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TEST BANK COMPLETE FOR FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
AND SKILLS FOR NURSING 6TH EDITION ALL
CHAPTERS | A+ ULTIMATE GUIDE 2025
Clinical nurse specialist .....ANSWER.....A nurse with an advanced
degree, education, or experience who is considered to be an
expert in a specialized area of nursing.
Nursing process .....ANSWER.....A major guideline for nursing
practice used by the nurse to identify the patient's health care
needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care to
meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan
to meet established outcomes.
American Nurses Association (ANA) .....ANSWER.....An
organization that produces the Nursing: Scope and Standards of
Practice, which defines the activities specific and unique to
nursing.
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Florence Nightingale .....ANSWER.....Considered to be the
founder of professional nursing; she elevated the status of
nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
nursing care, and founded modern nursing education.
Clara Barton .....ANSWER.....Established the Red Cross in the
United States in 1882 and volunteered to care for wounds and
feed union soldiers during the civil war.
Counselor role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves the use of
therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide
information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the
patient's problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Health .....ANSWER.....A state of optimal functioning.
Nurse educator .....ANSWER.....A nurse who usually has an
advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical
setting.
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Nurse practitioner .....ANSWER.....A nurse with an advanced
degree who works in a variety of settings to deliver primary
care.
Nurse entrepreneur .....ANSWER.....A nurse who may manage a
clinic or health-related business.
American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
.....ANSWER.....An organization that addresses educational
standards in nursing.
National League for Nursing (NLN) .....ANSWER.....An
organization that promotes and fosters various aspects of
nursing.
International Council of Nurses (ICN) .....ANSWER.....Provides a
venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate but does
not define standards and scope of practice.
Nurse Practice Acts .....ANSWER.....Laws that define the scope of
nursing practice and protect public health and safety.
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Leader role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Displays an assertive, self-
confident practice of nursing when providing care, effecting
change, and functioning with groups.
Collaborator role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Uses skills in
organization, communication, and advocacy to facilitate the
functions of all members of the health care team as they provide
patient care.
Caregiver role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves providing direct
patient care and support.
Advocate role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves discussing legal
issues and representing the patient's interests.
Researcher role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves searching for
information and evidence to inform nursing practice.
Patient support group referral .....ANSWER.....An example of the
counselor role where a nurse makes referrals to support services
for patients.
TEST BANK COMPLETE FOR FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
AND SKILLS FOR NURSING 6TH EDITION ALL
CHAPTERS | A+ ULTIMATE GUIDE 2025
Clinical nurse specialist .....ANSWER.....A nurse with an advanced
degree, education, or experience who is considered to be an
expert in a specialized area of nursing.
Nursing process .....ANSWER.....A major guideline for nursing
practice used by the nurse to identify the patient's health care
needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care to
meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan
to meet established outcomes.
American Nurses Association (ANA) .....ANSWER.....An
organization that produces the Nursing: Scope and Standards of
Practice, which defines the activities specific and unique to
nursing.
,Page 2 of 36
Florence Nightingale .....ANSWER.....Considered to be the
founder of professional nursing; she elevated the status of
nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
nursing care, and founded modern nursing education.
Clara Barton .....ANSWER.....Established the Red Cross in the
United States in 1882 and volunteered to care for wounds and
feed union soldiers during the civil war.
Counselor role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves the use of
therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide
information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the
patient's problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Health .....ANSWER.....A state of optimal functioning.
Nurse educator .....ANSWER.....A nurse who usually has an
advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical
setting.
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Nurse practitioner .....ANSWER.....A nurse with an advanced
degree who works in a variety of settings to deliver primary
care.
Nurse entrepreneur .....ANSWER.....A nurse who may manage a
clinic or health-related business.
American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
.....ANSWER.....An organization that addresses educational
standards in nursing.
National League for Nursing (NLN) .....ANSWER.....An
organization that promotes and fosters various aspects of
nursing.
International Council of Nurses (ICN) .....ANSWER.....Provides a
venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate but does
not define standards and scope of practice.
Nurse Practice Acts .....ANSWER.....Laws that define the scope of
nursing practice and protect public health and safety.
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Leader role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Displays an assertive, self-
confident practice of nursing when providing care, effecting
change, and functioning with groups.
Collaborator role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Uses skills in
organization, communication, and advocacy to facilitate the
functions of all members of the health care team as they provide
patient care.
Caregiver role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves providing direct
patient care and support.
Advocate role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves discussing legal
issues and representing the patient's interests.
Researcher role in nursing .....ANSWER.....Involves searching for
information and evidence to inform nursing practice.
Patient support group referral .....ANSWER.....An example of the
counselor role where a nurse makes referrals to support services
for patients.
