Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition Taylor Test Bank ISBN: 9781496362186

Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition by Taylor, Lynn, Bartlett Test Bank Professional Nursing 1 (Youngstown State University) Chapter 1 Introduction to Nursing Chapter 2 Theory, Research, and Evidence- Based Practice Chapter 3 Health, Illness, and Disparities Chapter 4 Health of the Individual, Family, and Community Chapter 5 Cultural Diversity Chapter 6 Values, Ethics, and Advocacy Chapter 7 Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice Chapter 8 Communication Chapter 9 Teaching and Counseling Chapter 10 Leading, Managing and Care Delegating Chapter 11 the Health Care Delivery System Chapter 12 Collaborative Practice and Care Coordination Across Settings Chapter 13 Blended Competencies Chapter 14 Assessing Chapter 15 Diagnosing Chapter 16 Outcome Identification and Planning Chapter 17 Implementing Chapter 18 Evaluating Chapter 19 Documenting, Reporting, Conferring Chapter 20 Informatics Chapter 21 Developing Concepts Chapter 22 Conception Through Young Adult Chapter 23 the Aging Adult Chapter 24 Asepsis and Infection Control Chapter 25 Vital Signs Chapter 26 Health Assessment Chapter 27 Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Chapter 28 Complementary and Integrative Health Chapter 29 Medications Chapter 30 Perioperative Nursing Chapter 31 Hygiene Chapter 32 Skin Integrity and Wound Care Chapter 33 Activity Chapter 34 Rest and Sleep Chapter 35 Comfort and Pain Management Chapter 36 Nutrition Chapter 37 Urinary Elimination Chapter 38 Bowel Elimination Chapter 39 Oxygenation and Perfusion Chapter 40 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid- Base Balance Chapter 41 Self-Concept Chapter 42 Stress and Adaptation Chapter 43 Loss, Grief, and Dying Chapter 44 Sensory Functioning Chapter 45 Sexuality Chapter 46 Spirituality Chapter 1, Introduction to Nursing An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse’s role, taking into account her 1. qualifications and experience? A) Clinical nurse specialist B) Nurse entrepreneur C) Nurse practitioner D) Nurse educator Ans: A Feedback: A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing. the clinical nurse specialist carries out direct patient care; consultation; teaching of patients, families, and staff; and research. A nurse practitioner has an advanced degree and works in a variety of settings to deliver primary care. A nurse educator usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical setting. A nurse entrepreneur may manage a clinic or health-related business. What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a 2. plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of theplan to meet established outcomes? A) Nursing process B) ANA Standards of Professional Performance C) Evidence-based practice guidelines D) Nurse Practice Acts Ans: A Feedback: The nursing process is one of the major guidelines for nursing practice. Nurses implement their roles through the nursing process. The nursing process is used by the nurse to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet established outcomes. Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether an 3. action is within the scope of nursing practice? A) American Nurses Association (ANA) B) American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN) C) National League for Nursing (NLN) D) International Council of Nurses (ICN) Ans: A Feedback: The ANA produces the2003 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, which defines the activities specific and unique to nursing. the AACN addresses educational standards, while the NLN promotes and fosters various aspects of nursing. WWW.ANSWERDONE.COM The ICN provides a venue for national nursing organizations to collaborate, but does not define standards and scope of practice. 4. Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing? A) Dorothea Dix B) Lillian Wald C) Florence Nightingale D) Clara Barton Ans: C Feedback: Florence Nightingale is considered to be thefounder of professional nursing. She elevated thestatus of nursing to a respected occupation, improved thequality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Although theother choices are women who were important to thedevelopment of nursing, none of them is considered thefounder. 5. Which of the following nursing pioneers established theRed Cross in theUnited States in 1882? A) Florence Nightingale B) Clara Barton C) Dorothea Dix D) Jane Addams Ans: B Feedback: Clara Barton volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during thecivil war, served as thesupervisor of nurses for the Army of theJames, organized hospitals and nurses, and established theRed Cross in theUnited States in 1882. A nurse practitioner is caring for a couple who are theparents of an infant diagnosed with Down Syndrome. thenurse 6. makes referrals for a parent support group for thefamily. This is an example of which nursing role? A) Teacher/Educator B) Leader C) Counselor D) Collaborator Ans: C Feedback: Counseling skills involve the use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient’s problem-solving and decision-making skills. theteacher/educator uses communication skills to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of clients and their families. A leader displays an assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care, effecting change, and functioning with groups. thecollaborator uses skills in organization, communication, and advocacy to facilitate thefunctions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient care. A nurse is providing nursing care in a neighborhood clinic to single, pregnant teens. Which of thefollowing actions is 7. the best example of using thecounselor role as a nurse? WWW.ANSWERDONE.COM A) Discussing thelegal aspects of adoption for teens wishing to place their infants with a family B) Searching theInternet for information on child care for theteens who wish to return to school C) Conducting a client interview and documenting theinformation on theclient’s chart D) Referring a teen who admits having suicidal thoughts to a mental health care specialist Ans: D Feedback: The role of thecounselor includes making appropriate referrals. Discussing legal issues is therole of theadvocate and searching for information on theInternet is therole of a researcher. Conducting a client interview would fall under therole of thecaregiver. A nurse instructor explains theconcept of health to her students. Which of thefollowing statements accurately describes 8. this state of being? A) Health is a state of optimal functioning. B) Health is an absence of illness. C) Health is always an objective state. D) Health is not determined by thepatient. Ans: A Feedback: Health is a state of optimal functioning or well-being. As defined by theWorld Health Organization, one’s health includes physical, social, and mental components and is not merely theabsence of disease or infirmity. Health is often a subjective state; a person may be medically diagnosed with an illness but still consider himself or herself healthy. A nurse incorporates thehealth promotion guidelines established by theU.S. Department of Health document: Healthy 9. People 2010. Which of thefollowing is a health indicator discussed in this document? A) Cancer B) Obesity C) Diabetes D) Hypertension Ans: B Feedback: The 10 leading indicators of health established by Healthy People 2010 are: physical activity, excessive weight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, mental health, injury and violence, environmental quality, immunizations, and access to health care. 10. Which of thefollowing is a criteria that defines nursing as profession? A) an undefined body of knowledge B) a dependence on themedical profession C) an ability to diagnose medical problems D) a strong service orientation WWW.ANSWERDONE.COM Ans: D Feedback: Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on thefollowing defining criteria: well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge; strong service orientation; recognized authority by a professional group; code of ethics; professional organization that sets standards; ongoing research; and autonomy. After graduation from an accredited program in nursing and successfully passing theNCLEX, what gives thenurse a 11. legal right to practice? A) Enrolling in an advanced degree program B) Filing NCLEX results in thecounty of residence C) Being licensed by theState Board of Nursing D) Having a signed letter confirming graduation Ans: C Feedback: The Board of Nursing in each state has thelegal authority to allow graduates of approved schools of nursing to take thelicensing examination. Those who successfully meet therequirements for licensure are given a license to practice nursing in thestate. It is illegal to practice nursing without a license issued by theState Board of Nursing. A nurse does not have thelegal right to practice nursing by enrolling in an advanced degree program, filing NCLEX results, or having a letter confirming graduation. A health care facility determined that a nurse employed on a medical unit was documenting care that was not being given, and subsequently reported theaction to theState Board of Nursing. How might this affect thenurse’s license to 12. practice nursing? A) It will have no effect on theability to practice nursing. B) The nurse can practice nursing at a less-skilled level. C) The nurse’s license may be revoked or suspended. D) The nurse’s license will permanently carry a felony conviction. Ans: C Feedback: The license and theright to practice nursing can be denied, revoked, or suspended for professional misconduct, such as a crime. Other areas of professional misconduct include incompetence, negligence, and chemical impairment. Committing a felony does affect thelegal right to practice nursing, does not allow thenurse to practice at a lower level, and is not attached to thelicense. While providing care to thediabetic patient thenurse determines that thepatient has a knowledge deficit regarding 13. insulin administration. This nursing action is described in which phase of thenursing process? A) evaluation B) implementation C) planning D) nursing diagnosis Ans: D WWW.ANSWERDONE.COM Feedback: Nursing focuses on human responses to actual or potential health problems. Identifying theproblems occur in thenursing diagnosis phase. Mutually establishing expected outcomes with thepatient occurs in theplanning phase. Implementation of theindividualized interventions, and evaluation of outcomes are also phases in thenursing process. A nurse is caring for a client who is a chronic alcoholic. thenurse educates theclient about theharmful effects of alcohol and educates thefamily on how to cope with theclient and his alcohol addiction. Which of thefollowing skills is 14. the nurse using? A) Caring B) Comforting C) Counseling D) Assessment Ans: C Feedback: The nurse is using counseling skills to educate the client about theharmful effects of alcohol. thenurse can also suggest rehabilitative care for theclient. The nurse uses therapeutic communication techniques to encourage verbal expression and to understand the client’s perspective. Caring, comforting, and assessment may require active listening, but counseling is based upon theactive listening and interaction between theclient and thecounselor. A nurse is caring for a client with quadriplegia who is fully conscious and able to communicate. What skills of thenurse 15. would be themost important for this client? A) Comforting B) Assessment C) Counseling D) Caring Ans: D Feedback: The client needs assi...

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