Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges 11th edition
Complete Test Bank For
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges: Concepts And
Challenges (Surgical Pathology: A Case Based Approach To
Diagnosis) 11th Edition
By Beth Black, Maureen J. Baker.
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, Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges 11th edition
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1.Nursing In Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment ..................................................3
Chapter 2.The History And Social Context Of Nursing Z ............................................................. 12
Chapter 3.Nursing’s Pathway To Professionalism ............................................................................. 32
Chapter 4.Nursing Education In An Evolving Health Care Environment ..................................... 42
Chapter 5.Becoming A Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing And Socialization Into Practice
....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 6.Nursing As A Regulated Practice: Legal Issues ............................................................... 73
Chapter 7.Ethics: Basic Concepts For Professional Nursing Practice ........................................... 91
Chapter 8.Conceptual And Philosophical Foundations Of Professional Nursing Practice ..... 105
Chapter 9.Nursing The Ory: The Basis For Professional Nursing .............................................. 120
Chapter 10.The Science Of Nursing And Evidence-Based Practice ............................................ 143
Chapter 11.Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking ....................................... 156
Chapter 12.Communication And Collaboration In Professional Nursing .................................. 177
Chapter 13.Nurses, Patients, And Families: Caring At The Intersection Of Health, Illness, And
Culture ...................................................................................................................................................... 204
Chapter 14.Health Care In The United States ................................................................................. 224
Chapter 15.Political Activism In Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government .......... 246
Chapter 16.Nursing Challenge: To Continue To Evolve ............................................................... 254
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Chapter 1.Nursing In Today’s Evolving Health Care
Environment
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
Answer: 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 Therecruitment 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.
Answer: 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 The Ir 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. Dif:
Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: Mcs: 3
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3. Which Of The Following Is A Correct Statement About Theregistered 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.
Answer: C
Feedback
A The Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Rns Is Increasing, But Does Not Approximate The Ir
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. 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.
Answer: D
Feedback
A Ambulatory Care Settings Account For About 10.5% Of Rns Places Of Employment. B Public
Health And Community Health Settings Account For 7.8% Of Employed Rns. C Long-Term
Care Facilities Account For 5.3% Of Rns Places Of Employment.
D Statistics Show That 62.2% Of Rns Work In Acute Care Hospitals.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: Mcs: 5
5. 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 The Ir Lesser Educational Preparation.
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Complete Test Bank For
Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges: Concepts And
Challenges (Surgical Pathology: A Case Based Approach To
Diagnosis) 11th Edition
By Beth Black, Maureen J. Baker.
1|Page
, Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges 11th edition
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1.Nursing In Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment ..................................................3
Chapter 2.The History And Social Context Of Nursing Z ............................................................. 12
Chapter 3.Nursing’s Pathway To Professionalism ............................................................................. 32
Chapter 4.Nursing Education In An Evolving Health Care Environment ..................................... 42
Chapter 5.Becoming A Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing And Socialization Into Practice
....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 6.Nursing As A Regulated Practice: Legal Issues ............................................................... 73
Chapter 7.Ethics: Basic Concepts For Professional Nursing Practice ........................................... 91
Chapter 8.Conceptual And Philosophical Foundations Of Professional Nursing Practice ..... 105
Chapter 9.Nursing The Ory: The Basis For Professional Nursing .............................................. 120
Chapter 10.The Science Of Nursing And Evidence-Based Practice ............................................ 143
Chapter 11.Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking ....................................... 156
Chapter 12.Communication And Collaboration In Professional Nursing .................................. 177
Chapter 13.Nurses, Patients, And Families: Caring At The Intersection Of Health, Illness, And
Culture ...................................................................................................................................................... 204
Chapter 14.Health Care In The United States ................................................................................. 224
Chapter 15.Political Activism In Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government .......... 246
Chapter 16.Nursing Challenge: To Continue To Evolve ............................................................... 254
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, Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges 11th edition
Chapter 1.Nursing In Today’s Evolving Health Care
Environment
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
Answer: 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 Therecruitment 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.
Answer: 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 The Ir 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. Dif:
Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: Mcs: 3
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3. Which Of The Following Is A Correct Statement About Theregistered 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.
Answer: C
Feedback
A The Racial/Ethnic Composition Of Rns Is Increasing, But Does Not Approximate The Ir
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. 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.
Answer: D
Feedback
A Ambulatory Care Settings Account For About 10.5% Of Rns Places Of Employment. B Public
Health And Community Health Settings Account For 7.8% Of Employed Rns. C Long-Term
Care Facilities Account For 5.3% Of Rns Places Of Employment.
D Statistics Show That 62.2% Of Rns Work In Acute Care Hospitals.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: Mcs: 5
5. 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 The Ir Lesser Educational Preparation.
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