Test Bank - Rosdahl's Textbook of Basic Nursing 12th Edition (Rosdahl, 2022)
TEST BANK
Rosdahl's Textbook of
Basic Nursing
Caroline Rosdahl
12th Edition
, Test Bank - Rosdahl's Textbook of Basic Nursing 12th Edition (Rosdahl, 2022)
Table of Contents
Unit 1 The Nature of Nursing
Chapter 1. The Origins of Nursing
Chapter 2. Beginning Your Nursing Career
Chapter 3. The Healthcare Delivery System
Chapter 4. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Unit 2 Personal and Environmental Health
Chapter 5. Basic Human Needs
Chapter 6. Health and Wellness
Chapter 7. Community Health
Chapter 8. Transcultural Healthcare
Unit 3 Development Throughout the Life Cycle
Chapter 9. The Family
Chapter 10. Infancy and Childhood
Chapter 11. Adolescence
Chapter 12. Early and Middle Adulthood
Chapter 13. Older Adulthood and Aging
Chapter 14. Death and Dying
Unit 4 Structure and Function
Chapter 15. Organization of the Human Body
Chapter 16. The Integumentary System
Chapter 17. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 18. The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 19. The Nervous System
Chapter 20. The Endocrine System
Chapter 21. The Sensory System
Chapter 22. The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 23. The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 24. The Immune System
Chapter 25. The Respiratory System
Chapter 26. The Digestive System
Chapter 27. The Urinary System
Chapter 28. The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 29. The Female Reproductive System
Unit 5 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Chapter 30. Basic Nutrition
Chapter 31. Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition
Chapter 32. Diet Therapy and Special Diets
Part B Nursing Care Skills
Unit 6 The Nursing Process
Chapter 33. Introduction to the Nursing Process
Chapter 34. Nursing Assessment
Chapter 35. Nursing Diagnosis and Planning
Chapter 36. Implementing and Evaluating Care
Chapter 37. Documenting and Reporting
Unit 7 Safety in the Healthcare Facility
Chapter 38. The Healthcare Facility Environment
Chapter 39. Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 40. Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter 41. Medical Asepsis
Chapter 42. Infection Control
Chapter 43. Emergency Care and First Aid
Unit 8 Client Care
Chapter 44. Therapeutic Communication Skills
Chapter 45. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
Chapter 46. Vital Signs
Chapter 47. Data Collection in Client Care
Chapter 48. Body Mechanics and Positioning
Chapter 49. Beds and Bed Making
Chapter 50. Personal Hygiene
Chapter 51. Elimination
Chapter 52. Specimen Collection
Chapter 53. Bandages and Binders
Chapter 54. Heat and Cold Applications
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Chapter 55. Client Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 56. Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Chapter 57. Surgical Asepsis
Chapter 58. Wound Care
Chapter 59. End-of-Life Care
Unit 9 Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
Chapter 60. Review of Mathematics
Chapter 61. Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 62. Classification of Medications
Chapter 63. Administration of Medications
Chapter 64. Administration of Intravenous Medications
Part C Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle
Unit 10 Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Chapter 65. Normal Pregnancy
Chapter 66. Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
Chapter 67. Care of the Normal Newborn
Chapter 68. High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth
Chapter 69. The High-Risk Newborn
Chapter 70. Sexuality, Fertility, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Unit 11 Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 71. Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 72. Care of the Infant, Toddler, or Preschooler
Chapter 73. Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent
Chapter 74. The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs
Unit 12 Adult Care Nursing
Chapter 75. Skin Disorders
Chapter 76. Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 77. Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 78. Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 79. Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 80. Sensory System Disorders
Chapter 81. Cardiovascular Disorders
Chapter 82. Blood and Lymph Disorders
Chapter 83. Cancer
Chapter 84. Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders
Chapter 85. HIV and AIDS
Chapter 86. Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 87. Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care
Chapter 88. Digestive Disorders
Chapter 89. Urinary Disorders
Chapter 90. Male Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 91. Female Reproductive Disorders
Unit 13 Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 92. Gerontology: The Aging Adult
Chapter 93. Dementias and Related Disorders
Unit 14 Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 94. Psychiatric Nursing
Chapter 95. Substance Abuse
Unit 15 Nursing in a Variety of Settings
Chapter 96. Extended Care
Chapter 97. Rehabilitation Nursing
Chapter 98. Ambulatory Nursing
Chapter 99. Home Care Nursing
Chapter 100. Hospice Nursing
Part D Your Career
Unit 16 The Transition to Practicing Nurse
Chapter 101. From Student to Graduate Nurse
Chapter 102. Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills
Chapter 103. Advancement and Leadership in Nursing
, Test Bank - Rosdahl's Textbook of Basic Nursing 12th Edition (Rosdahl, 2022)
1. Which of Florence Nightingale's nursing principles is still practiced today?
A) The nurse's role is defined by the physician's orders.
B) The nurse's primary role is to spend time caring for others.
C) The nurse is viewed as an independent healthcare provider
D) The nurse is tasked with the responsibility of keeping the environment clean.
2. What contribution did Roman Matron Phoebe make to the origins of nursing?
A) Established first gerontological facility
B) Was the first deaconess and visiting nurse
C) Established inns and hospitals for pilgrims
D) Was the namesake of the first free hospital in Rome in 390 AD
3. What contribution did Roman Matron Saint Marcella make to the origins of nursing?
A) First to teach nursing skills
B) Was the first deaconess and visiting nurse
C) Established inns and hospitals for pilgrims
D) Was the namesake of the first free hospital in Rome in 390 AD
4. In what time period were monastic orders established to care for the sick?
A) 500 BC
B) 460 BC
C) First century
D) Second century
5. Which nursing programs were established on the basis of the Nightingale plan? Select
all that apply.
A) Kaiserswerth School for Nursing
B) Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing
C) Connecticut Training School in New Haven
D) Boston Training School at Massachusetts
E) St. Thomas Hospital in London
6. A beginning nursing student asks about the principles taught by the Nightingale Nursing
School. What should the nurse's answer include? Select all that apply.
A) Cleanliness is vital to recovery.
B) Cure is better than prevention.
C) The nurse must work as a member of a team.
D) The nurse should be healthy in both mind and in body
E) The nurse must use discretion, but must follow the physician's orders.
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7. A student nurse is interested in knowing some of the Nightingale School's innovation in
the field of nursing. What should the nurse's response include?
A) Establishment of a nurses' residence
B) Records of school employment before graduation
C) Exit examinations and academic and personal requirements, including a character
reference before working
D) Records of each student's progress that was later known as the “Henderson plan,” a
model for current nursing programs
8. A nursing student asks about the significance of the Nightingale lamp. What is the
symbolism attached to this image?
A) Warmth of caring
B) Nursing education
C) Energy of the nurse to heal others
D) Commitment of the nurse to heal others
9. Which interventions did Nightingale insist upon, that immediately served to reduce the
mortality rate during the Crimean War? Select all that apply.
A) Securing more funds and support
B) Establishing sanitary conditions
C) Providing quality nursing care
D) Increasing the available nurses
E) Procuring more medication
10. What contribution did Isabel Hampton Robb make to the development of nursing in the
United States?
A) Founded the school of nursing at Johns Hopkins University
B) Moved nursing from menial work to an honored profession
C) Organized the school of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital
D) Founded American public health nursing
11. What contribution did Lillian Wald make to the development of nursing in the United
States?
A) Founded the American Red Cross
B) Founded American public health nursing
C) Superintendent of female nurses during the Civil War
D) Organized the school of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital
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12. What contribution did Mary Adelaide Nutting contribute to the development of nursing
in the United States?
A) First nurse to be on a university staff
B) Founded American public health nursing
C) Founded the school of nursing at Johns Hopkins University
D) Organized the school of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital
13. Which practical nursing school was established first?
A) Thompson Practical Nursing School in Brattleboro
B) Young Women's Christian Association (YMCA)
C) Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing
D) American Red Cross
14. Which pioneer nursing school began as a result of Richard Bradley's determination that
the local citizens needed nursing service?
A) Thompson Practical Nursing School in Brattleboro
B) Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
C) Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing
D) American Red Cross
15. What types of programs would an individual interested in pursuing a degree in practical
nursing commonly enroll for this type of training? Select all that apply.
A) Local university
B) A public college
C) Vocational school
D) A public high school
E) Community college
16. A nurse educator is discussing the role of nurses during World War II with a group of
new nurses in an army hospital. A new nurse asks about the impact of World War II on
nursing. What should the registered nurse's response include?
A) “World War II had equal rank assigned to male and female nurses.”
B) “World War II reduced the role of nurses in healthcare centers.”
C) “World War II started recruitment of men as well as women into nursing.”
D) “World War II marked the first emergency training of nurses.”
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17. When were male nurses given ranking equal to female nurses in the armed forces?
A) Civil War
B) World War I
C) World War II
D) Korean War
18. When considering the current trend of home care in the 21st century, what trends are
expected to influence the nursing profession?
A) Lower acuity in hospital and long-term care settings
B) Shift to community-based care
C) Lifestyle factors and shorter life expectancy
D) Nursing education emphasizes service to clinical sites over education
19. A newly graduated practical nurse asks the registered nurse (RN) about the impact of
the women's movement on present-day nursing. What should the RN's response
include?
A) “It has no impact; nurses still provide only primary care.”
B) “It encourages nurses to work in a more collaborative manner.”
C) “It allows nurses to work without having to report to primary care providers.”
D) “It encourages nurses to work independently.”
20. Considering current trends that are expected to influence the nursing profession in the
21st century, which factors create a need for community-based nursing care? Select all
that apply.
A) Homeless, unemployed, or underemployed individuals
B) Many people have limited health insurance
C) Medical management of acute illness
D) New advanced technology
E) Extended life expectancy
21. A nurse is caring for a client with terminal cancer at the client's home. Why should the
nurse put greater emphasis on teaching with the family members taking care of the
client?
A) Family members may have to manage the patient-controlled analgesia pump to
manage the client's pain.
B) Family members are expected to provide primary healthcare.
C) Family members are required to understand the advanced levels of nursing care.
D) Hospital stays may need to be decreased in both frequency and length.
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22. There are current trends that are expected to influence the nursing profession in the 21st
century. Which among the current trends have been the most influential for the nursing
profession? Select all that apply.
A) Autonomy
B) Changes in nursing education
C) Technology
D) Lower acuity among hospital clients
E) Increased acuity among long-term care clients
23. Nursing insignia, uniforms, and the nursing school pin have importance in the field of
nursing. Which are religious symbols represented in nursing? Select all that apply.
A) An open Bible
B) Star of David
C) Maltese Cross
D) A Christian Cross
E) The Nightingale lamp
24. A licensed nurse has been asked to address a group of newly recruited nurses. What
should the licensed nurse inform them about the nursing uniform?
A) Donning a formal nursing uniform is necessary when giving nursing care.
B) Wearing a nursing school pin is a required part of the nursing uniform.
C) Wearing a nametag is a required element of the uniform when giving nursing care.
D) The presence of a nurse in a uniform often makes a client uncomfortable
25. What was the impact of World War I on nursing?
A) First emergency training of nurses
B) Isabel Hampton Robb wrote the nursing curriculum
C) The Navy School of Nursing was established
D) Hundreds of men were trained in this abbreviated program
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Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. B, C, D
6. A, C, D, E
7. A
8. B
9. B, C
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. C, E
16. C
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. A, B, D, E
21. A
22. A, B, C, E
23. A, B
24. C
25. A
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1. What are some of the nursing programs a licensed practical nurse (LPN) can pursue to
obtain a registered nurse (RN) license? Select all that apply.
A) One-to 2-year teaching program associated with a hospital school of nursing
B) Two-year program at a community or junior college
C) Three-year program affiliated with community and state college
D) Four-year program in a college or university
E) A college-based career ladder program
2. A nurse is interested in achieving licensure as a medical doctor. What is the initial
requirement to acquire this licensure?
A) A minimum of 4 years of undergraduate study
B) An in-depth knowledge of the biomedical field
C) 10 years of work experience in a hospital setting
D) Demonstration of both an analytical mindset and caring attitude
3. A registered nurse (RN) has recently specialized in the field of surgery. As an RN in the
surgical department, what is the specialized role the RN could pursue?
A) First assistant in surgery
B) Administering intravenous (IV) medications
C) Administering prescribed medications
D) Prescribing postoperative care
4. After obtaining licensure, in which kinds of client care is the LPN nursing student likely
to be involved? Select all that apply.
A) Providing bedside care
B) Providing routine wound care
C) Administering prescribed oral medications
D) Reporting client reactions to prescribed medications
E) Caring for intravenous (IV) medication delivery systems
5. What is the purpose of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)?
Select all that apply.
A) Providing standards for nursing care
B) Granting advanced certificates to LV/LPN
C) Promoting continued post-licensure education
D) Interpreting the role and function of an LV/LPN
E) Supporting federal and state legislation for the LV/LPN
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TEST BANK
Rosdahl's Textbook of
Basic Nursing
Caroline Rosdahl
12th Edition
, Test Bank - Rosdahl's Textbook of Basic Nursing 12th Edition (Rosdahl, 2022)
Table of Contents
Unit 1 The Nature of Nursing
Chapter 1. The Origins of Nursing
Chapter 2. Beginning Your Nursing Career
Chapter 3. The Healthcare Delivery System
Chapter 4. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Unit 2 Personal and Environmental Health
Chapter 5. Basic Human Needs
Chapter 6. Health and Wellness
Chapter 7. Community Health
Chapter 8. Transcultural Healthcare
Unit 3 Development Throughout the Life Cycle
Chapter 9. The Family
Chapter 10. Infancy and Childhood
Chapter 11. Adolescence
Chapter 12. Early and Middle Adulthood
Chapter 13. Older Adulthood and Aging
Chapter 14. Death and Dying
Unit 4 Structure and Function
Chapter 15. Organization of the Human Body
Chapter 16. The Integumentary System
Chapter 17. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 18. The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 19. The Nervous System
Chapter 20. The Endocrine System
Chapter 21. The Sensory System
Chapter 22. The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 23. The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 24. The Immune System
Chapter 25. The Respiratory System
Chapter 26. The Digestive System
Chapter 27. The Urinary System
Chapter 28. The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 29. The Female Reproductive System
Unit 5 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Chapter 30. Basic Nutrition
Chapter 31. Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition
Chapter 32. Diet Therapy and Special Diets
Part B Nursing Care Skills
Unit 6 The Nursing Process
Chapter 33. Introduction to the Nursing Process
Chapter 34. Nursing Assessment
Chapter 35. Nursing Diagnosis and Planning
Chapter 36. Implementing and Evaluating Care
Chapter 37. Documenting and Reporting
Unit 7 Safety in the Healthcare Facility
Chapter 38. The Healthcare Facility Environment
Chapter 39. Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 40. Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter 41. Medical Asepsis
Chapter 42. Infection Control
Chapter 43. Emergency Care and First Aid
Unit 8 Client Care
Chapter 44. Therapeutic Communication Skills
Chapter 45. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
Chapter 46. Vital Signs
Chapter 47. Data Collection in Client Care
Chapter 48. Body Mechanics and Positioning
Chapter 49. Beds and Bed Making
Chapter 50. Personal Hygiene
Chapter 51. Elimination
Chapter 52. Specimen Collection
Chapter 53. Bandages and Binders
Chapter 54. Heat and Cold Applications
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Chapter 55. Client Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 56. Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Chapter 57. Surgical Asepsis
Chapter 58. Wound Care
Chapter 59. End-of-Life Care
Unit 9 Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
Chapter 60. Review of Mathematics
Chapter 61. Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 62. Classification of Medications
Chapter 63. Administration of Medications
Chapter 64. Administration of Intravenous Medications
Part C Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle
Unit 10 Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Chapter 65. Normal Pregnancy
Chapter 66. Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
Chapter 67. Care of the Normal Newborn
Chapter 68. High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth
Chapter 69. The High-Risk Newborn
Chapter 70. Sexuality, Fertility, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Unit 11 Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 71. Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 72. Care of the Infant, Toddler, or Preschooler
Chapter 73. Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent
Chapter 74. The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs
Unit 12 Adult Care Nursing
Chapter 75. Skin Disorders
Chapter 76. Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 77. Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 78. Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 79. Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 80. Sensory System Disorders
Chapter 81. Cardiovascular Disorders
Chapter 82. Blood and Lymph Disorders
Chapter 83. Cancer
Chapter 84. Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders
Chapter 85. HIV and AIDS
Chapter 86. Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 87. Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care
Chapter 88. Digestive Disorders
Chapter 89. Urinary Disorders
Chapter 90. Male Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 91. Female Reproductive Disorders
Unit 13 Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 92. Gerontology: The Aging Adult
Chapter 93. Dementias and Related Disorders
Unit 14 Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 94. Psychiatric Nursing
Chapter 95. Substance Abuse
Unit 15 Nursing in a Variety of Settings
Chapter 96. Extended Care
Chapter 97. Rehabilitation Nursing
Chapter 98. Ambulatory Nursing
Chapter 99. Home Care Nursing
Chapter 100. Hospice Nursing
Part D Your Career
Unit 16 The Transition to Practicing Nurse
Chapter 101. From Student to Graduate Nurse
Chapter 102. Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills
Chapter 103. Advancement and Leadership in Nursing
, Test Bank - Rosdahl's Textbook of Basic Nursing 12th Edition (Rosdahl, 2022)
1. Which of Florence Nightingale's nursing principles is still practiced today?
A) The nurse's role is defined by the physician's orders.
B) The nurse's primary role is to spend time caring for others.
C) The nurse is viewed as an independent healthcare provider
D) The nurse is tasked with the responsibility of keeping the environment clean.
2. What contribution did Roman Matron Phoebe make to the origins of nursing?
A) Established first gerontological facility
B) Was the first deaconess and visiting nurse
C) Established inns and hospitals for pilgrims
D) Was the namesake of the first free hospital in Rome in 390 AD
3. What contribution did Roman Matron Saint Marcella make to the origins of nursing?
A) First to teach nursing skills
B) Was the first deaconess and visiting nurse
C) Established inns and hospitals for pilgrims
D) Was the namesake of the first free hospital in Rome in 390 AD
4. In what time period were monastic orders established to care for the sick?
A) 500 BC
B) 460 BC
C) First century
D) Second century
5. Which nursing programs were established on the basis of the Nightingale plan? Select
all that apply.
A) Kaiserswerth School for Nursing
B) Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing
C) Connecticut Training School in New Haven
D) Boston Training School at Massachusetts
E) St. Thomas Hospital in London
6. A beginning nursing student asks about the principles taught by the Nightingale Nursing
School. What should the nurse's answer include? Select all that apply.
A) Cleanliness is vital to recovery.
B) Cure is better than prevention.
C) The nurse must work as a member of a team.
D) The nurse should be healthy in both mind and in body
E) The nurse must use discretion, but must follow the physician's orders.
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7. A student nurse is interested in knowing some of the Nightingale School's innovation in
the field of nursing. What should the nurse's response include?
A) Establishment of a nurses' residence
B) Records of school employment before graduation
C) Exit examinations and academic and personal requirements, including a character
reference before working
D) Records of each student's progress that was later known as the “Henderson plan,” a
model for current nursing programs
8. A nursing student asks about the significance of the Nightingale lamp. What is the
symbolism attached to this image?
A) Warmth of caring
B) Nursing education
C) Energy of the nurse to heal others
D) Commitment of the nurse to heal others
9. Which interventions did Nightingale insist upon, that immediately served to reduce the
mortality rate during the Crimean War? Select all that apply.
A) Securing more funds and support
B) Establishing sanitary conditions
C) Providing quality nursing care
D) Increasing the available nurses
E) Procuring more medication
10. What contribution did Isabel Hampton Robb make to the development of nursing in the
United States?
A) Founded the school of nursing at Johns Hopkins University
B) Moved nursing from menial work to an honored profession
C) Organized the school of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital
D) Founded American public health nursing
11. What contribution did Lillian Wald make to the development of nursing in the United
States?
A) Founded the American Red Cross
B) Founded American public health nursing
C) Superintendent of female nurses during the Civil War
D) Organized the school of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital
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12. What contribution did Mary Adelaide Nutting contribute to the development of nursing
in the United States?
A) First nurse to be on a university staff
B) Founded American public health nursing
C) Founded the school of nursing at Johns Hopkins University
D) Organized the school of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital
13. Which practical nursing school was established first?
A) Thompson Practical Nursing School in Brattleboro
B) Young Women's Christian Association (YMCA)
C) Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing
D) American Red Cross
14. Which pioneer nursing school began as a result of Richard Bradley's determination that
the local citizens needed nursing service?
A) Thompson Practical Nursing School in Brattleboro
B) Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
C) Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing
D) American Red Cross
15. What types of programs would an individual interested in pursuing a degree in practical
nursing commonly enroll for this type of training? Select all that apply.
A) Local university
B) A public college
C) Vocational school
D) A public high school
E) Community college
16. A nurse educator is discussing the role of nurses during World War II with a group of
new nurses in an army hospital. A new nurse asks about the impact of World War II on
nursing. What should the registered nurse's response include?
A) “World War II had equal rank assigned to male and female nurses.”
B) “World War II reduced the role of nurses in healthcare centers.”
C) “World War II started recruitment of men as well as women into nursing.”
D) “World War II marked the first emergency training of nurses.”
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17. When were male nurses given ranking equal to female nurses in the armed forces?
A) Civil War
B) World War I
C) World War II
D) Korean War
18. When considering the current trend of home care in the 21st century, what trends are
expected to influence the nursing profession?
A) Lower acuity in hospital and long-term care settings
B) Shift to community-based care
C) Lifestyle factors and shorter life expectancy
D) Nursing education emphasizes service to clinical sites over education
19. A newly graduated practical nurse asks the registered nurse (RN) about the impact of
the women's movement on present-day nursing. What should the RN's response
include?
A) “It has no impact; nurses still provide only primary care.”
B) “It encourages nurses to work in a more collaborative manner.”
C) “It allows nurses to work without having to report to primary care providers.”
D) “It encourages nurses to work independently.”
20. Considering current trends that are expected to influence the nursing profession in the
21st century, which factors create a need for community-based nursing care? Select all
that apply.
A) Homeless, unemployed, or underemployed individuals
B) Many people have limited health insurance
C) Medical management of acute illness
D) New advanced technology
E) Extended life expectancy
21. A nurse is caring for a client with terminal cancer at the client's home. Why should the
nurse put greater emphasis on teaching with the family members taking care of the
client?
A) Family members may have to manage the patient-controlled analgesia pump to
manage the client's pain.
B) Family members are expected to provide primary healthcare.
C) Family members are required to understand the advanced levels of nursing care.
D) Hospital stays may need to be decreased in both frequency and length.
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22. There are current trends that are expected to influence the nursing profession in the 21st
century. Which among the current trends have been the most influential for the nursing
profession? Select all that apply.
A) Autonomy
B) Changes in nursing education
C) Technology
D) Lower acuity among hospital clients
E) Increased acuity among long-term care clients
23. Nursing insignia, uniforms, and the nursing school pin have importance in the field of
nursing. Which are religious symbols represented in nursing? Select all that apply.
A) An open Bible
B) Star of David
C) Maltese Cross
D) A Christian Cross
E) The Nightingale lamp
24. A licensed nurse has been asked to address a group of newly recruited nurses. What
should the licensed nurse inform them about the nursing uniform?
A) Donning a formal nursing uniform is necessary when giving nursing care.
B) Wearing a nursing school pin is a required part of the nursing uniform.
C) Wearing a nametag is a required element of the uniform when giving nursing care.
D) The presence of a nurse in a uniform often makes a client uncomfortable
25. What was the impact of World War I on nursing?
A) First emergency training of nurses
B) Isabel Hampton Robb wrote the nursing curriculum
C) The Navy School of Nursing was established
D) Hundreds of men were trained in this abbreviated program
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Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. B, C, D
6. A, C, D, E
7. A
8. B
9. B, C
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. C, E
16. C
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. A, B, D, E
21. A
22. A, B, C, E
23. A, B
24. C
25. A
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1. What are some of the nursing programs a licensed practical nurse (LPN) can pursue to
obtain a registered nurse (RN) license? Select all that apply.
A) One-to 2-year teaching program associated with a hospital school of nursing
B) Two-year program at a community or junior college
C) Three-year program affiliated with community and state college
D) Four-year program in a college or university
E) A college-based career ladder program
2. A nurse is interested in achieving licensure as a medical doctor. What is the initial
requirement to acquire this licensure?
A) A minimum of 4 years of undergraduate study
B) An in-depth knowledge of the biomedical field
C) 10 years of work experience in a hospital setting
D) Demonstration of both an analytical mindset and caring attitude
3. A registered nurse (RN) has recently specialized in the field of surgery. As an RN in the
surgical department, what is the specialized role the RN could pursue?
A) First assistant in surgery
B) Administering intravenous (IV) medications
C) Administering prescribed medications
D) Prescribing postoperative care
4. After obtaining licensure, in which kinds of client care is the LPN nursing student likely
to be involved? Select all that apply.
A) Providing bedside care
B) Providing routine wound care
C) Administering prescribed oral medications
D) Reporting client reactions to prescribed medications
E) Caring for intravenous (IV) medication delivery systems
5. What is the purpose of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)?
Select all that apply.
A) Providing standards for nursing care
B) Granting advanced certificates to LV/LPN
C) Promoting continued post-licensure education
D) Interpreting the role and function of an LV/LPN
E) Supporting federal and state legislation for the LV/LPN
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