Nursing

Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The new nurse demonstrates an understanding of the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA) by explaining that it acts to: a. test and license LPN/LVNs. b. define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result of the NPA, the primary purpose of th...

Test Bank 1-2 deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing Test Bank Chapter 1: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse explains to a patient that the purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA) is to: 1. examine and register LPN/LVNs. 2. define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. 3. improve quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. 4. limit LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: 2 The NPA of each state defines the scope of nursing practice in that state. DIF: Cognitive Level: ...

Chapter 2: Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new patient. Which data will be the focus of patient teaching? a. Age and gender b. Saturated fat intake c. Hispanic/Latino ethnicity d. Family history of diabetes ANS: B Behaviors are strongly linked to many health care problems. The patient’s saturated fat intake is a behavior that the patient can change. The other information will be useful as th...

LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff, Medical-Surgical Nursing 5th Edition Test Bank Chapter 6 Question 1 Type: MCSA A patient tells the nurse that both of his parents are alcoholics and wonders about the likelihood of becoming an alcoholic as well. With which of the following should the nurse respond to this patient? 1. “There are studies that support a genetic link for developing alcoholism.” 2. “Why are you concerned about becoming an alcoholic” 3. “You will likely become an alcoholic.” ...

Test Bank 1-2 Black & Hawks: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse explains that the belief advancing the idea that disease is a result of an organically caused disorder is the a. biomedical model. b. biopsychosocial theory. c. Dunn’s high-level wellness model. d. Travis’ health model. ANS: A The biomedical model describes disease as an organically caused disorder with consistent clinical m...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One: Concepts in Nursing Practice 1. Contemporary Nursing Practice 2. Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care 3. Health History and Physical Examination 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5. Chronic Illness and Older Adults 6. Community-Based Nursing and Home Care 7. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 8. Stress and Stress Management 9. Sleep and Sleep Disorders NEW CHAPTER! 10. Pain 11. Palliative Care at End of Life 12. Addictive Behavior Sec...

1. The element that is combined with oxygen in water is _______________. 2. The atomic number is based on the number of ____________. 3. A negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus of an atom is called a ________________. 4. An uncharged particle in the nucleus of an atom is a(n) ________________. 5. A unit formed by the union of two or more atoms is a(n) ______________. 6. A mixture in which the components separate unless shaken is a(n) ________________. 7. A substance in which an...

1. The study of how the body functions is A) physiology B) anatomy C) pathology D) metabolism 2. The study of disease is A) physiology B) anatomy C) pathology D) metabolism 3. Which of the following would be the most suitable field of study for an anatomist? A) the structure of the stomach B) the mechanism of protein digestion C) stomach cancer D) anabolic reactions 4. Dr. L is interested in diseases of the retina. The field of study best suited to his interests is A) physiology...

Test Bank 1-2 Frank: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 11th Edition Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The primary controlling factor of radiography contrast is: a. mA b. time c. kVp d. SID ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium OBJ: Category: General TOP: Exam: 1 2. The ability to visualize very small structures on a radiograph is termed: a. contrast b. density c. distortion d. recorded detail ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Level...

Chapter 1: Establishing the Therapeutic Alliance Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Which of the following statements is true about interactions with patients? A. Our attitudes are expressed at a conscious level as well as an unconscious level. B. Our past experiences have little to do with our present therapeutic relationships. C. Our past experiences shape our attitudes toward our patients, but not our beliefs. D. Uncha...