TEST BANK PROFESSIONAL NURSING: CONCEPTS &
CHALLENGES, 10TH EDITION ALL CHAPTERS
COVERED GRADED A+ 2024-2025
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 2. The History and Social Context of Nursing
Chapter 3. Nursing’s Pathway to Professionalism
Chapter 4. Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 5. Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Practice
Chapter 6. Nursing as a Regulated Practice: Legal Issues
Chapter 7. Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 8. Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 9. Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing
Chapter 10. The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 11. Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking
Chapter 12. Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing
Chapter 13. Nurses, Patients, and Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness, and Culture
Chapter 14. Health Care in the United States
Chapter 15. Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government
Chapter 16. Nursing Challenge: To Continue to Evolve
, PROFESSIONAL NURSING: CONCEPTS &
CHALLENGES, 10TH EDITION TEST BANK
Chapter 1. Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-
dominated profession?
Answer: C. More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
Explanation:
• C: Increased workplace participation by male nurses helps reduce the perception of nursing as a
female-dominated profession. As more men actively engage in the field, gender stereotypes are
challenged.
• A: While important, higher degree programs produce fewer graduates than associate degree
programs, which are the primary entry point into nursing.
• B: Although the proportion of men in nursing has grown, representation alone does not alter
stereotypes unless accompanied by active workforce participation.
• D: Salary increases have not shown a direct correlation with attracting men into nursing.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Reference: MCS: 2
2. The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately
reflect the population as a whole when…
Answer: A. The increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational
programs graduate and begin to practice.
Explanation:
• A: Increased enrollment and graduation of minority students from nursing programs contribute to
a workforce that better reflects population diversity. This trend is already observable.
• B: While Asians and Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders are well-represented in nursing relative to
their general population size, focusing only on these groups will not result in broad-based
representation.
• C: Increasing diversity requires the growth of underrepresented groups, not just a reduction in the
proportion of white nurses.
• D: The demographic trends suggest the nonwhite population will continue to grow, making this
option incorrect.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Reference: MCS: 3
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?
a. The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general population.
b. The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
, c. The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
d. The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position.
ANSWER: C
Feedback
A The racial/ethnic composition of RNs is increasing, but does not approximate their
percentage of the overall population.
B The number of men entering nursing is increasing.
C The average age of RNs in both 2004 and 2008 was 46. This is a result of the numbers
of RNs under 30 in the workforce.
D According to 2008 data, only 12% of nurses working full time hold second positions.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Knowledge REFERENCE: MCS: 3
4. Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
Answer: A. Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
Explanation:
• A: The number of RNs obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced degrees is
increasing. Over 50% of RNs eventually achieve these qualifications.
• B: ADN programs remain the most common entry point into nursing, so this option is incorrect.
• C: While some foreign-born nurses face challenges due to language or cultural differences, they
are not necessarily less knowledgeable.
• D: The number of diploma-educated nurses has been declining as educational trends shift toward
degrees.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Reference: MCS: 4
5. Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the primary
work site for RNs is…
Answer: D. Acute care hospitals.
Explanation:
• D: Approximately 62.2% of RNs are employed in acute care hospitals, making it the most
common work setting.
• A: Ambulatory care accounts for about 10.5% of RN employment.
• B: Community health employs only about 7.8% of RNs.
• C: Long-term care employs a smaller percentage, at around 5.3%.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Reference: MCS: 5
6. One important advantage of clinical ladder programs for hospital-based RNs is that they…
Answer: A. Allow career advancement for nurses who choose to remain at the bedside.
Explanation:
• A: Clinical ladder programs are designed to provide professional growth and recognition for RNs
who wish to continue bedside care, rather than pursuing management roles.
• B: Although management is influential, clinical ladder programs focus on bedside care retention.
• C: Political advocacy is not the purpose of clinical ladder programs.
• D: These programs do not aim to facilitate interdepartmental transfers.
CHALLENGES, 10TH EDITION ALL CHAPTERS
COVERED GRADED A+ 2024-2025
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 2. The History and Social Context of Nursing
Chapter 3. Nursing’s Pathway to Professionalism
Chapter 4. Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment
Chapter 5. Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Practice
Chapter 6. Nursing as a Regulated Practice: Legal Issues
Chapter 7. Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 8. Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 9. Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing
Chapter 10. The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 11. Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking
Chapter 12. Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing
Chapter 13. Nurses, Patients, and Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness, and Culture
Chapter 14. Health Care in the United States
Chapter 15. Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government
Chapter 16. Nursing Challenge: To Continue to Evolve
, PROFESSIONAL NURSING: CONCEPTS &
CHALLENGES, 10TH EDITION TEST BANK
Chapter 1. Nursing in Today’s Evolving Health Care Environment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-
dominated profession?
Answer: C. More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
Explanation:
• C: Increased workplace participation by male nurses helps reduce the perception of nursing as a
female-dominated profession. As more men actively engage in the field, gender stereotypes are
challenged.
• A: While important, higher degree programs produce fewer graduates than associate degree
programs, which are the primary entry point into nursing.
• B: Although the proportion of men in nursing has grown, representation alone does not alter
stereotypes unless accompanied by active workforce participation.
• D: Salary increases have not shown a direct correlation with attracting men into nursing.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Reference: MCS: 2
2. The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately
reflect the population as a whole when…
Answer: A. The increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational
programs graduate and begin to practice.
Explanation:
• A: Increased enrollment and graduation of minority students from nursing programs contribute to
a workforce that better reflects population diversity. This trend is already observable.
• B: While Asians and Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders are well-represented in nursing relative to
their general population size, focusing only on these groups will not result in broad-based
representation.
• C: Increasing diversity requires the growth of underrepresented groups, not just a reduction in the
proportion of white nurses.
• D: The demographic trends suggest the nonwhite population will continue to grow, making this
option incorrect.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Reference: MCS: 3
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?
a. The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general population.
b. The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
, c. The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
d. The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position.
ANSWER: C
Feedback
A The racial/ethnic composition of RNs is increasing, but does not approximate their
percentage of the overall population.
B The number of men entering nursing is increasing.
C The average age of RNs in both 2004 and 2008 was 46. This is a result of the numbers
of RNs under 30 in the workforce.
D According to 2008 data, only 12% of nurses working full time hold second positions.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Knowledge REFERENCE: MCS: 3
4. Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
Answer: A. Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
Explanation:
• A: The number of RNs obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced degrees is
increasing. Over 50% of RNs eventually achieve these qualifications.
• B: ADN programs remain the most common entry point into nursing, so this option is incorrect.
• C: While some foreign-born nurses face challenges due to language or cultural differences, they
are not necessarily less knowledgeable.
• D: The number of diploma-educated nurses has been declining as educational trends shift toward
degrees.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Reference: MCS: 4
5. Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the primary
work site for RNs is…
Answer: D. Acute care hospitals.
Explanation:
• D: Approximately 62.2% of RNs are employed in acute care hospitals, making it the most
common work setting.
• A: Ambulatory care accounts for about 10.5% of RN employment.
• B: Community health employs only about 7.8% of RNs.
• C: Long-term care employs a smaller percentage, at around 5.3%.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Reference: MCS: 5
6. One important advantage of clinical ladder programs for hospital-based RNs is that they…
Answer: A. Allow career advancement for nurses who choose to remain at the bedside.
Explanation:
• A: Clinical ladder programs are designed to provide professional growth and recognition for RNs
who wish to continue bedside care, rather than pursuing management roles.
• B: Although management is influential, clinical ladder programs focus on bedside care retention.
• C: Political advocacy is not the purpose of clinical ladder programs.
• D: These programs do not aim to facilitate interdepartmental transfers.
