Basic Nursing Unit 1 (Chap. 1-4) Review

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Clara Barton was famous for giving nursing care during the Crimean war?
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Clara Barton was famous for giving nursing care during the Crimean war?
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Lillian Wald was known as the first visiting nurse & opened the Henry Street Settlement to provide care to the poor.
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The Nurse Practice Act establishes the Scope of Practice for level of nurse.
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The focus of the nursing education of a baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN) puts more emphasis on management & leadership.
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In every state a Nurse Practice Act, or law governing nurses' actions exists.
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Madeleine M. Leininger's nursing theory focuses on maintaining an environment free of negative energy.
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Martha Rogers' nursing theory focuses on Cultural care diversity.
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Theodore Fliedner established the first school of nursing in Kaiserworth, Germany..
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It is not within the students' scope of practice to report abnormal findings.
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Dorthea Orem believed that the goal of nursing was to assist the patient to attain self care.
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True or False Specially trained nursing assistants, or home health care aides, may transport patients to physician's appointments.TrueTrue or False In primary care nursing one nurse is not responsible for all areas of care for the patient.FalseTrue of False Managed care is a system of health care delivery aimed at managing the cost and qualityTrueTrue or False An LVN can practice independentlyFalseTrue of False A nurse practitioner can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medication and treatments.TrueTrue of False Medicaid is the federal government's health insurance program for people over age 65.FalseTrue or False Client or patient centered care causes a feeling of dependence.FalseTrue or False An unlicensed person can give an IM injection.FalseTrue of False Specially trained nursing assistants can obtain a pt's weight.TrueTrue or False Assault means the nurse wrongfully touched the patient without permission.FalseTrue of False Libel indicates you told an untruth about another health care member.TrueTrue or False A coworker took a patient's medication, you should warn her not to do that again.FalseTrue or False The Nurse Practice Act covers the boundaries the nurse works within.TrueTrue or False If the patient refuses their medication, the nurse may advise the patient that to not take the medication is unwise.TrueTrue or False If a nurse is reported to the board of nursing, there will first be a hearing.TrueTrue or False The LVN is responsible for the patient assessment and nursing diagnosis.FalseTrue or False The patient has a red rash, this is known as subjective information.FalseTrue or False Auscultation is listening to heart sounds only, with a stethoscope.FalseTrue or False Performing an intervention is the same as implementation.TrueTrue or False The LVN performs the patient's assessment on the admission to acute care.FalseTrue or False After the assessment and nursing diagnosis has been done the next step in the nursing process is evaluation.FalseTrue or False Primary data is what the patient tells you during an assessment.TrueTrue or False If a patient's oxygen saturation is 95 at rest this would be called impaired gas exchange.FalseTrue of False If a patient has crackles and wheezes the nurse can hear this is called impaired gas exchange.TrueTrue or False There are three components to the assessment of a patient.TrueThe first role for a woman in health care was that of a: A. nun B. midwife C. deaconess D. teacherB. midwifeThe most famous Kaiserworth deaconess was: A. Sairy Gamp B. Clara Barton C. Florence Nightingale D. Mary MahoneyC. Florence NightingaleWhich is true of a "One Plus One" program? A. One year after a student becomes an ADN, he/she can finish college with a BSN. B. One year after working as an RN, the nurse can achieve advance practice status with 1 more year of college. C. One RN and one LPN/LVN work together for 1 year in a hospital setting;then the LPN/LVN can become an RN after passing the NCLEX. D. The first year of a 2-year program prepares the student to take the NCLEX-PN. The student can work as an LPN/LVN while completing the second year of nursing school to become an ADN.D. The first year of a 2-year program prepares the student to take the NCLEX-PN. The student can work as an LPN/LVN while completing the second year of nursing school to become an ADN.The NCLEX is: A. an examination to determine entry into a practical/vocational nursing school. B. an examination taken to become licensed as a nurse. C. a review course to help students do well on their licensure examination. D. a national survey of all nurses to determine average age and work settings.B. an examination taken to become licensed as a nurse.An RN student asks a friend who is an LPN/LVN student, "Will you be able to start IVs when you get out of school?" Which is the best response? A. "It will depend on the Nurse Practice Act of the State where I work" B."Sure. I'm sure I will learn how to do that in school" C."Maybe. If the hospital where I work allows it" D."No. Licensed practical/vocational nurses are never allowed to do that.A. "It will depend on the Nurse Practice Act of the State where I work"Minimum of 2 yrs at a private or community college:Registered Nurse, Associate DegreeTwo or more yrs in graduate school at a university:Masters of Science in NursingNine months to 1 yr. at a technical college or career technology center:Licensed Practical/Vocational NurseFour yr college degree at a university:Registered Nurse, Baccalaureate DegreeThree yr in a hospital-based program affiliated with a college or university:Registered Nurse, Diploma ProgramYour are suspicious that a coworker might be diverting drugs from patients for her own personal use. Which of the following are inappropriate actions to take? A. Accuse her of being a drug addict. B. Tell your best friend with whom you work to see what she thinks about it. C. Report your suspicions to your supervisor. D. Ignore the situation because it is none of your business. E. Wait until you can catch her yourself before reporting it.A. Accuse her of being a drug addict. B. Tell your best friend with whom you work to see what she thinks about it. D. Ignore the situation because it is none of your business. E. Wait until you can catch her yourself before reporting it.Which of the following can be construed as protective restraint devices? A. Bed rails B. Belts C. Tied sheets D. Sedatives E. Wrist restraints F. Vest restraintsA. Bed rails B. Belts C. Tied sheets D. Sedatives E. Wrist restraints F. Vest restraintsWho is responsible for serving as the primary advocate for the patient? A. The nurse B. The physician C. The nurse supervisor D. The hospital E. The laboratory technicianA. The nurseViolation(s) of HIPAA would include: A. failure to comply with mandatory reporting of suspected abuse of children B. documenting inaccurate information in your nurse's notes. C. discussing the patient's condition in the hospital dining room. D. filling out an incident report. E. leaving a chart lying open on top of the medication cart in the hallway outside the patient's room F. telling you neighbor about a mutual friend hospitalized for treatment of a sexually transmitted disease.C. discussing the patient's condition in the hospital dining room. E. leaving a chart lying open on top of the medication cart in the hallway outside the patient's room F. telling you neighbor about a mutual friend hospitalized for treatment of a sexually transmitted disease.The primary purpose of Nurse Practice Acts is to:Protect the public's health, safety, and welfare from harm related to nursing care.The standard is: If it is not charted,:It was not doneFailure to report unethical behavior or misconduct of another nurse is known as:NegligenceTo legally sign his or her own consent forms, an individual younger that 18 yrs. of age must be an emancipated minor. This required independence can be established by one of four methods, including:Court order, Marriage, History of living independently and being self-supporting, Service in the militaryYour patient, who has already signed the informed consent for a surgical procedure, indicates to you that he does not understand the risks of the procedure nor exactly what will occur during the procedure. What should you do as the patients's advocate?You must notify the physician.Which of the following are examples of activities in which a nurse would need to use critical thinking? A. Prioritizing patient care B. Administering medications C. Writing nursing orders D. Questioning the appropriateness of an order E. Starting an IV infusionA. Prioritizing patient care B. Administering medications C. Writing nursing orders D. Questioning the appropriateness of an order E. Starting an IV infusionWhich of these is considered subjective data? A. The patient is resting on his side. B. The patient complains of a headache. C. The patient ambulated to the bathroom with assistance. D. The patient's mother states that he does not eat well.B. The patient complains of a headache. D. The patient's mother states that he does not eat well.Given that all of the following are appropriate nursing diagnoses for your patient, which would be the priority? A. Ineffective coping B. Sedentary lifestyle C. Risk for loneliness D. Self-care deficit: bathingD. Self-care deficit: bathingWhich of these nursing diagnoses is correctly written? A. Readiness for enhanced knowledge related to problems with diabetes. B. Risk for injury related to poor balance when walking. C. Risk for falls as manifested by frequent falls in the past. D. Anxiety and fear.B. Risk for injury related to poor balance when walking.List in correct order the steps of the nursing process.Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning , Implementation, EvaluationWhich steps of the nursing process does the LPN/LVN directly participate in?Participates in: Implementation, Evaluation.Which steps of the nursing process does the LPN/LVN contribute to?Contributes to: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning.Critical Thinking Exercise: A patient is admitted with nausea and vomiting. She has lost a great deal of fluid and is dehydrated. The physician orders IV fluids and nothing by mouth. The patient is already very thin. Give two possible nursing diagnoses for this patient, using diagnostic labels only, and etiology if possible.Any two of the following: Nausea, Deficient fluid volume, Readiness for enhanced fluid balance, Nutrition: Less than body requirements.