Question 1

Which statement by a nurse indicates an understanding of online nurse education programs? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The online programs are less work that face-to-face programs. 
B)  The online program provides education for adults who cannot relocate to continue their education. 
C)  The online program requires no travel. 
D)  Online nurse education programs only offer an associate's degree in nursing. 
E)  Online nursing education programs are only for advanced practice and doctoral programs. 
A)  The online programs are less work that face-to-face programs. 
B)  The online program provides education for adults who cannot relocate to continue their education. 
C)  The online program requires no travel. 
D)  Online nurse education programs only offer an associate's degree in nursing. 
E)  Online nursing education programs are only for advanced practice and doctoral programs. B,C

Question 2

What type of program is designed for students who prefer to take classes on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career ladder programs 
B)  BSN completion programs 
C)  Online degree programs 
D)  University-without-walls programs 
A)  Career ladder programs 
B)  BSN completion programs 
C)  Online degree programs 
D)  University-without-walls programs C

Question 3

A nurse professor is discussing the different educational tracks for nurses.The professor interprets which track as the most popular in 1980 versus today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baccalaureate 
B)  Associate 
C)  Master's 
D)  Diploma 
A)  Baccalaureate 
B)  Associate 
C)  Master's 
D)  Diploma D

Question 4

A master's degree in nursing differs from a generic nursing degree in what way? A master's degree in nursing

Accepted Answer

A)  requires a level of specialization to be selected. 
B)  prepares the nurse for nursing administration. 
C)  increases the authority and responsibilities of the nurse. 
D)  enables the nurse to become a nurse educator. 
A)  requires a level of specialization to be selected. 
B)  prepares the nurse for nursing administration. 
C)  increases the authority and responsibilities of the nurse. 
D)  enables the nurse to become a nurse educator.

Question 5

The nurse educator is being interviewed about the many different educational programs that allow nurses to achieve higher education.The educator states that the following educational programs were created based on the recommendation of the Institute of Medicine (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "BSN completion programs." 
B)  "career ladder programs." 
C)  "diploma programs." 
D)  "external degree programs." 
E)  "accelerated programs." 
A)  "BSN completion programs." 
B)  "career ladder programs." 
C)  "diploma programs." 
D)  "external degree programs." 
E)  "accelerated programs."

Question 6

Which action by associate degree prepared nurses indicates their understanding of the importance of higher education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Completing their continuing education credits early 
B)  Attending conferences in their specialty 
C)  Returning to college for an advanced degree 
D)  Transferring to the education department in their place of employment 
A)  Completing their continuing education credits early 
B)  Attending conferences in their specialty 
C)  Returning to college for an advanced degree 
D)  Transferring to the education department in their place of employment

Question 7

The Tri-Council for Nursing Policy recently stated that "every student and nurse should have access to additional nursing education "(AACN,2012).What changes would educational institutions need to make in order to support this statement? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Expand nursing programs to meet the needs for health care reform 
B)  Increase the cost of nursing programs to pay for additional instructors 
C)  Implement distance learning 
D)  Set up simulation labs 
E)  Lessen the amount of work in the nursing program to accommodate busy professionals 
A)  Expand nursing programs to meet the needs for health care reform 
B)  Increase the cost of nursing programs to pay for additional instructors 
C)  Implement distance learning 
D)  Set up simulation labs 
E)  Lessen the amount of work in the nursing program to accommodate busy professionals

Question 8

A distinction that can be made between nursing licensure and certification is that licensure is

Accepted Answer

A)  mandatory,and certification is voluntary. 
B)  optional,and certification is required to practice a nursing specialty. 
C)  renewed annually,and certification is renewed triannually. 
D)  approved by the ANA,and certification signifies ability to give safe care. 
A)  mandatory,and certification is voluntary. 
B)  optional,and certification is required to practice a nursing specialty. 
C)  renewed annually,and certification is renewed triannually. 
D)  approved by the ANA,and certification signifies ability to give safe care.

Question 9

The student nurse interprets which characteristic as one of graduates from a diploma school of nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have obtained a general education in nursing theory and sciences that can be applied toward an advanced degree. 
B)  They are well prepared to function in the institution in which the school is located. 
C)  Advanced courses in nursing management and leadership apply to advanced degrees in nursing. 
D)  They are prepared to practice in advanced nursing clinical situations. 
A)  They have obtained a general education in nursing theory and sciences that can be applied toward an advanced degree. 
B)  They are well prepared to function in the institution in which the school is located. 
C)  Advanced courses in nursing management and leadership apply to advanced degrees in nursing. 
D)  They are prepared to practice in advanced nursing clinical situations.

Question 10

A nurse is reviewing regulations to practice in different states.Which of the following credentials is interpreted as mandatory to renew periodically in order to legally practice nursing in a particular state?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nursing license 
B)  The registration of the nursing license 
C)  Certification in a nursing specialty organization 
D)  Accreditation 
A)  The nursing license 
B)  The registration of the nursing license 
C)  Certification in a nursing specialty organization 
D)  Accreditation

Question 11

The nursing student interprets the phrase "an accredited school of nursing" to mean that

Accepted Answer

A)  the nursing school is accredited by the licensing institution of the respective state. 
B)  the school has petitioned and been granted accreditation by the American Nurses Association. 
C)  this is a voluntary process by which the school demonstrates meeting of standards above the legal requirements. 
D)  this is a designation that allows the nursing program to confer advanced degrees in nursing education. 
A)  the nursing school is accredited by the licensing institution of the respective state. 
B)  the school has petitioned and been granted accreditation by the American Nurses Association. 
C)  this is a voluntary process by which the school demonstrates meeting of standards above the legal requirements. 
D)  this is a designation that allows the nursing program to confer advanced degrees in nursing education.

Question 12

Which action by health care facilities show implementation of the recommendations set by the Institute of Medicine? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the cost of outpatient services. 
B)  Set up a reward system for nurses who receive their baccalaureate degree. 
C)  Encourage nurses to be lifelong learners. 
D)  Set up a valet system to better serve patients and visitors. 
E)  Implement measures that will offer assistance to nurses who are pursuing doctoral degrees. 
A)  Increase the cost of outpatient services. 
B)  Set up a reward system for nurses who receive their baccalaureate degree. 
C)  Encourage nurses to be lifelong learners. 
D)  Set up a valet system to better serve patients and visitors. 
E)  Implement measures that will offer assistance to nurses who are pursuing doctoral degrees.

Question 13

A young parent with small children who has no prior education wants to enroll in a nursing program.The parent has very limited support and resources.Select the best program for this parent based on this above information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accelerated program 
B)  Associates program 
C)  Baccalaureate program 
D)  Online program 
A)  Accelerated program 
B)  Associates program 
C)  Baccalaureate program 
D)  Online program

Question 14

A new graduate wishes to select a program in nursing that will assist in preparation to care for individuals,families,groups,and communities.The new graduate should select a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  practical nursing school. 
B)  diploma program in nursing. 
C)  associate degree program. 
D)  baccalaureate program. 
A)  practical nursing school. 
B)  diploma program in nursing. 
C)  associate degree program. 
D)  baccalaureate program.

Question 15

A new graduate asks the nurse manager,"What's the meaning of this alphabet soup that's added after this nurse's name: Jane Bigham,RN,CRNA?" The best explanation for the nurse manager to give would be: "It means the nurse is licensed to practice in this state and

Accepted Answer

A)  has met predetermined standards for certification set by a credentialing group for nurse anesthetists." 
B)  is also a certified rehabilitation nursing assistant." 
C)  has been licensed by the central registry for nursing assessment specialists." 
D)  is joking about the nurse's age.The initials stand for Certified Real Nurse Antique." 
A)  has met predetermined standards for certification set by a credentialing group for nurse anesthetists." 
B)  is also a certified rehabilitation nursing assistant." 
C)  has been licensed by the central registry for nursing assessment specialists." 
D)  is joking about the nurse's age.The initials stand for Certified Real Nurse Antique."

Question 16

A 28-year-old individual has decided to become a nurse as quickly as possible after having worked in business management for 5 years with a master's degree.The person is married and has 3 young children at home.The individual is motivated and has many resources and a supportive spouse.Select that best nursing program for them based on this information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accelerated program 
B)  Baccalaureate program 
C)  Associate's program 
D)  BSN completion program 
A)  Accelerated program 
B)  Baccalaureate program 
C)  Associate's program 
D)  BSN completion program

Question 17

Based on data,the nurse interprets which educational program as producing the most graduate nurses annually?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diploma program 
B)  Associate degree program 
C)  Baccalaureate program 
D)  Master's and doctoral programs 
A)  Diploma program 
B)  Associate degree program 
C)  Baccalaureate program 
D)  Master's and doctoral programs

Question 18

Which of the following causes is most likely to contribute to the nursing shortage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The aging of the nurse faculty population 
B)  General lack of interest in the nursing profession 
C)  Lack of accredited nursing programs 
D)  Decreased need for nursing staff 
A)  The aging of the nurse faculty population 
B)  General lack of interest in the nursing profession 
C)  Lack of accredited nursing programs 
D)  Decreased need for nursing staff

Question 19

Which of the following would be the first action that a foreign nurse should take to practice in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply for a hospital job in the personal desired state to practice in. 
B)  Enroll in a community college to study "American" nursing. 
C)  Contact NCLEX to set up a testing time. 
D)  Contact the board of nursing in the personal desired state to practice nursing in. 
A)  Apply for a hospital job in the personal desired state to practice in. 
B)  Enroll in a community college to study "American" nursing. 
C)  Contact NCLEX to set up a testing time. 
D)  Contact the board of nursing in the personal desired state to practice nursing in.

Question 20

A nurse is comparing the diploma program with the associate's degree program.The nurse identifies which of the following as features of the diploma program and different from that of the associate's degree program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diploma degree allows the nurse to work in specific specialties. 
B)  The diploma degree allows the nurse to earn different wages at the same facility. 
C)  The diploma and ADN programs each have a national licensure exam specific to their program. 
D)  Graduates of the diploma program are often hired into the hospital where they completed their program. 
A)  The diploma degree allows the nurse to work in specific specialties. 
B)  The diploma degree allows the nurse to earn different wages at the same facility. 
C)  The diploma and ADN programs each have a national licensure exam specific to their program. 
D)  Graduates of the diploma program are often hired into the hospital where they completed their program.

Exam 7: Nursing Education

Which statement by a nurse indicates an understanding of online nurse education programs? (Select all that apply.)

What type of program is designed for students who prefer to take classes on the Internet?

A nurse professor is discussing the different educational tracks for nurses.The professor interprets which track as the most popular in 1980 versus today?

A master's degree in nursing differs from a generic nursing degree in what way? A master's degree in nursing

The nurse educator is being interviewed about the many different educational programs that allow nurses to achieve higher education.The educator states that the following educational programs were created based on the recommendation of the Institute of Medicine (Select all that apply.)

Which action by associate degree prepared nurses indicates their understanding of the importance of higher education?

The Tri-Council for Nursing Policy recently stated that "every student and nurse should have access to additional nursing education "(AACN,2012).What changes would educational institutions need to make in order to support this statement? (Select all that apply.)

A distinction that can be made between nursing licensure and certification is that licensure is

The student nurse interprets which characteristic as one of graduates from a diploma school of nursing?

A nurse is reviewing regulations to practice in different states.Which of the following credentials is interpreted as mandatory to renew periodically in order to legally practice nursing in a particular state?

The nursing student interprets the phrase "an accredited school of nursing" to mean that

Which action by health care facilities show implementation of the recommendations set by the Institute of Medicine? (Select all that apply.)

A young parent with small children who has no prior education wants to enroll in a nursing program.The parent has very limited support and resources.Select the best program for this parent based on this above information.

A new graduate wishes to select a program in nursing that will assist in preparation to care for individuals,families,groups,and communities.The new graduate should select a(n)

A new graduate asks the nurse manager,"What's the meaning of this alphabet soup that's added after this nurse's name: Jane Bigham,RN,CRNA?" The best explanation for the nurse manager to give would be: "It means the nurse is licensed to practice in this state and

Based on data,the nurse interprets which educational program as producing the most graduate nurses annually?

Which of the following causes is most likely to contribute to the nursing shortage?

Which of the following would be the first action that a foreign nurse should take to practice in the United States?

A nurse is comparing the diploma program with the associate's degree program.The nurse identifies which of the following as features of the diploma program and different from that of the associate's degree program?

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

NCLEX-RN Examination and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

Challenges of Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication and Team Building

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics of the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional (Union)and Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Nursing Research in Practice

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

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