NRSG 257 Exam 1 Test Questions
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The RN has been asked to administer a drub by IV push. The nurse is uncertain whether or not
this talk falls within a nurse's scope of practice. The nurse knows that the following resources
will assist the nurse in making a decision regarding this situation: (select all that apply)
A. hospital pharmacist
B. Hospital policy and procedure
C. Nurse practice act
D. Ordering physician - Answer bc
Of the following tittle which has the lowest level of education
A. DNP
B. BSN
C. ADN
D. UAP - Answer d
The nurse wants to delegate the task of showering an elderly client in a wheelchair to the
nursing assistive personnel. Before delegating a task to the NAP, the nurse should FIRST ensure
which of the following is accomplished?
1. The UAP is supervised at all times
2. The UAP demonstrated competency for the task during orientation
3. The UAP has performed the task before
4. The UAP has received the assignment during report - Answer 2
What type of credentialing indicated that the individual has achieved a high level of expertise
and knowledge in an area of nursing practice
A. Licensure
B. Certification
C. Professionalism
D. Registration - Answer b
What is the most significant professional benefit to a student who belongs to the National
Student Nurses Association
A. receiving membership benefits such as the "imprint" newsletter
, B. Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and professionalism of a national
organization
C. Opportunity for scholarships
D. Joining an elite group that has power and control over its member - Answer B
Which contribution by Florence Nightingale had the greatest impact on nursing education?
A. Recognizing the formal, systematic education in both theory and practice was essential for
the education of nurses
B. advocating all nurses be educated in universities
C. Requiring physicians and hospitals to recognize that clinical practice knowledge needed to be
gained in a classroom
D. Enforcing the requirement that all nursing instructors had a masters degree - Answer a
What is the primary goal of the state board of nursing in establishing licensure of nurses?
A. Guarantee high quality nurses
B. Increase revenues for the state
C. Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public
D. Maintain high numbers in the profession - Answer C
You are a nurse on a surgical unit. You are doing assignments for a shift. Which patient do you
assign to the LPN?
A. the patient transferred out of ICU 1 hour ago
B. The patient who requires teaching on 2 new medications before discharge
C. The patient that had a surgical procedure yesterday and is being discharged tomorrow
D. The patient who is experiencing some bleeding problems following surgery earlier today -
Answer C
Identify the primary purpose of the National League for Nursing
A. establish standards of practice to ensure high quality care
B. Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
C. Increase the political power of nurses to influence legislation
D. prevents unqualified nurse from practicing in hospitals - Answer B
What characteristics of healthcare in ancient civilizations distinguishes from healthcare of
today?
A. Health care was closely related to religious practice
B. Most health care was provided by women
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The RN has been asked to administer a drub by IV push. The nurse is uncertain whether or not
this talk falls within a nurse's scope of practice. The nurse knows that the following resources
will assist the nurse in making a decision regarding this situation: (select all that apply)
A. hospital pharmacist
B. Hospital policy and procedure
C. Nurse practice act
D. Ordering physician - Answer bc
Of the following tittle which has the lowest level of education
A. DNP
B. BSN
C. ADN
D. UAP - Answer d
The nurse wants to delegate the task of showering an elderly client in a wheelchair to the
nursing assistive personnel. Before delegating a task to the NAP, the nurse should FIRST ensure
which of the following is accomplished?
1. The UAP is supervised at all times
2. The UAP demonstrated competency for the task during orientation
3. The UAP has performed the task before
4. The UAP has received the assignment during report - Answer 2
What type of credentialing indicated that the individual has achieved a high level of expertise
and knowledge in an area of nursing practice
A. Licensure
B. Certification
C. Professionalism
D. Registration - Answer b
What is the most significant professional benefit to a student who belongs to the National
Student Nurses Association
A. receiving membership benefits such as the "imprint" newsletter
, B. Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and professionalism of a national
organization
C. Opportunity for scholarships
D. Joining an elite group that has power and control over its member - Answer B
Which contribution by Florence Nightingale had the greatest impact on nursing education?
A. Recognizing the formal, systematic education in both theory and practice was essential for
the education of nurses
B. advocating all nurses be educated in universities
C. Requiring physicians and hospitals to recognize that clinical practice knowledge needed to be
gained in a classroom
D. Enforcing the requirement that all nursing instructors had a masters degree - Answer a
What is the primary goal of the state board of nursing in establishing licensure of nurses?
A. Guarantee high quality nurses
B. Increase revenues for the state
C. Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public
D. Maintain high numbers in the profession - Answer C
You are a nurse on a surgical unit. You are doing assignments for a shift. Which patient do you
assign to the LPN?
A. the patient transferred out of ICU 1 hour ago
B. The patient who requires teaching on 2 new medications before discharge
C. The patient that had a surgical procedure yesterday and is being discharged tomorrow
D. The patient who is experiencing some bleeding problems following surgery earlier today -
Answer C
Identify the primary purpose of the National League for Nursing
A. establish standards of practice to ensure high quality care
B. Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
C. Increase the political power of nurses to influence legislation
D. prevents unqualified nurse from practicing in hospitals - Answer B
What characteristics of healthcare in ancient civilizations distinguishes from healthcare of
today?
A. Health care was closely related to religious practice
B. Most health care was provided by women
