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Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges 9th Edition by Beth Black PhD RN FAAN
Chapter 1-16
.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the knowledge of legal principles, case law,
legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may
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, and
Government
Chapter 16. Nursing’s Challenge: To Continue to Evolve
but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in
real-world scenarios. Group discussions
, Chapter 1: Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Black: Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 9th
Edition By Black 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
.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the knowledge of legal principles, case law,
legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may scenarios. Group discussions
ANS: C
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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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 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.
, d. the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases.
ANS: A
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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.
but also to keep up-to-date with current busi.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the
knowledge of legal principles, case law, legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may ness trends. Case studies from
leading businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 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.
ANS: 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 REF: 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.
c. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States
are seen as less knowledgeable because of their
lesser educational preparation.
d. Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing.
.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the knowledge of legal principles, case law,
legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may
ANS: A
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A Slightly over 50% of RNs eventually obtain their bachelors of
science in nursing (BSN) or a higher nursing degree.
B The majority of nurses in this country get their initial
nursing education in associate degree in nursing (ADN)
programs.
C Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States may be
viewed as less knowledgeable by their peers because of
language and cultural differences.
D The numbers of diploma-educated nurses are declining.
but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world
scenarios. Group discussions
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: MCS: 4
5. Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from
2008 indicate that the primary work site for RNs is
a. ambulatory care settings.
b. community health settings.
c. long-term care facilities.
d. acute care hospitals.
ANS: D
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Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges 9th Edition by Beth Black PhD RN FAAN
Chapter 1-16
.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the knowledge of legal principles, case law,
legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may
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, and
Government
Chapter 16. Nursing’s Challenge: To Continue to Evolve
but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in
real-world scenarios. Group discussions
, Chapter 1: Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Black: Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 9th
Edition By Black 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
.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the knowledge of legal principles, case law,
legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may scenarios. Group discussions
ANS: 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 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.
, d. the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases.
ANS: 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.
but also to keep up-to-date with current busi.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the
knowledge of legal principles, case law, legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may ness trends. Case studies from
leading businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Group discussions
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 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.
ANS: 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 REF: 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.
c. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States
are seen as less knowledgeable because of their
lesser educational preparation.
d. Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing.
.________________________________________2. Law Exams2.1. Overview of Law EducationLaw education provides students with the knowledge of legal principles, case law,
legal frameworks, and ethical issues. It prepares students for legal practice, with specializations that may
ANS: A
Feedback
A Slightly over 50% of RNs eventually obtain their bachelors of
science in nursing (BSN) or a higher nursing degree.
B The majority of nurses in this country get their initial
nursing education in associate degree in nursing (ADN)
programs.
C Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States may be
viewed as less knowledgeable by their peers because of
language and cultural differences.
D The numbers of diploma-educated nurses are declining.
but also to keep up-to-date with current business trends. Case studies from leading businesses can be helpful, as they illustrate how business concepts are applied in real-world
scenarios. Group discussions
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: MCS: 4
5. Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from
2008 indicate that the primary work site for RNs is
a. ambulatory care settings.
b. community health settings.
c. long-term care facilities.
d. acute care hospitals.
ANS: D
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