Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing

A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?

Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?

In early civilization, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of the development of nursing that occurred in this era?

World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during this period?

Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy Statement. Select all that apply.

Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria? Select all that apply,

One of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.

A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to practice at this level?

Nurse practice acts are established in each state of the United States to regulate nursing practice. What is a common element of every state practice act?

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies critical challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century. What is a current health care trend contributing to these challenges.

A class of nursing students is studying the history of nursing. Who does the class learn is the founder of public health nursing is?

A nurse wishes to advance his or her career and work as a clinical specialist. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind?

A group of students have attended a presentation about the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Which statement by the group indicates that they have understood the information presented?

Which of the following options is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice?

The need for university based nursing education programs was brought to light during which important historical time?

A client admitted to the telemetry floor informs the nurse that he has an advance directive (AD) and does not wish to be resuscitated if his heart stop beating. The client takes a copy of the AD from his wallet and hands it to the nurse. The nurse documents on the electronic chart that the client has an AD, makes a copy of the AD and immediately informs the patient's physician. In this situation, what is the nursing role demonstrated by the nurse?

Which of the following nursing groups provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?

Although all of the following are nursing responsibilities, which one would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate degree?

The Standards of Practice provide nurses with what?

A registered nurse wishes to work as a nurse researcher. Which of the following is true regarding nurse researchers?

Which of the following individuals provided community-based care and founded public health nursing?

Which of the following Standards of Professional Performance, as defined by the ANA, has the nurse considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, costs and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services?

A registered nurse plans to return to nursing profession after a long hiatus. Which statement about the trend in health care services would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?

A man 61 years is distraught because he has just learned his most recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that his cancer has metastasize to his lungs. Which of the following nursing aims should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this patient?

The client's plan of care is created by the nurse using which guideline for nursing practice?

Why are nursing organizations important for the continued development and improvement of nursing as a whole?

A nurse has recently completed the administration of seasonal influenza vaccinations for the residents of a long-term care facility. Which of the following aims of nursing has been most clearly demonstrated?

A nursing student wants to take up an advanced specialty nursing role. Which of the following role is included in advances specialty nursing?

Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early civilization to the 16th century?

Which organization has established standards that help the nurse determine which clinical actions fall under the scope of nursing practice?

Which of the following national nursing organizations serves as a primary source of research data about nursing education, and is the professional organization for nurse educators?

What was one barrier to the development of the nursing profession in the United States after the Civil War?

Which of the following nursing actions best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health?

In what time period did nursing care as we now know it begin?

The Henry Street Settlement was founded by whom?