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1. Which is the most influential factor that has shaped the nursing profession? 1) Physicians’ need for handmaidens 2) Societal need for healthcare outside the home 3) Military demand for nurses in the field 4) Germ theory influence on sanitation ANS: 3

1. Mrs. Smith, 75 years old, reports that she is weak, has difficulty urinating, and is dehydrated. Although she is afebrile, the nurse conducts a thorough physical examination, including urinalysis andcomplete blood count (CBC). The total assessment is necessary because: 1. All body systems interact, and symptoms could indicate a variety of diagnoses. 2. The symptoms are vague and may be signs of aging. 3. There may be other signs or symptoms more indicative of the condition. 4. Mrs. Smith may...

1. Mrs. Smith, 75 years old, reports that she is weak, has difficulty urinating, and is dehydrated. Although she is afebrile, the nurse conducts a thorough physical examination, including urinalysis andcomplete blood count (CBC). The total assessment is necessary because: 1. All body systems interact, and symptoms could indicate a variety of diagnoses. 2. The symptoms are vague and may be signs of aging. 3. There may be other signs or symptoms more indicative of the condition. 4. Mrs. Smith may...

(UOP) NSG 397 Professional Nursing Role - Midterm Exam Review .(UOP) NSG 397 Professional Nursing Role - Midterm Exam Review .(UOP) NSG 397 Professional Nursing Role - Midterm Exam Review .

1. A nurse is reviewing changes in healthcare delivery and funding for pediatric populations. Which current trend in the pediatric setting should the nurse expect to find? a. Increased hospitalization of children b. Decreased number of uninsured children c. An increase in ambulatory care d. Decreased use of managed care ANS: C One effect of managed care is that pediatric healthcare delivery has shifted dramatically from the acute care setting to the ambulatory setting. The number of hosp...

1. Which is the most influential factor that has shaped the nursing profession? 1) Physicians’ need for handmaidens 2) Societal need for healthcare outside the home 3) Military demand for nurses in the field 4) Germ theory influence on sanitation ANS: 3

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Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism included which of the following characteristics? A. Expertise B. Empathy C. Ethical and moral values D. Honesty Answer: 2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver’s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became tired. Which of the following is true? A. She has acted in a professional manner. ...

(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW

A key step to the development of nursing research was a. the endowment of nursing research chairs. b. universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs. c. a baccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice. d. the Canadian Nurses Association developing a research mandate. ANS: B Feedback A Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees increased. B Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an introduction to res...