Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition A+ GRADED
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A nurse is planning education for a patient who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure to rule out a
cerebral aneurysm. Which aspect of nursing does the nurse use as the basis for education?
Art of nursing
Science of nursing
Caring aspect of nursing
Holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-b. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care
that is provided. In contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing
holistic care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
A group of students in a community health course is discussing disaster management. Which nursing
leader will the students identify as the founder of the Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Lillian Wald
Lavinia Dock - CORRECT ANSWER-Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882.
Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Lillian Wald was the founder of public health
nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's rights activist instrumental in establishing
women's right to vote.
A nurse is engaged in community health promotion activities. What activity best reflects this type of
health promotion?
Teaching about fall prevention and home safety at a senior center
Holding a blood glucose screening for diabetes at a local church
Educating hospice volunteers on therapeutic communication
Providing education on crutch walking to a child with a fractured tibia - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurses
promote health and prevent illness primarily by teaching, through personal example and administering
preventative vaccinations. Performing blood glucose screening for diabetes detects a disease after it has
developed, rather than diabetes prevention. Therapeutic communication during hospice care and crutch
walking are additional interventions used for diseases or health problems already present.
[VERIFIED]
A nurse is planning education for a patient who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure to rule out a
cerebral aneurysm. Which aspect of nursing does the nurse use as the basis for education?
Art of nursing
Science of nursing
Caring aspect of nursing
Holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-b. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care
that is provided. In contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing
holistic care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
A group of students in a community health course is discussing disaster management. Which nursing
leader will the students identify as the founder of the Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Lillian Wald
Lavinia Dock - CORRECT ANSWER-Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882.
Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Lillian Wald was the founder of public health
nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's rights activist instrumental in establishing
women's right to vote.
A nurse is engaged in community health promotion activities. What activity best reflects this type of
health promotion?
Teaching about fall prevention and home safety at a senior center
Holding a blood glucose screening for diabetes at a local church
Educating hospice volunteers on therapeutic communication
Providing education on crutch walking to a child with a fractured tibia - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurses
promote health and prevent illness primarily by teaching, through personal example and administering
preventative vaccinations. Performing blood glucose screening for diabetes detects a disease after it has
developed, rather than diabetes prevention. Therapeutic communication during hospice care and crutch
walking are additional interventions used for diseases or health problems already present.
