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1. 1.-Which-nurse-most- ANS:-A
likely-kept-records-on- Nightingale-was-the-first-practicing-nurse-epidemiologist.-Her-statis--
sanitation-techniques- tical-analyses-connected-poor-sanitation-with-cholera-and-dysentery.-
and-the-effects-on- Mary-Nutting,-Clara-Barton,-and-Lillian-Wald-came-after-Nightingale,-
health? each-contributing-to-the-nursing-profession-in-her-own-way.-Mary-
a. Florence-Nightingale Nutting-was-instrumental-in-moving-nursing-education-into-univer-
b. Mary-Nutting -sities.-Clara-Barton-founded-the-American-Red-Cross.-Lillian-
c. Clara-Barton Wald-helped-open-the-Henry-Street-Settlement
d. Lillian-Wald
ANS:-C
2. 2.-The-nurse- In-planning,-the-registered-nurse-develops-a-plan-that-prescribes-
prescribes-strategies- strategies-and-alternatives-to-attain-expected-outcomes.-During-as--
and-alternatives-to- sessment,-the-registered-nurse-collects-comprehensive-data-perti-
attain-expected-out-- -nent-to-the-patient's-health-and/or-the-situation.-In-diagnosis,-
come.-Which-standard- the-registered-nurse-analyzes-the-assessment-data-to-determine-
of-nursing-practice-is- the-diagnoses-or-issues.-During-implementation,-the-registered-
the-nurse-following? nurse-implements-(carries-out)-the-identified-plan.
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
ANS:-C
d. Implementation
A-beginning-nursing-student-or-any-nurse-entering-a-situation-
3. 3.-An-experienced- with-no-previous-experience-(e.g.,-an-experienced-operating-
med--ical-surgical- room-nurse-chooses-to-now-practice-in-home-health)-is-an-
nurse-choos--es-to- example-of-a-novice-nurse.-A-proficient-nurse-perceives-a-
work-in-obstetrics.- patient's-clinical-situation-as
Which-level-of-
proficiency-is-the-
nurse-upon-initial
transition-to-the-obstetrical- a-whole,-can-assess-an-entire-situation,-and-can-readily-
transfer
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floor? knowledge-gained-from-multiple-previous-experiences-to-a-situa-
a. Novice -tion.-A-competent-nurse-understands-the-organization-and-
b. Proficient specific-care-required-by-the-type-of-patients-(e.g.,-surgical,-
c. Competent oncology,-or-orthopedic-patients).-This-nurse-is-a-competent-
d. Advanced- practitioner-who-can-anticipate-nursing-care-and-establish-long-
beginner range-goals.-A-nurse-who
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has-had-some-level-of-experience-with-the-situation-is-an-
advanced-beginner.-This-experience-may-only-be-observational,-
but-the-nurse-can-identify-meaningful-aspects-or-principles-of-
nursing-care.
4. 4.-A-nurse-assesses-
a-patient's-fluid- ANS:-B
status-and-decides- Autonomy-is-an-essential-element-of-professional-nursing-that-
that-the-patient in--volves-the-initiation-of-independent-nursing-interventions-
without
needs-to-drink-more-fluids.-medical-orders.-To-obtain-licensure-in-the-United-States,-the-
RN
The-nurse-then-encourages- candidate-must-pass-the-NCLEX-RN.-Beyond-the-NCLEX-RN,-the
the- patient- to- drink- more nurse-may-choose-to-work-toward-certification-in-a-specific-area
fluids.-Which-concept-is-the- of-nursing-practice.-Accountability-means-that-you-are-
responsible,
nurse-demonstrating? professionally-and-legally,-for-the-type-and-quality-of-nursing-care-
a. Licensure provided.
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
5. 5.-A-nurse-prepares- ANS:-B
the-budget-and- A-manager-coordinates-the-activities-of-members-of-the-nursing-
policies-for-an- statt-in-delivering-nursing-care-and-has-the-personnel,-policy,-
intensive-care-unit.- and-budgetary-responsibility-for-a-specific-nursing-unit-or-facility.-As-
Which-role-is-the- an- educator,-you-explain-concepts-and-facts-about-health,-describe-
nurse-imple--menting? the-reason-for-routine-care-activities,-demonstrate-procedures-
a. Educator such-as-self-care-activities,-reinforce-learning-or-patient-behavior,-
b. Manager and-eval--uate-the-patient's-progress-in-learning.-As-a-patient-
c. Advocate advocate,-you-protect-your-patient's-human-and-legal-rights-and-
d. Caregiver assist-in-asserting-these-rights-if-the-need-arises.-As-a-caregiver,-
you-help-patients-maintain-and-regain-health,-manage-disease-
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Test Bank
1. 1.-Which-nurse-most- ANS:-A
likely-kept-records-on- Nightingale-was-the-first-practicing-nurse-epidemiologist.-Her-statis--
sanitation-techniques- tical-analyses-connected-poor-sanitation-with-cholera-and-dysentery.-
and-the-effects-on- Mary-Nutting,-Clara-Barton,-and-Lillian-Wald-came-after-Nightingale,-
health? each-contributing-to-the-nursing-profession-in-her-own-way.-Mary-
a. Florence-Nightingale Nutting-was-instrumental-in-moving-nursing-education-into-univer-
b. Mary-Nutting -sities.-Clara-Barton-founded-the-American-Red-Cross.-Lillian-
c. Clara-Barton Wald-helped-open-the-Henry-Street-Settlement
d. Lillian-Wald
ANS:-C
2. 2.-The-nurse- In-planning,-the-registered-nurse-develops-a-plan-that-prescribes-
prescribes-strategies- strategies-and-alternatives-to-attain-expected-outcomes.-During-as--
and-alternatives-to- sessment,-the-registered-nurse-collects-comprehensive-data-perti-
attain-expected-out-- -nent-to-the-patient's-health-and/or-the-situation.-In-diagnosis,-
come.-Which-standard- the-registered-nurse-analyzes-the-assessment-data-to-determine-
of-nursing-practice-is- the-diagnoses-or-issues.-During-implementation,-the-registered-
the-nurse-following? nurse-implements-(carries-out)-the-identified-plan.
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
ANS:-C
d. Implementation
A-beginning-nursing-student-or-any-nurse-entering-a-situation-
3. 3.-An-experienced- with-no-previous-experience-(e.g.,-an-experienced-operating-
med--ical-surgical- room-nurse-chooses-to-now-practice-in-home-health)-is-an-
nurse-choos--es-to- example-of-a-novice-nurse.-A-proficient-nurse-perceives-a-
work-in-obstetrics.- patient's-clinical-situation-as
Which-level-of-
proficiency-is-the-
nurse-upon-initial
transition-to-the-obstetrical- a-whole,-can-assess-an-entire-situation,-and-can-readily-
transfer
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floor? knowledge-gained-from-multiple-previous-experiences-to-a-situa-
a. Novice -tion.-A-competent-nurse-understands-the-organization-and-
b. Proficient specific-care-required-by-the-type-of-patients-(e.g.,-surgical,-
c. Competent oncology,-or-orthopedic-patients).-This-nurse-is-a-competent-
d. Advanced- practitioner-who-can-anticipate-nursing-care-and-establish-long-
beginner range-goals.-A-nurse-who
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has-had-some-level-of-experience-with-the-situation-is-an-
advanced-beginner.-This-experience-may-only-be-observational,-
but-the-nurse-can-identify-meaningful-aspects-or-principles-of-
nursing-care.
4. 4.-A-nurse-assesses-
a-patient's-fluid- ANS:-B
status-and-decides- Autonomy-is-an-essential-element-of-professional-nursing-that-
that-the-patient in--volves-the-initiation-of-independent-nursing-interventions-
without
needs-to-drink-more-fluids.-medical-orders.-To-obtain-licensure-in-the-United-States,-the-
RN
The-nurse-then-encourages- candidate-must-pass-the-NCLEX-RN.-Beyond-the-NCLEX-RN,-the
the- patient- to- drink- more nurse-may-choose-to-work-toward-certification-in-a-specific-area
fluids.-Which-concept-is-the- of-nursing-practice.-Accountability-means-that-you-are-
responsible,
nurse-demonstrating? professionally-and-legally,-for-the-type-and-quality-of-nursing-care-
a. Licensure provided.
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
5. 5.-A-nurse-prepares- ANS:-B
the-budget-and- A-manager-coordinates-the-activities-of-members-of-the-nursing-
policies-for-an- statt-in-delivering-nursing-care-and-has-the-personnel,-policy,-
intensive-care-unit.- and-budgetary-responsibility-for-a-specific-nursing-unit-or-facility.-As-
Which-role-is-the- an- educator,-you-explain-concepts-and-facts-about-health,-describe-
nurse-imple--menting? the-reason-for-routine-care-activities,-demonstrate-procedures-
a. Educator such-as-self-care-activities,-reinforce-learning-or-patient-behavior,-
b. Manager and-eval--uate-the-patient's-progress-in-learning.-As-a-patient-
c. Advocate advocate,-you-protect-your-patient's-human-and-legal-rights-and-
d. Caregiver assist-in-asserting-these-rights-if-the-need-arises.-As-a-caregiver,-
you-help-patients-maintain-and-regain-health,-manage-disease-
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