,
,Chapter 1 :
exploring conteprary nursing
1. Standards of care for the nursing practice of the LPN are established by the:
a. Boards of Nursing Examiners in each state.
b. National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
c. American Nurses Association (ANA).
d. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
, ANS: D
The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses modified the standards published by the ANA in
2004 to better fit the role of the LPN.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 5 OBJ: Theory #2 TOP:
Standards of Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. The LPN demonstrates an evidence-based practice by:
a. using a drug manual to check compatibility of drugs.
b. using scientific information to guide decision making.
c. using medical history of a patient to direct nursing interventions.
d. basing nursing care on advice from an experienced nurse.
ANS: B
The use of scientific information from high-quality research to guide nursing decisions is reflective of
the application of evidence-based practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 5 OBJ: Theory #3 TOP:
Evidence Based Practice KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX:
N/A
3. Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster established the Henry Street Settlement Service in New York in
1893 in order to:
a. offer a shelter to injured war veterans.
,Chapter 1 :
exploring conteprary nursing
1. Standards of care for the nursing practice of the LPN are established by the:
a. Boards of Nursing Examiners in each state.
b. National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
c. American Nurses Association (ANA).
d. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
, ANS: D
The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses modified the standards published by the ANA in
2004 to better fit the role of the LPN.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 5 OBJ: Theory #2 TOP:
Standards of Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. The LPN demonstrates an evidence-based practice by:
a. using a drug manual to check compatibility of drugs.
b. using scientific information to guide decision making.
c. using medical history of a patient to direct nursing interventions.
d. basing nursing care on advice from an experienced nurse.
ANS: B
The use of scientific information from high-quality research to guide nursing decisions is reflective of
the application of evidence-based practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 5 OBJ: Theory #3 TOP:
Evidence Based Practice KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX:
N/A
3. Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster established the Henry Street Settlement Service in New York in
1893 in order to:
a. offer a shelter to injured war veterans.
