Chapter 26 Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities

Chapter 26  Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The primary focus of the care provider role for the nurse involves:
a.
using the nursing process to provide guidance to the patient in recovery.
b.
encouraging consumer self-responsibility and emphasizing health promotion/maintenance.
c.
focusing on increasing satisfaction among professional nurses.
d.
advancing nursing practice through research.

ANS: A
The primary focus of the care provider’s role is to use the nursing process in caring for patients.

DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 451

2. A nurse researcher is attempting to describe the demographics of today’s RNs and reports that:
a.
less than half of all RNs work in hospital settings.
b.
the average age for an RN is 50 years.
c.
approximately 25% of RNs are male.
d.
most RN are practicing with a bachelor’s degree.

ANS: D
A substantial number (55%) of nurses practice with a BSN

DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 454-455

3. A hospital standard states, “All intravenous (IV) sites must be rotated every 72 hours.” The nurse who assesses and records variations from this standard is fulfilling which role of nursing?
a.
Infection control
b.
Quality management
c.
Coordinator position
d.
Counselor

ANS: B
The basic premise is to ensure that outcomes in client care services are consistent with established standards.

DIF: Application REF: p. 456

4. The nurse who organizes screenings for employees, assesses the work environment for hazards, and teaches health-promoting activities is employed in the field of:
a.
infection control.
b.
occupational health.
c.
informatics.
d.
transportation specialization.

ANS: B
The occupational health nurse organizes screenings for employees, assesses the work environment for hazards, and teaches health-promoting activities.

DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 457-458