PNR 140 SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL NURSING 9TH EDITION BY KNECHT||QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIIED ANSWERS||GUARANTEED A+ GRADED!!!

PNR 140 SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL NURSING 9TH EDITION BY KNECHT||QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIIED ANSWERS||GUARANTEED A+ GRADED!!! 1. What must an RN do to delegate complex nursing skills to an LPN/LVN? - ANSWER Teach the skill, observe a return demonstration, document the process, and provide ongoing supervision. 2. What is a major reason for LPN/LVN graduates to join nursing organizations? - ANSWER To stay updated on issues affecting practical nursing. 3. How does membership in a nursing organization benefit practical nurses politically? - ANSWER It increases collective power to support or oppose changes in legislation. 4. Which state was the first to pass a law licensing practical nurses? - ANSWER California. 5. What is the significance of the Nurse Practice Act in relation to LPN/LVN duties? - ANSWER It outlines the conditions under which LPNs/LVNs can perform certain tasks. 6. Why is accreditation of a nursing program not sufficient for accepting delegation? - ANSWER Accreditation does not confer the right to accept delegation; state laws govern this. 7. What are some roles that were never considered for practical nurses? - ANSWER Competing with physicians, performing complex skills independently, or making contact with gods. 8. What was the economic situation for nurses during the depression of the 1930s? - ANSWER Nurses often worked for room and board instead of salary. 9. What does the term 'delegation' refer to in nursing? - ANSWER The process of assigning tasks to LPNs/LVNs by RNs. 10. What is the relationship between nursing shortages and the expansion of practical nursing roles? - ANSWER Nursing shortages led to hospitals hiring more practical nurses and expanding their roles. 11. What is the importance of ongoing direct supervision for LPNs/LVNs? - ANSWER It ensures that they perform delegated tasks safely and correctly. 12. What is one of the key responsibilities of nursing organizations? - ANSWER To disseminate information about proposed changes in the Nurse Practice Act. 13. How does the collective power of a nursing organization affect legislation? - ANSWER Greater membership increases political influence to support or oppose health care measures. 14. What is the role of the RN in the delegation process to LPNs/LVNs? - ANSWER RNs must ensure proper training and supervision for the delegated tasks. 15. What are some examples of tasks that may require delegation to LPNs/LVNs? - ANSWER Complex nursing skills not covered in their basic educational program. 16. What is the impact of joining a nursing organization on a practical nurse's career? - ANSWER It enhances their knowledge and keeps them informed about nursing issues. 17. What are the historical titles for individuals who provided nursing care before formal education? - ANSWER Attendants, midwives, and self-proclaimed nurses. 18. What is a common misconception about the roles of practical nurses? - ANSWER That they can perform complex nursing skills independently without delegation. 19. What was the first state to pass a law licensing practical nurses? - ANSWER Mississippi 20. Who established the first chapter of the American Red Cross? - ANSWER Clara Barton 21. Which fictional character is associated with nursing in Charles Dickens' novel Martin Chuzzlewit? - ANSWER Sairey Gamp 22. What major concerns are associated with the present nursing shortage? - ANSWER Patient safety, high patient acuity, high nurse-to-patient ratios, high stress among nurses. 23. What terms have been used to designate practical nurses throughout history? - ANSWER Midwife, attendant, trained nurse, practical nurse, self-proclaimed nurse. 24. Which individuals made significant contributions to nursing? - ANSWER Lillian Wald, Mary Seacole, Clara Barton. 25. What did Lillian Wald organize? - ANSWER The first visiting nurse service for the poor. 26. What role did Mary Seacole play in nursing history? - ANSWER She provided care for soldiers during the Crimean War and built a lodging house. 27. In what year did the first computerized adaptive testing (NCLEX-PN examination) become available? - ANSWER 1994 28. What is the significance of critical thinking in nursing? - ANSWER It involves questioning patient behaviors and considering underlying causes, such as discomfort. 29. What is a major consequence of high nurse-to-patient ratios? - ANSWER Increased errors and compromised patient safety. 30. What is the relationship between high patient acuity and nursing shortages? - ANSWER High-acuity patients require more skilled nursing time, which may not be available during a shortage. 31. What is the impact of high stress among nurses on the nursing workforce? - ANSWER It contributes to nurses leaving the workforce, worsening the shortage. 32. Which character portrayed nurses negatively in literature? - ANSWER Sairey Gamp. 33. What did Clara Barton achieve in 1881? - ANSWER She established the first chapter of the American Red Cross in Danville, New York. 34. What is the purpose of high recruitment incentives in nursing? - ANSWER They are not considered a major concern associated with the nursing shortage. 35. What cognitive level is involved in analyzing nursing shortages? - ANSWER Analysis. 36. What is the significance of the NCLEX-PN exam for nursing graduates? - ANSWER It provides an individualized testing experience based on previous answers. 37. What is the role of critical thinking in nursing practice? - ANSWER It allows nurses to assess patient needs and make informed decisions. 38. What is the effect of a nursing shortage on patient care? - ANSWER It can lead to rushed care and increased risk of errors. 39. What year did Clara Barton establish the American Red Cross? - ANSWER 1881 40. What is a common misconception about practical nurses? - ANSWER That they are not trained or skilled caregivers. 41. What does the term 'practical nurse' encompass historically? - ANSWER Individuals who cared for the ill, injured, dying, or those giving birth. 42. What is one reason for the evolution of practical nursing? - ANSWER The need for skilled care for increasingly complex patient needs. 43. Traditional Adult Learner - ANSWER Individuals in late teens or early 20s. 44. Returning Adult Learner - ANSWER Individuals who have been out of school for years. 45. Informal Learning Experience - ANSWER Learning outside a formal educational setting. 46. Self-Talk Script - ANSWER Positive affirmations promoting success in learning. 47. Motivation to Succeed - ANSWER Common factor among all adult learners. 48. Fear of Failure - ANSWER Universal concern among nursing students. 49. First Amendment Rights - ANSWER Guarantees freedom of expression in class. 50. Fourteenth Amendment Rights - ANSWER Protects learners from dismissal without due process. 51. Due Process - ANSWER Right to defend oneself against program violations. 52. Monopolizing Class Discussion - ANSWER Violates others' rights to participate in class. 53. Positive Thinking - ANSWER Focuses on strengths to promote success. 54. Negative Thinking - ANSWER Creates expectations for problems and failure. 55. Peer Support - ANSWER Encouragement among students regarding rights. 56. Educational Program - ANSWER Structured learning environment for nursing students. 57. Cognitive Level: Application - ANSWER Using knowledge in practical situations. 58. Cognitive Level: Analysis - ANSWER Breaking down information into components. 59. Cognitive Level: Comprehension - ANSWER Understanding information and concepts. 60. Hidden Dangers - ANSWER Unrecognized challenges in nursing education. 61. Student Rights - ANSWER Entitlements of learners in educational settings. 62. Learning Environment - ANSWER Setting where educational activities occur. 63. Support Systems - ANSWER Resources aiding students in their education. 64. Formal Education - ANSWER Structured learning with defined curricula. 65. Counseling Needs - ANSWER Support for students requiring additional help. 66. Academic Program - ANSWER Curriculum designed for specific educational goals. 67. Learning Strategies - ANSWER Methods to enhance educational success. 68. Student Evaluation - ANSWER Assessment of learner performance and needs. 69. Nursing Process - ANSWER Framework for delivering patient care effectively. 70. Continuing Education - ANSWER Courses for professional development post-graduation. 71. Active learning - ANSWER A strategy associated with active, self-directed learning that promotes success. 72. Learner responsibilities - ANSWER The obligation of students to prepare for theory classes and clinical experience. 73. Self-directed learning - ANSWER Learning where the student takes initiative and responsibility for their own education. 74. Evaluation - ANSWER A process that identifies behaviors that stand in the way of meeting goals. 75. Clinical evaluation - ANSWER A shared responsibility between instructor and student to assess performance in clinical skills. 76. Goal setting - ANSWER The process of establishing objectives to achieve success in a nursing program. 77. Preparation for clinical experience - ANSWER Advance preparation that safeguards patients' safety and provides a basis for continued learning.