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Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition (2025)
comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
A nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is
considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing. -
ANSWERS--Clinical nurse specialist
A major guideline for nursing practice used by nurses to identify the
patient's health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out
a plan of care, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. -
ANSWERS--Nursing process
An organization that produces the Nursing: Scope and Standards of
Practice, defining the activities specific and unique to nursing. -
ANSWERS--American Nurses Association (ANA)
Considered to be the founder of professional nursing, she elevated
the status of nursing, improved the quality of nursing care, and
founded modern nursing education. - ANSWERS--Florence
Nightingale
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Established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882 and
volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during the
civil war. - ANSWERS--Clara Barton
A nurse with an advanced degree who works in a variety of settings
to deliver primary care. - ANSWERS--Nurse practitioner
A nurse who usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the
educational or clinical setting. - ANSWERS--Nurse educator
A nurse who may manage a clinic or health-related business. -
ANSWERS--Nurse entrepreneur
An organization that addresses educational standards in nursing. -
ANSWERS--American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
An organization that promotes and fosters various aspects of
nursing. - ANSWERS--National League for Nursing (NLN)
Provides a venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate
but does not define standards and scope of practice. - ANSWERS--
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
A nursing pioneer known for her work in mental health care and
reform. - ANSWERS--Dorothea Dix
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A nursing pioneer known for her contributions to public health
nursing. - ANSWERS--Lillian Wald
A social reformer and nursing pioneer known for her work in social
justice and community health. - ANSWERS--Jane Addams
Counseling skills involve the use of therapeutic interpersonal
communication skills to provide information, make appropriate
referrals, and facilitate the patient's problem-solving and decision-
making skills. - ANSWERS--Counselor
The teacher/educator uses communication skills to assess,
implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet
learning needs of clients and their families. - ANSWERS--
Teacher/Educator
A leader displays an assertive, self-confident practice of nursing
when providing care, effecting change, and functioning with groups. -
ANSWERS--Leader
The collaborator uses skills in organization, communication, and
advocacy to facilitate the functions of all members of the health care
team as they provide patient care. - ANSWERS--Collaborator
Health is a state of optimal functioning or well-being. As defined by
the World Health Organization, one's health includes physical, social,
and mental components and is not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. - ANSWERS--Health
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The 10 leading indicators of health established by Healthy People
2010 are: physical activity, excessive weight and obesity, tobacco
use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, mental health,
injury and violence, environmental quality, immunizations, and
access to health care. - ANSWERS--Healthy People 2010
Obesity is one of the health indicators discussed in the Healthy
People 2010 document. - ANSWERS--Health Indicator
Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on the
following defining criteria: well-defined body of specific and unique
knowledge; strong service orientation; recognized authority by a
professional group; code of ethics; professional organization that
sets standards; ongoing research; and autonomy. - ANSWERS--
Nursing Profession Criteria
Being licensed by the State Board of Nursing - ANSWERS--Legal right
to practice nursing
The nurse's license may be revoked or suspended. - ANSWERS--Effect
of documenting care not given
Identifying the problems occurs in the nursing diagnosis phase. -
ANSWERS--Nursing diagnosis phase
The nurse is using counseling skills to educate the client about the
harmful effects of alcohol. - ANSWERS--Counseling skills
Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition (2025)
comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
A nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is
considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing. -
ANSWERS--Clinical nurse specialist
A major guideline for nursing practice used by nurses to identify the
patient's health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out
a plan of care, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. -
ANSWERS--Nursing process
An organization that produces the Nursing: Scope and Standards of
Practice, defining the activities specific and unique to nursing. -
ANSWERS--American Nurses Association (ANA)
Considered to be the founder of professional nursing, she elevated
the status of nursing, improved the quality of nursing care, and
founded modern nursing education. - ANSWERS--Florence
Nightingale
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Established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882 and
volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during the
civil war. - ANSWERS--Clara Barton
A nurse with an advanced degree who works in a variety of settings
to deliver primary care. - ANSWERS--Nurse practitioner
A nurse who usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the
educational or clinical setting. - ANSWERS--Nurse educator
A nurse who may manage a clinic or health-related business. -
ANSWERS--Nurse entrepreneur
An organization that addresses educational standards in nursing. -
ANSWERS--American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
An organization that promotes and fosters various aspects of
nursing. - ANSWERS--National League for Nursing (NLN)
Provides a venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate
but does not define standards and scope of practice. - ANSWERS--
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
A nursing pioneer known for her work in mental health care and
reform. - ANSWERS--Dorothea Dix
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A nursing pioneer known for her contributions to public health
nursing. - ANSWERS--Lillian Wald
A social reformer and nursing pioneer known for her work in social
justice and community health. - ANSWERS--Jane Addams
Counseling skills involve the use of therapeutic interpersonal
communication skills to provide information, make appropriate
referrals, and facilitate the patient's problem-solving and decision-
making skills. - ANSWERS--Counselor
The teacher/educator uses communication skills to assess,
implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet
learning needs of clients and their families. - ANSWERS--
Teacher/Educator
A leader displays an assertive, self-confident practice of nursing
when providing care, effecting change, and functioning with groups. -
ANSWERS--Leader
The collaborator uses skills in organization, communication, and
advocacy to facilitate the functions of all members of the health care
team as they provide patient care. - ANSWERS--Collaborator
Health is a state of optimal functioning or well-being. As defined by
the World Health Organization, one's health includes physical, social,
and mental components and is not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. - ANSWERS--Health
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The 10 leading indicators of health established by Healthy People
2010 are: physical activity, excessive weight and obesity, tobacco
use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, mental health,
injury and violence, environmental quality, immunizations, and
access to health care. - ANSWERS--Healthy People 2010
Obesity is one of the health indicators discussed in the Healthy
People 2010 document. - ANSWERS--Health Indicator
Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on the
following defining criteria: well-defined body of specific and unique
knowledge; strong service orientation; recognized authority by a
professional group; code of ethics; professional organization that
sets standards; ongoing research; and autonomy. - ANSWERS--
Nursing Profession Criteria
Being licensed by the State Board of Nursing - ANSWERS--Legal right
to practice nursing
The nurse's license may be revoked or suspended. - ANSWERS--Effect
of documenting care not given
Identifying the problems occurs in the nursing diagnosis phase. -
ANSWERS--Nursing diagnosis phase
The nurse is using counseling skills to educate the client about the
harmful effects of alcohol. - ANSWERS--Counseling skills
