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Question 1
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Multiple Choice

Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?

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A

Florence Nightingale

B

Mary Nutting

C

Clara Barton

D

Lillian Wald

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Question 2
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Multiple Choice

The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?

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A

Assessment

B

Diagnosis

C

Planning

D

Implementation

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Question 3
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Multiple Choice

An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?

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A

Novice

B

Proficient

C

Competent

D

Advanced beginner

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Question 4
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Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the nurse demonstrating?

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A

Licensure

B

Autonomy

C

Certification

D

Accountability

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the nurse implementing?

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A

Educator

B

Manager

C

Advocate

D

Caregiver

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Question 6
Multiple Choice

The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse. However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory development. To fulfill this desire, which program should the nurse attend?

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A
Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc)
B
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD)
C
Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP)
D
Doctor in the Science of Nursing degree (DSN)
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Question 7
Multiple Choice

A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American Nurses Association. Which type of education did the nurse receive?

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A
Graduate education
B
Inservice education
C
Continuing education
D
Registered nurse education
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Question 8
Multiple Choice

A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?

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A
Safety
B
Patient-centered care
C
Quality improvement
D
Teamwork and collaboration
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Question 9
Multiple Choice

A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing?

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A
Lateral violence and intrapersonal conflict
B
Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
C
Short-term grief and single stressor
D
Physical and mental exhaustion
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Question 10
Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed consent, the patient tells the nurse, "I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't ask any questions." The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and notifies the health care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?

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A
Manager
B
Patient educator
C
Patient advocate
D
Clinical nurse specialist
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Question 11
Multiple Choice

The patient requires routine gynecological services after giving birth to her son, and while seeing the nurse-midwife, the patient asks for a referral to a pediatrician for the newborn. Which action should the nurse-midwife take initially?

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A
Provide the referral as requested.
B
Offer to provide the newborn care.
C
Refer the patient to the supervising provider.
D
Tell the patient that is not allowed to make referrals.
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Question 12
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The nurse has a goal of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Which activity is appropriate for a CRNA?

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A
Manages gynecological services such as PAP smears
B
Works under the guidance of an anesthesiologist
C
Obtains a PhD degree in anesthesiology
D
Coordinates acute medical conditions
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Question 13
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A nurse teaches a group of nursing students about nurse practice acts. Which information is most important to include in the teaching session about nurse practice acts?

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A
Protects the nurse
B
Protects the public
C
Protects the provider
D
Protects the hospital
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Question 14
Multiple Choice

A bill has been submitted to the State House of Representatives that is designed to reduce the cost of health care by increasing the patient-to-nurse ratio from a maximum of 2:1 in intensive care units to 3:1. What should the nurse realize?

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A
Legislation is politics beyond the nurse's control.
B
National programs have no bearing on state politics.
C
The individual nurse can influence legislative decisions.
D
Focusing on nursing care provides the best patient benefit.
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Question 15
Multiple Choice

A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to provide care to patients. Which guide is the nurse using?

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A
Code of ethics
B
Standards of practice
C
Standards of professional performance
D
Quality and safety education for nurses
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Question 16
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A graduate of a baccalaureate degree program is ready to start working as an RN in the emergency department. Which action must the nurse take first?

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A
Obtain certification for an emergency nurse.
B
Pass the National Council Licensure Examination.
C
Take a course on genomics to provide competent emergency care.
D
Complete the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems.
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Question 17
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While providing care to a patient, the nurse is responsible, both professionally and legally. Which concept does this describe?

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A
Autonomy
B
Accountability
C
Patient advocacy
D
Patient education
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Question 18
Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a teaching session about contemporary influences on nursing. Which examples should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Human rights
B
Affordable Care Act
C
Demographic changes
D
Medically underserved
E
Decreasing health care costs
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Question 19
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After licensure, the nurse wants to stay current in knowledge and skills. Which programs are the most common ways nurses can do this? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Master's degree
B
Inservice education
C
Doctoral preparation
D
Continuing education
E
National Council Licensure Examination retakes
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Question 20
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A nurse wants to become an advanced practice registered nurse. Which options should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Patient advocate
B
Nurse administrator
C
Certified nurse-midwife
D
Clinical nurse specialist
E
Certified nurse practitioner
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