Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, &
Management 9th Edition
By Barbara Cherry, Susan R. Jacob
,Table Of Contents
Unit 1: The Development Of Nursing ............................................................................. 4
Chapter 01: The Evolution Of Professional Nursing ............................................ 4
Chapter 02: The Contemporary Image Of Professional Nursing .................. 14
Chapter 03: The Influence Of Contemporary Trends And Issues On
Nursing Education ........................................................................................................25
Chapter 04: Nursing Licensure And Certification ............................................. 36
Chapter 05: Theories Of Nursing Practice ...........................................................47
Unit 2: Current Issues In Health Care ........................................................................58
Chapter 06: Nursing Research And Evidence-Based Practice .....................58
Chapter 07: Paying For Health Care In America: Rising Costs And
Challenges ...................................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 08: Legal Issues In Nursing And Health Care ....................................83
Chapter 09: Ethical And Bioethical Issues In Nursing And Health Care .... 94
Chapter 10: Cultural Competency And Social Issues In Nursing And Health
Care ................................................................................................................................. 104
Chapter 11: Complementary And Alternative Healing ...................................... 111
Chapter 12: Palliative Care ...................................................................................... 129
Chapter 13: Workforce Advocacy For A Professional Nursing Practice
Environment ................................................................................................................. 138
Chapter 14: Collective Bargaining And Unions In Today’s Workplace ....... 154
Chapter 15: Information Technology In The Clinical Setting......................... 167
Chapter 16: Emergency Preparedness And Response For Today’s World 179
Unit 3: Leadership And Management In Nursing ................................................. 195
, Chapter 17: Nursing Leadership And Management ......................................... 195
Chapter 18: Budgeting Basics For Nurses .......................................................... 210
Chapter 19: Effective Communication And Conflict Resolution.................. 224
Chapter 20: Effective Delegation And Supervision ......................................... 241
Chapter 21: Staffing And Nursing Care Delivery Models .............................. 257
Chapter 22: Quality Improvement And Patient Safety .................................. 273
Chapter 23: Health Policy And Politics: Get Involved! ................................... 294
Chapter 24: Clinical Judgment .............................................................................. 308
Unit 4: Career Management ....................................................................................... 315
Chapter 25: Making The Transition From Student To Professional Nurse
........................................................................................................................................... 315
Chapter 26: Managing Time: The Path To High Self-Performance ............ 332
Chapter 27: Job Search: Finding Your Match.................................................... 347
Chapter 29: The Nclex-Rn® Examination .......................................................... 364
, Test Bank For Contemporary Nursing Issues, Trends, & Management 9th Edition By Barbara Cherry,
Susan R.
Unit 1: The Development Of Nursing
Chapter 01: The Evolution Of Professional Nursing
Cherry: Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, And Management, 9th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. What Accomplishment Is Clara Barton Best Known For?
A. Becoming The First Black Public Health Nurse
B. Establishing The Henry Street Settlement
C. Founding The American Red Cross
D. Publicizing The Inadequacies Of Hospital-Based Nursing Schools
ANS: C
The American Red Cross Was Founded By Clara Barton In 1882, To Be Of Assistance In Efforts To
Provide Supplies To The Battlefields And Hospitals. Barton Also Sets Up A Postwar Service To Find
Missing Soldiers.
Dif:Knowledge
2. Students Are Assigned To Write To Their State Leaders About An Issue Affecting Their
Community. One Student Writes About The Need Among Rural Community For Greater Access To
Acute Care Services. Which Piece Of Legislation Should The Student Use As A Reference?
A. Social Security Act
B. Hill-Burton Act
C. Sheppard-Towner Act
D. U.S. Civil Service Act
ANS: B
The Purpose Of The Hill-Burton Act Was To Provide Funding To Construct Hospitals And To Help
States In Plan For Other Health Care Facilities In Accordance With The Needs Of Communities.