Intro to Professional Nursing – UTA (EXAM 1) – Flashcards
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What action should the nurse recruiter take to successfully recruit (pull) a nurse from a foreign country? Offer the nurse costly benefits. Offer a position with minimal career development Offer comparable working conditions. Offer personal incentives such as increased pay.
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Offer personal incentives such as increased pay.
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The nurse professor is giving a lecture on the origin of nursing practice and care. Which statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Nursing care originated in the home and community settings." "Nursing care originated in the hospital setting." "It is unsure where nursing care originated." "Nursing care likely originated in medical offices."
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"Nursing care originated in the home and community settings."
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The nurse educator is providing a lecture on practice settings for nurses. Which statement from a new nurse indicates that the teaching has been effective? "The most common practice setting for new nurses is home care." "Hospitals remain the primary worksite for RNs." "Nursing homes employ 10% of the nursing workforce." "Many new nurses gain experience in medical offices."
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"Hospitals remain the primary worksite for RNs."
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The nurse manager wants to encourage staff nurses to enroll in an RN-BSN program. Which patient centered outcomes are likely to encourage the staff nurses to obtain a higher degree level? Nurses with advanced degrees are given more vacation days. Patients cared for by BSN (or higher) prepared nurses have more positive outcomes. Patient satisfaction scores are higher with BSN (or higher) prepared nurses. Patients won't use their call lights as much.
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Patients cared for by BSN (or higher) prepared nurses have more positive outcomes.
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A professor is presenting a lecture on the age of nurses in the work force today. Which statement by one of the student nurses indicates that the teaching has been effective? "In the past decade, the rate of aging of nurses has increased steadily." "The average age of graduates from nursing programs is 25 years old." "Older nurses are likely to remain in the workforce because the nursing field is reasonably protected from layoffs experienced by other professions." "One-third of the current workforce is younger than 50 years old."
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"Older nurses are likely to remain in the workforce because the nursing field is reasonably protected from layoffs experienced by other professions."
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The nurse is attending a lecture on the advancements in telehealth. Which statement from a colleague indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Patient data cannot be remotely monitored." "Telehealth expands healthcare access to underserved populations." "Telehealth is a separate nursing specialty." "The fastest growing applications of these technologies are inpatient hospitals."
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"Telehealth expands healthcare access to underserved populations."
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The hospice nurse is caring for a patient who is actively dying. Which actions are supported by the Hospice Standards of Practice? Reassure the family that the patient is going to be ok. Withhold pain medication so that the patient can communicate with the family. Turn the patient every 2 hours, even if the patient appears to be in pain. Provide culturally sensitive care to the patient and family.
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Provide culturally sensitive care to the patient and family.
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An international nurse recruiter is looking at factors that would push nurses to seek employment in another country. What should the recruiter expect to push nurses towards migration? Personal safety Poor working conditions Professional incentives Better quality of life
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Professional incentives
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The nurse educator is giving a presentation on military nursing. Which statement by one of the attendees indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Military nurses are required to hold an associates degree for active duty." "Military nurses must have at least 5 years of critical care experience." "Military nurses have great opportunities for advanced education." "Military nurses must be 18 to begin active duty."
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"Military nurses have great opportunities for advanced education."
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The nurse manager has hired a nurse from another country. What action should the nurse manager take, in order to make the new nurse's transition easier? Allow the new nurse to choose a preceptor. Encourage the new nurse to enroll in a higher education program. Educate the current staff about the new nurse's background. Give the new nurse an assignment as part of training.
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Educate the current staff about the new nurse's background.
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The nurse educator is presenting a lecture on the contributions of Florence Nightingale. Which statement from one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Nightingale established a hotel for sick and injured soldiers." "Nightingale was often referred to as a physician or doctress." "Nightingale founded the first school of nursing." "Nightingale was a Jamaican nurse and business woman."
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"Nightingale founded the first school of nursing."
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The nurse is listening to a presentation on Harriet Tubman. Which statement by one of the other attendees indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Tubman worked as a herbalist, creating alternative treatments with plants and herbs." "Tubman set up field hospitals while accompanying the Ulysses S. Grant down the Mississippi River." "Tubman is known for making cleanliness a priority at hospital camps." "Tubman established the Underground Railroad, and led numerous slaves to freedom."
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"Tubman established the Underground Railroad, and led numerous slaves to freedom."
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The nurse educator is presenting a lecture on the contributions of Dorothy L. Dix. Which statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Dix was a Jamaican and a business woman." "Dix founded the first school of nursing in London." "Dix sold food and drinks to officers and spectators during the Crimean war." "Dix was a long-time advocate for the mentally ill in the prewar years."
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"Dix was a long-time advocate for the mentally ill in the prewar years."
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The nurse is listening to a lecture regarding the nursing education of African Americans during the early 1900s. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? "African-Americans were strictly prohibited from entering a nursing school." "Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first professionally trained African-American nurse in the United States." "Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary did not allow African-American students to apply." "African-American nurses often served as nursing professors."
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"Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first professionally trained African-American nurse in the United States."
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The nurse is presenting a lecture on the first nursing schools in the United States. Which statement by one of the attendees indicates that the teaching has been effective? "The first nursing school open in the United States in 1902." "Linda Richards was the first trained nurse in the United States." "The first three nursing schools were opened in Maine, Florida and Michigan." "Clara Barton was the first nurse graduate after the civil war."
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"Linda Richards was the first trained nurse in the United States."
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The nurse is presenting a lecture on nursing image, and how to keep this image positive. Which statement by the students indicates that further education is needed? "Ignore negative images in nursing." "Contact those responsible for negative nursing images." "Boycott programs or films that promote negative images of nurses." "Contact those who share positive images of nursing."
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"Ignore negative images in nursing."
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The nurse educator is giving a presentation about Phoebe Pember during nurse's week. Which statement by one of the attendees indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Pember was appointed "captain of Calvary, unassigned." "Pember founded the American Red Cross." "Pember was appointed matron of Chimborazo hospital in Richmond, Virginia." "Pember established a private hospital in Richmond, Virginia."
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"Pember was appointed matron of Chimborazo hospital in Richmond, Virginia."
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The nurse is attending a lecture on Susie King Taylor. Which statement by the nurse indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Taylor taught soldiers, both African-American and white, how to read." "Taylor founded the first school of nursing in London." "Taylor was a long-time advocate for the mentally ill in the prewar years." "Taylor worked as a herbalist, creating alternative treatments with plants and herbs."
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"Taylor taught soldiers, both African-American and white, how to read."
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The nurse has just finished listening to a lecture on the contributions of Sojourner Truth. Which statement by the nurse indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Truth founded the first school of nursing in London." "Truth was a famous abolitionist who took care of injured union soldiers." "Truth was known as the Angel of the Battlefield." "Truth was a Jamaican Nurse and a business woman."
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"Truth was a famous abolitionist who took care of injured union soldiers."
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The nurse professor is presenting a lecture on Clara Barton. Which statement by one of the nurses indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Barton founded the American Red Cross." "Barton created the "underground railroad" to help slaves escape to freedom." "Barton was referred to as a physician or doctress." "Barton was a famous abolitionist who took care of injured union soldiers."
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"Barton founded the American Red Cross."
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The nurse professor is giving a lecture on autonomy. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Autonomy guides nurses in ethical decision making." "Autonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice." "Autonomy means that nurses are motivated by service." "Autonomy means that nurses consider their work an important component of their lives."
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"Autonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice."
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Using Flexner's criteria of professionalism, which attributes make nursing a profession? Select all that apply. Is basically physical and is accompanied by a high level of personal responsibility. Is practical, in addition to being theoretical. Has practitioners who are motivated by altruism. Has practitioners who are responsive to public interest. Has a strong internal organization of members.
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Is practical, in addition to being theoretical. Has practitioners who are motivated by altruism. Has practitioners who are responsive to public interest. Has a strong internal organization of members.
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The nurse educator has given a lecture on the difference between the term "profession" and "occupation." Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? Select all that apply. "The words profession and occupation are often used interchangeably." "The word profession means a calling or vocation." "The two words mean the same thing in nursing." "The word occupation is defined as a person's regular work." "An occupation is a calling to work that possess characteristics of expertise."
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"The words profession and occupation are often used interchangeably." "The word profession means a calling or vocation." "The word occupation is defined as a person's regular work."
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The student is listening to a lecture on nursing standards of practice. Which statement by the student indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Standards of practice determine appropriate pay rates for nurses." "Standards of practice determine the hours in which nurse's work." "Standards of practice determine responsibilities to which nurses are held accountable." "Standards of practice determine holiday rotations."
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"Standards of practice determine responsibilities to which nurses are held accountable."
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The nurse is listening to a lecture about The Magnet Recognition Program. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? "20% of US hospitals have obtained Magnet status." "Magnet status is given to hospitals that serve the most patients." "Magnet status recognizes nursing excellence." "Magnet status is given for hospitals that retain physicians."
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"Magnet status recognizes nursing excellence."
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How can the nurse manager take the first step to reduce the barriers to professionalism in nursing? Remain positive and ignore the barriers. Encourage employees to work hard. Identify the barriers to professionalism in nursing. Reward employees who go above and beyond.
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Identify the barriers to professionalism in nursing.
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Which actions can the nurse take to demonstrate collegiality? Select all that apply. Refuse to mentor nursing students because of short staffing. Share the latest nursing research with colleagues. Become an active member of professional organizations. Assist researchers with data gathering. Publish in professional literature.
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Share the latest nursing research with colleagues. Become an active member of professional organizations. Assist researchers with data gathering. Publish in professional literature.
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The nurse case manager is discussing the difference between a profession and an occupation with a nursing student. Which statement should the nurse case manager make, to accurately define a profession? "Professionals will often change career paths." "Professionals are often motivated by reward." "Professionals often feel that they are called to their profession." "Professionals do not consider their profession as an integral part of their lives."
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"Professionals often feel that they are called to their profession."
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The nurse professor has just given a lecture on the process of professionalization. Which statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Practitioners performed part-time work in their discipline." "A code of ethics was established first and foremost." "After determining work standards, legal protection was established." "Licensure was obtained after all other steps have been met."
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"After determining work standards, legal protection was established."
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The nurse professor has just provided a lecture on the influence of Esther Lucille Brown. Which statement by one of the nursing indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Brown called for nursing education to be based in colleges and universities." "Brown called for nursing education to be shortened, due to a critical nursing shortage." "Brown called for nursing education to be hospital based." "Brown called for student nurses to work as hospital staff during their education."
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"Brown called for nursing education to be based in colleges and universities."
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The nurse professor is giving a lecture on hospital based nursing programs during the late 1880s.Whichs statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Hospital-based nursing education programs were associated with bachelor degrees." "Hospital-based nursing education programs focused on high quality education." "Hospital-based nursing education programs existed to staff the hospitals that provided education." "Hospital-based nursing education programs offered dual degree programs."
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"Hospital-based nursing education programs existed to staff the hospitals that provided education."
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The nurse professor is giving an education on associate degree education. Which statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Associate degree programs are 4 years in length." "Upon graduation, students are considered LPNs." "Students must go through a BSN program to take the NCLEX RN." "Associate degree nursing education is the newest form of basic preparation for RN practice."
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"Associate degree nursing education is the newest form of basic preparation for RN practice."
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The nurse is considering enrolling in a distance learning program. Which questions should the nurse consider before enrolling? Select all that apply. Do I have the self-discipline to keep up with the course work? What is the minimal amount of work that I have to do to pass? Do I learn better in a group setting? Would I learn better working alone? What technology is needed for success?
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Do I have the self-discipline to keep up with the course work? Do I learn better in a group setting? Would I learn better working alone? What technology is needed for success?
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Which statement by the nurse, regarding entrance into a masters degree program in nursing, shows that further education is needed? "The student may enter with an associates degree." "The student is typically licensed as an RN." "Students typically work as RNs prior to enrolling." "Students typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0."
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"The student may enter with an associates degree."
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The nurse professor is giving a lecture on the principles that Florence Nightingale established at St. Thomas school of nursing in London. Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? Select all that apply. "The curriculum should focus on practical experience." "Professional nurse educators should be paid for their instruction." "The nursing schools should be affiliated with a teaching hospital." "Nurses should train in an educational institution supported by public funds." "Male students should be welcomed into the profession."
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"Professional nurse educators should be paid for their instruction." "The nursing schools should be affiliated with a teaching hospital." "Nurses should train in an educational institution supported by public funds." "Male students should be welcomed into the profession."
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A group of nurses have just left a lecture on the contributions of Isabel Hampton Robb. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Robb was the first nursing professor in history." "Robb became a pioneer in nursing education." "Robb investigated ways to better prepare nurses for leadership in schools of nursing." "Robb opened Teacher's College in New York."
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"Robb investigated ways to better prepare nurses for leadership in schools of nursing."
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The prospective nurse is considering which nursing school to enroll in. Which considerations about the accreditation status of the school are important to keep in mind? Nurses who graduate from accredited schools are paid more. Qualifying for certain loans often require being enrolled in an accredited program. Nurses can be accepted into any graduate program, regardless of accreditation status. Accreditation schools cost more, with no added benefit.
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Qualifying for certain loans often require being enrolled in an accredited program.
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A prospective student in interested in becoming a nurse, and has is meeting with an academic advisor. The student is looking for a program that is low cost, with evening study opportunities and shorter duration programs. Which nursing entry program should the advisor suggest? The diploma program The baccalaureate degree program The associate degree program RN to BSN program
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The associate degree program
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A group of new nurses has decided to further study the history of nursing. After listening to a lecture on Anne W. Goodrich, which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? "Goodrich became a pioneer in nursing education." "Goodrich opened Teacher's College in New York." "Goodrich was the first nursing professor in history." "Goodrich became the first dean of Yale University's nursing school."
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"Goodrich became the first dean of Yale University's nursing school."
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The nurse professor is giving a lecture on The Future of Nursing report (2011), published by the Institute of Medicine. Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? Select all that apply. "Nurses must practice to the full extent of their education and training." "Nurses should strive to obtain associate degrees, so that they may begin practicing immediately." "Nurses should be full partners in health care transformation." "Improved data collection can result in more effective workforce planning." "Improved data collection can result in more effective policy development."
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"Nurses must practice to the full extent of their education and training." "Nurses should be full partners in health care transformation." "Improved data collection can result in more effective workforce planning." "Improved data collection can result in more effective policy development."
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Which action can the nurse take to demonstrate critical thinking skills? Educate the patient on how to perform wound care at home. Take extra patients on a busy day. Communicate effectively as solutions are being formulated. Orient a new nurse to the unit.
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Communicate effectively as solutions are being formulated.
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Which statement by the nurse indicates that further teaching is needed, based on the Paul-Elder critical thinking framework? "The critical thinker raises questions and problems and formulates them clearly and precisely." "The critical thinker is closed minded." "The critical thinker gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas for interpretation." "The critical thinker communicates effectively with others."
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"The critical thinker is closed minded."
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The student nurse is discussing consultation as a means of gathering patient data with a clinical instructor. Which statement by the nurse indicates that teaching has been effective? "Consultation involves performing a physical assessment." "Nurses can use consultation to obtain patient data from other healthcare providers." "Consultation is used during the patient interview, and data is obtained from the patient." "Nurses cannot use consultation, as it is outside of the nurse's scope of practice."
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"Nurses can use consultation to obtain patient data from other healthcare providers."
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is well-known in the community. Which action should the nurse take to protect the patient's privacy? Share the information with only one of patient's family members. Make sure that social media accounts are set as private before sharing information. Only share information with health care providers directly involved in the care of the patient. Only have conversations about the patient in the staff break room.
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Only share information with health care providers directly involved in the care of the patient.
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The nurse is working in a busy emergency department, and is preparing to perform an interview and assessment on a patient with COPD exacerbation. Which factor(s) should the nurse expect to affect the patient interview? Select all that apply. The patient's shortness of breath. The weather outside. The presence of family members. The nurse's phone ringing. The physician walking into the room.
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The patient's shortness of breath. The presence of family members. The nurse's phone ringing. The physician walking into the room.
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The nurse plans to obtain subjective data from the patient. Which action should the nurse take to obtain this information? Take the patient's blood pressure. Order a lab draw to check blood glucose. Ask the patient to stand and walk. Ask the patient to rate pain.
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Ask the patient to rate pain.
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Which statement by the nursing student indicates that further teaching is needed on the nursing process? "The nursing process is a method of addressing clinical problems." "The nursing process is one area of nursing that has been without criticism." "The nursing process is a creative approach to thinking and decision making." "The nursing process is the cornerstone of nursing standards."
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"The nursing process is one area of nursing that has been without criticism."
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The student nurse is listening to a lecture on methods of collecting patient data. Which statement indicates that more teaching is needed? "The physical environment can influence the quality of the interview." "The presence of family members can constrain the flow of information from the patient." "Internal factors related to the patient's condition rarely influence the type and amount of data obtained." "Patients may not speak freely in a semi-private room."
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"Internal factors related to the patient's condition rarely influence the type and amount of data obtained."
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The nurse is caring for a patient with chest pain. Which action should the nurse take to obtain objective data? Ask how the patient is feeling. Note that the patient is diaphoretic. Ask the patient to describe the symptoms. Ask what the patient believes is the problem.
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Note that the patient is diaphoretic
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The nurse is planning short term goals for a patient. Which goal should be included? Quit smoking. Lose 50 pounds. Lower cholesterol by 30 points. Sleep 8 hours per night.
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Sleep 8 hours per night.
