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1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. ci ci ci ci ci ci ci ci ci ci ic
Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:
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1 Psychological needs ci
2 A maximal level of wellness
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4 Interpersonal interactions with the client ci ci ci ci
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Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in
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order to remain free of disease or to recover from disease.
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Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clie
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nts, it is not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodysrepa
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rative processes by manipulating the clients environment.
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Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared
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for in a way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of w
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ellness.
Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she in
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teracted with her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus uponin
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terpersonal interactions. ci
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MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care
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2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the
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appropriate accrediting commission council of the: ci ci ci ci ci
1 National League for Nursing ci ci ci
2 American Nurses Association ci ci
3 Congress for Nursing Practice ci ci ci
4 International Council of Nurses ci ci ci
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The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned withnu
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rsing education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues
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affecting health care, including standards of care.
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,The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA concerned with determining the legala
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spects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of nursing, and the impacto
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f trends in health care on nursing practice.
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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the
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nursing profession, including the provision of an international power base for nurses.
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3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:
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1 Diploma in nursing ci ci
2 Masters in nursing ci ci
3 Doctorate in nursing ci ci
4 Baccalaureate in nursing ci ci
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A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.
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Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become
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a registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.
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Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral
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degree is beyond the masters degree.
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The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university,
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after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.
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4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic
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interest, and health care is the: ci ci ci ci ci
1 State Board of Nursing ci ci ci
2 American Nurses Association ci ci
3 American Hospital Association ci ci
4 National Student Nurses Association ci ci ci
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) hires lobbyists at the state and federal level to promote
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the advancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses.
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State Boards of Nursing primarily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state.
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The American Hospital Association does not focus on nurses economic issues and the
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advancement of the role of nurses. ci ci ci ci ci
The National Student Nurses Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.
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5. A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most importantf
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actor for the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:
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1 Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act ci ci ci
2 Standard for nursing practice in Boston ci ci ci ci ci
3 Clinical ladder of mobility in the new hospital ci ci ci ci ci ci ci
4 Requirement for continuing education units (CEU) in Massachuse ci ci ci ci ci ci ci
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Although most states have similar practice acts, each individual state has its own Nurse Practice
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Act that regulates the licensure and practice of nursing within that state. Knowledge of the Nurse
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Practice Act is necessary to provide safe and legal nursing care.
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Standards of nursing practice are not specific to a city, but rather to the profession itself. Althou
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gh the clinical ladder of mobility may be of interest in regard to professional advancement, it is
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not the most important factor when practicing nursing in another state. Knowledge of the Nurse
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Practice Act in order to provide safe and legal nursing care is of higherimportance.
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Regardless of where a nurse practices, the nurse should strive to remain current.
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6. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal failure. The nurse states, We will do eve
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rything possible to return you to the optimum level of self-
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care possible. In coordinating anapproach to best meet the needs of this client, the nurse is fulfi
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The nurse, in caring for this client, will coordinate the activities of other members of the health c
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are team. This client may require the assistance of a nursing assistant to provide personal care un
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til the client is less fatigued. A nutritionist may be necessary for diet evaluation, planning, andteac
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hing. A nurse may provide education on the dialysis therapy and perform the skill necessaryuntil
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the client is able to do so independently.
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