Nursing Theories
The standards of U.S. training schools deviated from those of the Nightingale paradigm.
Training schools eliminated the need to pay employees.
Which entity has the authority to establish the scope of practice for licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VN) in a specific state?
State Board of Nursing
Which of the following statements best describes an essential element of effective communication in healthcare?
Using active listening skills to convey empathy
Which of the following statements is true regarding the nursing process?
It involves critical thinking and adaptability to individual patient needs.
provide a definition of stress
"Stress is the body's natural response to a perceived threat or challenge that triggers the 'fight or flight' response."
Which of the following activities best represents nursing practice during the early years of the 20th century?
Providing basic health care to recent immigrants to the United States
A nurse wants to clarify their scope of practice. Which resource should the nurse consult?
The state's nurse practice act
How does therapeutic communication differ from social communication?
Therapeutic communication is goal-oriented and focused on the patient's specific needs, while social communication is more casual and less focused on achieving a particular outcome.
Which of the following best represents the core components of the nursing process?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Which of the following is an example of an active coping strategy for managing stress?
Engaging in regular physical exercise and mindfulness practices
What is a key theme that has improved the practice of nursing in the 21st century?
Increased focus on treating patients holistically, addressing social determinants of health
Which of the following actions best demonstrates the ethical principle of justice in healthcare?
Providing the same level of care to all patients, regardless of their circumstances
If a client with pancreatitis appears anxious about the IV line that a nurse has arranged to start, what is the most suitable way for the nurse to alleviate the client's anxiety?
"I will administer fluids through the IV that will go directly into your bloodstream."
Which of the following is a short-term goal for a nurse providing postoperative care to a client after hip replacement?
The client will ambulate with assistance by the nurse to a bedside chair.
Serotonin may contribute to adaptation in what way?
by stabilizing the client’s mood
A nurse who is cross-trained is able to:
perform certain non-nursing duties in addition to traditional nursing duties.
Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of autonomy?
The principle that patients have the right to make their own decisions about their healthcare.
Which two components are integral to disaster planning in a healthcare facility? Select two options.
Establishing a chain of command.
Creating a communication plan.
During a patient assessment, a practical nursing student measures the patient's blood glucose level and records it as 95 mg/dL. What type of data is this?
Objective
Which of the following factors supports nursing self-care by promoting physical well-being and overall health?
Consuming a balanced diet and staying hydrated
Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the therapeutic use of self in promoting the patient's health?
Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
A nurse completing admission paperwork asks the client about having an advanced directive. The client states, “I do not know, what is an advanced directive?” What is the nurse’s best response?
“It is a written document that identifies a person's preferences regarding which medical interventions to use in the event of a terminal condition.”
Which of the following is an essential component of disaster planning and response to ensure general safety in a healthcare facility?
Conducting regular fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures
practical nursing student is assessing a patient's level of pain. Which of the following data collected by the student is considered subjective?
Patient's statement, "The pain is unbearable, and it's throbbing."
A group of nursing students is studying stress and coping. The students demonstrate an understanding of the information when they identify what as the outcome of coping?
adaptation