Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's
Trends: 9th Edition
by Joseph T. Catalano (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit 1: The Development of Nursing
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Organizations
Chapter 2: The History of Nursing: From Ancient Times to the Enlightenment
Chapter 3: The History of Nursing: The Birth of Modern Nursing and the Era of Florence Nightingale
Chapter 4: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing
Chapter 5: Educational Pathways to Nursing Practice
Unit 2: Issues in Nursing Culture
Chapter 6: Professionalism, Image, and Pride
Chapter 7: Values, Ethics, and Decision-Making
Chapter 8: Bioethical Issues: The Beginning and End of Life
Chapter 9: Nursing Law and Liability
Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
Unit 3: Moving into the Profession
Chapter 11: The Bridge to Professional Practice: Transitioning from Student to Registered Nurse
Chapter 12: Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Networking
Chapter 13: Communication, Collaboration, and Conflict Resolution
Chapter 14: Healthcare Delivery Systems: Economics, Policy, and Politics
Chapter 15: Nursing Informatics and Technology
Unit 4: Leading and Managing in Nursing
Chapter 16: Leadership and Management in Nursing
Chapter 17: Delegation, Supervision, and Prioritization
Chapter 18: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Chapter 19: Creating a Healthy Work Environment: Incivility, Resilience, and Self-Care
Unit 5: Future of Nursing: Today’s Issues and Tomorrow’s Trends
Chapter 20: Cultural Diversity and Spiritual Care
Chapter 21: Global Health and Disaster Preparedness
Chapter 22: The Healthcare Climate: Current Issues and Future Trends
Chapter 23: Complementary and Alternative Healing
,Chapter 24: Your Nursing Career: Looking Ahead
, TEST BANK
Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 9th Edition
Joseph T. Catalano
UNIT 1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING
CHAPTER 1: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and
Organizations
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. The primary purpose of nursing licensure is to:
A) Ensure nurses are paid competitive wages
B) Protect the public from unsafe practitioners
C) Promote nursing as a profession
D) Standardize nursing education programs
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure exists primarily to protect the public by ensuring that only qualified individuals
practice nursing. It sets minimum competency standards that must be met before a person can legally
practice.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
NCLEX Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the NCLEX-RN examination?
A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
B) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
C) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
D) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Trends: 9th Edition
by Joseph T. Catalano (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit 1: The Development of Nursing
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Organizations
Chapter 2: The History of Nursing: From Ancient Times to the Enlightenment
Chapter 3: The History of Nursing: The Birth of Modern Nursing and the Era of Florence Nightingale
Chapter 4: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing
Chapter 5: Educational Pathways to Nursing Practice
Unit 2: Issues in Nursing Culture
Chapter 6: Professionalism, Image, and Pride
Chapter 7: Values, Ethics, and Decision-Making
Chapter 8: Bioethical Issues: The Beginning and End of Life
Chapter 9: Nursing Law and Liability
Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
Unit 3: Moving into the Profession
Chapter 11: The Bridge to Professional Practice: Transitioning from Student to Registered Nurse
Chapter 12: Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Networking
Chapter 13: Communication, Collaboration, and Conflict Resolution
Chapter 14: Healthcare Delivery Systems: Economics, Policy, and Politics
Chapter 15: Nursing Informatics and Technology
Unit 4: Leading and Managing in Nursing
Chapter 16: Leadership and Management in Nursing
Chapter 17: Delegation, Supervision, and Prioritization
Chapter 18: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Chapter 19: Creating a Healthy Work Environment: Incivility, Resilience, and Self-Care
Unit 5: Future of Nursing: Today’s Issues and Tomorrow’s Trends
Chapter 20: Cultural Diversity and Spiritual Care
Chapter 21: Global Health and Disaster Preparedness
Chapter 22: The Healthcare Climate: Current Issues and Future Trends
Chapter 23: Complementary and Alternative Healing
,Chapter 24: Your Nursing Career: Looking Ahead
, TEST BANK
Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 9th Edition
Joseph T. Catalano
UNIT 1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING
CHAPTER 1: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and
Organizations
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. The primary purpose of nursing licensure is to:
A) Ensure nurses are paid competitive wages
B) Protect the public from unsafe practitioners
C) Promote nursing as a profession
D) Standardize nursing education programs
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure exists primarily to protect the public by ensuring that only qualified individuals
practice nursing. It sets minimum competency standards that must be met before a person can legally
practice.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
NCLEX Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the NCLEX-RN examination?
A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
B) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
C) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
D) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
