NR 351 exam 1 questions and answers
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a nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm
following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for
ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects
which aspect of nursing? - correct answer ✔✔the science of nursing
which nurse was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder
of American nursing? - correct answer ✔✔Florence Nightingale
In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious changes occurring in
bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of the development of nursing that occurred
in this era? - correct answer ✔✔the nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by
using herbal remedies
World War 2 had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during
this period? - correct answer ✔✔the role of the nurse was broadened
Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing Social Policy Statement? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔The ANA Social Policy Statement describes the social context of nursing, a definition
of nursing, the knowledge base for nursing practice, the scope of nursing practice, standards of
professional nursing practice, and the regulation of professional nursing
one of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of nursing
interventions reflect his goal? - correct answer ✔✔activities to restore health focus on the individual
with an illness and range from early detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery.
These activities include drug counseling, teaching patients how to administer their medications, and
performing range-of-motion exercises for bedridden patients.
nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? - correct answer
✔✔nursing is defined as a profession based on" well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge,
, strong service orientation, recognized authority by a professional group, code of ethics, professional
organization that sets standards, ongoing research and autonomy and self-regulation
a nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to
practice at this level? - correct answer ✔✔MSN
nurse practice acts are established in each state of the United States to regulate nursing practice. What is
a common element of every state practice act? - correct answer ✔✔Defining the legal scope of nursing
practice
the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies critical challenges to nursing
practice in the 21st century. What is a current health care trend contributing to these challenges? -
correct answer ✔✔older and more acutely ill patients
nurses caring for patients in health care facilities need to provide culturally competent care to an
increasingly diverse population. Which statements accurately describe a characteristic of cultural
diversity that exists in the United States today? - correct answer ✔✔- individuals may be members of
multiple cultural groups at one time
- culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group
- cultural practices may evolve over time but mainly remain constant
in order to provide culturally competent care, nurses must be alert to factors inhibiting sensitivity to
diversity in the health care system, including cultural imposition. Which examples exemplify cultural
imposition ? - correct answer ✔✔- a hospital nurse tells a nurse's aide that patients should not be given
a choice whether or not to shower or bathe daily
- a Catholic nurse insists that a patient diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer see the chaplain in
residence
a nurse caring for culturally diverse patients in a physician's office is aware that patients of certain
cultures are more prone to specific disease states than the general population. Which patients would the
nurse screen for diabetes mellitus based on the patient's race? - correct answer ✔✔Native Americans,
Hispanic and Whites are more prone to developing diabetes mellitus.
- African Americans are more prone to hypertesion, stroke, sickle cell anemia, lactose intolerance, and
keloids.
from end of chapters well answered to
pass
a nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm
following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for
ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects
which aspect of nursing? - correct answer ✔✔the science of nursing
which nurse was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder
of American nursing? - correct answer ✔✔Florence Nightingale
In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious changes occurring in
bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of the development of nursing that occurred
in this era? - correct answer ✔✔the nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by
using herbal remedies
World War 2 had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during
this period? - correct answer ✔✔the role of the nurse was broadened
Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing Social Policy Statement? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔The ANA Social Policy Statement describes the social context of nursing, a definition
of nursing, the knowledge base for nursing practice, the scope of nursing practice, standards of
professional nursing practice, and the regulation of professional nursing
one of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of nursing
interventions reflect his goal? - correct answer ✔✔activities to restore health focus on the individual
with an illness and range from early detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery.
These activities include drug counseling, teaching patients how to administer their medications, and
performing range-of-motion exercises for bedridden patients.
nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? - correct answer
✔✔nursing is defined as a profession based on" well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge,
, strong service orientation, recognized authority by a professional group, code of ethics, professional
organization that sets standards, ongoing research and autonomy and self-regulation
a nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to
practice at this level? - correct answer ✔✔MSN
nurse practice acts are established in each state of the United States to regulate nursing practice. What is
a common element of every state practice act? - correct answer ✔✔Defining the legal scope of nursing
practice
the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies critical challenges to nursing
practice in the 21st century. What is a current health care trend contributing to these challenges? -
correct answer ✔✔older and more acutely ill patients
nurses caring for patients in health care facilities need to provide culturally competent care to an
increasingly diverse population. Which statements accurately describe a characteristic of cultural
diversity that exists in the United States today? - correct answer ✔✔- individuals may be members of
multiple cultural groups at one time
- culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group
- cultural practices may evolve over time but mainly remain constant
in order to provide culturally competent care, nurses must be alert to factors inhibiting sensitivity to
diversity in the health care system, including cultural imposition. Which examples exemplify cultural
imposition ? - correct answer ✔✔- a hospital nurse tells a nurse's aide that patients should not be given
a choice whether or not to shower or bathe daily
- a Catholic nurse insists that a patient diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer see the chaplain in
residence
a nurse caring for culturally diverse patients in a physician's office is aware that patients of certain
cultures are more prone to specific disease states than the general population. Which patients would the
nurse screen for diabetes mellitus based on the patient's race? - correct answer ✔✔Native Americans,
Hispanic and Whites are more prone to developing diabetes mellitus.
- African Americans are more prone to hypertesion, stroke, sickle cell anemia, lactose intolerance, and
keloids.
