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Which of the following is the World Health Organization's definition of "health"? A. People in harmony with environment B. A state of optimum functioning for an individual in the performance of roles and tasks C. Physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity D. Functioning at maximum potential with the environment - Correct AnswersC The Institute of Medicine (2011) Future of Nursing Report recommends: A. Strengthening scope of practice barriers for nurses B. Achieving higher levels of nursing education and training through an improved online educational system C. Increasing the proportion of nurses with a BSN to 80% by the year 2020 D. Preparing nurses to respond to changes in health care in the US - Correct AnswersC REVIEW Benner's 5 stages of nursing development: 1.Novice 2.Advanced beginner 3.Competent practitioner 4.Proficient practitioner 5.Expert practitioner - Correct Answers Benner describes five stages of nursing proficiency as students develop into expert nurses. Which of the following is not a stage of development described by Benner? A. Novice B. Inexpert beginner C. Competent practitioner D. Expert practitioner - Correct AnswersB A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin brother in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after cardiac surgery. The nurse denies the request because hospital policy states that children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed to visit the PICU. This illustrates which of Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? A. Novice B. Advanced beginner C. Competent practitioner D. Proficient practitioner - Correct AnswersA A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin brother in the PICU after cardiac surgery. The nurse denies the request because hospital policy states that children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed to visit the PICU but suggests that the mother visit with the child in the visitor's lounge and talk to him about what is happening with his brother. This illustrates which of Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? A. Novice B. Advanced beginner C. Competent practitioner D. Proficient practitioner - Correct AnswersB A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin brother in the PICU after cardiac surgery. The nurse knows that hospital policy states that children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed to visit the PICU. After considering the needs of the patient and his brother, the nurse suggests that the brother can visit for 5 minutes. This illustrates which of Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? A. Advanced beginner B. Competent practitioner C. Proficient practitioner D. Expert practitioner - Correct AnswersB A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin brother in the PICU after cardiac surgery. The nurse knows that hospital policy states that children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed to visit the PICU. The nurse grants the request. This illustrates which of Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? A. Advanced beginner B. Competent practitioner C. Proficient practitioner D. Expert practitioner - Correct AnswersC A 5-year-old with a twin brother is admitted to the PICU after cardiac surgery. Hospital policy does not allow individuals younger than 12 years of age to visit the PICU. The nurse recognizes the needs of the patient and his brother and suggests that the mother bring her son to visit his brother briefly in the afternoon when the unit is usually quiet. This illustrates which of Brenner's stages of nursing proficiency? A. Advanced beginner B. Competent practitioner C. Proficient practitioner D. Expert practitioner - Correct AnswersD A definition of nursing is essential because it (Select all that apply.) A. differentiates nursing from other health occupations. B. guides educational preparation and theory development. C. helps state nurse practice acts reflect the changing roles of nurses. D. clarifies the purposes and functions of the nurses. E. informs potential students of exactly what nurses do. - Correct AnswersA,B,C,D Which of the following is an example of informal socialization into a profession? A. Nurses discussing a patient care issue with other nurses B. Taking an extra class for an elective C. Performing your first physical assessment on a patient D. Teaching a patient about warfarin (Coumadin) - Correct AnswersA Which of the following is an example of formal socialization into the profession of nursing? A. Unplanned observation of a nurse comforting a child after a painful procedure B. hearing two nurses discussing how to organize patient care more effectively C. starting an indwelling urinary catheter in the simulation laboratory under faculty guidance D. participating in a student nurses' association meeting - Correct AnswersC The legal definition of nursing for any particular state can be found in the A. state legislature's official newsletter. B. state board of nursing's bylaws. C. governor's official papers. D. state's nurse practice act. - Correct AnswersD Which of the following strategies may help to overcome reality shock in the novice nurse? A. Participating in a internship, preceptorship, or residency program B. Returning to school immediately after graduation C. Moving frequently from job to job D. Becoming emotionally involved with patients - Correct AnswersA Black (the textbook Author) illustrates concepts of preventing burnout by using the example of a flight attendant instructing persons to "put your own oxygen mask on first." What does this statement mean? A. Oxygen is the most important element of life. B. Airway is always a priority in patient care. C. Taking care of yourself will enable you to be a better nurse. D. Ask others for help if you feel overwhelmed by your first position as a nurse. - Correct AnswersC Which of the following is the primary current barrier to nursing's professionalism? A. Too many men in nursing