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What has influenced the image of nursing over time? Select all that apply. - War, Religion,
Media
What were the greatest contributions of Florence Nightingale? Select all that apply. - -
Introduced hygiene by washing sheets and cleaning the wards
- Set up tents near battlefield to expedite care
- Advanced the education of nurses
At which levels of education is a person eligible to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX®)? Select all that apply. - - Graduate degree
- Associates degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Practical nursing
- Diploma nursing
A nurse is presenting a workshop on how to avoid the development of high blood pressure to a
group of older adults in a community senior center. Which role is the nurse assuming? -
Illness prevention
,A nurse who has worked on a medical-surgical unit for 4 years wishes to learn how to become a
school nurse. Which is the recommended next step? - Completion of a BSN and other
state requirements
As a new grad on the acute-care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient information
and supplies in preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. She cared for each of her
patients and knew them well. How did Madge's actions meet the ANA standards of nursing?
Select all that apply. - - Caring is central to practice
- Nursing practice is individualized
- She plans care for each of her patients
When comparing the roles of Madge and Bryan as new nursing grads, which roles and functions
would they have in common? Select all that apply. - - Direct care provider
- Communicator
- Client/family educator
- Counselor
- Leader
At the time of Bryan's graduation with his BSN degree, Kathy decides to enroll in an RN to BSN
program to obtain her degree. What new opportunities will be available for Kathy with this
additional education? Select all that apply. - - Applying for graduate school
- Providing direct client care
- Applying research findings
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new grad role. He tells his mom, "I
do fine when I've done something before, but every day there seems to be a new skill that I
haven't performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier as he becomes
exposed to more experiences. Which stage of Benner's model is Bryan demonstrating? -
Advanced beginner
,Bryan is an advanced beginner, an individual who improves performance with multiple
exposures to new experiences. The novice stage begins with the onset of education. The
competence stage is when an individual is able to handle the patient load and prioritize
situations, even if complex. A proficient individual serves as a resource for less experienced
nurses. A nurse at the expert level is able to identify and achieve objectives.
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she was ever a member of the
American Nurses Association (ANA). She responds by saying, "I'm not sure what that is." What is
Bryan's best response? - "The ANA focuses on the political process as a way of improving
healthcare legislation"
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom that he's
more passionate about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To which care
location should Kathy direct him? - Community health
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner education
programs. During an interview, he is asked which factors are most influential in changing the
face of healthcare. Which of the following answers is correct? - "Consumers are
becoming more educated and demanding more choices."
What are the components of safe, effective care? Select all that apply. - - informatics
- evidence-based practice
- quality improvement
- patient-centered care
The nurse is explaining that she works with homebound clients who cannot get to ambulatory
care for treatment. Which health care setting is the nurse working in? - Home care
, Which roles are commonly used by nurses during a given shift? Select all that apply. - -
advocate
- educator
- case manager
- leader
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of
Benner's model? - expert
Which organization represents nurses around the world to ensure quality nursing care for all? -
International Council of Nursing
Using the nursing process to carefully consider a client's condition is an example of which skill? -
Clinical judgement
A client is concerned about the cost of ongoing treatment and has asked about treatments that
may be more affordable. What resources and information can the nurse provide to this client?
Select all that apply. - - Listing of nurse practitioners who can provide equal care
- Information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- Eligibility criteria for Medicaid
What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy and become
involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels? - Joining and becoming
involved in a professional nursing organization
While conducting research on weight management among Native Americans, what information
would be integral in developing a theory? - Client preferences regarding weight
management (timing, location, and costs) and how meeting these preferences will influence
success
question and answer
100%verified
What has influenced the image of nursing over time? Select all that apply. - War, Religion,
Media
What were the greatest contributions of Florence Nightingale? Select all that apply. - -
Introduced hygiene by washing sheets and cleaning the wards
- Set up tents near battlefield to expedite care
- Advanced the education of nurses
At which levels of education is a person eligible to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX®)? Select all that apply. - - Graduate degree
- Associates degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Practical nursing
- Diploma nursing
A nurse is presenting a workshop on how to avoid the development of high blood pressure to a
group of older adults in a community senior center. Which role is the nurse assuming? -
Illness prevention
,A nurse who has worked on a medical-surgical unit for 4 years wishes to learn how to become a
school nurse. Which is the recommended next step? - Completion of a BSN and other
state requirements
As a new grad on the acute-care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient information
and supplies in preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. She cared for each of her
patients and knew them well. How did Madge's actions meet the ANA standards of nursing?
Select all that apply. - - Caring is central to practice
- Nursing practice is individualized
- She plans care for each of her patients
When comparing the roles of Madge and Bryan as new nursing grads, which roles and functions
would they have in common? Select all that apply. - - Direct care provider
- Communicator
- Client/family educator
- Counselor
- Leader
At the time of Bryan's graduation with his BSN degree, Kathy decides to enroll in an RN to BSN
program to obtain her degree. What new opportunities will be available for Kathy with this
additional education? Select all that apply. - - Applying for graduate school
- Providing direct client care
- Applying research findings
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new grad role. He tells his mom, "I
do fine when I've done something before, but every day there seems to be a new skill that I
haven't performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier as he becomes
exposed to more experiences. Which stage of Benner's model is Bryan demonstrating? -
Advanced beginner
,Bryan is an advanced beginner, an individual who improves performance with multiple
exposures to new experiences. The novice stage begins with the onset of education. The
competence stage is when an individual is able to handle the patient load and prioritize
situations, even if complex. A proficient individual serves as a resource for less experienced
nurses. A nurse at the expert level is able to identify and achieve objectives.
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she was ever a member of the
American Nurses Association (ANA). She responds by saying, "I'm not sure what that is." What is
Bryan's best response? - "The ANA focuses on the political process as a way of improving
healthcare legislation"
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom that he's
more passionate about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To which care
location should Kathy direct him? - Community health
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner education
programs. During an interview, he is asked which factors are most influential in changing the
face of healthcare. Which of the following answers is correct? - "Consumers are
becoming more educated and demanding more choices."
What are the components of safe, effective care? Select all that apply. - - informatics
- evidence-based practice
- quality improvement
- patient-centered care
The nurse is explaining that she works with homebound clients who cannot get to ambulatory
care for treatment. Which health care setting is the nurse working in? - Home care
, Which roles are commonly used by nurses during a given shift? Select all that apply. - -
advocate
- educator
- case manager
- leader
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of
Benner's model? - expert
Which organization represents nurses around the world to ensure quality nursing care for all? -
International Council of Nursing
Using the nursing process to carefully consider a client's condition is an example of which skill? -
Clinical judgement
A client is concerned about the cost of ongoing treatment and has asked about treatments that
may be more affordable. What resources and information can the nurse provide to this client?
Select all that apply. - - Listing of nurse practitioners who can provide equal care
- Information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- Eligibility criteria for Medicaid
What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy and become
involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels? - Joining and becoming
involved in a professional nursing organization
While conducting research on weight management among Native Americans, what information
would be integral in developing a theory? - Client preferences regarding weight
management (timing, location, and costs) and how meeting these preferences will influence
success
