Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition Potter Perry Test Bank

Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition Potter Perry Test Bank Chapter 1. Nursing Today

MULTIPLE CHOICE

• Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories.

Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:

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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 remain free of disease or to recover from disease.Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clients, it is not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys reparative processes by manipulating the clients environment.Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared for in a way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of wellness.Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she interacted with her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon interpersonal interactions.DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

• Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the

appropriate accrediting commission council of the:

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The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with nursing education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN accreditation requirements.The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting health care, including standards of care.1Psychological needs 2A maximal level of wellness 3Health maintenance and restoration 4Interpersonal interactions with the client 1National League for Nursing 2American Nurses Association 3Congress for Nursing Practice 4International Council of NursesWWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM

WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA concerned with determining the legal aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of nursing, and the impact of trends in health care on nursing practice.The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the nursing profession, including the provision of an international power base for nurses.DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:

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A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral degree is beyond the masters degree.The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university, after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

• A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic

interest, and health care is the:

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) hires lobbyists at the state and federal level to promote the advancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses.State Boards of Nursing primarily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state.The American Hospital Association does not focus on nurses economic issues and the advancement of the role of nurses.The National Student Nurses Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.1Diploma in nursing 2Masters in nursing 3Doctorate in nursing 4Baccalaureate in nursing 1State Board of Nursing 2American Nurses Association 3American Hospital Association 4National Student Nurses AssociationWWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM

WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

• 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:

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Although most states have similar practice acts, each individual state has its own Nurse Practice Act that regulates the licensure and practice of nursing within that state. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act is necessary to provide safe and legal nursing care.Standards of nursing practice are not specific to a city, but rather to the profession itself.Although the clinical ladder of mobility may be of interest in regard to professional advancement, it is not the most important factor when practicing nursing in another state.Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in order to provide safe and legal nursing care is of higher importance.Regardless of where a nurse practices, the nurse should strive to remain current.DIF: C REF: 8 OBJ: Analysis TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

• 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:

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The nurse, in caring for this client, will coordinate the activities of other members of the health care team. This client may require the assistance of a nursing assistant to provide personal care until the client is less fatigued. A nutritionist may be necessary for diet evaluation, planning, and teaching. A nurse may provide education on the dialysis therapy and perform the skill necessary until the client is able to do so independently.1Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act 2Standard for nursing practice in Boston 3Clinical ladder of mobility in the new hospital 4Requirement for continuing education units (CEU) in Massachusetts 1Manager 2Educator 3Counselor 4CommunicatorWWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.COM