Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition, Beth
Test Bank
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition, Beth
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 2. The History and Social Context of Nursing
Chapter 3. Nursing’s Pathway to Professionalism
Chapter 4. Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 5. Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Practice
Chapter 6. Nursing as a Regulated Practice: Legal Issues
Chapter 7. Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 8. Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 9. Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing
Chapter 10. The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 11. Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking
Chapter 12. Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing
Chapter 13. Nurses, Patients, and Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness, and Culture
Chapter 14. Health Care in the United States
Chapter 15. Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government
Chapter 16. Nursing Challenge: To Continue to Evolve
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition, Beth
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th
Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1.Nursing In Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Could Eventually Change The Historical Status Of Nursing As A
Female- Dominated Profession?
a. More Men Graduating From Baccalaureate And Higher Degree Programs
b. The Proportion Of Men In Nursing Beginning To Increase
c. More Male Graduates Of Basic Nursing Programs Entering The Workplace
d. Salary Compensation Increasing To Attract More Men
Answer: C
Feedback
A More Men Graduating From Baccalaureate And Higher Degree Programs Is Not
The Best Answer Because Associate Degree Programs Produce The Most New
Graduates.
B The Percentage Of Men In Nursing Has Increased 50% Since 2000.
C The More Men Who Enter The Workplace As Nurses, The Less Nursing Will Be
Seen As A Female-Dominated Profession.
D Salary Rates Do Not Appear To Relate To The Recruitment Of Men Into Nursing.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Reference: Mcs: 2
2. The Racial And Ethnic Composition Of The Nursing Profession Will Change To More
Accurately Reflect The Population As A Whole When
a. The Increased Numbers Of Racial And Ethnic Minorities Enrolled In Educational
Programs Graduate And Begin To Practice.
b. The Number Of Asians Or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders Begins To Increase.
c. The Percentage Of African-American And Hispanic Nurses Decreases More Than
The Percentage Of White Nurses.
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d. The Nonwhite Portion Of The General Population Decreases.
Answer: A
Feedback
A A Larger Percentage Of Minorities Are Enrolled In Nursing Educational Programs
Than Previously.
B Asians And Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders Are Over Represented In
Nursing Compared To Their Percentage Of The General Population.
C Not Only Would The Percentage Of African-American And Hispanic Nurses Need
To Increase, The Percentage Of White Nurses Would Have To Decrease In Order
To More Accurately Reflect The Population As A Whole.
D The Nonwhite Portion Of The General Population Is Not Likely To Decrease.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Reference: Mcs: 3
3. Which Of The Following Is A Correct Statement About The Registered Nurse (Rn) Population?
a. The Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Rns Closely Resembles That Of The General Population.
b. The Number Of Men Entering Nursing Has Decreased Steadily Over The Last Decade.
c. The Rate Of Aging Of Rns Has Slowed For The First Time In The Past 30 Years.
d. The Majority Of Employed Rns Working Full Time Must Work A Second Position.
Answer: C
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A The Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Rns Is Increasing, But Does Not Approximate
Their Percentage Of The Overall Population.
B The Number Of Men Entering Nursing Is Increasing.
C The Average Age Of Rns In Both 2004 And 2008 Was 46. This Is A Result
Of The Numbers Of Rns Under 30 In The Workforce.
D According To 2008 Data, Only 12% Of Nurses Working Full Time Hold
Second Positions.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Reference: Mcs: 3
4. Which Of The Following Best Describes Trends In Nursing Education?
a. Numbers Of Rns With Bachelors And Higher Degrees Are Increasing.
b. Numbers Of Rns With Associate Degrees Are Decreasing.
Test Bank
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition, Beth
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 2. The History and Social Context of Nursing
Chapter 3. Nursing’s Pathway to Professionalism
Chapter 4. Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 5. Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Practice
Chapter 6. Nursing as a Regulated Practice: Legal Issues
Chapter 7. Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 8. Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 9. Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing
Chapter 10. The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 11. Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking
Chapter 12. Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing
Chapter 13. Nurses, Patients, and Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness, and Culture
Chapter 14. Health Care in the United States
Chapter 15. Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government
Chapter 16. Nursing Challenge: To Continue to Evolve
, Test Bank for Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition, Beth
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th
Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1.Nursing In Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Could Eventually Change The Historical Status Of Nursing As A
Female- Dominated Profession?
a. More Men Graduating From Baccalaureate And Higher Degree Programs
b. The Proportion Of Men In Nursing Beginning To Increase
c. More Male Graduates Of Basic Nursing Programs Entering The Workplace
d. Salary Compensation Increasing To Attract More Men
Answer: C
Feedback
A More Men Graduating From Baccalaureate And Higher Degree Programs Is Not
The Best Answer Because Associate Degree Programs Produce The Most New
Graduates.
B The Percentage Of Men In Nursing Has Increased 50% Since 2000.
C The More Men Who Enter The Workplace As Nurses, The Less Nursing Will Be
Seen As A Female-Dominated Profession.
D Salary Rates Do Not Appear To Relate To The Recruitment Of Men Into Nursing.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Reference: Mcs: 2
2. The Racial And Ethnic Composition Of The Nursing Profession Will Change To More
Accurately Reflect The Population As A Whole When
a. The Increased Numbers Of Racial And Ethnic Minorities Enrolled In Educational
Programs Graduate And Begin To Practice.
b. The Number Of Asians Or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders Begins To Increase.
c. The Percentage Of African-American And Hispanic Nurses Decreases More Than
The Percentage Of White Nurses.
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d. The Nonwhite Portion Of The General Population Decreases.
Answer: A
Feedback
A A Larger Percentage Of Minorities Are Enrolled In Nursing Educational Programs
Than Previously.
B Asians And Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders Are Over Represented In
Nursing Compared To Their Percentage Of The General Population.
C Not Only Would The Percentage Of African-American And Hispanic Nurses Need
To Increase, The Percentage Of White Nurses Would Have To Decrease In Order
To More Accurately Reflect The Population As A Whole.
D The Nonwhite Portion Of The General Population Is Not Likely To Decrease.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Reference: Mcs: 3
3. Which Of The Following Is A Correct Statement About The Registered Nurse (Rn) Population?
a. The Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Rns Closely Resembles That Of The General Population.
b. The Number Of Men Entering Nursing Has Decreased Steadily Over The Last Decade.
c. The Rate Of Aging Of Rns Has Slowed For The First Time In The Past 30 Years.
d. The Majority Of Employed Rns Working Full Time Must Work A Second Position.
Answer: C
Feedback
A The Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Rns Is Increasing, But Does Not Approximate
Their Percentage Of The Overall Population.
B The Number Of Men Entering Nursing Is Increasing.
C The Average Age Of Rns In Both 2004 And 2008 Was 46. This Is A Result
Of The Numbers Of Rns Under 30 In The Workforce.
D According To 2008 Data, Only 12% Of Nurses Working Full Time Hold
Second Positions.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Reference: Mcs: 3
4. Which Of The Following Best Describes Trends In Nursing Education?
a. Numbers Of Rns With Bachelors And Higher Degrees Are Increasing.
b. Numbers Of Rns With Associate Degrees Are Decreasing.
