NURS 313 TEST #1 NCLEX REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The examination for registered nurse (RN) licensure is exactly the same in every
state in the United States. This examination: - ANSWER-Provides a minimal
standard of knowledge for an RN in practice
Which of the following Internet resources available can assist consumers when
comparing quality care measures? - ANSWER-hospital compare
hospital consumer assessment of health care
A patient in the emergency department has developed wheezing and shortness
of breath. The nurse gives the ordered medicated nebulizer treatment now and
in 4 hours. Which standard of practice is performed? - ANSWER-implementation
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has knowledge and skills for a
variety of professional roles and responsibilities. Which of the following are
examples? - ANSWER-caregiver
autonomy and accountability
patient advocate
health promotion
A critical care nurse is using a computerized decision support system to correctly
position her ventilated patients to reduce pneumonia caused by accumulated
,respiratory secretions. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the
Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency? - ANSWER-informatics
The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in pressure ulcer
formation in their patients. A nurse consultant decides to compare two types of
treatment. The first is the procedure currently used to assess for pressure ulcer
risk. The second uses a new assessment instrument to identify at-risk patients.
Given this information, the nurse consultant exemplifies which career? -
ANSWER-nurse researcher
Health care reform will bring changes in the emphasis of care. Which of the
following models is expected from health care reform? - ANSWER-moving from
acute illness to a health promotion
illness prevention model
An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and cough.
The nurse obtains her vital signs, listens to her lung and heart sounds,
determines her level of comfort, and collects blood and sputum samples for
analysis. Which standard of practice is performed? - ANSWER-assessment
A nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to
go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a
new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery
to the family and discusses the patient's wishes with them. The nurse is acting
as the patient's: - ANSWER-advocate
A nurse meets with the registered dietician and physical therapist to develop a
plan of care that focuses on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This
, is an example of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN)
competency? - ANSWER-teamwork and collaboration
Clinical nurse specialist - ANSWER-Expert clinician in a specialized area of
practice.
Nurse anesthetist - ANSWER-Provides care and services under the supervision of
an anesthesiologist
Nurse practitioner - ANSWER-Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary
care setting, directly managing the medical care of patients who are healthy or
who have chronic conditions.
Nurse-midwife - ANSWER-Provides independent care, including pregnancy and
gynecological services
You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care
coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the
preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for
Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document
is important. Which of the following statements best describes this code? -
ANSWER-Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care
Nurses in an acute care hospital are attending a unit based education program
to learn how to use a new pressure-relieving device for patients at risk for
pressure ulcers. This is which type of education? - ANSWER-in-service education
SOLUTIONS
The examination for registered nurse (RN) licensure is exactly the same in every
state in the United States. This examination: - ANSWER-Provides a minimal
standard of knowledge for an RN in practice
Which of the following Internet resources available can assist consumers when
comparing quality care measures? - ANSWER-hospital compare
hospital consumer assessment of health care
A patient in the emergency department has developed wheezing and shortness
of breath. The nurse gives the ordered medicated nebulizer treatment now and
in 4 hours. Which standard of practice is performed? - ANSWER-implementation
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has knowledge and skills for a
variety of professional roles and responsibilities. Which of the following are
examples? - ANSWER-caregiver
autonomy and accountability
patient advocate
health promotion
A critical care nurse is using a computerized decision support system to correctly
position her ventilated patients to reduce pneumonia caused by accumulated
,respiratory secretions. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the
Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency? - ANSWER-informatics
The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in pressure ulcer
formation in their patients. A nurse consultant decides to compare two types of
treatment. The first is the procedure currently used to assess for pressure ulcer
risk. The second uses a new assessment instrument to identify at-risk patients.
Given this information, the nurse consultant exemplifies which career? -
ANSWER-nurse researcher
Health care reform will bring changes in the emphasis of care. Which of the
following models is expected from health care reform? - ANSWER-moving from
acute illness to a health promotion
illness prevention model
An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and cough.
The nurse obtains her vital signs, listens to her lung and heart sounds,
determines her level of comfort, and collects blood and sputum samples for
analysis. Which standard of practice is performed? - ANSWER-assessment
A nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to
go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a
new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery
to the family and discusses the patient's wishes with them. The nurse is acting
as the patient's: - ANSWER-advocate
A nurse meets with the registered dietician and physical therapist to develop a
plan of care that focuses on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This
, is an example of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN)
competency? - ANSWER-teamwork and collaboration
Clinical nurse specialist - ANSWER-Expert clinician in a specialized area of
practice.
Nurse anesthetist - ANSWER-Provides care and services under the supervision of
an anesthesiologist
Nurse practitioner - ANSWER-Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary
care setting, directly managing the medical care of patients who are healthy or
who have chronic conditions.
Nurse-midwife - ANSWER-Provides independent care, including pregnancy and
gynecological services
You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care
coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the
preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for
Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document
is important. Which of the following statements best describes this code? -
ANSWER-Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care
Nurses in an acute care hospital are attending a unit based education program
to learn how to use a new pressure-relieving device for patients at risk for
pressure ulcers. This is which type of education? - ANSWER-in-service education
