The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an
advanced practice nurse and has earned her master's degree as a family nurse practitioner. However, she seems unfulfilled and has a strong desire to do research. To fulfill her desire, the nurse most likely would apply to attend a program that would lead to a
a.
Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc).
b.
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD).
c.
Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP).
d.
Doctor in the Science of Nursing degree (DSN). CORRECT ANSWER b.
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD).
PhD programs emphasize basic research and theory and are research oriented
The nurse is caring for her patients and is focused on managing their care as opposed to managing and performing skills. This nurse demonstrates which level of proficiency according to Benner?
a.
Novice b.
Competent
c.
Proficient
d.
Expert CORRECT ANSWER C. The proficient nurse focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills.
The first practicing nurse epidemiologist was
a.
Florence Nightingale.
b.
Mildred Montag.
c.
Clara Barton.
d.
Mary Agnes Snively. CORRECT ANSWER Florence Nightingale
The American Red Cross was founded by
A. Florence Nightingale.
B. Harriet Tubman.
C. Clara Barton.
D. Mary Mahoney. CORRECT ANSWER C. Clara Barton Nurses working in the Henry Street Settlement in 1893 were among the first nurses to demonstrate autonomy in practice. This was because those
nurses
a.
Had no ability to work in the hospital setting.
b.
Were required to use critical thinking skills.
c.
Focused solely on healing the very ill.
d.
Planned their care around research findings. CORRECT ANSWER b.
Were required to use critical thinking skills.
In 1923, the Goldmark Report was an important study that
a.
Formed formal nurse midwifery programs.
b.
Established the Center for Ethics and Human Rights.
c.
Revised the ANA code of ethics.
d.
Led to the development of the Yale School of Nursing. CORRECT ANSWER d. Led to the development of the Yale School of Nursing.
The major difference between a baccalaureate degree nursing program and an associate's degree nursing program is that the baccalaureate program includes studies in
a.
Basic sciences and theoretical courses.
b.
Social sciences and humanities.
c.
Theoretical and clinical courses.
d.
Basic sciences and clinical courses. CORRECT ANSWER b.
Social sciences and humanities.
The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an
advanced practice nurse and has earned her master's degree as a family nurse practitioner. However, she seems unfulfilled and has a strong desire to do research. To fulfill her desire, the nurse most likely would apply to attend a program that would lead to a
a.
Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc).
b.
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD).
c.