Question 1

A nurse wants to represent nursing in legislative activities.Which national nursing organization would be most important to join?

Accepted Answer

A)  International Congress of Nursing 
B)  American Red Cross 
C)  American Academy of Nursing 
D)  American Nurses Association 
A)  International Congress of Nursing 
B)  American Red Cross 
C)  American Academy of Nursing 
D)  American Nurses Association D

Question 2

What action did the Johnson and Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future take to promote nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identified the need for nurses in labor and delivery 
B)  Raised visibility of nurses of varied races 
C)  Identified the need for nurses in postpartum care 
D)  Raised national starting wages for nurses 
A)  Identified the need for nurses in labor and delivery 
B)  Raised visibility of nurses of varied races 
C)  Identified the need for nurses in postpartum care 
D)  Raised national starting wages for nurses B

Question 3

Which of the following organizations would the nursing advisor recommend that the nursing student join to best meet the student's current needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  National League for Nursing 
B)  American Nurses Association 
C)  International Council of Nurse 
D)  National Student Nurses Association 
A)  National League for Nursing 
B)  American Nurses Association 
C)  International Council of Nurse 
D)  National Student Nurses Association D

Question 4

Which action led to the "birth" of nursing theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creation of baccalaureate programs 
B)  Dr.Peplau's nursing model publication 
C)  Publication of Jean Watson's Caring Theory 
D)  Martha Roger's work on nursing theory 
A)  Creation of baccalaureate programs 
B)  Dr.Peplau's nursing model publication 
C)  Publication of Jean Watson's Caring Theory 
D)  Martha Roger's work on nursing theory

Question 5

In the 1950s,belonging to a professional organization was popular.What has contributed to the decline in membership of the American Nurses Association?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ANA has increased membership dues that nurses cannot afford. 
B)  Nurses do not want to be associated with an organization that represents unions. 
C)  The association does not have state and local organizations. 
D)  The increase in popularity of specialty organizations representing specific needs of members has led to a decline in nurses joining the ANA. 
A)  The ANA has increased membership dues that nurses cannot afford. 
B)  Nurses do not want to be associated with an organization that represents unions. 
C)  The association does not have state and local organizations. 
D)  The increase in popularity of specialty organizations representing specific needs of members has led to a decline in nurses joining the ANA.

Question 6

What action can each nurse take to improve the image of nursing during his or her career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide public education on what nurses really do. 
B)  Ignore the negative image of nurses. 
C)  Contribute to the negative image of nurses. 
D)  Remain silent when someone speaks negatively of nursing. 
A)  Provide public education on what nurses really do. 
B)  Ignore the negative image of nurses. 
C)  Contribute to the negative image of nurses. 
D)  Remain silent when someone speaks negatively of nursing.

Question 7

Which action(s)by the nurse can help create a professional image? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain effective communication skills. 
B)  Maintain a positive attitude. 
C)  Maintain a professional appearance. 
D)  Be prepared to interact with the public. 
E)  Be unprepared for work. 
A)  Maintain effective communication skills. 
B)  Maintain a positive attitude. 
C)  Maintain a professional appearance. 
D)  Be prepared to interact with the public. 
E)  Be unprepared for work.

Question 8

The nurse is determining which professional organizations to join.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the International Council of Nursing (ICN)when stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The ICN handles domestic nursing issues." 
B)  "The ICN is for international nurses only." 
C)  "The ICN is focused on worldwide health care." 
D)  "The ICN is focused on foreign issues only." 
A)  "The ICN handles domestic nursing issues." 
B)  "The ICN is for international nurses only." 
C)  "The ICN is focused on worldwide health care." 
D)  "The ICN is focused on foreign issues only."

Question 9

Which of the following assesses how nurses can control their profession? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Discussing issues on their lunch break 
B)  Joining a professional organization 
C)  Through publishing documents 
D)  Being active in the state boards of nursing 
E)  Keeping issues to themselves 
A)  Discussing issues on their lunch break 
B)  Joining a professional organization 
C)  Through publishing documents 
D)  Being active in the state boards of nursing 
E)  Keeping issues to themselves

Question 10

The nurse understands the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)of 1974,when stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It provided a standard of practice for nursing." 
B)  "It allowed professional nursing organizations to act as unions on behalf of member nurses." 
C)  "It established the framework for political action in legislative activities." 
D)  "It financially supports research in nursing and education." 
A)  "It provided a standard of practice for nursing." 
B)  "It allowed professional nursing organizations to act as unions on behalf of member nurses." 
C)  "It established the framework for political action in legislative activities." 
D)  "It financially supports research in nursing and education."

Question 11

A nurse has been studying Levenstein's characteristics of a profession.The nurse demonstrates adequate understanding when interpreting which of the following components as part of the model?

Accepted Answer

A)  A code of ethics 
B)  A systematic,defined progression of education 
C)  An accreditation process 
D)  Publications or journal for the profession 
A)  A code of ethics 
B)  A systematic,defined progression of education 
C)  An accreditation process 
D)  Publications or journal for the profession

Question 12

Which of the following assesses how nursing has relevance to social values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurses have professional degrees. 
B)  Nurses perform community service. 
C)  Nursing licensure requires a baccalaureate degree. 
D)  Nurses are teachers of health promotion and wellness. 
A)  Nurses have professional degrees. 
B)  Nurses perform community service. 
C)  Nursing licensure requires a baccalaureate degree. 
D)  Nurses are teachers of health promotion and wellness.

Question 13

The nurse interprets which characteristic as the forefront of discussion about nursing's professionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Altruism 
C)  Social values 
D)  Code of ethics 
A)  Education 
B)  Altruism 
C)  Social values 
D)  Code of ethics

Question 14

Throughout the 1990s,a nationwide campaign worked to strengthen the image of nurses.Which of the following action(s)during the campaign aided in this? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Worked to improve the image of nurses as depicted on television 
B)  Reinforced the image of nurses are doctor's personal assistants 
C)  Reinforced the idea that nursing required little skill 
D)  Educated the public that nurses are critical thinkers 
E)  Reinforced that nurses have problem solving skills 
A)  Worked to improve the image of nurses as depicted on television 
B)  Reinforced the image of nurses are doctor's personal assistants 
C)  Reinforced the idea that nursing required little skill 
D)  Educated the public that nurses are critical thinkers 
E)  Reinforced that nurses have problem solving skills

Question 15

Which action would be consistent with the American Red Cross volunteer nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide staffing for a local hospital. 
B)  Provide assistance after a tornado. 
C)  Teach first aide to a group of Girl Scouts. 
D)  Deliver clothing to flood victims. 
E)  Educate volunteers to assist in a local hospital. 
A)  Provide staffing for a local hospital. 
B)  Provide assistance after a tornado. 
C)  Teach first aide to a group of Girl Scouts. 
D)  Deliver clothing to flood victims. 
E)  Educate volunteers to assist in a local hospital.

Question 16

What action(s)can the nurse take to continue improving the image of nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Upload inappropriate pictures to social media networks,which she has identified herself as a nurse, 
B)  Uphold ethical standards for all patients,all the time. 
C)  Maintain professional behavior in the workplace. 
D)  Be aware of the challenges she will face as a nurse because of society's perception of nurses. 
E)  Disregard the need to change the image of nursing. 
A)  Upload inappropriate pictures to social media networks,which she has identified herself as a nurse, 
B)  Uphold ethical standards for all patients,all the time. 
C)  Maintain professional behavior in the workplace. 
D)  Be aware of the challenges she will face as a nurse because of society's perception of nurses. 
E)  Disregard the need to change the image of nursing.

Question 17

Which of the following predicts the outcome if the nursing profession continues to be devalued by demeaning or comical images of nurses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurses will be able to request higher wages. 
B)  The nursing shortage will end. 
C)  There will not be enough jobs for new graduates. 
D)  The nursing shortage will extend. 
A)  Nurses will be able to request higher wages. 
B)  The nursing shortage will end. 
C)  There will not be enough jobs for new graduates. 
D)  The nursing shortage will extend.

Exam 9: Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

A nurse wants to represent nursing in legislative activities.Which national nursing organization would be most important to join?

What action did the Johnson and Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future take to promote nursing?

Which of the following organizations would the nursing advisor recommend that the nursing student join to best meet the student's current needs?

Which action led to the "birth" of nursing theory?

In the 1950s,belonging to a professional organization was popular.What has contributed to the decline in membership of the American Nurses Association?

What action can each nurse take to improve the image of nursing during his or her career?

Which action(s)by the nurse can help create a professional image? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is determining which professional organizations to join.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the International Council of Nursing (ICN)when stating which of the following?

Which of the following assesses how nurses can control their profession? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse understands the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)of 1974,when stating which of the following?

A nurse has been studying Levenstein's characteristics of a profession.The nurse demonstrates adequate understanding when interpreting which of the following components as part of the model?

Which of the following assesses how nursing has relevance to social values?

The nurse interprets which characteristic as the forefront of discussion about nursing's professionalism?

Throughout the 1990s,a nationwide campaign worked to strengthen the image of nurses.Which of the following action(s)during the campaign aided in this? (Select all that apply.)

Which action would be consistent with the American Red Cross volunteer nurse?

What action(s)can the nurse take to continue improving the image of nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following predicts the outcome if the nursing profession continues to be devalued by demeaning or comical images of nurses?

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 Education

Nursing Theory

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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