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1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence
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Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
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Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clients, it is
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not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys reparative processes
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by manipulating the clients environment.
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Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared for in a
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way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of wellness.
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Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she interacted with
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her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon interpersonal interactions.
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DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriat
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e accrediting commission council of the:
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1National League for Nursing 2 pt pt pt pt
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The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with nursing edu
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cation. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN accreditation requir
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,The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting
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health care, including standards of care. The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA conce
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rned with determining the legal aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of n
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ursing, and the impact of trends in health care on nursing practice. The International Council of Nurses (
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ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the nursing profession, including the provision of an i
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nternational power base for nurses. pt pt pt pt
DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
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in nursing 4Baccalaureate
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A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become a registe
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red nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
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Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral degree
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is beyond the masters degree.
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The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university, after whi
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ch the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic interest
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dvancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses. State Boards of Nursing pri
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marily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state. The American Hospital Association does not
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focus on nurses economic issues and the advancement of the role of nurses. The National Student Nurs
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es Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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5. A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most important factor fo
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r the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:
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1Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act 2Sta pt pt pt pt
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Although most states have similar practice acts, each individual state has its own Nurse Practice Act that
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regulates the licensure and practice of nursing within that state. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act is
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necessary to provide safe and legal nursing care. Standards of nursing practice are not specific to a city,
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but rather to the profession itself. Although the clinical ladder of mobility may be of interest in regard to
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professional advancement, it is not the most important factor when practicing nursing in another state.
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Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in order to provide safe and legal nursing care is of higher importa
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nce. Regardless of where a nurse practices, the nurse should strive to remain current. DIF: C REF: 8 OBJ
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by Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia
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A. Stockert, Amy Hall & Wendy R. Ostendo
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All Chapters|1-50 Complete
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1|P a g e
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, Chapter 1. Nursing Today MULTIPLE CHOICE pt pt pt pt pt
1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence
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Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
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1Psychological needs pt
2A maximal level of wellness 3Heal
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4Interpersonal interactions with the client pt pt pt pt p
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Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order to re
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main free of disease or to recover from disease.
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Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clients, it is
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not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys reparative processes
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by manipulating the clients environment.
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Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared for in a
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way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of wellness.
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Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she interacted with
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her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon interpersonal interactions.
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DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriat
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e accrediting commission council of the:
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1National League for Nursing 2 pt pt pt pt
American Nurses Association 3 pt pt pt
Congress for Nursing Practice 4 pt pt pt pt
International Council of Nurses pt pt pt pt
CORRECT ANSWER: 1 pt
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with nursing edu
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cation. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN accreditation requir
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ements.
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,The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting
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health care, including standards of care. The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA conce
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rned with determining the legal aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of n
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ursing, and the impact of trends in health care on nursing practice. The International Council of Nurses (
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ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the nursing profession, including the provision of an i
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nternational power base for nurses. pt pt pt pt
DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
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1Diploma in nursing 2Mas pt pt pt
ters in nursing 3Doctorate
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in nursing 4Baccalaureate
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in nursing CORRECT AN
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A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become a registe
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red nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
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Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral degree
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is beyond the masters degree.
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The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university, after whi
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ch the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic interest
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, and health care is the:
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ican Nurses Association 3Ameri
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CORRECT ANSWER: 2
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dvancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses. State Boards of Nursing pri
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marily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state. The American Hospital Association does not
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focus on nurses economic issues and the advancement of the role of nurses. The National Student Nurs
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es Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.
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DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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5. A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most important factor fo
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r the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:
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ndard for nursing practice in Boston
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Although most states have similar practice acts, each individual state has its own Nurse Practice Act that
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regulates the licensure and practice of nursing within that state. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act is
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necessary to provide safe and legal nursing care. Standards of nursing practice are not specific to a city,
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but rather to the profession itself. Although the clinical ladder of mobility may be of interest in regard to
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professional advancement, it is not the most important factor when practicing nursing in another state.
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Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in order to provide safe and legal nursing care is of higher importa
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nce. Regardless of where a nurse practices, the nurse should strive to remain current. DIF: C REF: 8 OBJ
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