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,Question 1
While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the scope of
practice. The nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory body?
Correct Answer
Nurse Practice Act
In every state, licensed practical/vocational nurses are required by law to practice under the
supervision of a registered nurse or physician, and registered nurses are required to practice
under the supervision of a physician.
Question 2
Which of the following are entry-level nursing programs? Select all that apply
a. A minimum of 2 years at a private or community college.
b. Two or more years in graduate school at a university.
c. Nine months to 1 year at a technical college or career technology
center
d. Four-year college degree at a university.
e. Three years in a hospital-based program affiliated with a college or university
Correct Answer
A, C, D, E
Question 3
A high school student wants to become a nurse midwife. Which levels of education should this
student prepare to pursue in order to achieve the desired role in nursing? Select all that apply.
a. Doctorate in nursing
b. Master of science in nursing
c. Registered nurse, associate degree
d. Registered nurse, diploma program
e. Registered nurse, baccalaureate degree
Correct Answer
B, C, E (?)
Question 4
The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which student
statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I will check laboratory results for my patients often."
b. "I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings."
c. "I will frequently check the patient's chart for diagnostic test
results."
d. "It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of
abnormal findings."
Correct Answer
D
,Question 5
A client has a federal government's health insurance program for people older than 65 years.
Which type of health insurance should the nurse expect to see documented in the client's
medical record?
Correct Answer
Medicare
Question 6
The department of nursing within a large hospital implements Team STEPPS on all of the care
areas. Which is an expected outcome from this program?
a. Reports of incivility
b. Enhanced teamwork
c. Increased absenteeism
d. Inappropriate delegation
Correct Answer
B, The program, called Team STEPPS, uses evidence-based teamwork to improve communication
and teamwork skills. This, in turn, eliminates barriers to quality and safety.
Question 7
A case manager is giving an in-service about public health insurance to a group of nursing
students. For which student comment should the case management provide more information?
a. "Aetna is an example of public health insurance."
b. "Medicaid is an example of public health insurance."
c. "Medicare is an example of public health insurance."
d. "Indian Health Service is an example of public health insurance."
Correct Answer
A, A private insurance carrier such as Aetna is not a type of public health insurance.
Question 8
Which member of the therapy staff would be consulte if a patient had difficulty swallowing?
Correct Answer
Speech therapist
Question 9
Acute diseases would include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Bacterial Pneumonia
b. Hypertension
c. Measles
d. Influenza
Correct Answer
A, C, D
, Question 10
An older client with a chronic illness lives alone, has a fixed income, and often cannot afford
required medications. In which quadrant on Dunn's wellness grid should the nurse categorize
this client?
a. Poor health in an unfavorable environment
b. High-level wellness in a favorable environment.
c. Emergent high-level wellness in an unfavorable environment.
d. Protected poor health in a favorable environment.
Correct Answer
A, In this quadrant are individuals with life-threatening diseases, poor or nonexistent support
systems, and no access to appropriate medications, diet, or health -care instruction.
Question 11
The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing stress. Which symptom would the nurse
assess in this client to make this clinical determination?
a. Completing work ahead of time
b. Volunteering to work overtime to help a friend
c. Experiencing a backache for several weeks
d. Spending time after church to help with Sunday school
Correct Answer
c. Experiencing a backache for several weeks
Experiencing back pain is an indication of stress
Question 12
The nurse is discussing health with a client. What should the nurse explain about health being
measured on a continuum scale?
a. It proves that health is constant and rarely fluctuates.
b. The higher the measurement is, the better one's health is.
c. The higher the measurement is, the better one's health is.
d. It would be more accurate if mental and emotional aspects could
be measured.
Correct Answer
B, The more positive the physical and mental aspects of a person are, the higher the rating is on
the scale
Well-being and health may fluctuate during any given day; the continuum does not prove that
health is constant
Question 13
Match the phases of illness with the description of phase
Prodromal phase
Symptomatic phase
Seeking help phase
Nursing Concepts
Including Exam Questions and
Certified Answers, with a 100%
Guarantee of Success
,Question 1
While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the scope of
practice. The nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory body?
Correct Answer
Nurse Practice Act
In every state, licensed practical/vocational nurses are required by law to practice under the
supervision of a registered nurse or physician, and registered nurses are required to practice
under the supervision of a physician.
Question 2
Which of the following are entry-level nursing programs? Select all that apply
a. A minimum of 2 years at a private or community college.
b. Two or more years in graduate school at a university.
c. Nine months to 1 year at a technical college or career technology
center
d. Four-year college degree at a university.
e. Three years in a hospital-based program affiliated with a college or university
Correct Answer
A, C, D, E
Question 3
A high school student wants to become a nurse midwife. Which levels of education should this
student prepare to pursue in order to achieve the desired role in nursing? Select all that apply.
a. Doctorate in nursing
b. Master of science in nursing
c. Registered nurse, associate degree
d. Registered nurse, diploma program
e. Registered nurse, baccalaureate degree
Correct Answer
B, C, E (?)
Question 4
The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which student
statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I will check laboratory results for my patients often."
b. "I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings."
c. "I will frequently check the patient's chart for diagnostic test
results."
d. "It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of
abnormal findings."
Correct Answer
D
,Question 5
A client has a federal government's health insurance program for people older than 65 years.
Which type of health insurance should the nurse expect to see documented in the client's
medical record?
Correct Answer
Medicare
Question 6
The department of nursing within a large hospital implements Team STEPPS on all of the care
areas. Which is an expected outcome from this program?
a. Reports of incivility
b. Enhanced teamwork
c. Increased absenteeism
d. Inappropriate delegation
Correct Answer
B, The program, called Team STEPPS, uses evidence-based teamwork to improve communication
and teamwork skills. This, in turn, eliminates barriers to quality and safety.
Question 7
A case manager is giving an in-service about public health insurance to a group of nursing
students. For which student comment should the case management provide more information?
a. "Aetna is an example of public health insurance."
b. "Medicaid is an example of public health insurance."
c. "Medicare is an example of public health insurance."
d. "Indian Health Service is an example of public health insurance."
Correct Answer
A, A private insurance carrier such as Aetna is not a type of public health insurance.
Question 8
Which member of the therapy staff would be consulte if a patient had difficulty swallowing?
Correct Answer
Speech therapist
Question 9
Acute diseases would include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Bacterial Pneumonia
b. Hypertension
c. Measles
d. Influenza
Correct Answer
A, C, D
, Question 10
An older client with a chronic illness lives alone, has a fixed income, and often cannot afford
required medications. In which quadrant on Dunn's wellness grid should the nurse categorize
this client?
a. Poor health in an unfavorable environment
b. High-level wellness in a favorable environment.
c. Emergent high-level wellness in an unfavorable environment.
d. Protected poor health in a favorable environment.
Correct Answer
A, In this quadrant are individuals with life-threatening diseases, poor or nonexistent support
systems, and no access to appropriate medications, diet, or health -care instruction.
Question 11
The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing stress. Which symptom would the nurse
assess in this client to make this clinical determination?
a. Completing work ahead of time
b. Volunteering to work overtime to help a friend
c. Experiencing a backache for several weeks
d. Spending time after church to help with Sunday school
Correct Answer
c. Experiencing a backache for several weeks
Experiencing back pain is an indication of stress
Question 12
The nurse is discussing health with a client. What should the nurse explain about health being
measured on a continuum scale?
a. It proves that health is constant and rarely fluctuates.
b. The higher the measurement is, the better one's health is.
c. The higher the measurement is, the better one's health is.
d. It would be more accurate if mental and emotional aspects could
be measured.
Correct Answer
B, The more positive the physical and mental aspects of a person are, the higher the rating is on
the scale
Well-being and health may fluctuate during any given day; the continuum does not prove that
health is constant
Question 13
Match the phases of illness with the description of phase
Prodromal phase
Symptomatic phase
Seeking help phase
