Fundamentals of Nursing- Chapters 1,2,3,4,& 5 with Answers

Fundamentals of Nursing: Chapters
1,2,3,4,& 5 with Answers


Question 2
You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care
coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation
you have your classmates read the nursing code of ethics for professional registered
nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document is important. What best
describes this code?
Correct Answer
Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care



Question 3
An 18 year old woman is the ER with fever and cough. the nurse obtains her vital
signs, listens to lung and heart sounds determines level of comfort, collects blood and
sputum. which standard of practice is performed?
Correct Answer
assessment



Question 4
A patient in the ER has developed wheezing and shortness of breath. the nurse gives
the ordered medicated nebulizer treatment now and in 4 hours. which standard of
practice is performed?
Correct Answer
implementation




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,Question 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with end stage lung disease. the patient wants to go
home on oxygen and be comfortable. the family wants the patient tot have a new
surgical procedure. the nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the
family and discusses the patients wishes with them. the nurse is acting as the patients
Correct Answer
advocate



Question 6
the nurse spends time with the patient and family reviewing the dressing change
procedure for the patients wound. the patients spouse demonstrates how to change
the dressing. the nurse is acting in which role?
Correct Answer
educator



Question 7
The exam for RN licensure is exactly the same in every state. This examination:
Correct Answer
provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in practice




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,Question 8
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has knowledge and skills for a variety
of professional roles and responsibilities. Which of the following are examples? (Select
all that apply.)
Caregiver
Autonomy and accountability
Patient advocate
Health promotion
Lobbyist
Correct Answer
Caregiver
Autonomy and accountability
Patient advocate
Health promotion

Each of these roles includes activities for the professional nurse. Each of these is
used in direct care or is part of professionalism that guides nursing practice



Question 9
Match the advanced practice nurse specialty with the statement about the role:

Provides independent care including pregnancy and gynecological services

1. Clinical nurse specialist
2. Nurse anesthetist
3. Nurse practitioner
4. Nurse-midwife
Correct Answer
4. Nurse-midwife




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, Question 10
Match the advance practice nurse specialty with the statement about the role:

Expert clinician in a specialized area of practice such as adult diabetes care

1. Clinical nurse specialist
2. Nurse anesthetist
3. Nurse practitioner
4. Nurse-midwife
Correct Answer
1. Clinical nurse specialist



Question 11
Match the advance practice nurse specialty with the statement about the role:

Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary care setting, directly managing the
medical care of patients who are healthy or who have chronic conditions

1. Clinical nurse specialist
2. Nurse anesthetist
3. Nurse practitioner
4. Nurse-midwife
Correct Answer
3. Nurse practitioner



Question 12
Match the advance practice nurse specialty with the statement about the role:

Provides care and services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.

1. Clinical nurse specialist
2. Nurse anesthetist
3. Nurse practitioner
4. Nurse-midwife
Correct Answer
2. Nurse anesthetist




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