Crisp: Potter and Perry’s Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition

Crisp: Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 01: Creating a proactive and dynamic nursing profession Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. For an individual to become a nurse practitioner, specific preparation is required. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is either a specifically identified alternative pathway for expert clinicians or: a. a diploma in nursing b. a baccalaureate in nursing c. a master’s degree in nursing d. a doctorate in nursing ANS: C A master’s degree in nursing is required for an individual to become a nurse practitioner. PTS: 1 2. The main aim of continuing education in nursing is: a. to improve and maintain nursing practice b. to fulfil professional learning needs c. to exercise change in the healthcare delivery system d. All of the above ANS: D Continuing education enables nurses to remain current in nursing skills, knowledge and theory. PTS: 1 3. A nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic renal failure. The patient is very fatigued and has a knowledge deficit related to the dialysis therapy he will perform at home. The nurse states, ‘We will do everything possible to return you to the optimal level of self-care.’ In putting together an approach to best meet the needs of this patient, the nurse is fulfilling the role of: a. manager b. educator c. counsellor d. communicator ANS: A The nurse, in caring for this patient, will coordinate the activities of other members of the healthcare team. The help of a nursing assistant may be required to provide personal care until the patient is less fatigued. A nutritionist may be necessary for diet evaluation, planning and teaching. A nurse can provide education on the dialysis therapy and perform the tasks it requires until the patient is able to do so independently. PTS: 1 4. A registered nurse is seeking certification in a specialty area. To obtain the certification, the nurse will have to complete: a. an examination and minimum practice requirements b. one general examination sat by all nurses seeking certification c. a graduate degree in nursing d. a request for state approval ANS: A Set minimum practice requirements are based on the certification the nurse is seeking. After passing the initial examination, the nurse maintains certification by ongoing education and clinical or administrative practice. PTS: 1