RNSG 1413 - Exam 1 Sherpath Adaptive
Quizzes Exam
Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? - ANS Florence
Nightingale
Regardless of how it is defined, nursing is described as which kind of profession? - ANS Holistic
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who sees situations holistically and perceives
deviations from normal is at which level of clinical nursing practice? - ANS Proficient
Which entity regulates prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses (APRNs)? - ANS State boards
of nursing
Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews prescribed medication side effects and discusses conditions with
the patient that should be reported to the health care provider. Which nursing role do these actions
represent? - ANS Educator
The charge nurse is authorized to make changes in the number of staff members who work that shift,
based on the number and acuity of patients on the unit. Within which nursing role is the charge nurse
functioning? - ANS Manager
A charge nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is trying to motivate other staff members to obtain
certifications. Which nursing role does this action represent? - ANS Leader
A mother is concerned she won't be able to ask questions of her child's health care provider before she
leaves for work. The nurse assures the mother the questions will be asked and recorded in writing at the
child's bedside. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? - ANS Advocate
Nurses become involved in evidence-based practice (EBP) when they do what? - ANS Apply research
findings to their practice
,Which organization's definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses? - ANS International
Council of Nurses (ICN)
Which statement by a student demonstrates accurate understanding of a "competent" nurse, according
to Benner's Novice to Expert Model? - ANS "A nurse who uses more analytical thinking"
The nurse works with the physical therapist and the family to allow a child who is confined to a
wheelchair to eat lunch outside. What nursing role does this action represent? - ANS Collaborator
When the nurse recognizes a problem and collects data to sufficiently support the need for policy
updates, what role is the nurse demonstrating? - ANS Advocate
Researcher
Change agent
The nurse implements several pain relieving interventions, teaches relaxation techniques, re-evaluates
the patient's pain throughout the shift, and revises the plan of care as needed. Which nursing roles do
these actions demonstrate? - ANS Educator
Care provider
Which nursing action describes the nurse's role of advocate? - ANS Accepting a patient's advanced
directive for limited life-sustaining treatment
A nurse taking continuing education classes is an example of which professional nursing criteria? - ANS
Licensure
Which is the best document for the nurse to consult when making decisions about nursing practice or
conduct? - ANS Code of ethics
, Which process is involved in the nurse's socialization into the profession of nursing? - ANS Learning the
theory necessary for the nursing role
Which option is available to nurses who want to expand their practice, but do not desire to return to
formal education? - ANS Become certified in current practice area.
A patient is considering a new health care provider. What is the difference between a FNP and a CNS? -
ANS Serve as primary care providers.
A nurse who holds a PhD can engage in which role? - ANS Educator
Researcher
Scholar
Which characteristic exemplifies nursing as a profession? - ANS Autonomy in decision-making
When the nurse collaborates with the dietary department to provide a kosher meal for a patient, which
professional criterion does this action support? - ANS Diversity
Which is the most important group a nurse can join to gain support and foster growth within the
profession? - ANS Professional organization
Which term describes nurses who engage in selfless acts? - ANS Altruistic
Which entity publishes and updates the Standards of Nursing Practice? - ANS American Nurses
Association
Which is the best document for the nurse to consult to ensure delivery of quality patient care? - ANS
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
Quizzes Exam
Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? - ANS Florence
Nightingale
Regardless of how it is defined, nursing is described as which kind of profession? - ANS Holistic
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who sees situations holistically and perceives
deviations from normal is at which level of clinical nursing practice? - ANS Proficient
Which entity regulates prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses (APRNs)? - ANS State boards
of nursing
Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews prescribed medication side effects and discusses conditions with
the patient that should be reported to the health care provider. Which nursing role do these actions
represent? - ANS Educator
The charge nurse is authorized to make changes in the number of staff members who work that shift,
based on the number and acuity of patients on the unit. Within which nursing role is the charge nurse
functioning? - ANS Manager
A charge nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is trying to motivate other staff members to obtain
certifications. Which nursing role does this action represent? - ANS Leader
A mother is concerned she won't be able to ask questions of her child's health care provider before she
leaves for work. The nurse assures the mother the questions will be asked and recorded in writing at the
child's bedside. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? - ANS Advocate
Nurses become involved in evidence-based practice (EBP) when they do what? - ANS Apply research
findings to their practice
,Which organization's definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses? - ANS International
Council of Nurses (ICN)
Which statement by a student demonstrates accurate understanding of a "competent" nurse, according
to Benner's Novice to Expert Model? - ANS "A nurse who uses more analytical thinking"
The nurse works with the physical therapist and the family to allow a child who is confined to a
wheelchair to eat lunch outside. What nursing role does this action represent? - ANS Collaborator
When the nurse recognizes a problem and collects data to sufficiently support the need for policy
updates, what role is the nurse demonstrating? - ANS Advocate
Researcher
Change agent
The nurse implements several pain relieving interventions, teaches relaxation techniques, re-evaluates
the patient's pain throughout the shift, and revises the plan of care as needed. Which nursing roles do
these actions demonstrate? - ANS Educator
Care provider
Which nursing action describes the nurse's role of advocate? - ANS Accepting a patient's advanced
directive for limited life-sustaining treatment
A nurse taking continuing education classes is an example of which professional nursing criteria? - ANS
Licensure
Which is the best document for the nurse to consult when making decisions about nursing practice or
conduct? - ANS Code of ethics
, Which process is involved in the nurse's socialization into the profession of nursing? - ANS Learning the
theory necessary for the nursing role
Which option is available to nurses who want to expand their practice, but do not desire to return to
formal education? - ANS Become certified in current practice area.
A patient is considering a new health care provider. What is the difference between a FNP and a CNS? -
ANS Serve as primary care providers.
A nurse who holds a PhD can engage in which role? - ANS Educator
Researcher
Scholar
Which characteristic exemplifies nursing as a profession? - ANS Autonomy in decision-making
When the nurse collaborates with the dietary department to provide a kosher meal for a patient, which
professional criterion does this action support? - ANS Diversity
Which is the most important group a nurse can join to gain support and foster growth within the
profession? - ANS Professional organization
Which term describes nurses who engage in selfless acts? - ANS Altruistic
Which entity publishes and updates the Standards of Nursing Practice? - ANS American Nurses
Association
Which is the best document for the nurse to consult to ensure delivery of quality patient care? - ANS
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
