TEST BANK
Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice
For The LPN/LVN
Tamara R. Dahlkemper
6th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends 1
Chapter 02: Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior 12
Chapter 03: Understanding the Changing Roles in Nursing 22
Chapter 04: Health-Care Environment 32
Chapter 05: Nursing and Informatics 42
Chapter 06: Fulfill Your Role as a Student 52
Chapter 07: The Importance of Critical Thinking 61
Chapter 08: Entry Into Practice 69
Chapter 09: Employment Process 79
Chapter 10: Leadership and Management as a Professional Concept 88
Chapter 11: Communication Skills in Leadership and Management 98
Chapter 12: Considering Culture 108
Chapter 13: Understanding Benefits of Change 117
Chapter 14: Setting Meaningful Priorities 127
Chapter 15: Handling Conflict in the Nursing Profession 136
Chapter 16: Dealing With Chaos 146
Chapter 17: Ethics and Law in Nursing Management 151
Chapter 18: Understanding Use of Power 161
Chapter 19: Motivating Employees 170
Chapter 20: Team Building 179
Chapter 21: Delegating, Coaching, and Evaluating Performance 188
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nursing student predominantly uses knowledge about the history of nursing for which
purpose?
a. To understand the professional choices open to the student
b. To prevent making medication errors in practice
c. To determine in which geographic area it is best to practice
d. To reduce the cost of delivering quality health care
ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 1. Verbalize the importance of understanding the history of nursing.
Page: 3
Heading: Introduction
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
A Understanding nursing history helps the nurse to better recognize the many
choices available when choosing his or her own future path.
B Understanding nursing history does not prevent medication errors in practice.
C Understanding nursing history does not determine which geographic area is the
best place in which to practice.
D Understanding nursing history does not reduce the cost of delivering quality
health care.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
2. The nurse is working in an underdeveloped country and observes the natives lighting ritual
fires and pounding on primitive drums around the sick person to promote recovery. The nurse
interprets this behavior as indicating the natives believe illness results from which items?
a. Pathogens and genetics
b. Evil spirits
c. Tides and planets
d. Plants and animals
ANS: B
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 4
Heading: The Beginning of Nursing
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
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Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
A The belief that disease was caused by pathogens and genetics would not result in
lighting fires or candles and making loud noises to ward off spirits.
B A belief that disease was caused by evil spirits would result in lighting fires or
candles and making loud noises to try to ward off the spirits.
C The belief that disease was caused by tides and planets would not result in
lighting fires or candles and making loud noises to ward off spirits.
D The belief that disease was caused by plants and animals would not result in
lighting fires or candles and making loud noises to ward off spirits.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
3. Who is credited with making a written record of health-care practices and removing the
mythical aspect of health care?
a. Hammurabi
b. Florence Nightingale
c. Hippocrates
d. Apollo
ANS: C
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 4
Heading: The Beginning of Nursing
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
A Hammurabi wrote a code of laws to protect the patient and define legal
limitations of caregivers, Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing
during the Crimean War, and Apollo was a mythical god who was believed to
control health and wellness.
B Hammurabi wrote a code of laws to protect the patient and define legal
limitations of caregivers, Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing
during the Crimean War, and Apollo was a mythical god who was believed to
control health and wellness.
C Hippocrates wrote the first medical textbook, outlining current health-care
practices, and removed the mythical belief that Apollo was responsible for
health.
D Hammurabi wrote a code of laws to protect the patient and define legal
limitations of caregivers, Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing
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during the Crimean War, and Apollo was a mythical god who was believed to
control health and wellness.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
4. Who served as the first public health nurses, caring for the sick and the poor?
a. The Presbyterian Church
b. Salerno
c. Jewish scholars
d. Convent deaconesses
ANS: D
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 5
Heading: Dark Ages and Introduction of Christianity
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
A The Presbyterian Church did not serve as the first public health nurses who cared
for the sick and poor.
B The Salerno did not serve as the first public health nurses who cared for the sick
and poor.
C The Jewish scholars did not serve as the first public health nurses who cared for
the sick and poor.
D Deaconesses from local convents acted as the first public health nurses,
providing care for the sick and the poor based on the Christian belief in the
importance of caring for one another.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
5. Which is a crucial issue the nurse working in the late industrialization era would need to
address to promote health?
a. Reducing spread of infection
b. Reducing sedentary lifestyle
c. Teaching proper use of medications
d. Teaching use of car seats
ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 5
Heading: Era of Industrialization
Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning
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Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Leadership and Management
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
A Many deaths resulted from communicable diseases and lack of cleanliness in
hospitals, so the nurse’s priority concern with health promotion would be
reducing the spread of infection.
B Reducing sedentary lifestyle promotes health; however, this was not a crucial
issue in the late industrialization era.
C Teaching the proper use of medications promotes health; however, this was not a
crucial issue in the late industrialization era.
D Reducing the use of car seats promotes health; however, this was not a crucial
issue in the late industrialization era.
PTS: 1 CON: Leadership and Management
6. The nurse demonstrates Florence Nightingale’s theory of nursing with which intervention?
a. Respecting the patient’s culture and incorporating cultural needs in the plan of care
b. Promoting good health and treating those who are ill in a holistic manner
c. Understanding how to motivate people to practice a healthy lifestyle and reduce
risks
d. Teaching other nurses how to deliver the highest quality of nursing care
ANS: B
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 3. List four modern nurses who significantly contributed to the history of nursing
and identify a major contribution of each.
Page: 7
Heading: Florence Nightingale
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
A This is not a primary belief regarding the responsibility of nurses according to
Nightingale.
B Nightingale believed the nurse’s primary responsibilities included promoting
health and treating the ill.
C This is not a primary belief regarding the responsibility of nurses according to
Nightingale.
D This is not a primary belief regarding the responsibility of nurses according to
Nightingale.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
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7. Which action performed by the nurse directly resulted from the contribution made by Linda
Richards?
a. Using an antiseptic before administering an injection
b. Exploring the psychosocial needs of the patient
c. Documenting patient care in the medical record
d. Listening to a patient describe his or her condition
ANS: C
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 3. List four modern nurses who significantly contributed to the history of nursing
and identify a major contribution of each.
Page: 9
Heading: Linda Richards
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
A This nursing action is not a reflection of Linda Richards.
B This nursing action is not a reflection of Linda Richards.
C Linda Richards developed a system for recording details about patients and
patient care. This system evolved into today’s documentation system.
D This nursing action is not a reflection of Linda Richards.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
8. The nurse responds to an alarm on a pulse oximeter and sees the patient’s oxygen saturation is
reading 38%. The nurse observes the patient, noting a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per
minute, pink mucous membranes, and easy regular respirations. The nurse concludes the pulse
oximeter is not reading accurately. Whose theory of nursing is this nurse demonstrating?
a. Annie Goodrich
b. Lillian D. Wald
c. Florence Nightingale
d. Linda Richards
ANS: C
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 3. List four modern nurses who significantly contributed to the history of nursing
and identify a major contribution of each.
Page: 7
Heading: Florence Nightingale
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
A The nurse is not demonstrating Goodrich’s theory of nursing.
B The nurse is not demonstrating Wald’s theory of nursing.
C Florence Nightingale promoted treating the patient based on the patient’s
individual needs rather than treating the disease or, in this case, the machinery.
D The nurse is not demonstrating Richards’s theory of nursing.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
9. Which professional organization was the first to focus on licensed practical nurses (LPNs)?
a. National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES)
b. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)
c. National League for Nursing (NLN)
d. American Nurses Association (ANA)
ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 5. Name two official membership organizations for LPNs concerned with practical
nursing education and nursing practice.
Page: 11
Heading: History of Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
A NAPNES was the first professional organization to focus on LPNs. NAPNES is
very active today, with continuing education opportunities and publications for
LPNs.
B While NFLPN focuses on LPNs, they were not the first to do so.
C NLN and ANA focus on both RNs and LPNs.
D NLN and ANA focus on both RNs and LPNs.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
10. Which statement accurately describes the NFLPN?
a. It represents both registered nurses (RNs) and LPNs.
b. It represents LPNs/LVNs only.
c. It is open to anyone interested in nursing.
d. It is open to anyone in the health-care field.
ANS: B
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 5. Name two official membership organizations for LPNs concerned with practical
nursing education and nursing practice.
Page: 11
Heading: History of Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice
For The LPN/LVN
Tamara R. Dahlkemper
6th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends 1
Chapter 02: Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior 12
Chapter 03: Understanding the Changing Roles in Nursing 22
Chapter 04: Health-Care Environment 32
Chapter 05: Nursing and Informatics 42
Chapter 06: Fulfill Your Role as a Student 52
Chapter 07: The Importance of Critical Thinking 61
Chapter 08: Entry Into Practice 69
Chapter 09: Employment Process 79
Chapter 10: Leadership and Management as a Professional Concept 88
Chapter 11: Communication Skills in Leadership and Management 98
Chapter 12: Considering Culture 108
Chapter 13: Understanding Benefits of Change 117
Chapter 14: Setting Meaningful Priorities 127
Chapter 15: Handling Conflict in the Nursing Profession 136
Chapter 16: Dealing With Chaos 146
Chapter 17: Ethics and Law in Nursing Management 151
Chapter 18: Understanding Use of Power 161
Chapter 19: Motivating Employees 170
Chapter 20: Team Building 179
Chapter 21: Delegating, Coaching, and Evaluating Performance 188
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nursing student predominantly uses knowledge about the history of nursing for which
purpose?
a. To understand the professional choices open to the student
b. To prevent making medication errors in practice
c. To determine in which geographic area it is best to practice
d. To reduce the cost of delivering quality health care
ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 1. Verbalize the importance of understanding the history of nursing.
Page: 3
Heading: Introduction
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
A Understanding nursing history helps the nurse to better recognize the many
choices available when choosing his or her own future path.
B Understanding nursing history does not prevent medication errors in practice.
C Understanding nursing history does not determine which geographic area is the
best place in which to practice.
D Understanding nursing history does not reduce the cost of delivering quality
health care.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
2. The nurse is working in an underdeveloped country and observes the natives lighting ritual
fires and pounding on primitive drums around the sick person to promote recovery. The nurse
interprets this behavior as indicating the natives believe illness results from which items?
a. Pathogens and genetics
b. Evil spirits
c. Tides and planets
d. Plants and animals
ANS: B
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 4
Heading: The Beginning of Nursing
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
A The belief that disease was caused by pathogens and genetics would not result in
lighting fires or candles and making loud noises to ward off spirits.
B A belief that disease was caused by evil spirits would result in lighting fires or
candles and making loud noises to try to ward off the spirits.
C The belief that disease was caused by tides and planets would not result in
lighting fires or candles and making loud noises to ward off spirits.
D The belief that disease was caused by plants and animals would not result in
lighting fires or candles and making loud noises to ward off spirits.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
3. Who is credited with making a written record of health-care practices and removing the
mythical aspect of health care?
a. Hammurabi
b. Florence Nightingale
c. Hippocrates
d. Apollo
ANS: C
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 4
Heading: The Beginning of Nursing
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
A Hammurabi wrote a code of laws to protect the patient and define legal
limitations of caregivers, Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing
during the Crimean War, and Apollo was a mythical god who was believed to
control health and wellness.
B Hammurabi wrote a code of laws to protect the patient and define legal
limitations of caregivers, Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing
during the Crimean War, and Apollo was a mythical god who was believed to
control health and wellness.
C Hippocrates wrote the first medical textbook, outlining current health-care
practices, and removed the mythical belief that Apollo was responsible for
health.
D Hammurabi wrote a code of laws to protect the patient and define legal
limitations of caregivers, Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
during the Crimean War, and Apollo was a mythical god who was believed to
control health and wellness.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
4. Who served as the first public health nurses, caring for the sick and the poor?
a. The Presbyterian Church
b. Salerno
c. Jewish scholars
d. Convent deaconesses
ANS: D
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 5
Heading: Dark Ages and Introduction of Christianity
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
A The Presbyterian Church did not serve as the first public health nurses who cared
for the sick and poor.
B The Salerno did not serve as the first public health nurses who cared for the sick
and poor.
C The Jewish scholars did not serve as the first public health nurses who cared for
the sick and poor.
D Deaconesses from local convents acted as the first public health nurses,
providing care for the sick and the poor based on the Christian belief in the
importance of caring for one another.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
5. Which is a crucial issue the nurse working in the late industrialization era would need to
address to promote health?
a. Reducing spread of infection
b. Reducing sedentary lifestyle
c. Teaching proper use of medications
d. Teaching use of car seats
ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 2. Identify the accomplishments of nurses during ancient times, the Dark Ages, and
modern nursing.
Page: 5
Heading: Era of Industrialization
Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Leadership and Management
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
A Many deaths resulted from communicable diseases and lack of cleanliness in
hospitals, so the nurse’s priority concern with health promotion would be
reducing the spread of infection.
B Reducing sedentary lifestyle promotes health; however, this was not a crucial
issue in the late industrialization era.
C Teaching the proper use of medications promotes health; however, this was not a
crucial issue in the late industrialization era.
D Reducing the use of car seats promotes health; however, this was not a crucial
issue in the late industrialization era.
PTS: 1 CON: Leadership and Management
6. The nurse demonstrates Florence Nightingale’s theory of nursing with which intervention?
a. Respecting the patient’s culture and incorporating cultural needs in the plan of care
b. Promoting good health and treating those who are ill in a holistic manner
c. Understanding how to motivate people to practice a healthy lifestyle and reduce
risks
d. Teaching other nurses how to deliver the highest quality of nursing care
ANS: B
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 3. List four modern nurses who significantly contributed to the history of nursing
and identify a major contribution of each.
Page: 7
Heading: Florence Nightingale
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
A This is not a primary belief regarding the responsibility of nurses according to
Nightingale.
B Nightingale believed the nurse’s primary responsibilities included promoting
health and treating the ill.
C This is not a primary belief regarding the responsibility of nurses according to
Nightingale.
D This is not a primary belief regarding the responsibility of nurses according to
Nightingale.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
7. Which action performed by the nurse directly resulted from the contribution made by Linda
Richards?
a. Using an antiseptic before administering an injection
b. Exploring the psychosocial needs of the patient
c. Documenting patient care in the medical record
d. Listening to a patient describe his or her condition
ANS: C
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 3. List four modern nurses who significantly contributed to the history of nursing
and identify a major contribution of each.
Page: 9
Heading: Linda Richards
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
A This nursing action is not a reflection of Linda Richards.
B This nursing action is not a reflection of Linda Richards.
C Linda Richards developed a system for recording details about patients and
patient care. This system evolved into today’s documentation system.
D This nursing action is not a reflection of Linda Richards.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
8. The nurse responds to an alarm on a pulse oximeter and sees the patient’s oxygen saturation is
reading 38%. The nurse observes the patient, noting a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per
minute, pink mucous membranes, and easy regular respirations. The nurse concludes the pulse
oximeter is not reading accurately. Whose theory of nursing is this nurse demonstrating?
a. Annie Goodrich
b. Lillian D. Wald
c. Florence Nightingale
d. Linda Richards
ANS: C
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 3. List four modern nurses who significantly contributed to the history of nursing
and identify a major contribution of each.
Page: 7
Heading: Florence Nightingale
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
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Test Bank - Nursing Leadership, Management, & Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, 6th Edition (Dahlkemper, 2017)
A The nurse is not demonstrating Goodrich’s theory of nursing.
B The nurse is not demonstrating Wald’s theory of nursing.
C Florence Nightingale promoted treating the patient based on the patient’s
individual needs rather than treating the disease or, in this case, the machinery.
D The nurse is not demonstrating Richards’s theory of nursing.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
9. Which professional organization was the first to focus on licensed practical nurses (LPNs)?
a. National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES)
b. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)
c. National League for Nursing (NLN)
d. American Nurses Association (ANA)
ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 5. Name two official membership organizations for LPNs concerned with practical
nursing education and nursing practice.
Page: 11
Heading: History of Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
A NAPNES was the first professional organization to focus on LPNs. NAPNES is
very active today, with continuing education opportunities and publications for
LPNs.
B While NFLPN focuses on LPNs, they were not the first to do so.
C NLN and ANA focus on both RNs and LPNs.
D NLN and ANA focus on both RNs and LPNs.
PTS: 1 CON: Professionalism
10. Which statement accurately describes the NFLPN?
a. It represents both registered nurses (RNs) and LPNs.
b. It represents LPNs/LVNs only.
c. It is open to anyone interested in nursing.
d. It is open to anyone in the health-care field.
ANS: B
Chapter: Chapter 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends
Objective: 5. Name two official membership organizations for LPNs concerned with practical
nursing education and nursing practice.
Page: 11
Heading: History of Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning
Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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