Question 1

Which is the dominant focus of patient care in the current health care environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  To increase cost to increase profit 
B)  To contain rising costs 
C)  To ignore rising costs 
D)  To manage care according to cost 
A)  To increase cost to increase profit 
B)  To contain rising costs 
C)  To ignore rising costs 
D)  To manage care according to cost B

Question 2

It has been said that Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing. Which example supports this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  She encouraged men to become nurses. 
B)  She encouraged nurses to serve physicians in order to learn from them. 
C)  She instituted changes that affected patient survival rates. 
D)  She organized nursing in America. 
A)  She encouraged men to become nurses. 
B)  She encouraged nurses to serve physicians in order to learn from them. 
C)  She instituted changes that affected patient survival rates. 
D)  She organized nursing in America. C

Question 3

Florence Nightingale contributed to nursing in many different ways. The student nurse has an understanding of the history of nursing when she does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educates another student about the efforts of Florence Nightingale to promote research 
B)  States that Nightingale is responsible for minor contributions to the early education of nurses 
C)  Believes that Nightingale was not involved in the theory of nursing 
D)  States that Nightingale did not assist in the development of the nursing process 
A)  Educates another student about the efforts of Florence Nightingale to promote research 
B)  States that Nightingale is responsible for minor contributions to the early education of nurses 
C)  Believes that Nightingale was not involved in the theory of nursing 
D)  States that Nightingale did not assist in the development of the nursing process A

Question 4

Which action by the nurse shows the use of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse works with the health care team to set outcomes and plan interventions for the patient. 
B)  The same nurse admits the patient and then discharges him the next day. 
C)  The nurse works with the patient to set outcomes and plan interventions. 
D)  The nurse sends the provider in for an immediate assessment of the patient. 
A)  The nurse works with the health care team to set outcomes and plan interventions for the patient. 
B)  The same nurse admits the patient and then discharges him the next day. 
C)  The nurse works with the patient to set outcomes and plan interventions. 
D)  The nurse sends the provider in for an immediate assessment of the patient.

Question 5

A student understands the contributions of Clara Barton when she states, "Clara Barton

Accepted Answer

A)  is known as the Lady with the Lamp." 
B)  fought for women's rights." 
C)  is known as the Angel of the Battlefield." 
D)  was America's first trained nurse." 
A)  is known as the Lady with the Lamp." 
B)  fought for women's rights." 
C)  is known as the Angel of the Battlefield." 
D)  was America's first trained nurse."

Question 6

A student is studying the history of nursing. Which statement made by the student would be correct if she had an adequate understanding of America's first trained nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "America's first trained nurse reduced student nurses' working hours." 
B)  "As America's first trained nurse, Isabel Hampton Robb promoted licensure exams." 
C)  "America's first trained nurse worked to create associate degree programs." 
D)  "America's first trained nurse was Linda Richards." 
A)  "America's first trained nurse reduced student nurses' working hours." 
B)  "As America's first trained nurse, Isabel Hampton Robb promoted licensure exams." 
C)  "America's first trained nurse worked to create associate degree programs." 
D)  "America's first trained nurse was Linda Richards."

Question 7

What is the major social factor that has developed the role of nursing to what it is today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Society's attitude toward the role of women 
B)  Society's lack of qualified health providers 
C)  Society's lack of resources to pay for health care 
D)  Society's lack of education about health care 
A)  Society's attitude toward the role of women 
B)  Society's lack of qualified health providers 
C)  Society's lack of resources to pay for health care 
D)  Society's lack of education about health care

Question 8

The "graying of America" is estimated to include 65 million older Americans by 2030. What current evidence supports the need for increased nursing knowledge of geriatrics and home health care? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The elderly utilize more health care dollars per person than younger members of society. 
B)  The elderly rely minimally on Social Security. 
C)  The elderly have chronic illnesses. 
D)  The elderly typically have fewer years of schooling. 
E)  Some elderly are widowed and need assistance with care. 
A)  The elderly utilize more health care dollars per person than younger members of society. 
B)  The elderly rely minimally on Social Security. 
C)  The elderly have chronic illnesses. 
D)  The elderly typically have fewer years of schooling. 
E)  Some elderly are widowed and need assistance with care.

Question 9

What is the function of Continuous Quality Improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  To improve staff compliance with training 
B)  To assist staff in building on nursing skills 
C)  To assess patient care, from admission to discharge 
D)  To improve collaboration of staff 
A)  To improve staff compliance with training 
B)  To assist staff in building on nursing skills 
C)  To assess patient care, from admission to discharge 
D)  To improve collaboration of staff

Question 10

_____ defined nursing as "that care which puts a person in the best possible condition for nature to restore or to preserve health, and to prevent or to cure disease or injury."

Accepted Answer

A)  Barton 
B)  Nightingale 
C)  Breckenridge 
D)  Dix 
A)  Barton 
B)  Nightingale 
C)  Breckenridge 
D)  Dix

Question 11

The nurse responsible for promotion of associate degree programs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavinia Dock. 
B)  Mildred Montag. 
C)  Linda Richards. 
D)  Lillian Wald. 
A)  Lavinia Dock. 
B)  Mildred Montag. 
C)  Linda Richards. 
D)  Lillian Wald.

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Established nursing as a profession
Organized the American Red Cross
Established a visiting nurse service
Organized a frontier nurses organization

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Mary Breckenridge and Florence Nightingale and Clara is...

Question 13

Based on what you know, what events would you select to show the contributions that Isabel Hampton Robb made to nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Established a visiting nurse service 
B)  Reduced student working hours 
C)  Wrote a book on the history of nursing 
D)  Promoted licensure exams 
E)  Fought for women's rights and the right to vote 
A)  Established a visiting nurse service 
B)  Reduced student working hours 
C)  Wrote a book on the history of nursing 
D)  Promoted licensure exams 
E)  Fought for women's rights and the right to vote

Which is the dominant focus of patient care in the current health care environment?

It has been said that Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing. Which example supports this statement?

Florence Nightingale contributed to nursing in many different ways. The student nurse has an understanding of the history of nursing when she does which of the following?

Which action by the nurse shows the use of the nursing process?

A student understands the contributions of Clara Barton when she states, "Clara Barton

A student is studying the history of nursing. Which statement made by the student would be correct if she had an adequate understanding of America's first trained nurse?

What is the major social factor that has developed the role of nursing to what it is today?

The "graying of America" is estimated to include 65 million older Americans by 2030. What current evidence supports the need for increased nursing knowledge of geriatrics and home health care? (Select all that apply.)

What is the function of Continuous Quality Improvement?

_____ defined nursing as "that care which puts a person in the best possible condition for nature to restore or to preserve health, and to prevent or to cure disease or injury."

The nurse responsible for promotion of associate degree programs is:

Based on what you know, what events would you select to show the contributions that Isabel Hampton Robb made to nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future

Managing Time and Designing Success

Classroom Study Habits That Work

Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations

Passing NCLEX-RN

Distinguishing the RN Role From the LPN/LVN Role

Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability

Using Nursing Theory to Guide Professional Practice

Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process

Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment

Practicing Evidence-Based Decision Making

Communicating With Patients and Co-Workers

Teaching Patients and Their Families

Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating

Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting

Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care

Reflecting on Your Transition

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Exam 7: The Nurses, Ideas, and Forces That Define the Profession

Which is the dominant focus of patient care in the current health care environment?

It has been said that Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing. Which example supports this statement?

Florence Nightingale contributed to nursing in many different ways. The student nurse has an understanding of the history of nursing when she does which of the following?

Which action by the nurse shows the use of the nursing process?

A student understands the contributions of Clara Barton when she states, "Clara Barton

A student is studying the history of nursing. Which statement made by the student would be correct if she had an adequate understanding of America's first trained nurse?

What is the major social factor that has developed the role of nursing to what it is today?

The "graying of America" is estimated to include 65 million older Americans by 2030. What current evidence supports the need for increased nursing knowledge of geriatrics and home health care? (Select all that apply.)

What is the function of Continuous Quality Improvement?

_____ defined nursing as "that care which puts a person in the best possible condition for nature to restore or to preserve health, and to prevent or to cure disease or injury."

The nurse responsible for promotion of associate degree programs is:

Based on what you know, what events would you select to show the contributions that Isabel Hampton Robb made to nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future

Managing Time and Designing Success

Classroom Study Habits That Work

Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations

Passing NCLEX-RN

Distinguishing the RN Role From the LPN/LVN Role

Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability

Using Nursing Theory to Guide Professional Practice

Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process

Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment

Practicing Evidence-Based Decision Making

Communicating With Patients and Co-Workers

Teaching Patients and Their Families

Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating

Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting

Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care

Reflecting on Your Transition

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