Discipline of Nursing Final Exam Brainstorming
Questions Answered Correctly Graded A+
A barrier to professionalism attributed to nursing's roots in altruism is illustrated when a nurse
a.
questions a medication order written by the physician.
b.
takes the time to listen to a patient's fears about surgery.
c.
needs to seek approval from charge nurse to give a PRN medication.
d.
feels guilty for expecting to be paid well for work. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -D
A component that separates occupations from professions is commitment. Which of the following is the
best way that nurses can show commitment to each other?
a.
Reporting substandard practice by unlicensed personnel
b.
Reading the professional literature
c.
Mentoring nursing students and novice nurses
,d.
Making a financial donation to a professional organization - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -C
A major challenge to full autonomy for nurses is/are
a.
state nurse practice acts.
b.
lobbyists for the American Medical Association (AMA) and hospital associations.
c.
the status of nurses in hospital hierarchy.
d.
the view of physicians as the gatekeepers in health care. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -B
A recent trend in nursing has been an increase in the number of men and women with degrees in other
fields or other careers applying to nursing programs. What is the single most important reason for this
trend?
a.
Nursing as a career has gained increased status and prestige.
b.
Nursing salaries have outpaced many other fields.
c.
A nursing career provides both job security and meaningful employment.
,d.
Working conditions in nursing have improved. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -ANS: C
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A
While true, nursing's increased status and prestige is not a significant factor in the trend of people
choosing it as a second career.
B
Salary is not a major factor.
C
The current appeal to men and women with degrees in other fields is that nursing can provide job
opportunities, economic security, and the opportunity to help others.
D
Working conditions are not identified as a reason for choosing a second career in nursing.
A shift in population growth is expected to place stress on nursing resources. Which age-group is
expected to experience the greatest population growth in the next decade?
a.
Older than 85 years of age
b.
, 75 to 85 years of age
c.
35 to 65 years of age
d.
18 to 35 years of age - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -ANS: A
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A
People older than 85 years, known as the "very old," represent the fastest-growing segment of the total
population.
B
Although the 75 to 85 age-group is growing, it is not the fastest-growing segment of the population.
C
The group of individuals 35 to 65 years of age is not expected to grow as dramatically as is the group
termed "very old."
D
The 18 to 35 age-group is not expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the population in the next
decade.
According to the nurse's Code of Ethics, the hallmark of nursing practice is
Questions Answered Correctly Graded A+
A barrier to professionalism attributed to nursing's roots in altruism is illustrated when a nurse
a.
questions a medication order written by the physician.
b.
takes the time to listen to a patient's fears about surgery.
c.
needs to seek approval from charge nurse to give a PRN medication.
d.
feels guilty for expecting to be paid well for work. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -D
A component that separates occupations from professions is commitment. Which of the following is the
best way that nurses can show commitment to each other?
a.
Reporting substandard practice by unlicensed personnel
b.
Reading the professional literature
c.
Mentoring nursing students and novice nurses
,d.
Making a financial donation to a professional organization - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -C
A major challenge to full autonomy for nurses is/are
a.
state nurse practice acts.
b.
lobbyists for the American Medical Association (AMA) and hospital associations.
c.
the status of nurses in hospital hierarchy.
d.
the view of physicians as the gatekeepers in health care. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -B
A recent trend in nursing has been an increase in the number of men and women with degrees in other
fields or other careers applying to nursing programs. What is the single most important reason for this
trend?
a.
Nursing as a career has gained increased status and prestige.
b.
Nursing salaries have outpaced many other fields.
c.
A nursing career provides both job security and meaningful employment.
,d.
Working conditions in nursing have improved. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -ANS: C
Feedback
A
While true, nursing's increased status and prestige is not a significant factor in the trend of people
choosing it as a second career.
B
Salary is not a major factor.
C
The current appeal to men and women with degrees in other fields is that nursing can provide job
opportunities, economic security, and the opportunity to help others.
D
Working conditions are not identified as a reason for choosing a second career in nursing.
A shift in population growth is expected to place stress on nursing resources. Which age-group is
expected to experience the greatest population growth in the next decade?
a.
Older than 85 years of age
b.
, 75 to 85 years of age
c.
35 to 65 years of age
d.
18 to 35 years of age - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -ANS: A
Feedback
A
People older than 85 years, known as the "very old," represent the fastest-growing segment of the total
population.
B
Although the 75 to 85 age-group is growing, it is not the fastest-growing segment of the population.
C
The group of individuals 35 to 65 years of age is not expected to grow as dramatically as is the group
termed "very old."
D
The 18 to 35 age-group is not expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the population in the next
decade.
According to the nurse's Code of Ethics, the hallmark of nursing practice is
