Chapter 01 The Evolution of Nursing

Chapter 01  The Evolution of Nursing

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A nursing program certified by a state agency is said to be:
a.
accredited.
b.
approved.
c.
provisional.
d.
exemplified.

ANS: B
Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 9 OBJ: 2
TOP: Nursing programs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A

2. The process to obtain a nursing license in another state when the person has passed the NCLEX® Examination in their own state is to:
a.
retake the NCLEX® examination in the new state.
b.
pass NCLEX® with a score high enough to meet the new state requirements.
c.
attend a nursing program in the new state.
d.
utilize the reciprocity agreement between states.

ANS: D
Reciprocity allows licensure from another state.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 11 OBJ: 11
TOP: Licensure KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A

3. When discussing the health care delivery system, the nurse must recognize that:
a.
it includes all states.
b.
it affects the illness of patients.
c.
insurance companies are not involved.
d.
the major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.

ANS: D
The nurse must recognize that in the health care delivery system, the major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 11 OBJ: 8
TOP: Health care systems KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. To identify the needs of a patient and design care to meet those needs, the health care team requires:
a.
the Kardex.
b.
the physician’s order sheet.
c.
an individualized care plan.
d.
the nurse’s notes.

ANS: C
An individualized care plan involves all health care workers and outlines care to meet the needs of the individual patient.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 13 OBJ: 9
TOP: Care plan KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: N/A

5. The patient care emphasis on wellness, rather than illness, began as a result of:
a.
increased education concerning causes of illness.
b.
improved insurance payments.
c.
decentralized care centers.
d.
increased number of health care givers.

ANS: A
Once causes were found, emphasis shifted from cure to prevention.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: Page 12 OBJ: 8
TOP: Wellness KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A