Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell
,Chapter 1. The Evolution of ̣ Nursing
Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 10th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is a nursing program considered when certified
̣ by a state agency?
a. Accredited
b. Approved
c. Provisional
d. Exemplifieḍ
ANS: B
Approved means certified
̣ by a state agency foṛ having met minimum standards; accredited
means certified
̣ by the NLN for
̣ having met more complex standards. Provisional and
exemplified
̣ are not terms used in regard to nursing program certification.
̣
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ: 5
TOP: Nursing programs MSC: NCLEX: N/A
, KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
2. Which of ̣the following
̣ must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery system?
a. It includes all states.
b. It aff̣ ects
̣ the illness of ̣patients.
c. Insurance companies are not involved.
The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of ̣health care.
d.
ANS: D
The nurse must recognize that in the health care delivery system, the major goal is to achieve
optimal levels of ̣health care. The health care system consists of ̣a network of ̣agencies,
facilities,
̣ and providers involved with health care in a specified
̣ geographic area. Insurance
companies do have involvement in the health care system. The illness of ̣patients is not
necessarily aff̣ ected
̣ by the health care system.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 12 OBJ: 7
TOP: Health care systems MSC: NCLEX: N/A
, KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
3. What is required by the health care team to identifỵ the needs of ̣a patient and to design care to
meet those needs?
a. The Kardex
b. The health care provider’s order sheet
c. An individualized care plan
d. The nurse’s notes
ANS: C
An individualized care plan involves all health care workers and outlines care to meet the needs
of ̣the individual patient. The Kardex, health care provider’s order sheet, and nurse’s notes do
not identifỵ the needs of ̣the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of ̣the health
care team to meet those needs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 13 OBJ: 8 | 9