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Chapter 1. Nursing Today MULTIPLE f f f f
CHOICE
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1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. f f f f f f f f f f
Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
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1 Psychological needs f
2 A maximal level of wellness
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3 Health maintenance and restoration f f f
4 Interpersonal interactions with the client f f f f
ANS: 3 f
Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order
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to remain free of disease or to recover from disease.
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Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her
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clients, it is not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys
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reparative processes by manipulating the clients environment.
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Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared
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for in a way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of
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wellness.
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Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she
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interacted with her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon
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interpersonal interactions.
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DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the
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appropriate accrediting commission council of the:
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1 National League for Nursing f f f
2 American NursesAssociation f f
3 Congress for Nursing Practice f f f
4 International Council of Nurses f f f
ANS: 1 f
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with
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nursing education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the
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NLN accreditation requirements.
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting
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health care, including standards of care.
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, The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA concerned with determining the legal
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aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of nursing, and the impact
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of trends in health care on nursing practice.
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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the
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nursing profession, including the provision of an international power base for nurses.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
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1 Diploma in nursing f f
2 Masters in nursing f f
3 Doctorate in nursing f f
4 Baccalaureate in nursing f f
ANS: 2 f
A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become a
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registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
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Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral
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degree is beyond the masters degree.
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The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university,
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after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic
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interest, and health care is the:
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1 State Board of Nursing f f f
2 American NursesAssociation f f
3 American Hospital Association f f
4 National Student NursesAssociation f f f
ANS: 2 f
The American Nurses Association (ANA) hires lobbyists at the state and federal level to promote
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the advancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses.
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State Boards of Nursing primarily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state.
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The American Hospital Association does not focus on nurses economic issues and the
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advancement of the role of nurses.
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The National Student Nurses Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.
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, Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition Potter Perry Test Bank f f f f f f f f
Chapter 1. Nursing Today MULTIPLE f f f f
CHOICE
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1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. f f f f f f f f f f
Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
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1 Psychological needs f
2 A maximal level of wellness
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3 Health maintenance and restoration f f f
4 Interpersonal interactions with the client f f f f
ANS: 3 f
Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order
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to remain free of disease or to recover from disease.
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Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her
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clients, it is not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys
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reparative processes by manipulating the clients environment.
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Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared
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for in a way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of
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wellness.
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Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she
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interacted with her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon
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interpersonal interactions.
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DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge
f f f f f
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the
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appropriate accrediting commission council of the:
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1 National League for Nursing f f f
2 American NursesAssociation f f
3 Congress for Nursing Practice f f f
4 International Council of Nurses f f f
ANS: 1 f
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with
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nursing education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the
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NLN accreditation requirements.
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting
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health care, including standards of care.
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, The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA concerned with determining the legal
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aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of nursing, and the impact
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of trends in health care on nursing practice.
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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the
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nursing profession, including the provision of an international power base for nurses.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
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1 Diploma in nursing f f
2 Masters in nursing f f
3 Doctorate in nursing f f
4 Baccalaureate in nursing f f
ANS: 2 f
A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become a
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registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
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Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral
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degree is beyond the masters degree.
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The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university,
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after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic
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interest, and health care is the:
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1 State Board of Nursing f f f
2 American NursesAssociation f f
3 American Hospital Association f f
4 National Student NursesAssociation f f f
ANS: 2 f
The American Nurses Association (ANA) hires lobbyists at the state and federal level to promote
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the advancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses.
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State Boards of Nursing primarily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state.
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The American Hospital Association does not focus on nurses economic issues and the
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advancement of the role of nurses.
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The National Student Nurses Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.
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