TEST BANK FOR canadian fundamentals of nursing, 4th edition by by Marilynn J. Wood RN BSN MN DrPH (Author), Patricia A. Potter RN Phd Latest update

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canadian fundamentals of nursing, 4th edition by
by Marilynn J. Wood RN BSN MN DrPH (Author), Patricia A. Potter RN
Phd Latest update.

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Chapter 1, Introduction To Nursing
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
B) Nurse Entrepreneur
C) Nurse Practitioner
D) Nurse
Educator Ans A
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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 Clinical Nurse
Specialist Carries Out Direct Patient Care; Consultation; Teaching Of Patients, Families, And
Staff; And Research. A Nurse Practitioner Has An Advanced Degree And Works In A Variety Of
Settings To Deliver Primary Care. A Nurse Educator Usually Has An Advanced Degree And
Teaches In The Educational Or Clinical Setting. A 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
2. Establish And Carry Out A 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
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 Meet Established
Outcomes.

, Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to
3. Determine Whether An Action Is Within The Scope Of Nursing Practice?
A) American Nurses Association (Ana)
B) American Association Of Colleges In Nursing (Aacn)
C) National League For Nursing (Nln)
D) International Council Of Nurses (Icn)
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.
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
D) Clara Barton
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
Nursing Care, And Founded Modern Nursing Education. Although The Other Choices Are
Women Who Were Important To The Development Of Nursing, None Of Them Is
Considered The Founder.


5. Which Of The Following Nursing Pioneers Established The Red Cross In The United States In 1882?
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
6. Syndrome. The Nurse Makes Referrals For A Parent Support Group For The Family. This Is An
Example Of Which Nursing Role?
A) Teacher/Educator
B) Leader
C) Counselor
D) Collaborator
Ans: C
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Counseling Skills Involve The Use Of Therapeutic Interpersonal Communication Skills To
Provide Information, Make Appropriate Referrals, And Facilitate The Patient‘S Problem-Solving
And Decision- Making Skills. The Teacher/Educator Uses Communication Skills To Assess,
Implement, And Evaluate Individualized Teaching Plans To Meet Learning Needs Of Clients And
Their Families. A Leader Displays An Assertive, Self-Confident 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.


7. A Nurse Is Providing Nursing Care In A Neighborhood Clinic To Single, Pregnant Teens. Which
Of The Following Actions Is The Best Example Of Using The Counselor Role As A Nurse?
A) Discussing The Legal Aspects Of Adoption For Teens Wishing To Place Their Infants With A Family
B) Searching The Internet For Information On Child Care For The Teens Who Wish To Return To School
C) Conducting A Client Interview And Documenting The Information On The Client‘S Chart
D) Referring A Teen Who Admits Having Suicidal Thoughts To A Mental Health Care Specialist
Ans D
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The Role Of The Counselor Includes Making Appropriate Referrals. Discussing Legal Issues Is
The Role Of The Advocate And Searching For Information On The Internet Is The Role Of A
Researcher.
Conducting A Client Interview Would Fall Under The Role Of The Caregiver.


8. A Nurse Instructor Explains The Concept Of Health To Her Students. Which Of The
Following Statements Accurately Describes This State Of Being?
A) Health Is A State Of Optimal Functioning.
B) Health Is An Absence Of Illness.