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Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing 12th
Edition
by Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia
A. Stockert, Amy Hall & Wendy R.
Ostendorf
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Chapter 1. Nursing Today MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence
Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
1Psychological needs
2A maximal level of wellness
3Health maintenance and restoration
4Interpersonal interactions with the client
CORRECT ANSWER: 3
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Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order to
remain free of disease or to recover from disease.
Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clients, it is
not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys reparative processes
by manipulating the clients environment.
Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared for in a
way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of wellness.
Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she interacted with
DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriate
accrediting commission council of the:
1National League for Nursing
2American Nurses Association
3Congress for Nursing Practice
4International Council of Nurses
CORRECT ANSWER: 1
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with nursing
education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN accreditation
her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon interpersonal interactions.
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requirements.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting
health care, including standards of care. The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA
concerned with determining the legal aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance
of nursing, and the impact of trends in health care on nursing practice. The International Council of
Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the nursing profession, including the provision
of an international power base for nurses.
DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
1Diploma in nursing
2Masters in nursing
3Doctorate in nursing
4Baccalaureate in nursing
CORRECT ANSWER: 2
A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing 12th
Edition
by Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia
A. Stockert, Amy Hall & Wendy R.
Ostendorf
All Chapters|1-50 Complete
1|Page
, Franklyn A Plus Pass
Chapter 1. Nursing Today MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence
Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
1Psychological needs
2A maximal level of wellness
3Health maintenance and restoration
4Interpersonal interactions with the client
CORRECT ANSWER: 3
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Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order to
remain free of disease or to recover from disease.
Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clients, it is
not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys reparative processes
by manipulating the clients environment.
Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared for in a
way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of wellness.
Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she interacted with
DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriate
accrediting commission council of the:
1National League for Nursing
2American Nurses Association
3Congress for Nursing Practice
4International Council of Nurses
CORRECT ANSWER: 1
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with nursing
education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN accreditation
her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon interpersonal interactions.
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requirements.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting
health care, including standards of care. The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA
concerned with determining the legal aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance
of nursing, and the impact of trends in health care on nursing practice. The International Council of
Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the nursing profession, including the provision
of an international power base for nurses.
DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
1Diploma in nursing
2Masters in nursing
3Doctorate in nursing
4Baccalaureate in nursing
CORRECT ANSWER: 2
A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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