The goal of the health care team is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  restoring optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health to patients. 
B)  preventing communicable diseases. 
C)  selecting health care professionals who serve people with health care needs. 
D)  attaining personal satisfaction of the need to help others. 
A)  restoring optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health to patients. 
B)  preventing communicable diseases. 
C)  selecting health care professionals who serve people with health care needs. 
D)  attaining personal satisfaction of the need to help others.

Question 19

A student nurse asks,"What determines the LPN/LVN's role and responsibilities in the practice setting?" The best answer is

Accepted Answer

A)  "The job analysis performed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing." 
B)  "The Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the LPN/LVN is employed." 
C)  "The skill mix of the agency unit to which the nurse is assigned." 
D)  "The degree of centralization of the unit on which the LPN/LVN works." 
A)  "The job analysis performed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing." 
B)  "The Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the LPN/LVN is employed." 
C)  "The skill mix of the agency unit to which the nurse is assigned." 
D)  "The degree of centralization of the unit on which the LPN/LVN works."

Question 20

The role of the LPN/LVN can best be described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initiates all health teaching 
B)  Works in an independent role 
C)  Initiates all phases of the nursing process 
D)  Assists with all phases of the nursing process 
A)  Initiates all health teaching 
B)  Works in an independent role 
C)  Initiates all phases of the nursing process 
D)  Assists with all phases of the nursing process

Exam 15: The Health Care Team: Where the Practical/Vocational Nurse Fits In

How should the nurse accurately describe a nurse practitioner to a student nurse?

Which care delivery method has the greatest potential for fragmenting patient care?

Which groups are members of a nursing team?

Which statement best describes the relationship between the student nurse assigned to a hospital unit for clinical experience and the unit staff?

Select the method of delivering nursing care that facilitates continuity of care,individualizes care,and fosters 24-hour accountability for patient care.

The role of the LPN/LVN in the health care team is best described as

Select the person or persons who may be included on the physical therapy team.

The most important reason for a student nurse to prepare adequately before providing patient care is to

The member of the health care team responsible for assisting patients to arrange for community agencies to provide services after discharge is the

The LPN/LVN describes herself as "working in an expanded role in a long-term care facility." What is the most correct interpretation of this statement?

The aspect of functioning that distinguishes RNs from LPN/LVNs is that only RNs

The member of the health care team responsible for performing treatments to assist the patient to breathe more efficiently and effectively is the

The case method of care delivery is used on the surgical unit.The LPN/LVN asks what this means regarding work assignments.The best answer would be

Which member of the health care team is responsible for initially teaching a patient about medication side effects?

An LPN/LVN offers input to the RN about the effectiveness of the patient's care plan.By doing this,the LPN/LVN is functioning in an

A nurse describes the method of care delivery on a unit as "using nursing staff in varying ratios to meet patient needs and coordinating care using care pathways." This best describes

Nursing management and executive roles include which of the following?

The goal of the health care team is best described as

A student nurse asks,"What determines the LPN/LVN's role and responsibilities in the practice setting?" The best answer is

The role of the LPN/LVN can best be described as which of the following?

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How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to Present

Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey

Nursing Process: Your Role

Nursing Theory,Research,and Evidence-Based Practice

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