Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills 3rd Edition Test Bank by Marti Burton, David Smith, Linda J. May Ludwig
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Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills 3rd Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1: The Vista of Nursing
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The nurse prepares a seminar on the history of nursing for a group of high
school students. Who should the nurse identify as historical providers of
care in addition to family members?
1. Nurses
2. Physicians
3. Male priests
4. Female priests
____ 2. The Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States had which purpose?
1. Set standards and rules in nursing education
2. Keep nurses aware of the newest medical information
3. Oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses
4. Keep nurses updated on the newest information about nursing education
____ 3. The nurse reviewed the state nurse practice act with a new colleague. Which statement indicates that
the new nurse understands the role and function of this act?
1. “The Nurse Practice Act is the same in every state.”
2. “The Nurse Practice Act does not specify who can supervise a nurse.”
3. “The Nurse Practice Act is determined by the American Nurses Association.”
4. “The Nurse Practice Act establishes the scope of practice for each level of nurse.”
____ 4. While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the scope of practice. The
nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory body?
1. Ethics Committee
2. Nurse Practice Act
3. State Department of Health
4. National League for Nursing Education
____ 5. The nurse researches the Nurse Practice Act before completing a skill. Which body is responsible for
enforcing this Act?
1. State Board of Nursing
2. County Health Department
3. State Department of Health
4. National League for Nursing
____ 6. The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which student statement
indicates additional teaching is required?
1. “I will check laboratory results for my patients often.”
2. “I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings.”
3. “I will frequently check the patient’s chart for diagnostic test results.”
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4. “It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of abnormal findings.”
____ 7. The nursing instructor reviews the importance of joining a professional organization with a group of
students. For which student comment should the instructor provide more information?
1. “Professional organizations allow me to have a collective voice.”
2. “Professional organizations limit my ability to influence laws and policies.”
3. “Professional behavior is demonstrated by joining a professional organization.”
4. “By joining a professional organization, I will have opportunities for leadership.”
____ 8. A student nurse is learning about nursing history. Which statement should the student use to describe
Lillian Wald?
1. Instrumental in providing nursing care during the Crimean War
2. The first visiting nurse and founder of the Henry Street Settlement
3. Instrumental in establishing a 3-year training program for nurses
4. The first president of what is known today as the American Red Cross
____ 9. A participant at a health career fair is interested in attending a diploma program for nursing. Which
should be explained to this participant about the program?
1. It is a hospital-based nursing education program.
2. Courses to achieve a college degree are required.
3. This is the most basic of all the entry-level options for nurses.
4. A private or community college is attended for a minimum of 2 years.
____ 10. A high school graduate plans to attend a One Plus One Program. How should this student explain the
program to her friends?
1. “I can have my LPN courses applied to a baccalaureate degree.”
2. “My courses from the LPN program will be placed toward an associate degree.”
3. “I can apply to a Master of Science in Nursing degree program after two years.”
4. “I’ll become an LPN first and then take another year of classes while I work as a nurse.”
____ 11. The diploma nurse applied to a program to earn a baccalaureate degree before applying to a Master of
Science Degree in Nursing program. Which career track is this nurse following?
1. One Plus One
2. PN to diploma
3. Diploma to AD
4. Diploma to BSN
____ 12. While providing medications, the nurse realizes that an incorrect dose was provided to a patient.
Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the error is reported to the manager?
1. Being caring
2. Being honest
3. Being organized
4. Being responsible
____ 13. The nurse notes that a patient’s blood pressure has dropped. The patient is experiencing nausea,
dizziness, and abdominal pain. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the healthcare
provider is notified with the patient’s condition?
1. Being caring
2. Being honest
3. Being organized
4. Being responsible
____ 14. The nurse provides care and meets the needs of a patient until the patient is able to resume self-care.
Which nursing theory is this nurse implementing?
1. Levine
2. Johnson
3. Neuman
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4. Henderson
____ 15. During a community health fair, a former patient reports not smoking for 6 months since receiving the
smoking cessation material while hospitalized. In which way should the nurse process this patient’s
report?
1. Positive impact on health
2. Reason to talk to an acquaintance
3. Effective recovery from hospitalization
4. Role-model for others desiring to stop smoking
____ 16. The nurse reviews a new medication prescribed for a patient and contacts the pharmacy to ask
questions about the prescribed dose and route. Which behavior did the nurse demonstrate in this
situation?
1. Safety
2. Quality
3. Teamwork
4. Collaboration
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
____ 17. The manager reviews the organizational policy about unprofessional conduct. Which actions should
the manager describe that would lead to revoking or suspending a nursing license? Select all that
apply.
1. Accidentally causing a skin tear on a frail elderly patient
2. Conduct that violates the Nurse Practice Act
3. Documenting patient care at the end of the shift
4. The use of drugs or alcohol while on duty
5. Failure to supervise nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
____ 18. The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project was established to equip the next
generation of nurses to help make needed changes in health care. Which are included in the six
prelicensure knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for nursing and graduate students? Select all that
apply.
1. Patient-centered care
2. Appearance
3. Leadership
4. Teamwork and collaboration
5. Evidence-based practice
____ 19. A high school student wants to become a nurse midwife. Which levels of education should this student
prepare to pursue in order to achieve the desired role in nursing? Select all that apply.
1. Doctorate in nursing
2. Master of science in nursing
3. Registered nurse, associate degree
4. Registered nurse, diploma program
5. Registered nurse, baccalaureate degree
____ 20. The manager is preparing an annual performance review for a new nurse. Which behaviors indicate
that the nurse is demonstrating professional behaviors? Select all that apply.
1. Arrives to work on time
2. Identifies the mistakes of others
3. Asks for help when appropriate
4. Covers patient care assignments for other nurses
5. Adheres to the required length of time for breaks
1. ANS: 3
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 2. Trace the providers of nursing care from ancient history until the mid-1800s.
Page: 2
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Health-Care System
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. In modern times, nurses are responsible for providing health care.
2 This is incorrect. In modern times, physicians provide health care.
3 This is correct. Through ancient history, nursing care was provided by family members
and male priests.
4 This is incorrect. Through ancient history, nursing care was provided by family members
and male priests, not female priests.
PTS: 1 CON: Health-Care System
2. ANS: 3
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 4. Describe the history of nursing at both the LPN/LVN and RN levels.
Page: 2
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Quality Improvement
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for
Nurses, which later became the National League for Nursing Education, was established
to set standards and rules in nursing education and continues in that function today.
2 This is incorrect. The American Journal of Nursing was published to keep nurses aware of
the newest medical information and newest information about nursing education.
3 This is correct. In 1897, in Baltimore, Maryland, the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the
United States was formed in an effort to oversee training to protect patients from
incompetent nurses.
4 This is incorrect. The American Journal of Nursing was published to keep nurses aware of
the newest information about nursing education.
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