Test Bank Nursing Chapters 1 to 5 Revised Exam 2025

Test Bank Nursing Chapters 1 to 5 Revised Exam 2025 1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on: 1 Psychological needs 2 A maximal level of wellness 3 Health maintenance and restoration 4 Interpersonal interactions with the client - Correct Ans-3 Health maintenance and restoration 2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriate accrediting commission council of the: 1 National League for Nursing 2 American Nurses Association 3 Congress for Nursing Practice 4 International Council of Nurses - Correct Ans-1 National League for Nursing 3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is: 1 Diploma in nursing 2 Masters in nursing 3 Doctorate in nursing 4 Baccalaureate in nursing - Correct Ans-2 Masters in nursing 4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursing role, economic Interest, and health care is the: 1 State Board of Nursing 2 American Nurses Association 3 American Hospital Association 4 National Student Nurses Association - Correct Ans-2 American Nurses Association 5. A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most important factor for the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the: 1 Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act 2 Standard for nursing practice in Boston 3 Clinical ladder of mobility in the new hospital 4 Requirement for continuing education units (CEU) in Massachusetts - Correct Ans-1 Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act Nursing Nursing 6. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal failure. The nurse states, We will do everything possible to return you to the optimum level of self-care possible. In coordinating an approach to best meet the needs of this client, the nurse is fulfilling the role of: 1 Manager 2 Educator 3 Counselor 4 Communicator - Correct Ans-1 Manager 7. Nurses have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of health care agencies around the world. The practice setting where the majority of nurses continue to work is: 1 Acute care 2 Home care 3 Long-term care 4 Ambulatory care - Correct Ans-1 Acute care 8. A client is receiving Dilantin to prevent seizure activity. To which allied health care professional should the nurse refer this client in order to minimize the challenges this condition creates? 1 Physical therapist 2 Physicians assistant 3 Respiratory therapist 4 Occupational therapist - Correct Ans-4 Occupational therapist 9. The Goldmark Report concluded that: 1 Nursing roles and responsibilities required clarification 2 A theory-based curriculum was necessary for accreditation 3 Nursing education programs must be affiliated with universities 4 Increased financial support should be provided for nursing education - Correct Ans-4 Increased financial support should be provided for nursing education 10. In 1893 Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster made significant contributions to the nursing profession through their work involving the: 1 Henry Street Settlement in New York 2 First training school in Toronto, Canada 3 Training school at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore 4 Development of the American Journal of Nursing - Correct Ans-1 Henry Street Settlement in New York 11. To obtain a certification in a specialty area, the nurse will have to complete: 1 A request for state approval Nursing Nursing 2 A graduate degree in nursing 3 An examination and the minimum practice requirements 4 A general examination given to all nurses seeking certification - Correct Ans-3 An examination and the minimum practice requirements 12. In the ANA Standards of Professional Performance, which one of the following is a specific measurement criterion for The nurses decisions and actions on behalf of clients are determined in an ethical manner? 1 Acts as client advocate 2 Participates in the collection of client data 3 Seeks experiences to maintain clinical skills 4 Consults with appropriate health care providers - Correct Ans-1 Acts as client advocate 13. In looking at the nineteenth century, the growth of professional nursing was stimulated by: 1 The Civil War 2 Federal legislation 3 Florence Nightingale 4 The women's suffrage movement - Correct Ans-1 The Civil War 14. Which of the following educational activities is an example of in-service education? 1 A workshop given at a nursing convention on malpractice 2 A program on new cardiac medications provided at a local hospital 3 Credit courses in communication offered at the community college 4 Noncredit courses on nursing issues available through the internet - Correct Ans-2 A program on new cardiac medications provided at a local hospital 15. Nurses need to be aware of current trends in the health care delivery system in order to respond in educational preparation and practice. A major trend that is influencing nursing practice today is: 1 Decreased client acuity 2 Increased hospital stays 3 Decreased emphasis on health promotion 4 Increased incidence of chronic disease processes - Correct Ans-4 Increased incidence of chronic disease processes 16. The nurse assists the client in a health promotion activity that also reduces the cost of health care delivery when: 1 Administering medication 2 Treating a diabetic foot ulcer Nursing Nursing 3 Obtaining an operative consent 4 Discussing exercise and nutrition - Correct Ans-4 Discussing exercise and nutrition 17. The nurse is best able to provide quality care that benefits both client and family by: 1 Incorporating caring into the practice 2 Making the client the center of the practice 3 Integrating the science and art of nursing into the practice 4 Being knowledgeable of the institutions standards of practice - Correct Ans-3 Integrating the science and art of nursing into the practice 18. Which of the following statements best reflects Nightingales nursing philosophy on health maintenance and restoration? 1 Did all the clients eat a good breakfast? 2 What is the client rating his pain level after his medication? 3 Have any clients developed a nosocomial infection last month? 4 Is anyone interested in volunteering to mentor our new graduates? - Correct Ans-3 Have any clients developed a nosocomial infection last month? 19. The twentieth century is recognized for which of the following nursing concepts? 1 Code of Nursing Ethics 2 Hospital-based nursing care 3 Specialized nursing textbooks were adopted. 4 Formalized university-based nursing education - Correct Ans-4 Formalized university based nursing education 20. The best example of the impact of the womens movement on health care is: 1 Improvement in breast cancer survival rates 2 Insurance coverage for well-woman check-ups 3 Women subjects to be included in all appropriate health research projects 4 A single, teenage mother receiving Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits - Correct Ans-3 Women subjects to be included in all appropriate health research projects 21. The human rights movement most directly impacts nursing practice because: 1 Nurses act as advocates for all clients 2 Clients require someone to focus on their needs 3 Caring for clients is the focus of nursing practice 4 Everyone deserves to be treated fairly and with respect - Correct Ans-1 Nurses act as advocates for all clients 22. Nurses are caring for clients from a variety of cultures primarily as a result of: Nursing Nursing 1 Increased ease of travel and mobility 2 Political unrest in many foreign countries 3 Increased incidence of contagious diseases - Correct Ans-1 Increased ease of travel and mobility 23. Risk for injury during client transfer is minimized most effectively by: 1 Implementation of lift teams 2 Yearly personnel training sessions 3 Using mechanical lifts when possible 4 Use of evidence-based techniques - Correct Ans-4 Use of evidence-based techniques MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. Which of the following activities reflect the nurses role in health promotion and wellness? (Select all that apply.) 1 Screening the local homeless population for head lice 2 Monitoring blood pressures at a community health fair 3 Organizing a foot race to benefit national cancer research 4 Consulting a teenage mother on breast-feeding techniques 4 Poor health care in underdeveloped countries 5 Providing literature on smoking cessation to client families 6 Presenting a nursing workshop on the care of diabetic ulcers - Correct Ans-1 Screening the local homeless population for head lice 2 Monitoring blood pressures at a community health fair 4 Poor health care in underdeveloped countries 5 Providing literature on smoking cessation to client families MULTIPLE RESPONSE 2. Changes in recent population demographics that have impacted the delivery of nursing care include the following: (Select all that apply.) 1 Increased birth rates 2 Increased life expectancy 3 Decreasing rural population 4 Expanding urban settlement 5 Advances in medical modalities 6 Availability of free public education - Correct Ans-2 Increased life expectancy 3 Decreasing rural population 4 Expanding urban settlement 1. Regulatory interventions were initiated to reduce the rise in health care costs. These interventions include: 1 Prospective payment systems 2 State limits on health care fees 3 Federal guidelines for treatment 4 Court review of insurance coverage - Correct Ans-1 Prospective payment systems Nursing Nursing 2. Levels of prevention are used by the nurse to provide a framework or guide for nursing interventions. Focus is based on the clients needs and the care or service that is provided. An example of a true health promotion service is a(n): 1 Aerobic dance class 2 Immunization clinic 3 Diabetic support group 4 Smoking cessation clinic - Correct Ans-1 Aerobic dance class 3. There are many types of health care delivery agencies. An example of a secondary level care agency is a: 1 School 2 Nursing home 3 Drug rehabilitation center 4 State-owned psychiatric hospital - Correct Ans-4 State-owned psychiatric hospital 4. Which of the following fits within the occupational safety and health categories? 1 Noise exposure 2 Firearms safety 3 Swimming lessons 4 Motorcycle helmets - Correct Ans-1 Noise exposure 5. A contractual agreement between a hospital and a corporation to pay the health care expenses of the corporations employees is an example of a(n): 1 PPO 2 HMO 3 Private insurance 4 Third-party payment - Correct Ans-1 PPO 6. The Medicaid insurance program is best described as: 1 Acute care hospital insurance for the older adult population 2 A funded health care progra