chapter 2 beginning of your nursing career – Flashcards
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Rn
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registered nurse
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lpn
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practical nurse
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lvn
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vocation nurse
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some community colleges have programs that admit only lpns which via a ______________ program can lead to an rn
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career ladder
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ancc
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the american nurse credential center
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ana
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american nurse association
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formerly called the nurse practioner is an rn usually with a master degree who has a specialized field
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advanced practice nurse
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practical or vocational nurses are licensed under specific state laws
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nurse practice acts
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as such nursing programs must have ________ from a specific state agency or nursing authority which is usually a state provincial or territorial board of nursing
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approval
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the ________ of a school means that an agency other that an agency other than the state has reviewedthe nursing program in detail.
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accreditation
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nln
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national league of nursing
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obtaining _____________ helps the public determine the difference between a qualified and an unqualified worker
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licensure
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nclex
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national council licensure examination
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practice acts differentiate between lpn lvn and rn licenses. this regulation is called _______________ the mandatory law designates the functions duties and responsibilities of the nurse and use of the title nurse
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mandatory licensure
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practicing nursing without a license is called ______________ but rarely occurs today
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permissive licensure
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is a form of agreement between states particularly state licensing agencies.
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endorsement
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is another type of recognition of previos education and experiance
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reciprocity
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provides a reason and a purpose for nursing actions
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theoretical framework
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napnes
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national association for practical nurse education and service
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nflpn
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nation federation of licensed practical nurses
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nln
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national league for nursing
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hosa
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health occupations students of america
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ana
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american nurses association
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ajn
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american journal of nursing
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icn
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international council of nursing
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provides basic nursing care for clients in a longterm care facility works under the supervision of an lvn rn or md. in some facilities the aid is reffered to as unlicenced assistive personal. a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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a.cna
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`provides nursing care in long term and acute care facilities may also work in primary care providers offices and clinic settings works under the supervision of an rn or md a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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b. lpn/lvn
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provides direct and indirect nursing care supervision and leadership in a wide variety of healthcare settings a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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c. registered nurses
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an rn who receives additional training in a specialized field such as pediatrics maternity geriatrics family practice or mental health a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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d. advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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2 to 6 months educational requirements may differ between the cna and the uap a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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a.cna
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1 to 2 years a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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b.lpn/lvn
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2 to 4 years associates degree or bachelors degree or masters degree a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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c.registered nurse
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rn with a masters degree plus additional and specific education and intership in the field of specialty a.cna b. lpn/lvn c.registered nurse d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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d.advanced practice nurse or nurse practioner
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manipulates the musculoskeletal system and spine to relieve symptoms a.chiropractor b.dental hygienist c. dietitian d. histologist
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a.chiropractor
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trained and licensed to work with dentist by providing preventative care a.chiropractor b.dental hygienist c. dietitian d. histologist
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b. dental hygienist
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trained nutruionist wo adresses dietary needs associated with illness a.chiropractor b.dental hygienist c. dietitian d. histologist
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c.dietitian
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studies cells and tissues for diagnosis a.chiropractor b.dental hygienist c. dietitian d. histologist
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d. histologist
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assists with the performance of diagnostic procedures for cardiac electrical activity a. electrocardiograph technician b. electroencephalograph technician c.emergency medical technician d.infection control officer e. laboratory technician
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a. electrocardiograph technician
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wich of the following is a function of the lpn/lvn a. is in charge in carious healthcare settings directs b.nurses and other people who work in hospitals c. provieds direct patient care d.teaches professional and practical nursing student
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c.provides direct patient care
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practice standards for the lpn lvn include which of the following a. is not responsible for direct patienct care the rn is responsible b. functions with other healthcare team members in promoting health c. functions at the level of independent practictioner d.independently formulates nursing diagnoses
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b. functions with other healthcare team members in promoting health
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which organization strives to achieve accreditation of nursing programs for lpns/ lvns a. ana b. hosa c.napnes d.nln
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c.napnes
