Term 1 of 183
A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin brother in the pediatric intensive care
unit (PICU) after cardiac surgery. The nurse denies the request because hospital policy states that
children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed to visit the PICU. This illustrates which of
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency?
Competent Practitioner
Novice
Advanced Beginner
Justice
Definition 2 of 183
"I see you are upset. Is there something on your mind you'd like to talk about?"
A nurse is irrigating pressure ulcers on a patient's coccyx. When the patient asks how they
are healing, the nurse grimaces and says, "Oh, they're doing just fine." This is
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?
The nurse plans to teach a patient about the care of her mastectomy site. The nurse finds
the patient crying. The best response by the nurse is,
A new mother says, "My baby is being kept in the nursery. I'm really worried about him. I'm
also worried that the separation will interfere with breastfeeding." The most appropriate
response by the nurse is,
,Term 3 of 183
Which of the following is an example of rehabilitation and disease management?
Lengthening the average lifespan by a decade
Taking an antibiotic for a sinus infection
Teaching patients with newly diagnosed diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia
Attending weight loss classes
Term 4 of 183
A nurse who advocates for a longer stay when a medically indigent patient is being prematurely
discharged due to an inability to pay for care is applying which ethical principle?
Justice
Double Effect
Beneficence
Autonomy.
Term 5 of 183
Which of the following strategies may help to overcome reality shock in the novice nurse?
Nurses discussing a patient care issue in the presence of other nurses
The employment of graduate nurses in hospitals
Participating in a preceptorship
Moving frequently from job to job
,Term 6 of 183
Which statement describes case management?
It strives to achieve predetermined daily patient outcomes.
It involves conducting medical research studies.
It focuses on improving community health.
It aims to reduce overall healthcare costs.
Term 7 of 183
The nurse and patient may experience sadness during the termination phase. How can the nurse
help the patient be successful in the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
Emphasizing the achievements the patient has made, including the ability for self-care
Ignoring the patient's feelings of sadness to avoid discomfort.
Encouraging the patient to dwell on past failures.
Minimizing the progress the patient has made during the relationship.
Term 8 of 183
Which of the following is a primary reason for the initial slow growth of bachelor's degree nursing
programs in the United States?
Associate degree programs
Nurses discussing a patient care issue in the presence of other nurses
Belief that hands-on training received in hospital-based diploma programs was superior to
the theoretical-focused content in bachelor's degree programs
Teaching patients with newly diagnosed diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia
, Term 9 of 183
The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, as implemented today, is known as providing
advance directives
durable power of attorney
informed consent
case management
Term 10 of 183
Who determines eligibility for licensure?
Eligibility for licensure is determined by individual healthcare facilities.
State Boards of Nursing (SBN) sets criteria for nursing education programs and who can sit
for licensure
Licensure eligibility is solely based on age.
Licensure criteria are established by professional organizations.
Term 11 of 183
Taking a pediatric patient to the playroom on a promised time and day is based on the belief in
the ethical principle of
autonomy.
nonmaleficence.
veracity.
fidelity.
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