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TEST BANK FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING: CONCEPTS & CHALLENGES, 9TH EDITION BY: BETH BLACK
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,Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as afemale-dominated profession?
a.
More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
b.
The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
c.
More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
d.
Salary compensation increasing to attract more men - c.
More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more
accurately reflect the population as a whole when
a.
the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs
graduate and begin to practice.
b.
the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
c.
the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the
percentage of white nurses.
d.
the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases - a.the increased numbers of
racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs graduate and begin to
practice.
Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN)
population?
a.
The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general population.
b.
The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
c.
The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
d.
The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position. - c.
The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
a.
Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
b.
Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
c.
,Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less knowledgeable
because of their lesser educational preparation.
d.
Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing. - a.
Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data indicate that the primary
work site for RNs is
a.
ambulatory care settings.
b.
community health settings.
c.
long-term care facilities.
d.
acute care hospitals. - D
d.
acute care hospitals.
One important advantage of clinical ladder programs for hospital-based RNs is that they
a.
allow career advancement for nurses who choose to remain at the bedside.
b.
encourage nurses to move into management positions in which they can influence
patient care on a broader scale.
c.
encourage RNs to become politically active and guide the profession of nursing.
d.
provide training to staff nurses so they can move seamlessly across departments. - a.
allow career advancement for nurses who choose to remain at the bedside.
Which of the following statements is correct about community health nursing (CHN)?
a.
Prevention and community education are the cornerstones of CHN.
b.
Nursing care is rapidly moving from the home setting to the institutional setting.
c.
High-tech care such as ventilators and total parenteral nutrition cannot be handled in
the home.
d.
Assessment skills are less important in CHN because patients are not acutely ill. - a.
Prevention and community education are the cornerstones of CHN.
Which of the following is most essential for the nurse entrepreneur to be successful?
a.
Ability to take direction well
, b.
Excellent time-management skills
c.
Avoidance of risks
d.
A college degree in business - b.
Excellent time-management skills
The major benefit of serving as a military nurse is
a.
broader responsibilities and scope of practice than civilian nurses.
b.
working with entirely baccalaureate-prepared peers on active duty.
c.
serving as an officer on active duty or in the reserves.
d.
the financial support to seek advanced degrees - d.
the financial support to seek advanced degrees.
Which of the following statements explains why the school nurse of today is truly a
community health nurse?
a.
The school nurse may be called on to care for a student's family members in
underserved areas.
b.
The school nurse's primary responsibility is centered on the well child.
c.
The school nurse's primary responsibility is to maintain immunization records.
d.
The school nurse must be certified in CHN. - a.
The school nurse may be called on to care for a student's family members in
underserved areas.
What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in hospitals with a higher
percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as compared to patients in hospitals with a lower
percentage of BSN-prepared nurses? - b.
Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared nurses.
Faith community nursing (FCN) was founded on which of the following premises?
a.
Nurses' faith beliefs do not play a part in healing.
b.
The spiritual aspect takes precedence over the physical body in healing.
c.
Spiritual health is central to a person's well-being.
d.
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