F.A. DAVIS - CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024
The nurse is working in a community health promotion clinic. Which is an example of an illness
prevention activity? - ANSWER Administering immunization for HPV
A practicing nurse is aware that continuing education courses may be required for license renewal.
Which organization can require nurses to obtain a specified amount of continuing education courses? -
ANSWER State Board of Nursing
An experienced nurse uses knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient
problems. The nurse often fulfills the role of a resource for other nurses on the unit. At this point, which
stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved? - ANSWER Expert
Which statement best explains the importance of standards of practice in the nursing profession? -
ANSWER Standards of practice identify the components nurses need to provide safe care.
The nursing instructor is considering becoming a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN).
Which primary goal of the NLN will most strongly impact the nurse's decision to become a member? -
ANSWER Establishing and maintaining identified standards for nursing practice.
The nurse is providing care for a patient following a debilitating stroke. Which type of care will the nurse
recognize as the best choice for this patient? - ANSWER Tertiary Care
The nurse is providing care for an older adult patient in an acute care setting for various age-related
health issues. When planning for discharge, the patient states concern about being able to adequately
provide for health maintenance and self-care needs. Which type of facility does the nurse recognize for
this patient? - ANSWER Assisted Living Facility
The nurse understands that the most important reason for the development of a definition for the
profession of nursing is that it: - ANSWER Differentiates the nursing role from those of other health
professionals
, Which activity provides evidence-based support for the contribution made by advanced practice nurses
(APNs) within healthcare? - ANSWER Improved patient compliance with prescribed treatments
The nurse is providing care for a pediatric patient in an acute care facility. The patient's parents express
concern about the cost of the medical care. The parents state, "We have jobs, but we don't make a lot of
money and have no insurance." Which medical assistance program does the nurse recognize as being
most appropriate for this family? - ANSWER Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility has a physician's prescription to contact therapists as required
by patient need. A patient has started to have difficulty with bathing and grooming. Which therapist
does the nurse contact to assist the patient to regain these skills? - ANSWER Occupational Therapist
An older adult patient is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The patient can perform self-care
activities but needs assistance with shopping and meal preparation. As well, assistance is necessary for
blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Which type of healthcare facility is most
appropriate for the patient? - ANSWER Assisted Living Facility
The nurse in the intensive care unit is providing care for only one patient, who was admitted with a
diagnosis of septic shock. Based on this information, which care delivery model is this nurse following? -
ANSWER Case Method
The nurse is providing care for a patient who needs extensive acute care, which is being rejected by the
patient because of financial and family stressors. Which healthcare worker does the nurse consult to
counsel this patient? - ANSWER Social Worker
Which type of managed care provides patients with the greatest choice of providers, medications, and
medical devices? - ANSWER Preferred Provider Organization
The registered nurse is discharging a patient to an assisted living facility. Which statement by the nurse is
most appropriate for the patient? - ANSWER "Assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks is available
to you."
Which member of the healthcare team typically serves as the case manager? - ANSWER RN
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024
The nurse is working in a community health promotion clinic. Which is an example of an illness
prevention activity? - ANSWER Administering immunization for HPV
A practicing nurse is aware that continuing education courses may be required for license renewal.
Which organization can require nurses to obtain a specified amount of continuing education courses? -
ANSWER State Board of Nursing
An experienced nurse uses knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient
problems. The nurse often fulfills the role of a resource for other nurses on the unit. At this point, which
stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved? - ANSWER Expert
Which statement best explains the importance of standards of practice in the nursing profession? -
ANSWER Standards of practice identify the components nurses need to provide safe care.
The nursing instructor is considering becoming a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN).
Which primary goal of the NLN will most strongly impact the nurse's decision to become a member? -
ANSWER Establishing and maintaining identified standards for nursing practice.
The nurse is providing care for a patient following a debilitating stroke. Which type of care will the nurse
recognize as the best choice for this patient? - ANSWER Tertiary Care
The nurse is providing care for an older adult patient in an acute care setting for various age-related
health issues. When planning for discharge, the patient states concern about being able to adequately
provide for health maintenance and self-care needs. Which type of facility does the nurse recognize for
this patient? - ANSWER Assisted Living Facility
The nurse understands that the most important reason for the development of a definition for the
profession of nursing is that it: - ANSWER Differentiates the nursing role from those of other health
professionals
, Which activity provides evidence-based support for the contribution made by advanced practice nurses
(APNs) within healthcare? - ANSWER Improved patient compliance with prescribed treatments
The nurse is providing care for a pediatric patient in an acute care facility. The patient's parents express
concern about the cost of the medical care. The parents state, "We have jobs, but we don't make a lot of
money and have no insurance." Which medical assistance program does the nurse recognize as being
most appropriate for this family? - ANSWER Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility has a physician's prescription to contact therapists as required
by patient need. A patient has started to have difficulty with bathing and grooming. Which therapist
does the nurse contact to assist the patient to regain these skills? - ANSWER Occupational Therapist
An older adult patient is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The patient can perform self-care
activities but needs assistance with shopping and meal preparation. As well, assistance is necessary for
blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Which type of healthcare facility is most
appropriate for the patient? - ANSWER Assisted Living Facility
The nurse in the intensive care unit is providing care for only one patient, who was admitted with a
diagnosis of septic shock. Based on this information, which care delivery model is this nurse following? -
ANSWER Case Method
The nurse is providing care for a patient who needs extensive acute care, which is being rejected by the
patient because of financial and family stressors. Which healthcare worker does the nurse consult to
counsel this patient? - ANSWER Social Worker
Which type of managed care provides patients with the greatest choice of providers, medications, and
medical devices? - ANSWER Preferred Provider Organization
The registered nurse is discharging a patient to an assisted living facility. Which statement by the nurse is
most appropriate for the patient? - ANSWER "Assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks is available
to you."
Which member of the healthcare team typically serves as the case manager? - ANSWER RN
