Chapter 1 Prep U Questions and Answers

Chapter 1 Prep U Questions and Answers Which organization is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice? american Nurses Association (ANA) A registered nurse (RN) is caring for four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? administering bedside blood glucose testing A registered nurse plans to return to the nursing profession after a long hiatus. Which statement about the trend in health care services would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? Clients enter the health care system acutely ill. The primary aim of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is: health promotion Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a new parent that calls the nursery for help with breastfeeding? Refer the parent for a home care visit Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care? The nurse asks the client about health goals A nursing instructor has completed a session with a group of nursing students exploring features which characterize nursing. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students choose which feature is essential to nursing? promote social justice What is the primary purpose of standards of nursing practice? to ensure knowledgeable, safe, comprehensive nursing care During the clinical rotation, a nurse documents the vital signs of a client on the bedside chart. What role is the nurse playing in such a situation? Communicator The nurse receives an x-ray report confirming a leg fracture in a client who will soon be admitted to the unit. Which action should the nurse perform to fulfill the role of communicator? Inform the appropriate health care team members A student wants to attend a nursing program that prepares its graduates for both staff and managerial positions. Which type of nursing program should the nurse suggest for this student? baccalaureate nursing program A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that the client's colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client? Facilitating coping The new nursing graduate is concerned about some of the critical changes that will be occurring in nursing. What changes does the nurse anticipate will impact nursing care? Difficulty for nurses to remain current in a rapidly changing medical and technology The nurse is caring for a client after a stroke rendered the client's right side weaker than the left. The nurse coordinates the plan of care with the physical therapist. The nurse's interventions reflect which one of nursing's four broad goals? To restore health The nurse conducts a home safety assessment for a client. Which statement best explains the standard of care being implemented? The RN promotes a safe environment The nurse is performing care for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse best facilitate the client and family's ability to cope? Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADLs). Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life. Refer the client and family to hospice services. Which explanation accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)? The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN In the role of entrepreneur, the nurse's primary responsibility is: managing a health-related business A nurse is considering relocating to another state to practice nursing. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse to ensure ability to practice in the new state? applying for a reciprocal license in the new state During the course of any given day of work in the acute care setting, the nurse may need to perform which roles? Communicator Counselor Teacher The director of nursing (DON) of a hospital is seeking to hire a nurse with a strong technical background to care for clients on a subacute medicine unit. The DON is most likely going to hire a nurse prepared at which level? associate degree The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of cancer, and allows the client to verbalize fears relating to how to tell the children. The nurse's intervention reflects which aspect of nursing? art of nursing The nurse is considering medical-surgical certification after working in a medical-surgical floor for the past five years. Nursing specialty certification is given by which group? American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) A nurse is providing care for clients in a long-term care facility. What should be the central focus of this care? The client receiving the care The nurse is evaluating client health. Which client should the nurse determine to be exhibiting the most signs of health? A client with a leg amputation who performs activities of daily living with a prosthesis What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license? Obtain continuing education credits In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin? 18th to 19th century The nurse is caring for a client who cannot meet health needs independently. Which action made by the nurse depicts concern and attachment? asking the client, "How are you today? I am really worried about you." The RN is working with hospital administrators to transform care at their facility. Which nursing competency will be critical for the nurse to utilize? Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams