Test Bank Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd
Edition by Barbara L Yoost Complete guide
Which theory should nursing students prioritize to enhance patient care? -
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, as it specifies psychological and physiological
factors affecting health.
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs help nurses formulate? - Nursing
diagnoses that address patient needs and values.
What is the focus of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory in nursing? - It
emphasizes individuals interacting and learning about their world, aiding
nurses in providing care at various life stages.
What does Rosenstock's Health Belief Model address? - Reasons why
patients may not comply with recommended health promotion behaviors.
Who is credited with the definition of nursing that emphasizes the
environment's impact on health? - Florence Nightingale, who stated that
an imbalance between the patient and environment decreases health capacity.
What is the primary focus of Hildegard Peplau's theory? - The
interpersonal processes between nurse and patient.
How did Virginia Henderson define the role of a nurse? - As substitutive,
supplementary, or complementary, with the goal of patient independence.
What concept did Martha Rogers develop regarding human beings? - The
Science of Unitary Human Beings, stating that humans and their
environments are interacting energy fields.
Who established the American Red Cross during the Civil War? - Clara
Barton.
What role did Dorothea Dix play during the Civil War? - She was the head
of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a precursor to the Army Nurse Corps.
Who was America's first trained nurse? - Linda Richards, who graduated
from Boston's Women's Hospital in 1873.
What significant contribution did Lena Higbee make in nursing? - She was
superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps and was awarded the Navy
Cross in 1918.
,Which organization added safety as a sixth competency for nursing education?
- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
What is the primary focus of nursing according to Florence Nightingale? -
The prevention of health issues through a clean environment.
What does the American Red Cross represent in nursing history? - A
significant organization established by Clara Barton to provide emergency
assistance.
What is the importance of understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in
nursing? - It helps prioritize patient care based on their psychological and
physiological needs.
What does the Health Belief Model help nurses with? - Educating patients
about health promotion behaviors.
What is the significance of the five proficiencies in nursing? - They are
essential competencies for nursing students and professionals.
What does the term 'substitutive' refer to in Virginia Henderson's definition of
nursing? - Doing for the person.
What does the term 'supplementary' refer to in Virginia Henderson's definition
of nursing? - Helping the person.
What does the term 'complementary' refer to in Virginia Henderson's
definition of nursing? - Working with the person.
What is the main theme of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory? - Development
and socialization through interaction.
What year did Florence Nightingale publish her definition of nursing? -
1860
What are the five core competencies outlined by the Institute of Medicine for
nursing education? - Patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, use
of evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and use of information
technology.
What sixth competency was added by QSEN to the core competencies for
nursing education? - Safety.
,Who provides the framework for the education of professional nurses through
The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice? -
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
What does the National League for Nursing (NLN) do regarding nursing
education programs? - It outlines and updates competencies for practical,
associate, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing education programs.
What is the expected level of competency for graduate nurses after
approximately 2 to 3 years of work experience? - Competent.
What must a person do to obtain the RN credential? - Graduate from an
approved school of nursing and pass the National Council Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Which degree is best for a student who wants to conduct research at the
university level in nursing? - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD).
What is the focus of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree? -
Clinical aspects of nursing.
What organization awards Magnet Recognition to hospitals for excellence in
nursing? - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
What type of nursing programs typically focus on adult acute and chronic
disease, maternal/child health, pediatrics, and psychiatric/mental health
nursing? - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs.
What advanced practice roles are included in DNP specialties? - Nurse
Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Nurse Midwife
(CNM), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
What is the role of the American Nurses Association (ANA)? - It is a
professional organization that provides standards of nursing practice.
What does the National League for Nursing (NLN) focus on in nursing
education? - Outlining and updating competencies for various nursing
education programs.
What is the primary purpose of the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for
Professional Nursing Practice document? - To provide a framework for the
education of professional nurses with specific outcomes.
What is the significance of Benner's model in nursing? - It identifies five
levels of proficiency: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and
expert.
, What is the typical progression for a nursing student in terms of proficiency
levels? - From novice to advanced beginner during nursing school, then to
competent after 2 to 3 years of work experience.
What is the NCLEX-RN? - A state licensing examination that must be
passed to obtain the RN credential.
What is a key characteristic of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) compared
to other nursing degrees? - It is a practice-focused doctoral degree.
What does the term 'Magnet status' refer to in nursing? - Recognition
awarded to hospitals demonstrating excellence and innovation in nursing.
What is the relationship between ADN programs and further education in
nursing? - ADN RNs may return to school to earn a bachelor's degree or
higher through RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN programs.
What is the focus of the nursing curriculum in ADN programs? - Adult
acute and chronic disease, maternal/child health, pediatrics, and
psychiatric/mental health nursing.
What organization should the nurse manager contact for information on
Magnet status requirements? - American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC).
What is the role of the nurse when a patient refuses treatment, such as
packed red blood cells? - The nurse acts as an advocate, interpreting
information, providing education, and respecting the patient's decision.
What is the primary focus of a nurse in the role of an educator during
discharge planning? - The nurse ensures that patients receive sufficient
information to handle their own needs at home.
What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing? - EBP is the integration
of the best available research evidence with clinical judgment about a specific
patient situation.
What should a nursing student do when developing a plan of care based on
recent research? - Critically appraise the evidence and determine its
validity.
What is the nurse's responsibility when delegating tasks to a licensed practical
nurse (LPN)? - The RN retains ultimate responsibility for patient care and
must supervise the LPN.
Edition by Barbara L Yoost Complete guide
Which theory should nursing students prioritize to enhance patient care? -
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, as it specifies psychological and physiological
factors affecting health.
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs help nurses formulate? - Nursing
diagnoses that address patient needs and values.
What is the focus of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory in nursing? - It
emphasizes individuals interacting and learning about their world, aiding
nurses in providing care at various life stages.
What does Rosenstock's Health Belief Model address? - Reasons why
patients may not comply with recommended health promotion behaviors.
Who is credited with the definition of nursing that emphasizes the
environment's impact on health? - Florence Nightingale, who stated that
an imbalance between the patient and environment decreases health capacity.
What is the primary focus of Hildegard Peplau's theory? - The
interpersonal processes between nurse and patient.
How did Virginia Henderson define the role of a nurse? - As substitutive,
supplementary, or complementary, with the goal of patient independence.
What concept did Martha Rogers develop regarding human beings? - The
Science of Unitary Human Beings, stating that humans and their
environments are interacting energy fields.
Who established the American Red Cross during the Civil War? - Clara
Barton.
What role did Dorothea Dix play during the Civil War? - She was the head
of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a precursor to the Army Nurse Corps.
Who was America's first trained nurse? - Linda Richards, who graduated
from Boston's Women's Hospital in 1873.
What significant contribution did Lena Higbee make in nursing? - She was
superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps and was awarded the Navy
Cross in 1918.
,Which organization added safety as a sixth competency for nursing education?
- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
What is the primary focus of nursing according to Florence Nightingale? -
The prevention of health issues through a clean environment.
What does the American Red Cross represent in nursing history? - A
significant organization established by Clara Barton to provide emergency
assistance.
What is the importance of understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in
nursing? - It helps prioritize patient care based on their psychological and
physiological needs.
What does the Health Belief Model help nurses with? - Educating patients
about health promotion behaviors.
What is the significance of the five proficiencies in nursing? - They are
essential competencies for nursing students and professionals.
What does the term 'substitutive' refer to in Virginia Henderson's definition of
nursing? - Doing for the person.
What does the term 'supplementary' refer to in Virginia Henderson's definition
of nursing? - Helping the person.
What does the term 'complementary' refer to in Virginia Henderson's
definition of nursing? - Working with the person.
What is the main theme of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory? - Development
and socialization through interaction.
What year did Florence Nightingale publish her definition of nursing? -
1860
What are the five core competencies outlined by the Institute of Medicine for
nursing education? - Patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, use
of evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and use of information
technology.
What sixth competency was added by QSEN to the core competencies for
nursing education? - Safety.
,Who provides the framework for the education of professional nurses through
The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice? -
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
What does the National League for Nursing (NLN) do regarding nursing
education programs? - It outlines and updates competencies for practical,
associate, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing education programs.
What is the expected level of competency for graduate nurses after
approximately 2 to 3 years of work experience? - Competent.
What must a person do to obtain the RN credential? - Graduate from an
approved school of nursing and pass the National Council Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Which degree is best for a student who wants to conduct research at the
university level in nursing? - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD).
What is the focus of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree? -
Clinical aspects of nursing.
What organization awards Magnet Recognition to hospitals for excellence in
nursing? - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
What type of nursing programs typically focus on adult acute and chronic
disease, maternal/child health, pediatrics, and psychiatric/mental health
nursing? - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs.
What advanced practice roles are included in DNP specialties? - Nurse
Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Nurse Midwife
(CNM), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
What is the role of the American Nurses Association (ANA)? - It is a
professional organization that provides standards of nursing practice.
What does the National League for Nursing (NLN) focus on in nursing
education? - Outlining and updating competencies for various nursing
education programs.
What is the primary purpose of the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for
Professional Nursing Practice document? - To provide a framework for the
education of professional nurses with specific outcomes.
What is the significance of Benner's model in nursing? - It identifies five
levels of proficiency: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and
expert.
, What is the typical progression for a nursing student in terms of proficiency
levels? - From novice to advanced beginner during nursing school, then to
competent after 2 to 3 years of work experience.
What is the NCLEX-RN? - A state licensing examination that must be
passed to obtain the RN credential.
What is a key characteristic of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) compared
to other nursing degrees? - It is a practice-focused doctoral degree.
What does the term 'Magnet status' refer to in nursing? - Recognition
awarded to hospitals demonstrating excellence and innovation in nursing.
What is the relationship between ADN programs and further education in
nursing? - ADN RNs may return to school to earn a bachelor's degree or
higher through RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN programs.
What is the focus of the nursing curriculum in ADN programs? - Adult
acute and chronic disease, maternal/child health, pediatrics, and
psychiatric/mental health nursing.
What organization should the nurse manager contact for information on
Magnet status requirements? - American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC).
What is the role of the nurse when a patient refuses treatment, such as
packed red blood cells? - The nurse acts as an advocate, interpreting
information, providing education, and respecting the patient's decision.
What is the primary focus of a nurse in the role of an educator during
discharge planning? - The nurse ensures that patients receive sufficient
information to handle their own needs at home.
What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing? - EBP is the integration
of the best available research evidence with clinical judgment about a specific
patient situation.
What should a nursing student do when developing a plan of care based on
recent research? - Critically appraise the evidence and determine its
validity.
What is the nurse's responsibility when delegating tasks to a licensed practical
nurse (LPN)? - The RN retains ultimate responsibility for patient care and
must supervise the LPN.
