Test Bank For Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th
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Answers and Rationals
Which of the following is an example of analysis in nursing?
A. Administering medication to a patient
B. Evaluating a patient's lab results to determine the next steps in care
C. Listening to a patient's concerns
D. Documenting care in the patient's chart - ANSWER: Evaluating a patient's lab results to determine
the next steps in care
Which of the following demonstrates the application of knowledge in nursing practice?
A. Understanding a patient's cultural beliefs
B. Administering medication according to a physician's order
C. Documenting vital signs
D. Explaining a procedure to a patient - ANSWER: Administering medication according to a physician's
order
A nurse explains the side effects of a medication to a patient. This is an example of which cognitive
process?
A. Analysis
B. Application
C. Comprehension
D. Synthesis - ANSWER: Comprehension
A patient decides not to undergo a recommended procedure. This demonstrates which ethical
principle?
A. Fidelity
B. Non-maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice - ANSWER: Autonomy
Which technique is used when a nurse repeats what a patient said to ensure understanding?
A. Passive listening
B. Active listening
C. Reflective listening
D. Selective listening - ANSWER: Active listening
What is the main purpose of critical thinking in nursing?
A. To follow physician orders exactly
B. To analyze and interpret information to form a judgment or decision
C. To complete tasks quickly
D. To avoid making any decisions - ANSWER: To analyze and interpret information to form a judgment
or decision
Which of the following actions is considered sexual harassment in the workplace?
A. Unwelcome sexual advances
B. Consensual relationships between coworkers
C. Discussing a patient's medical history
D. Sharing medical information with colleagues - ANSWER: Unwelcome sexual advances
A nurse who listens to a patient's concerns without responding or providing feedback is
demonstrating what type of listening?
A. Passive listening
, B. Active listening
C. Reflective listening
D. Critical listening - ANSWER: Passive listening
Which ethical principle involves being faithful and keeping promises to patients?
A. Non-maleficence
B. Fidelity
C. Justice
D. Autonomy - ANSWER: Fidelity
Which of the following is an example of non-maleficence?
A. Providing pain relief to a patient
B. Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatment
C. Avoiding actions that could cause harm to a patient
D. Ensuring a patient's privacy - ANSWER: Avoiding actions that could cause harm to a patient
A nurse observes that a patient is sweating and has a rapid pulse. These are examples of:
A. Symptoms
B. Signs
C. Subjective data
D. Diagnosis - ANSWER: Signs
When a patient reports feeling nauseous, this is an example of:
A. Sign
B. Symptom
C. Objective data
D. Diagnosis - ANSWER: Symptom
The nursing process involves five steps. What does "D" stand for in ADPIE?
A. Diagnosis
B. Documentation
C. Delegation
D. Discharge - ANSWER: Diagnosis
Which of the following is one of the 4 P's of nursing?
A. Power
B. Patience
C. Punctuality
D. Procedure - ANSWER: Power
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A. To establish a standard uniform across all states
B. To regulate nursing practice and establish legal obligations of nurses to patients
C. To ensure that all nurses are paid equally
D. To provide guidelines for patient care plans - ANSWER: To regulate nursing practice and establish
legal obligations of nurses to patients
A nurse with a compact nursing license is allowed to:
A. Practice only in the state where they were originally licensed
B. Practice in multiple states that are part of the compact agreement
C. Practice internationally without additional licensing
D. Practice in any state without additional certification - ANSWER: Practice in multiple states that are
part of the compact agreement
Who is considered the mother of nursing?
A. Mary Seacole
B. Clara Barton
Edition by Knecht | 9780323683722 | All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
Which of the following is an example of analysis in nursing?
A. Administering medication to a patient
B. Evaluating a patient's lab results to determine the next steps in care
C. Listening to a patient's concerns
D. Documenting care in the patient's chart - ANSWER: Evaluating a patient's lab results to determine
the next steps in care
Which of the following demonstrates the application of knowledge in nursing practice?
A. Understanding a patient's cultural beliefs
B. Administering medication according to a physician's order
C. Documenting vital signs
D. Explaining a procedure to a patient - ANSWER: Administering medication according to a physician's
order
A nurse explains the side effects of a medication to a patient. This is an example of which cognitive
process?
A. Analysis
B. Application
C. Comprehension
D. Synthesis - ANSWER: Comprehension
A patient decides not to undergo a recommended procedure. This demonstrates which ethical
principle?
A. Fidelity
B. Non-maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice - ANSWER: Autonomy
Which technique is used when a nurse repeats what a patient said to ensure understanding?
A. Passive listening
B. Active listening
C. Reflective listening
D. Selective listening - ANSWER: Active listening
What is the main purpose of critical thinking in nursing?
A. To follow physician orders exactly
B. To analyze and interpret information to form a judgment or decision
C. To complete tasks quickly
D. To avoid making any decisions - ANSWER: To analyze and interpret information to form a judgment
or decision
Which of the following actions is considered sexual harassment in the workplace?
A. Unwelcome sexual advances
B. Consensual relationships between coworkers
C. Discussing a patient's medical history
D. Sharing medical information with colleagues - ANSWER: Unwelcome sexual advances
A nurse who listens to a patient's concerns without responding or providing feedback is
demonstrating what type of listening?
A. Passive listening
, B. Active listening
C. Reflective listening
D. Critical listening - ANSWER: Passive listening
Which ethical principle involves being faithful and keeping promises to patients?
A. Non-maleficence
B. Fidelity
C. Justice
D. Autonomy - ANSWER: Fidelity
Which of the following is an example of non-maleficence?
A. Providing pain relief to a patient
B. Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatment
C. Avoiding actions that could cause harm to a patient
D. Ensuring a patient's privacy - ANSWER: Avoiding actions that could cause harm to a patient
A nurse observes that a patient is sweating and has a rapid pulse. These are examples of:
A. Symptoms
B. Signs
C. Subjective data
D. Diagnosis - ANSWER: Signs
When a patient reports feeling nauseous, this is an example of:
A. Sign
B. Symptom
C. Objective data
D. Diagnosis - ANSWER: Symptom
The nursing process involves five steps. What does "D" stand for in ADPIE?
A. Diagnosis
B. Documentation
C. Delegation
D. Discharge - ANSWER: Diagnosis
Which of the following is one of the 4 P's of nursing?
A. Power
B. Patience
C. Punctuality
D. Procedure - ANSWER: Power
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A. To establish a standard uniform across all states
B. To regulate nursing practice and establish legal obligations of nurses to patients
C. To ensure that all nurses are paid equally
D. To provide guidelines for patient care plans - ANSWER: To regulate nursing practice and establish
legal obligations of nurses to patients
A nurse with a compact nursing license is allowed to:
A. Practice only in the state where they were originally licensed
B. Practice in multiple states that are part of the compact agreement
C. Practice internationally without additional licensing
D. Practice in any state without additional certification - ANSWER: Practice in multiple states that are
part of the compact agreement
Who is considered the mother of nursing?
A. Mary Seacole
B. Clara Barton
