VNSG 1304: Ch. 1 Prep U UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the primary purpose of standards of nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
ensure knowledgeable, safe, comprehensive nursing care
During the reformation, which factor influenced the decline in nursing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Women's subordination to men
The first journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was: - CORRECT ANSWER -
American Journal of Nursing
The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a client with burns. The nurse explains
each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing each step? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Educator
The nurse is performing for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse facilitate the
client and family's ability to cope? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Refer to the client and
family to hospice services
- Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life
- Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADL)
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse
researchers? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are responsible for the continued development
and advancement of nursing.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the formulation of a nursing diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Collection of assessment data provides the basis for identifying
nursing diagnoses
, Which nurse posited a theory that can be practically applied to nursing as follows: "Nurses
modify unhealthy aspects of the environment to put the client in the best condition for nature to
act." - CORRECT ANSWER - Florence Nightingale
Which trend in nursing is true? - CORRECT ANSWER - More licensed nurses are earning
master's and doctoral degrees.
A nurse is evaluating clients in an outpatient clinic. Which client requires the nurse to include a
secondary illness in the plan care? - CORRECT ANSWER - Client with a history of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) now had symptoms of right side heart failure.
Which organization is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether
an action is within the scope of nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - American
Nurses Association (ANA)
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the
Civil War? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lack of educational standards
During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Psychiatric services
The nurse working with an LPN understands which of the following about LPNs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They must take a licensure exam
Which description depicts the role of the nurse practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Functions independently, is skilled at doing nursing assessments, performing examinations,
counseling, teaching, and treating health problems.
The nurse graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program at a community college
near the home city. Recently, the nurse has considered moving from providing direct client care
into an administrative role, but recognizes the need for further education to be considered for
such a position. The nurse most likely possesses which nursing qualification? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Associate degree
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the primary purpose of standards of nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
ensure knowledgeable, safe, comprehensive nursing care
During the reformation, which factor influenced the decline in nursing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Women's subordination to men
The first journal owned, operated, and published by nurses was: - CORRECT ANSWER -
American Journal of Nursing
The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a client with burns. The nurse explains
each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing each step? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Educator
The nurse is performing for a client in the end stage of cancer. How can the nurse facilitate the
client and family's ability to cope? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Refer to the client and
family to hospice services
- Assist the client and family with the preparation for end-of-life
- Assist the client with activities of daily living (ADL)
A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which is true regarding nurse
researchers? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are responsible for the continued development
and advancement of nursing.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the formulation of a nursing diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Collection of assessment data provides the basis for identifying
nursing diagnoses
, Which nurse posited a theory that can be practically applied to nursing as follows: "Nurses
modify unhealthy aspects of the environment to put the client in the best condition for nature to
act." - CORRECT ANSWER - Florence Nightingale
Which trend in nursing is true? - CORRECT ANSWER - More licensed nurses are earning
master's and doctoral degrees.
A nurse is evaluating clients in an outpatient clinic. Which client requires the nurse to include a
secondary illness in the plan care? - CORRECT ANSWER - Client with a history of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) now had symptoms of right side heart failure.
Which organization is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether
an action is within the scope of nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - American
Nurses Association (ANA)
What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the
Civil War? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lack of educational standards
During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Psychiatric services
The nurse working with an LPN understands which of the following about LPNs? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They must take a licensure exam
Which description depicts the role of the nurse practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Functions independently, is skilled at doing nursing assessments, performing examinations,
counseling, teaching, and treating health problems.
The nurse graduated several years ago from a 2-year nursing program at a community college
near the home city. Recently, the nurse has considered moving from providing direct client care
into an administrative role, but recognizes the need for further education to be considered for
such a position. The nurse most likely possesses which nursing qualification? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Associate degree
