NRSG 257 Exam 1 - Questions & Complete Solutions
The RN has been asked to administer a drub by IV push. The nurse is
uncertain whether or not this talk falls within a nurse's scope of practice.
The nurse knows that the following resources will assist the nurse in
making a decision regarding this situation: (select all that apply)
A. hospital pharmacist
B. Hospital policy and procedure
C. Nurse practice act
D. Ordering physician Correct Ans - bc
Of the following tittle which has the lowest level of education
A. DNP
B. BSN
C. ADN
D. UAP Correct Ans - d
The nurse wants to delegate the task of showering an elderly client in a
wheelchair to the nursing assistive personnel. Before delegating a task to
the NAP, the nurse should FIRST ensure which of the following is
accomplished?
1. The UAP is supervised at all times
2. The UAP demonstrated competency for the task during orientation
3. The UAP has performed the task before
4. The UAP has received the assignment during report Correct Ans -
2
What type of credentialing indicated that the individual has achieved a high
level of expertise and knowledge in an area of nursing practice
A. Licensure
B. Certification
C. Professionalism
D. Registration Correct Ans - b
What is the most significant professional benefit to a student who belongs
to the National Student Nurses Association
A. receiving membership benefits such as the "imprint" newsletter
, B. Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and professionalism of a
national organization
C. Opportunity for scholarships
D. Joining an elite group that has power and control over its member
Correct Ans - B
Which contribution by Florence Nightingale had the greatest impact on
nursing education?
A. Recognizing the formal, systematic education in both theory and practice
was essential for the education of nurses
B. advocating all nurses be educated in universities
C. Requiring physicians and hospitals to recognize that clinical practice
knowledge needed to be gained in a classroom
D. Enforcing the requirement that all nursing instructors had a masters
degree Correct Ans - a
What is the primary goal of the state board of nursing in establishing
licensure of nurses?
A. Guarantee high quality nurses
B. Increase revenues for the state
C. Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public
D. Maintain high numbers in the profession Correct Ans - C
You are a nurse on a surgical unit. You are doing assignments for a shift.
Which patient do you assign to the LPN?
A. the patient transferred out of ICU 1 hour ago
B. The patient who requires teaching on 2 new medications before
discharge
C. The patient that had a surgical procedure yesterday and is being
discharged tomorrow
D. The patient who is experiencing some bleeding problems following
surgery earlier today Correct Ans - C
Identify the primary purpose of the National League for Nursing
A. establish standards of practice to ensure high quality care
B. Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
C. Increase the political power of nurses to influence legislation
D. prevents unqualified nurse from practicing in hospitals Correct Ans
- B
The RN has been asked to administer a drub by IV push. The nurse is
uncertain whether or not this talk falls within a nurse's scope of practice.
The nurse knows that the following resources will assist the nurse in
making a decision regarding this situation: (select all that apply)
A. hospital pharmacist
B. Hospital policy and procedure
C. Nurse practice act
D. Ordering physician Correct Ans - bc
Of the following tittle which has the lowest level of education
A. DNP
B. BSN
C. ADN
D. UAP Correct Ans - d
The nurse wants to delegate the task of showering an elderly client in a
wheelchair to the nursing assistive personnel. Before delegating a task to
the NAP, the nurse should FIRST ensure which of the following is
accomplished?
1. The UAP is supervised at all times
2. The UAP demonstrated competency for the task during orientation
3. The UAP has performed the task before
4. The UAP has received the assignment during report Correct Ans -
2
What type of credentialing indicated that the individual has achieved a high
level of expertise and knowledge in an area of nursing practice
A. Licensure
B. Certification
C. Professionalism
D. Registration Correct Ans - b
What is the most significant professional benefit to a student who belongs
to the National Student Nurses Association
A. receiving membership benefits such as the "imprint" newsletter
, B. Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and professionalism of a
national organization
C. Opportunity for scholarships
D. Joining an elite group that has power and control over its member
Correct Ans - B
Which contribution by Florence Nightingale had the greatest impact on
nursing education?
A. Recognizing the formal, systematic education in both theory and practice
was essential for the education of nurses
B. advocating all nurses be educated in universities
C. Requiring physicians and hospitals to recognize that clinical practice
knowledge needed to be gained in a classroom
D. Enforcing the requirement that all nursing instructors had a masters
degree Correct Ans - a
What is the primary goal of the state board of nursing in establishing
licensure of nurses?
A. Guarantee high quality nurses
B. Increase revenues for the state
C. Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public
D. Maintain high numbers in the profession Correct Ans - C
You are a nurse on a surgical unit. You are doing assignments for a shift.
Which patient do you assign to the LPN?
A. the patient transferred out of ICU 1 hour ago
B. The patient who requires teaching on 2 new medications before
discharge
C. The patient that had a surgical procedure yesterday and is being
discharged tomorrow
D. The patient who is experiencing some bleeding problems following
surgery earlier today Correct Ans - C
Identify the primary purpose of the National League for Nursing
A. establish standards of practice to ensure high quality care
B. Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
C. Increase the political power of nurses to influence legislation
D. prevents unqualified nurse from practicing in hospitals Correct Ans
- B
