NURSING NOW CATALANO TEST BANK
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria. Answer: -
well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
⩥ Florence Nightingale. Answer: defined nursing as both an art and
science, differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding
nursing education, published books; founder of modern nursing
⩥ Clara Barton. Answer: established red cross; volunteered to care for
wounds and feed union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of
nurses for the army of James
⩥ goals of nursing research. Answer: -improve care in clinical setting
,-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics,
nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
⩥ evidence-based practice (EBP). Answer: a problem-solving approach
to making clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends
both science and art of nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may
consist of specific nursing interventions or use guidelines established for
the care of patients
⩥ steps in implementing EBP. Answer: Step 1: ask a question about a
clinical area of interest or an intervention
Step 2: collect the most relevant and best evidence
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence
Step 4: integrate the evidence w/ clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and values in making a decision to change
Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
⩥ human dimensions that compose the whole person:. Answer: physical,
intellectual, environmental, spiritual, sociocultural, and emotional
⩥ acute illness. Answer: rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short
time; examples: cold, diarrhea, pneumonia, appendicitis
, ⩥ chronic illness. Answer: slow onset, characteristics: permanent
change, caused by change in anatomy, requires special patient education,
long period of care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung
diseases, and arthritis
⩥ stages-of-illness behaviors. Answer: Stage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
⩥ primary health promotion. Answer: directed towards PROMOTING
health and PREVENTING the development of disease processes or
injury; example: immunization clinic, family planning services, accident
prevention education
⩥ secondary health promotion. Answer: focus on SCREENING for early
detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found;
example: assessing children for normal growth and development and
encourage regular medical, dental and vision exams
⩥ tertiary health promotion. Answer: after an illness is diagnosed and
treated;
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria. Answer: -
well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
⩥ Florence Nightingale. Answer: defined nursing as both an art and
science, differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding
nursing education, published books; founder of modern nursing
⩥ Clara Barton. Answer: established red cross; volunteered to care for
wounds and feed union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of
nurses for the army of James
⩥ goals of nursing research. Answer: -improve care in clinical setting
,-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics,
nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
⩥ evidence-based practice (EBP). Answer: a problem-solving approach
to making clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends
both science and art of nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may
consist of specific nursing interventions or use guidelines established for
the care of patients
⩥ steps in implementing EBP. Answer: Step 1: ask a question about a
clinical area of interest or an intervention
Step 2: collect the most relevant and best evidence
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence
Step 4: integrate the evidence w/ clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and values in making a decision to change
Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
⩥ human dimensions that compose the whole person:. Answer: physical,
intellectual, environmental, spiritual, sociocultural, and emotional
⩥ acute illness. Answer: rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short
time; examples: cold, diarrhea, pneumonia, appendicitis
, ⩥ chronic illness. Answer: slow onset, characteristics: permanent
change, caused by change in anatomy, requires special patient education,
long period of care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung
diseases, and arthritis
⩥ stages-of-illness behaviors. Answer: Stage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
⩥ primary health promotion. Answer: directed towards PROMOTING
health and PREVENTING the development of disease processes or
injury; example: immunization clinic, family planning services, accident
prevention education
⩥ secondary health promotion. Answer: focus on SCREENING for early
detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found;
example: assessing children for normal growth and development and
encourage regular medical, dental and vision exams
⩥ tertiary health promotion. Answer: after an illness is diagnosed and
treated;
