Davis Advantage Chapter 1 Practice Exam Questions with all
Correct Answers
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of Benner's model?
Advanced beginner
Competence
Proficient
Expert - ANSWER-Proficient
.After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom that he's more passionate
about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To which care location should Kathy direct him?
Ambulatory care
Home care
Community health
Extended care facility
Hospitals - ANSWER-Community health
CORRECT. In the community health setting, nurses care for at risk populations to prevent disease. Ambulatory
care, also known as outpatient care, treats common ailments and refers more complex care. Home care is for
homebound clients who cannot get to ambulatory care locations for treatment. Extended care facilities,
including rehabilitation, convalescent care, and hospitals are for acutely ill clients.
.As a new grad on the acute care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient information and supplies in
preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. Which image was the new nurse demonstrating?
Angel of mercy
Handmaiden
, Battle-ax
Naughty nurse
Military image - ANSWER-Handmaiden
CORRECT. In this scenario, Madge was working as the handmaiden, a role in which the nurse works "under"
physicians, directed by the physicians' patient care objectives. The angel of mercy is serene and content, often
depicted with an angelic appearance. The battle-ax image, coined by Charles Dickens in 1844, depicts nurses as
corrupt, harsh, and frequently intoxicated. The naughty nurse image stems from the early 20th century, when
burlesque shows and the media portrayed a sexy image of the profession. The military image demonstrated
nursing support at the battlefield.
.At the time of Bryan's graduation with his BSN degree, Kathy decides to enroll in an RN to BSN program to
obtain her degree. What new opportunities will be available for Kathy with this additional education? Select all
that apply.
Applying for graduate school
Providing community care
Becoming a charge nurse
Working as a nurse practitioner
Performing research - ANSWER-Applying for graduate school
Providing community care
Performing research
With a BSN degree, a nurse is eligible to apply for graduate school and work within the community and is
prepared to conduct research. A diploma or ADN nurse can become a charge nurse. To become a nurse
practitioner, additional education is needed beyond a master's degree.
.Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner education programs. During an
interview, he is asked which factors are most influential in changing the face of healthcare. Which of the
following answers is correct?
Correct Answers
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of Benner's model?
Advanced beginner
Competence
Proficient
Expert - ANSWER-Proficient
.After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom that he's more passionate
about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To which care location should Kathy direct him?
Ambulatory care
Home care
Community health
Extended care facility
Hospitals - ANSWER-Community health
CORRECT. In the community health setting, nurses care for at risk populations to prevent disease. Ambulatory
care, also known as outpatient care, treats common ailments and refers more complex care. Home care is for
homebound clients who cannot get to ambulatory care locations for treatment. Extended care facilities,
including rehabilitation, convalescent care, and hospitals are for acutely ill clients.
.As a new grad on the acute care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient information and supplies in
preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. Which image was the new nurse demonstrating?
Angel of mercy
Handmaiden
, Battle-ax
Naughty nurse
Military image - ANSWER-Handmaiden
CORRECT. In this scenario, Madge was working as the handmaiden, a role in which the nurse works "under"
physicians, directed by the physicians' patient care objectives. The angel of mercy is serene and content, often
depicted with an angelic appearance. The battle-ax image, coined by Charles Dickens in 1844, depicts nurses as
corrupt, harsh, and frequently intoxicated. The naughty nurse image stems from the early 20th century, when
burlesque shows and the media portrayed a sexy image of the profession. The military image demonstrated
nursing support at the battlefield.
.At the time of Bryan's graduation with his BSN degree, Kathy decides to enroll in an RN to BSN program to
obtain her degree. What new opportunities will be available for Kathy with this additional education? Select all
that apply.
Applying for graduate school
Providing community care
Becoming a charge nurse
Working as a nurse practitioner
Performing research - ANSWER-Applying for graduate school
Providing community care
Performing research
With a BSN degree, a nurse is eligible to apply for graduate school and work within the community and is
prepared to conduct research. A diploma or ADN nurse can become a charge nurse. To become a nurse
practitioner, additional education is needed beyond a master's degree.
.Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner education programs. During an
interview, he is asked which factors are most influential in changing the face of healthcare. Which of the
following answers is correct?
