, Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?
a) The nurse assesses the patient for the possible cause of his pain
b) The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination
c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.
d) An education seminar on "Eating for a healthy Heart" - correct answer ✔✔c) The nurse files an
incident report regarding a medication error.
Which statement is an accurate description of nursing?
a) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and
illness"
b) "Nursing is a profession dependent upon the physician."
c) "It is the role of the physician, not the nurse, to help patients understand their health."
d) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and cure of human diseases and any potential health
problems." - correct answer ✔✔a) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to
health and
illness"
What are the two major goals of Healthy People 2020?
a) Eliminate health disparities and increase the quality and years of healthy life
b) Support research in finding disease cures and increase focus on technology
c) Advance the access to care for all and reduce tobacco use among adolescents
d) Reduce fraud in healthcare spending and increase aid to dependent children - correct answer ✔✔a)
Eliminate health disparities and increase the quality and years of healthy life
The nurse plans to improve heart health in the community. Which primary prevention activity can the
nurse do to improve heart health in the community?
a) An electrocardiogram (EKG) screening
b) A blood pressure screening
c) A cardiac surgical procedure
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