, Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition Potter Perry Test
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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:
1 Psychological needs
2 A maximal level of wellness
3 Health maintenance and restoration
4 Interpersonal interactions with the client
ANS: 3
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 her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not
focus upon interpersonal interactions. 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:
1 National League for Nursing
2 American Nurses Association
3 Congress for Nursing Practice
4 International Council of Nurses
ANS: 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 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:
1 Diploma in nursing
2 Masters in nursing
3 Doctorate in nursing
4 Baccalaureate in nursing
, ANS: 2
A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate
may become a registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The
doctoral degree is beyond the masters degree.
The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or
university, after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse
practitioner.
DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge
TOP: Nursing Process:
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role,
economic interest, and health care is the:
1 State Board of Nursing
2 American Nurses Association
3 American Hospital Association
4 National Student Nurses Association
ANS: 2
Bank
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:
1 Psychological needs
2 A maximal level of wellness
3 Health maintenance and restoration
4 Interpersonal interactions with the client
ANS: 3
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 her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not
focus upon interpersonal interactions. 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:
1 National League for Nursing
2 American Nurses Association
3 Congress for Nursing Practice
4 International Council of Nurses
ANS: 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 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:
1 Diploma in nursing
2 Masters in nursing
3 Doctorate in nursing
4 Baccalaureate in nursing
, ANS: 2
A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate
may become a registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The
doctoral degree is beyond the masters degree.
The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or
university, after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse
practitioner.
DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge
TOP: Nursing Process:
Assessment
MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role,
economic interest, and health care is the:
1 State Board of Nursing
2 American Nurses Association
3 American Hospital Association
4 National Student Nurses Association
ANS: 2
