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Lynn Bartlett Test Bank
Chapter 1, Introduction to Nursing and Professional Formation
An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology
nursing, and a master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice
and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this
description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse’s role, taking
into account her
1. qualifications and experience?
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nurse entrepreneur may manage a clinic or health-related business.
What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to
establish and carry out a
2. plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet
established outcomes?
A) Nursing process
B) ANA Standards of Professional Performance
C) Evidence-based practice guidelines
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D) Nurse Practice Acts
Ans: A
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The nursing process is one of the major guidelines for nursing practice. Nurses
implement their roles through the nursing process. The nursing process is used by the
nurse to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry
out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to
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meet established outcomes.
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Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to
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determine whether an
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A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
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B) American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
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C) National League for Nursing (NLN)
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D) International Council of Nurses (ICN)
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Ans: A
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The ANA produces the 2003 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, which
defines the activities specific and unique to nursing. The AACN addresses
educational standards, while the NLN promotes and fosters various aspects of
nursing.
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The ICN provides a venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate, but does
not define standards and scope of practice.
4. Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing?
A) Dorothea Dix
B) Lillian Wald
C) Florence Nightingale
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D) Clara Barton
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Ans: C
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Florence Nightingale is considered to be the founder of professional nursing. She
elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
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nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Although the other choices are
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women who were important to the development of nursing, none of them is
considered the founder.
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5. Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United States in
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1882?
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A) Florence Nightingale
B) Clara Barton
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Jane Addams
Ans: B
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Clara Barton volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during the civil
war, served as the supervisor of nurses for the Army of the James, organized hospitals
and nurses, and established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882.
A nurse practitioner is caring for a couple who are the parents of an infant diagnosed with
Down Syndrome. The nurse
6. makes referrals for a parent support group for the family. This is an example of which nursing
role?
A) Teacher/Educator
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B) Leader
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C) Counselor
D) Collaborator pr
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Ans: C
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Counseling skills involve the use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to
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provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient’s problem-
solving and decision-making skills. The teacher/educator uses communication skills
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to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning
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needs of clients and their families. A leader displays an assertive, self-confident
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practice of nursing when providing care, effecting change, and functioning with
groups. The collaborator uses skills in organization, communication, and advocacy to
facilitate the functions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient
care.
A nurse is providing nursing care in a neighborhood clinic to single, pregnant teens. Which of
the following actions is
7. the best example of using the counselor role as a nurse?
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Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care 10th Edition Taylor
Lynn Bartlett Test Bank
Chapter 1, Introduction to Nursing and Professional Formation
An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology
nursing, and a master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice
and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this
description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse’s role, taking
into account her
1. qualifications and experience?
A) Clinical nurse specialist
om
B) Nurse entrepreneur
.c
C) Nurse practitioner
ep
pr
D) Nurse educator st
te
Ans: A
ng
Feedback:
si
ur
yn
A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or
experience who is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing. The
.m
clinical nurse specialist carries out direct patient care; consultation; teaching of
patients, families, and staff; and research. A nurse practitioner has an advanced
w
degree and works in a variety of settings to deliver primary care. A nurse educator
w
usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical setting. A
w
nurse entrepreneur may manage a clinic or health-related business.
What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to
establish and carry out a
2. plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet
established outcomes?
A) Nursing process
B) ANA Standards of Professional Performance
C) Evidence-based practice guidelines
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D) Nurse Practice Acts
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nursing process is one of the major guidelines for nursing practice. Nurses
implement their roles through the nursing process. The nursing process is used by the
nurse to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry
out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to
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meet established outcomes.
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Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to
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determine whether an
3. action is within the scope of nursing practice?
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st
A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
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B) American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
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C) National League for Nursing (NLN)
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D) International Council of Nurses (ICN)
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Ans: A
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Feedback:
The ANA produces the 2003 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, which
defines the activities specific and unique to nursing. The AACN addresses
educational standards, while the NLN promotes and fosters various aspects of
nursing.
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The ICN provides a venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate, but does
not define standards and scope of practice.
4. Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing?
A) Dorothea Dix
B) Lillian Wald
C) Florence Nightingale
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D) Clara Barton
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Ans: C
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st
Feedback:
te
ng
Florence Nightingale is considered to be the founder of professional nursing. She
elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
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nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Although the other choices are
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women who were important to the development of nursing, none of them is
considered the founder.
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5. Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United States in
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1882?
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A) Florence Nightingale
B) Clara Barton
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Jane Addams
Ans: B
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Clara Barton volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during the civil
war, served as the supervisor of nurses for the Army of the James, organized hospitals
and nurses, and established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882.
A nurse practitioner is caring for a couple who are the parents of an infant diagnosed with
Down Syndrome. The nurse
6. makes referrals for a parent support group for the family. This is an example of which nursing
role?
A) Teacher/Educator
om
B) Leader
.c
ep
C) Counselor
D) Collaborator pr
st
te
Ans: C
ng
si
Feedback:
ur
yn
Counseling skills involve the use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to
.m
provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient’s problem-
solving and decision-making skills. The teacher/educator uses communication skills
w
to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning
w
needs of clients and their families. A leader displays an assertive, self-confident
w
practice of nursing when providing care, effecting change, and functioning with
groups. The collaborator uses skills in organization, communication, and advocacy to
facilitate the functions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient
care.
A nurse is providing nursing care in a neighborhood clinic to single, pregnant teens. Which of
the following actions is
7. the best example of using the counselor role as a nurse?
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