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NR 351 exam 1 questions and answersfrom end of chapters
a nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm
following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for
ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects
which aspect of nursing? - Answer-the science of nursing
which nurse was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder
of American nursing? - Answer-Florence Nightingale
In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious changes occurring in
bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of the development of nursing that occurred
in this era? - Answer-the nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal
remedies
World War 2 had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during
this period? - Answer-the role of the nurse was broadened
Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing Social Policy Statement? Select all that apply. -
Answer-The ANA Social Policy Statement describes the social context of nursing, a definition of nursing,
the knowledge base for nursing practice, the scope of nursing practice, standards of professional nursing
practice, and the regulation of professional nursing
, one of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of nursing
interventions reflect his goal? - Answer-activities to restore health focus on the individual with an illness
and range from early detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery. These
activities include drug counseling, teaching patients how to administer their medications, and
performing range-of-motion exercises for bedridden patients.
nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? - Answer-nursing is
defined as a profession based on" well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, strong service
orientation, recognized authority by a professional group, code of ethics, professional organization that
sets standards, ongoing research and autonomy and self-regulation
a nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to
practice at this level? - Answer-MSN
nurse practice acts are established in each state of the United States to regulate nursing practice. What
is a common element of every state practice act? - Answer-Defining the legal scope of nursing practice
the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies critical challenges to nursing
practice in the 21st century. What is a current health care trend contributing to these challenges? -
Answer-older and more acutely ill patients
nurses caring for patients in health care facilities need to provide culturally competent care to an
increasingly diverse population. Which statements accurately describe a characteristic of cultural
diversity that exists in the United States today? - Answer-- individuals may be members of multiple
cultural groups at one time
- culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group
- cultural practices may evolve over time but mainly remain constant
in order to provide culturally competent care, nurses must be alert to factors inhibiting sensitivity to
diversity in the health care system, including cultural imposition. Which examples exemplify cultural
imposition ? - Answer-- a hospital nurse tells a nurse's aide that patients should not be given a choice
whether or not to shower or bathe daily
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