Chapter 1- The Profession of Nursing
1.
What is the major difference between nursing students today and nursing students 50 ye
ago?
A) Today’s students are less caring.
B) Today’s students are more intelligent.
C) Today’s students reflect a more diverse population.
D) Today’s students are less likely to be competent nurses.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Nursing students 50 years ago were mostly women and entered nursing school immedia
after graduating from high school. Many of today’s nursing students have pursued other
career paths prior to nursing, are of various ethnic backgrounds, and have jobs and fami
to consider while attending nursing school. In addition, many more men have entered th
field of nursing over the last 50 years.
2.
The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who expresses the desire to learn more about a
diabetic diet in an attempt to gain better control of his blood sugar. The nurse’s actions w
be based on which non-nursing theory?
A) Change theory
B) Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs
C) Neuman’s systems model
D) Watson’s theory of caring
Ans: A
Feedback:
The patient has identified a need for change, which will guide the nurse’s actions. Maslo
hierarchy of human needs helps nurses prioritize actions. Neuman and Watson are nursi
theorists.
3.
The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Initiative (QSEN) has identified which key
competencies for nurses? Select all that apply.
A) Patient-centered care
B) Teamwork and collaboration
C) Evidence-based practice

D) Quality improvement
E) Correct documentation
Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
The QSEN has identified patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-
based practice, and quality improvement as a means for nurses to improve the quality an
safety of patient care wherever they work. Additional key competencies identified are sa
and informatics.
4.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is on a ventilator. The nurse is bathing the patient a
talking to them as she is carrying out care, as well as telling the patient what is going to
happen next. The nurse speaks to the patient in a soothing manner. The nurse is acting in
which role? (Select all that apply)
A) Caregiver
B) Decision-maker
C) Communicator
D) Educator
E) Patient advocate
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse is fulfilling the role of caregiver by providing the care and speaking to the pat
in a soothing manner. The nurse is also acting as a communicator talking to the patient e
if the patient can’t respond. The nurse is also acting as an educator by informing the pat
of the care that will be performed. The nurse is not assisting in making any decisions or
speaking on behalf of the patient.
5.
The nurse offers a patient two possible times to ambulate as the physician has ordered. T
nurse is acting in which nursing role?
A) Communicator
B) Patient advocate
C) Manager and coordinator
D) Caregiver
Ans: C
Feedback:
While the nurse is acting in many roles, the nurse is managing and coordinating the care

the patient by giving choices on when care will be implemented.
6.
The nurse is performing an extensive dressing change on a burn patient. The nurse expla
each step as it is being performed. The nurse is acting in which role by providing
explanation of each step?
A) Caregiver
B) Patient advocate
C) Decision-maker
D) Educator
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse is acting in the role of educator by explaining each step. The act of changing
dressing and providing support is the caregiver role.
7.
What type of nursing program would allow a student with a 4-year degree in psychology
enter and complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing, take the NCLEX examination, an
transition into a master’s in nursing program?
A) Baccalaureate program
B) Graduate entry program
C) Advanced degree program
D) Continuing education program
Ans: B
Feedback:
Graduate entry program students possess a baccalaureate degree in a field other than
nursing. These students can track directly into a master’s or doctorate in nursing program
after successfully passing the NCLEX-RN.
8.
A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow him to provide patient care
and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective stud
needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship. What ty
of nursing program would best suit this student?
A) Associate of science registered nursing program
B) Baccalaureate of science registered nursing program
C) Licensed or vocational nursing program
D) Diploma nursing program
Ans: C

Feedback:
A licensed practical or vocational nursing program will allow the student to earn a techn
certificate in 1 year and sit for the state board of nursing examination to be licensed as a
LPN or LVN. An associate program will take 2 years and a baccalaureate program will
4 years. There are very few diploma programs remaining in the US, and these programs
typically take 3 years to complete.
9.
Nurses that enlist their services to the military are able to do so thanks to the work of wh
organizer of healthcare?
A) Linda Richards
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Theodor Fliedner
D) Dorthea Dix
Ans: D
Feedback:
Dorthea Dix, while not a nurse, established the Nurse Corps of the United States Army
during the Civil War. Linda Richards was the first trained nurse to graduate from a nurs
program. Theodor Fliedner opened the first hospital-based school of nursing, and Floren
Nightingale was nursing’s first professional leader.
10.
Due to the rising cost of healthcare services, many procedures and treatments are being
delivered in what type of setting?
A) hospital
B) medical centers
C) outpatient facility
D) community healthcare center
Ans: C
Feedback:
Many procedures and treatments are being delivered in outpatient settings since hospit
and medical center stays significantly increase healthcare costs to the patient and
insurance company. “Community healthcare centers” typically refer to facilities such a
day care centers or ambulatory clinics.
11.
The nurse in a rehabilitative facility makes certain the patient he is caring for is
participating in group activities that are of interest to the patient. The nurse is ensuring
which patient need is met?
A) Love and belonging

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