Foundations of Nursing Practice Exam ONE
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
assess - ANSWER -LPNs are not allowed to __________________ patients
because they do not have that knowledge. They must practice under RNs.
24 - ANSWER -Every 2 years, _______ contact hours of continuing education are
required by the Alabama Board of Nursing to uphold licensure requirements.
bachelor degree (BSN) - ANSWER -4 yr. university undergraduate program for
RN.
master's degree (MSN) - ANSWER -BSN required, 2 yr. graduate program,
advanced practice nurses.
doctorate (DNP) - ANSWER -MSN required, PhD-research focused, advanced
clinical practice.
associate degree (ADN) - ANSWER -2 yr. community college for RN.
diploma - ANSWER -3 yr. hospital based program for RN.
licensed practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN) - ANSWER -1 yr. program with
classroom and clinical teaching, must pass NCLEX-PN, work under the registered
nurse or physician.
caregiver, communication, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, nurse
practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, etc. - ANSWER -Give some nursing
roles on all settings.
, hospitals, public health, ambulatory care, nursing homes, nursing education,
homes, schools, workplaces, community centers - ANSWER -What are some
common sites where you can practice as a nurse?
children's camps, homeless shelters, tourist sites - ANSWER -What are some
uncommon sites where you can practice as a nurse?
Alabama Board of Nursing - ANSWER -define the legal scope of nursing
practice, establish criteria for RN and LPN to become a nurse, determine the scope
of practice for nurses, make and enforce rules and regulations, excludes untrained
or unlicensed people from practicing nursing, licensing for nurses, disciplinary
actions.
ANA Code of Ethics - ANSWER -succinct statement of the ethical obligations
and duties of every individual who enters the nursing profession; is considered the
profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard; an expression of nursing's own
understanding of its commitment to society.
National League for Nursing (NLN) - ANSWER -open to all people interested in
nursing (nurses, non-nurses, and agencies), founded in 1952, foster the
development and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education,
conducts the largest professional testing services in the US (pre-entrance testing),
exams measure student progress, research data for nursing education, provided
voluntary accreditation for educational programs in nursing.
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) - ANSWER -national honor society for
nursing; members include those from nursing community, senior level
baccalaureate and graduate programs; goal is to foster nursing leadership and
research.
International Council of Nursing (ICN) - ANSWER -first international
organization of professional women founded in 1899; shares a commitment to
maintain high standards of nursing service and nursing education and promotes
ethics.
, American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER -founded in late 1800s,
professional organization for RNs, public education, clinical nurse standards, and
lobbying state and federal lawmakers.
National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) - ANSWER --Established 1952 with
assistance of the ANA and the NLN
-National organization for students enrolled in a nursing program
-Voluntary participation
-Practice self-governance, advocate for student and patient rights
-Take collective, responsible action on social and political issues
-Publishes Image a journal dedicated to nursing student issues
American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN) - ANSWER -national
voice for baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs, focuses on
establishing quality educational standards, influencing the nursing profession and
to improve healthcare, promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate
education, research, and nursing practice, national accreditation for collegiate
nursing programs (based on meeting standards) through the AACN by the
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
B - ANSWER -The NSNA is the professional organization for which of the
following:
A. newly licensed nurses
B. student nurses
C. licensed practical nurses
D. certified nursing assistants
nursing shortage, evidence-based practice, community-based nursing, decreased
length of hospital stay, aging population, increase in chronic care conditions,
independent nursing practice, culturally competent care - ANSWER -What are
some current trends in nursing?
insurance - ANSWER -How is healthcare financed?
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
assess - ANSWER -LPNs are not allowed to __________________ patients
because they do not have that knowledge. They must practice under RNs.
24 - ANSWER -Every 2 years, _______ contact hours of continuing education are
required by the Alabama Board of Nursing to uphold licensure requirements.
bachelor degree (BSN) - ANSWER -4 yr. university undergraduate program for
RN.
master's degree (MSN) - ANSWER -BSN required, 2 yr. graduate program,
advanced practice nurses.
doctorate (DNP) - ANSWER -MSN required, PhD-research focused, advanced
clinical practice.
associate degree (ADN) - ANSWER -2 yr. community college for RN.
diploma - ANSWER -3 yr. hospital based program for RN.
licensed practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN) - ANSWER -1 yr. program with
classroom and clinical teaching, must pass NCLEX-PN, work under the registered
nurse or physician.
caregiver, communication, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, nurse
practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, etc. - ANSWER -Give some nursing
roles on all settings.
, hospitals, public health, ambulatory care, nursing homes, nursing education,
homes, schools, workplaces, community centers - ANSWER -What are some
common sites where you can practice as a nurse?
children's camps, homeless shelters, tourist sites - ANSWER -What are some
uncommon sites where you can practice as a nurse?
Alabama Board of Nursing - ANSWER -define the legal scope of nursing
practice, establish criteria for RN and LPN to become a nurse, determine the scope
of practice for nurses, make and enforce rules and regulations, excludes untrained
or unlicensed people from practicing nursing, licensing for nurses, disciplinary
actions.
ANA Code of Ethics - ANSWER -succinct statement of the ethical obligations
and duties of every individual who enters the nursing profession; is considered the
profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard; an expression of nursing's own
understanding of its commitment to society.
National League for Nursing (NLN) - ANSWER -open to all people interested in
nursing (nurses, non-nurses, and agencies), founded in 1952, foster the
development and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education,
conducts the largest professional testing services in the US (pre-entrance testing),
exams measure student progress, research data for nursing education, provided
voluntary accreditation for educational programs in nursing.
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) - ANSWER -national honor society for
nursing; members include those from nursing community, senior level
baccalaureate and graduate programs; goal is to foster nursing leadership and
research.
International Council of Nursing (ICN) - ANSWER -first international
organization of professional women founded in 1899; shares a commitment to
maintain high standards of nursing service and nursing education and promotes
ethics.
, American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER -founded in late 1800s,
professional organization for RNs, public education, clinical nurse standards, and
lobbying state and federal lawmakers.
National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) - ANSWER --Established 1952 with
assistance of the ANA and the NLN
-National organization for students enrolled in a nursing program
-Voluntary participation
-Practice self-governance, advocate for student and patient rights
-Take collective, responsible action on social and political issues
-Publishes Image a journal dedicated to nursing student issues
American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN) - ANSWER -national
voice for baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs, focuses on
establishing quality educational standards, influencing the nursing profession and
to improve healthcare, promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate
education, research, and nursing practice, national accreditation for collegiate
nursing programs (based on meeting standards) through the AACN by the
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
B - ANSWER -The NSNA is the professional organization for which of the
following:
A. newly licensed nurses
B. student nurses
C. licensed practical nurses
D. certified nursing assistants
nursing shortage, evidence-based practice, community-based nursing, decreased
length of hospital stay, aging population, increase in chronic care conditions,
independent nursing practice, culturally competent care - ANSWER -What are
some current trends in nursing?
insurance - ANSWER -How is healthcare financed?
