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DEWITS FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR NURSING 5TH
EDITION
BY WILLIAMS ALL CHAPTERS 1-41(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System ....................................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Concepts Of Health, Illness, Stress, And Health Promotion.................................................... 20
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Nursing...................................................................................... 36
Chapter 04: The Nursing Process And Critical Thinking .............................................................................. 55
Chapter 05: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, And Planning........................................................................ 65
Chapter 06: Implementation And Evaluation ............................................................................................. 79
Chapter 07: Documentation Of Nursing Care ............................................................................................. 90
Chapter 08: Communication And The Nurse-Patient Relationship .......................................................... 103
Chapter 09: Patient Teaching For Health Promotion................................................................................ 130
Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, And Management .......................................................................... 144
Chapter 11: Growth And Development: Infancy Through Adolescence................................................... 160
Chapter 12: Adulthood And The Family .................................................................................................... 193
Chapter 13: Promoting Healthy Adaptation To Aging .............................................................................. 210
Chapter 14: Cultural And Spiritual Aspects Of Patient Care ..................................................................... 224
Chapter 15: Loss, Grief, And End-Of-Life Care .......................................................................................... 243
Chapter 16: Infection Prevention And Control: Protective Mechanisms And Asepsis ............................. 259
Chapter 17: Infection Prevention And Control In The Hospital And Home .............................................. 278
Chapter 18: Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Patients ............................................................................. 297
Chapter 19: Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, And The Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers 308
Chapter 20: Patient Environment And Safety ........................................................................................... 324
Chapter 21: Measuring Vital Signs ............................................................................................................ 338
Chapter 22: Assessing Health Status......................................................................................................... 354
Chapter 23: Admitting, Transferring, And Discharging Patients ............................................................... 370
Chapter 24: Diagnostic Tests And Specimen Collection ........................................................................... 384
Chapter 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance ............................................................................. 399
Chapter 26: Concepts Of Basic Nutrition And Cultural Considerations .................................................... 413
Chapter 27: Nutritional Therapy And Assisted Feeding............................................................................ 427
Chapter 28: Assisting With Respiration And Oxygen Delivery .................................................................. 443
Chapter 29: Promoting Urinary Elimination ............................................................................................. 456
Chapter 30: Promoting Bowel Elimination ............................................................................................... 470
Chapter 31: Pain, Comfort, And Sleep ...................................................................................................... 485
Chapter 32: Complementary And Alternative Therapies ......................................................................... 501
,Chapter 33: Pharmacology And Preparation For Drug Administration .................................................... 515
Chapter 34: Administering Oral, Topical, And Inhalant Medications ....................................................... 529
Chapter 35: Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular Injections ........................... 543
Chapter 36: Administering Intravenous Solutions And Medications........................................................ 557
Chapter 37: Care Of The Surgical Patient ................................................................................................. 571
Chapter 38: Providing Wound Care And Treating Pressure Ulcers........................................................... 582
Chapter 39: Promoting Musculoskeletal Function ................................................................................... 595
Chapter 40: Common Physical Care Problems Of The Older Adult .......................................................... 607
Chapter 41: Common Psychosocial Care Problems Of Older Adults ........................................................ 619
,Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Florence Nightingale’s Contributions To Nursing Practice And Education:
A. Are Historically Important But Have No Validity For Nursing Today.
B. Were Neither Recognized Nor Appreciated In Her Own Time.
C. Were A Major Factor In Reducing The Death Rate In The Crimean War.
D. Were Limited Only To The Care Of Severe Traumatic Wounds.
ANSWER: C
By Improving Sanitation, Nutrition Ventilation, And Handwashing Techniques, Florence
Nightingale’s Nurses Dramatically Reduced The Death Rate From Injuries In The Crimean War.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 2
OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Nursing History
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Early Nursing Education And Care In The United States:
A. Were Directed At Community Health.
B. Provided Independence For Women Through Education And Employment.
C. Were An Educational Model Based In Institutions Of Higher Learning.
D. Have Continued To Be Entirely Focused On Hospital Nursing.
ANSWER: B
Because Of The Influence Of Early Nursing Leaders, Nursing Education Became More Formalized
Through Apprenticeships In Nightingale Schools That Offered Independence To Women Through
Education And Employment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
,REF: P. 2
OBJ: Theory #4
TOP: Nursing History
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. In Order To Fulfill The Common Goals Defined By Nursing Theorists (Promote Wellness, Prevent
Illness, Facilitate Coping, And Restore Health), The LPN Must Take On The Roles Of:
A. Caregiver, Educator, And Collaborator.
B. Nursing Assistant, Delegator, And Environmental Specialist.
C. Medication Dispenser, Collaborator, And Transporter.
D. Dietitian, Manager, And Housekeeper.
ANSWER: A
In Order For The LPN To Apply The Common Goals Of Nursing, He Or She Must Assume The Roles Of
Caregiver, Educator, Collaborator, Manager, And Advocate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 3
OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Art And Science Of Nursing
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. Although Nursing Theories Differ In Their Attempts To Define Nursing, All Of Them Base Their Beliefs
On Common Concepts Concerning:
A. Self-Actualization, Fundamental Needs, And Belonging.
B. Stress Reduction, Self-Care, And A Systems Model.
C. Curative Care, Restorative Care, And Terminal Care.
D. Human Relationships, The Environment, And Health.
ANSWER: D
,Although Nursing Theories Differ, They All Base Their Beliefs On Human Relationships, The
Environment, And Health.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 4
OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Nursing Theories
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Standards Of Care For The Nursing Practice Of The LPN Are Established By The:
A. Boards Of Nursing Examiners In Each State.
B. National Council Of States Boards Of Nursing (NCSBN).
C. American Nurses Association (ANA).
D. National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses.
ANSWER: D
The National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses Modified The Standards Published By The ANA
In 2015 To Better Fit The Role Of The LPN. In 2015 The American Nurses Association (ANA) Revised
The Standards Of Nursing Practice Which Contained 17 Standards Of National Practice Of Nursing,
Describing All Facets Of Nursing Practice: Who, What, When, Where, How.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 6
OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Standards Of Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. The LPN Demonstrates An Evidence-Based Practice By:
A. Using A Drug Manual To Check Compatibility Of Drugs.
,B. Using Scientific Information To Guide Decision Making.
C. Using Medical History Of A Patient To Direct Nursing Interventions.
D. Basing Nursing Care On Advice From An Experienced Nurse.
ANSWER: B
The Use Of Scientific Information From High-Quality Research To Guide Nursing Decisions Is Reflective
Of The Application Of Evidence-Based Practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 7
OBJ: Theory #3
TOP: Evidence-Based Practice
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. Lillian Wald And Mary Brewster Established The Henry Street Settlement Service In New York In 1893
In Order To:
A. Offer A Shelter To Injured War Veterans.
B. Found A Nursing Apprenticeship.
C. Provide Health Care To Poor Persons Living In Tenements.
D. Offer Better Housing To Low-Income Families.
ANSWER: C
Henry Street Settlement Service Brought The Provision Of Community Health Care To The Poor People
Living In Tenements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 2
OBJ: Theory #4
TOP: Growth Of Nursing KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. An Educational Pathway For An LPN/LVN Refers To An LPN/LVN:
,A. Learning On The Job And Being Promoted To A Higher Level Of Responsibility.
B. Moving From A Maternity Unit To A More Complicated Surgical Unit.
C. Obtaining Additional Education To Move From One Level Of Nursing To Another.
D. Learning That Advancement Requires Consistent Work And Commitment.
ANSWER: C
By Broadening The Educational Base, An LPN/LVN May Advance And Build A Nursing Career.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 7
OBJ: Theory #7
TOP: Nursing Education Pathways
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/
A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
9. When Diagnosis-Related Groups (Drgs) Were Established By Medicare In 1983, The Purpose Was To:
A. Put Patients With The Same Diagnosis On The Same Unit.
B. Attempt To Contain The Costs Of Health Care.
C. Increase The Availability Of Medical Care To Older Adults.
D. Identify A Patient’s Condition More Quickly.
ANSWER: B
The Purpose Of Instituting Drgs Was To Contain Skyrocketing Costs Of Health Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 9
OBJ: Theory #10
TOP: Health Care Delivery
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
,10. The Advent Of Diagnosis-Related Groups (Drgs) Required That Nurses Working In Health Care
Agencies:
A. Record Supportive Documentation To Confirm A Patient’s Need For Care In Order To
Qualify For Reimbursement.
B. Use The DRG Rather Than Their Own Observations For Patient Assessment.
C. Be Aware Of The Specific Drugs Related To The Diagnosis.
D. Acquire Cross-Training To Make Staffing More Flexible.
ANSWER: A
Drgs Required That Nurses Provide More Supportive Documentation Of Their Assessments And
Identified Patient’s Needs To Qualify The Facility For Medicare Reimbursement. Observant
Assessment Might Also Indicate Another DRG Classification And Consequently More Reimbursement
For The Facility.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 10
OBJ: Theory #10
TOP: Managed Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
11. If A Member Of A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Is Having Respiratory Problems Such As
Fever, Cough, And Fatigue For Several Days And Wants To See A Specialist, The Person Is Required To
Go:
A. Directly To An Emergency Room For Treatment.
B. To Any General Practitioner Of Choice.
C. Directly To A Respiratory Specialist.
D. To A Primary Care Provider For A Referral.
ANSWER: D
Participants In An HMO Must See Their Primary Provider To Receive A Referral For A Specialist In
Order For The HMO To Pay For The Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 10
, OBJ: Theory #11
TOP: Managed Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
12. An Advantage Of Preferred Provider Organizations (Ppos) Is That:
A. They Make Insurance Coverage Of Employees Less Expensive To Employers.
B. There Are Fewer Physicians To Choose From Than In An HMO.
C. Long-Term Relationships With Physicians Are More Likely.
D. Patients May Go Directly To A Specialist For Care.
ANSWER: A
The Use Of Ppos Allows Insurance Companies To Keep Their Premiums Low And In Turn Makes
Insurance Coverage Less Expensive For The Employers. There Are Usually More Physicians From Which
To Choose Than From An HMO, But Long-Term Relationships Between Physician And Patient Cannot
Be Established Easily. Patients Still Must See Their Primary Physician Before Being Referred To Other
Specialties.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 11
OBJ: Theory #11
TOP: Preferred Provider Organizations
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
13. After Passing The National Council Licensure Examination For Practical Nurses (NCLEX PN), The Nurse
Is Qualified To Take An Additional Certification In The Field Of:
A. Pharmacology.
B. Care Of Infants And Children.
C. Operating Room Technology.
D. Community Health.
DEWITS FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR NURSING 5TH
EDITION
BY WILLIAMS ALL CHAPTERS 1-41(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System ....................................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Concepts Of Health, Illness, Stress, And Health Promotion.................................................... 20
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Nursing...................................................................................... 36
Chapter 04: The Nursing Process And Critical Thinking .............................................................................. 55
Chapter 05: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, And Planning........................................................................ 65
Chapter 06: Implementation And Evaluation ............................................................................................. 79
Chapter 07: Documentation Of Nursing Care ............................................................................................. 90
Chapter 08: Communication And The Nurse-Patient Relationship .......................................................... 103
Chapter 09: Patient Teaching For Health Promotion................................................................................ 130
Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, And Management .......................................................................... 144
Chapter 11: Growth And Development: Infancy Through Adolescence................................................... 160
Chapter 12: Adulthood And The Family .................................................................................................... 193
Chapter 13: Promoting Healthy Adaptation To Aging .............................................................................. 210
Chapter 14: Cultural And Spiritual Aspects Of Patient Care ..................................................................... 224
Chapter 15: Loss, Grief, And End-Of-Life Care .......................................................................................... 243
Chapter 16: Infection Prevention And Control: Protective Mechanisms And Asepsis ............................. 259
Chapter 17: Infection Prevention And Control In The Hospital And Home .............................................. 278
Chapter 18: Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Patients ............................................................................. 297
Chapter 19: Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, And The Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers 308
Chapter 20: Patient Environment And Safety ........................................................................................... 324
Chapter 21: Measuring Vital Signs ............................................................................................................ 338
Chapter 22: Assessing Health Status......................................................................................................... 354
Chapter 23: Admitting, Transferring, And Discharging Patients ............................................................... 370
Chapter 24: Diagnostic Tests And Specimen Collection ........................................................................... 384
Chapter 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance ............................................................................. 399
Chapter 26: Concepts Of Basic Nutrition And Cultural Considerations .................................................... 413
Chapter 27: Nutritional Therapy And Assisted Feeding............................................................................ 427
Chapter 28: Assisting With Respiration And Oxygen Delivery .................................................................. 443
Chapter 29: Promoting Urinary Elimination ............................................................................................. 456
Chapter 30: Promoting Bowel Elimination ............................................................................................... 470
Chapter 31: Pain, Comfort, And Sleep ...................................................................................................... 485
Chapter 32: Complementary And Alternative Therapies ......................................................................... 501
,Chapter 33: Pharmacology And Preparation For Drug Administration .................................................... 515
Chapter 34: Administering Oral, Topical, And Inhalant Medications ....................................................... 529
Chapter 35: Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular Injections ........................... 543
Chapter 36: Administering Intravenous Solutions And Medications........................................................ 557
Chapter 37: Care Of The Surgical Patient ................................................................................................. 571
Chapter 38: Providing Wound Care And Treating Pressure Ulcers........................................................... 582
Chapter 39: Promoting Musculoskeletal Function ................................................................................... 595
Chapter 40: Common Physical Care Problems Of The Older Adult .......................................................... 607
Chapter 41: Common Psychosocial Care Problems Of Older Adults ........................................................ 619
,Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Florence Nightingale’s Contributions To Nursing Practice And Education:
A. Are Historically Important But Have No Validity For Nursing Today.
B. Were Neither Recognized Nor Appreciated In Her Own Time.
C. Were A Major Factor In Reducing The Death Rate In The Crimean War.
D. Were Limited Only To The Care Of Severe Traumatic Wounds.
ANSWER: C
By Improving Sanitation, Nutrition Ventilation, And Handwashing Techniques, Florence
Nightingale’s Nurses Dramatically Reduced The Death Rate From Injuries In The Crimean War.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 2
OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Nursing History
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Early Nursing Education And Care In The United States:
A. Were Directed At Community Health.
B. Provided Independence For Women Through Education And Employment.
C. Were An Educational Model Based In Institutions Of Higher Learning.
D. Have Continued To Be Entirely Focused On Hospital Nursing.
ANSWER: B
Because Of The Influence Of Early Nursing Leaders, Nursing Education Became More Formalized
Through Apprenticeships In Nightingale Schools That Offered Independence To Women Through
Education And Employment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
,REF: P. 2
OBJ: Theory #4
TOP: Nursing History
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. In Order To Fulfill The Common Goals Defined By Nursing Theorists (Promote Wellness, Prevent
Illness, Facilitate Coping, And Restore Health), The LPN Must Take On The Roles Of:
A. Caregiver, Educator, And Collaborator.
B. Nursing Assistant, Delegator, And Environmental Specialist.
C. Medication Dispenser, Collaborator, And Transporter.
D. Dietitian, Manager, And Housekeeper.
ANSWER: A
In Order For The LPN To Apply The Common Goals Of Nursing, He Or She Must Assume The Roles Of
Caregiver, Educator, Collaborator, Manager, And Advocate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 3
OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Art And Science Of Nursing
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. Although Nursing Theories Differ In Their Attempts To Define Nursing, All Of Them Base Their Beliefs
On Common Concepts Concerning:
A. Self-Actualization, Fundamental Needs, And Belonging.
B. Stress Reduction, Self-Care, And A Systems Model.
C. Curative Care, Restorative Care, And Terminal Care.
D. Human Relationships, The Environment, And Health.
ANSWER: D
,Although Nursing Theories Differ, They All Base Their Beliefs On Human Relationships, The
Environment, And Health.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 4
OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Nursing Theories
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Standards Of Care For The Nursing Practice Of The LPN Are Established By The:
A. Boards Of Nursing Examiners In Each State.
B. National Council Of States Boards Of Nursing (NCSBN).
C. American Nurses Association (ANA).
D. National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses.
ANSWER: D
The National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses Modified The Standards Published By The ANA
In 2015 To Better Fit The Role Of The LPN. In 2015 The American Nurses Association (ANA) Revised
The Standards Of Nursing Practice Which Contained 17 Standards Of National Practice Of Nursing,
Describing All Facets Of Nursing Practice: Who, What, When, Where, How.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 6
OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Standards Of Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. The LPN Demonstrates An Evidence-Based Practice By:
A. Using A Drug Manual To Check Compatibility Of Drugs.
,B. Using Scientific Information To Guide Decision Making.
C. Using Medical History Of A Patient To Direct Nursing Interventions.
D. Basing Nursing Care On Advice From An Experienced Nurse.
ANSWER: B
The Use Of Scientific Information From High-Quality Research To Guide Nursing Decisions Is Reflective
Of The Application Of Evidence-Based Practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 7
OBJ: Theory #3
TOP: Evidence-Based Practice
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. Lillian Wald And Mary Brewster Established The Henry Street Settlement Service In New York In 1893
In Order To:
A. Offer A Shelter To Injured War Veterans.
B. Found A Nursing Apprenticeship.
C. Provide Health Care To Poor Persons Living In Tenements.
D. Offer Better Housing To Low-Income Families.
ANSWER: C
Henry Street Settlement Service Brought The Provision Of Community Health Care To The Poor People
Living In Tenements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 2
OBJ: Theory #4
TOP: Growth Of Nursing KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. An Educational Pathway For An LPN/LVN Refers To An LPN/LVN:
,A. Learning On The Job And Being Promoted To A Higher Level Of Responsibility.
B. Moving From A Maternity Unit To A More Complicated Surgical Unit.
C. Obtaining Additional Education To Move From One Level Of Nursing To Another.
D. Learning That Advancement Requires Consistent Work And Commitment.
ANSWER: C
By Broadening The Educational Base, An LPN/LVN May Advance And Build A Nursing Career.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 7
OBJ: Theory #7
TOP: Nursing Education Pathways
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/
A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
9. When Diagnosis-Related Groups (Drgs) Were Established By Medicare In 1983, The Purpose Was To:
A. Put Patients With The Same Diagnosis On The Same Unit.
B. Attempt To Contain The Costs Of Health Care.
C. Increase The Availability Of Medical Care To Older Adults.
D. Identify A Patient’s Condition More Quickly.
ANSWER: B
The Purpose Of Instituting Drgs Was To Contain Skyrocketing Costs Of Health Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 9
OBJ: Theory #10
TOP: Health Care Delivery
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
,10. The Advent Of Diagnosis-Related Groups (Drgs) Required That Nurses Working In Health Care
Agencies:
A. Record Supportive Documentation To Confirm A Patient’s Need For Care In Order To
Qualify For Reimbursement.
B. Use The DRG Rather Than Their Own Observations For Patient Assessment.
C. Be Aware Of The Specific Drugs Related To The Diagnosis.
D. Acquire Cross-Training To Make Staffing More Flexible.
ANSWER: A
Drgs Required That Nurses Provide More Supportive Documentation Of Their Assessments And
Identified Patient’s Needs To Qualify The Facility For Medicare Reimbursement. Observant
Assessment Might Also Indicate Another DRG Classification And Consequently More Reimbursement
For The Facility.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 10
OBJ: Theory #10
TOP: Managed Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
11. If A Member Of A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Is Having Respiratory Problems Such As
Fever, Cough, And Fatigue For Several Days And Wants To See A Specialist, The Person Is Required To
Go:
A. Directly To An Emergency Room For Treatment.
B. To Any General Practitioner Of Choice.
C. Directly To A Respiratory Specialist.
D. To A Primary Care Provider For A Referral.
ANSWER: D
Participants In An HMO Must See Their Primary Provider To Receive A Referral For A Specialist In
Order For The HMO To Pay For The Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: P. 10
, OBJ: Theory #11
TOP: Managed Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
12. An Advantage Of Preferred Provider Organizations (Ppos) Is That:
A. They Make Insurance Coverage Of Employees Less Expensive To Employers.
B. There Are Fewer Physicians To Choose From Than In An HMO.
C. Long-Term Relationships With Physicians Are More Likely.
D. Patients May Go Directly To A Specialist For Care.
ANSWER: A
The Use Of Ppos Allows Insurance Companies To Keep Their Premiums Low And In Turn Makes
Insurance Coverage Less Expensive For The Employers. There Are Usually More Physicians From Which
To Choose Than From An HMO, But Long-Term Relationships Between Physician And Patient Cannot
Be Established Easily. Patients Still Must See Their Primary Physician Before Being Referred To Other
Specialties.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: P. 11
OBJ: Theory #11
TOP: Preferred Provider Organizations
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
13. After Passing The National Council Licensure Examination For Practical Nurses (NCLEX PN), The Nurse
Is Qualified To Take An Additional Certification In The Field Of:
A. Pharmacology.
B. Care Of Infants And Children.
C. Operating Room Technology.
D. Community Health.
