Essentials of nursing final 111 Questions with Verified Answers
To become a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Specialist, you must pass the Neonatal
... [Show More] Intensive Care Nursing Certification exam through the National Certification Corporation. - CORRECT ANSWER true
APRNs treat and diagnose illnesses, advise the public on health issues, manage chronic disease and engage in continuous education to remain at the very forefront of any technological, methodological, or other developments in the field. - CORRECT ANSWER true
The Nurse Practice Act requires annual license renewal for practicing nurses. - CORRECT ANSWER false, biennial
How many RN programs are there in Arkansas? - CORRECT ANSWER 28
What are the five major concepts included in the UAM School of Nursing philosophy? - CORRECT ANSWER - person
- environment
- health
- professional nursing
- professional nursing education
CPR certification is required from what organization? - CORRECT ANSWER American Heart Association
The overall mission of the School of Nursing is to strive for excellence in the: - CORRECT ANSWER preparation of professional nurse generalists
What is the highest paid nursing speciality? - CORRECT ANSWER Nurse Anesthetist
The Nurse Licensure Compact (mutual recognition) allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice (both physically and electronically) in other states that have enacted the nurse licensure compact, subject to each state's practice laws and regulations. - CORRECT ANSWER true
All nurses complete a rigorous program of extensive education and study, and work directly with patients, families and communities using the core values of the nursing process. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Health is viewed as a continuum throughout the lifespan that is influenced by the person's risk reduction behaviors and adaptive responses that promote goal adaptation and need integrity. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Which organizing framework provides the basis for identification of strands that support the nursing curriculum? - CORRECT ANSWER Roy Adaptation Model
LPNs cannot administer medications. That is the RNs job. - CORRECT ANSWER false
How many nurse licenses have been issued by the ASBN? - CORRECT ANSWER over 52,000
All UAM School of Nursing programs are approved by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Arkansas State Board of Nursing
The overall mission of the School of Nursing is to strive for excellence in the preparation of professional nurse generalists. This mission is accomplished through the following goals: (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - the preparation of graduates to provide nursing care for individuals, families, and communities within a variety of health care settings
- the encouragement of critical thinking to guide therapeutic nursing interventions that promote, maintain, and restore health
- the development of accountability through a commitment to professional nursing practice and
lifelong learning
The mission of the ASBN is to protect the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER false, the patient
Which of the following nurse specialties will (1) start your own business venture within the healthcare field, (2) hire employees to help you grow the business, and (3) raising funds and taking care of the financial side of the business, including payroll and taxes. - CORRECT ANSWER Nurse Entrepreneur
Select all of the modes included in the organizing framework. - CORRECT ANSWER - physiological
- self-concept
- role function
- interdependence
A Nursing Writer or Author can work from home. - CORRECT ANSWER true
What is the registered nursing licensing examination called? - CORRECT ANSWER NCLEX-RN
What is the "nursing building" where your advisor and course professor are located? - CORRECT ANSWER Sorrells Hall
The nursing profession was founded to protect, promote and improve health for all ages. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Emergency nurses are in demand because their specialized skills, efficiency, and steady nerves are a few of the many qualities that make them a valuable asset to any emergency department. - CORRECT ANSWER true
In testing situations, use of cell phones/smart watches or similar communication devices may lead also to a charge of academic dishonesty and additional sanctions under the Academic Dishonesty Policy. - CORRECT ANSWER true
What is the ratio of clinical simulation hours to clinical hours? - CORRECT ANSWER 1:3
This nurse specialty cares for patients who have been the victims of sexual abuse, violence and assault. - CORRECT ANSWER Forensic Nurse
Select all of the student learning outcomes for this course. - CORRECT ANSWER - discuss nursing in today's evolving health care environment
- identify nursing standards, values, ethics, and scope of practice
- discuss the current state of nursing, health care delivery systems, and future challenges for the nursing profession
Select all of the following "high demand" nurse specialties. - CORRECT ANSWER - cardiac care nursing
- home health nursing
- psychiatric nursing
- telemetry nursing
- obstetrics nursing
What page is the Student Appeal Process found on? - CORRECT ANSWER 40
Environment includes all __________ and __________ stimuli that affect development and responses - CORRECT ANSWER internal and external
What is the website for the Arkansas State Board of Nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER www.arbsn.org
The faculty of the School of Nursing holds the following beliefs about the major concepts of - CORRECT ANSWER - person
- environment
- health
- professional nursing
- professional nursing education
_____________________ is a process of being and becoming an integrated holistic person by continuously adapting to change. - CORRECT ANSWER health
ANF stands for the American Nurses Fellowship. - CORRECT ANSWER false
What type of nurse will with surgeons on a variety of invasive and non-invasive procedures, from the small and elective, like dermabrasion, to the more complex, like facial reconstruction after an accident. - CORRECT ANSWER plastic surgery nurse
This nurse will help people who have limited access to basic healthcare and resources, such as modern medicine, vaccines and clean drinking water. - CORRECT ANSWER missionary nurse
How many LPN programs are in Arkansas? - CORRECT ANSWER 29
Beyond the time-honored reputation for compassion and dedication lies a highly specialised profession, which stays consistent to address the needs of society - CORRECT ANSWER false
Select all of the following strands covered in the BSN degree. - CORRECT ANSWER - Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Research
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Teaching/Learning
LPNs provide health promotion, counseling, and education instead of the RN. - CORRECT ANSWER false
How much do final exams count for course grades? - CORRECT ANSWER 20%
Select all of the following places a Nurse Educator could work. - CORRECT ANSWER - Hospital
- University
- Continuing education programs
- Long-term care centers
In assessing a patient, nurses just consider test results. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Match the need integrity to the mode covered in the School of Nursing curricular strands. - CORRECT ANSWER physiological
- physical
self-concept
- psychic
role function
- social
interdependence
- affectional adequacy
__________ and __________ are integral to professional nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER caring and value based beliefs
Where is the final exam taken? - CORRECT ANSWER UAM Testing Center
Nurses are in every community - large and small - providing expert care from birth to the end of life. - CORRECT ANSWER true
What is the phone number to call regarding setting up your final exam? - CORRECT ANSWER 460-1454
The Nurse Practice Act requires that any person practicing as a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse practitioner, practical nurse, or psychiatric technician nurse in this state shall be licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), also known as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), support the core health care team and work under the supervision of an RN, APRN or MD. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Which type of nurse would work in a county health department, a city health department, a federal health organization, or a mobile health care service unit? - CORRECT ANSWER public health nurse
Temporary nursing permits may be issued to Arkansas licensed nurses who are graduates of a nursing program. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Through long-term monitoring of patients' behavior and knowledge-based expertise, nurses are best placed to take an all-encompassing view of a patient's wellbeing. - CORRECT ANSWER true
You have the option to complete the personal toolbox assignment for bonus points. - CORRECT ANSWER false
The process of professional nursing education guides the student in the acquisition of: (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - nursing knowledge
- skills
- attitudes
- values
What is the phone number to contact the course professor? - CORRECT ANSWER 460-1168
This type of RN helps prepare living donors, and patients who are receiving an organ, for their procedures, and assist doctors during transplant surgeries. - CORRECT ANSWER transplant nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are registered nurses who have been educated beyond the requirements for a registered nurse in: (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
A Master (MSN) or Doctoral (PhD) degree in nurse is required to become a Clinical Nurse Specialist. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Any student enrolled in a nursing course who is in danger of academic failure, NCLEX-RN failure, withdrawing from the nursing program, and/or any student with an average grade of less than 75% after two exams or at midterm in any nursing course is called a: - CORRECT ANSWER high-risk student
LPNs form the backbone of health care provision in the United States. - CORRECT ANSWER false; registered nurses
How many points is each discussion question worth? - CORRECT ANSWER 25
When did the Arkansas Legislature passed the original Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)? - CORRECT ANSWER 1999
There are five steps to the nursing process. - CORRECT ANSWER true
How much is the NLCEX-RN application fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $200
One must be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to become a certified nurse midwife. - CORRECT ANSWER true
The professional nurse uses leadership skills in communicating, collaborating, and negotiating with consumers and other members of the health care team in the delivery and promotion of health services. - CORRECT ANSWER true
According to the January 2012 "United States Registered Nurse Workforce Report Card and Shortage Forecast" in the American Journal of Medical Quality, a shortage of registered nurses is projected to spread across the country between 2009 and 2030. In this state-by-state analysis, the authors forecast the RN shortage to be most intense in the South and the West - CORRECT ANSWER true
The focus of nursing should be on the person and not the disease. - CORRECT ANSWER true
The annual average salary for a Nurse Advocate is $46,000 to $93,000 depending on experience. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Each RN on the board must be an Arkansas resident with at least five years of successful experience as a RN in nursing practice, administration, or teaching. - CORRECT ANSWER true
The Arkansas Nurse Practice Act is the most important piece of legislation related to nursing practice. - CORRECT ANSWER true
A Nurse Anesthetist has a faster paced job than an Occupational Health Nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER true
How many teaching/learning principles are there? - CORRECT ANSWER 11
A Critical Care Nurse usually has a lower salary than a Flight Nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER false
The ASBN acts as the publics advocate by effectively regulating the practice of nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER true
There are over 6 million registered nurses in the United States today - CORRECT ANSWER false
Who is the course professor? - CORRECT ANSWER Christine Felts
How many quizzes are included in this course? - CORRECT ANSWER 6
What is the passing percentage in the School of Nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER 75
Are students allowed readmission to the School of Nursing if the student fails a course? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, but only if the student petitions for readmission
A cardiac care nurse takes care of patients who have catheters inserted into the bladder for urinary problems or heart defects. - CORRECT ANSWER true
What type of nurses are there? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - LPNs
- APRN
- RNs
All ASBN board members that are nurses must hold an Arkansas or Texas nurses licenses and must be actively practicing in their license category. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Select all of the following School of Nursing Committees that students are elected to serve on. - CORRECT ANSWER - Curriculum
- Admissions Committee
- Teaching Resources
When does the board meet? - CORRECT ANSWER every month except March, August, and December
In the United States today, nursing roles can be divided into four categories by the specific responsibilities they undertake. - CORRECT ANSWER false; three
How many Registered Nurses (RNs) do you have to interview for the course assignment "Notes from interviews"? - CORRECT ANSWER 3
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing acts as the publics advocate by effectively regulating the practice of nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER true
A ____________ nurse is a scientist who works with patients during clinical trials, recording and managing data with the intent of discovering newer, better ways to provide care. - CORRECT ANSWER research
Medicine is the heart of healthcare. - CORRECT ANSWER false; nursing***
Select all of the following degrees that allow a RN to become specialized as a Dermatology Nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER ADN or BSN
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Nurses assess patients on an in-depth physiological, economic, social and lifestyle basis.
Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Through careful consideration of both physical symptoms and patient behavior, the nurse forms a diagnosis.
Outcomes / Planning - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse uses their expertise to set realistic goals for the patient's recovery. These objectives are then closely monitored.
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER By accurately implementing the care plan, nurses guarantee consistency of care for the patient whilst meticulously documenting their progress.
Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER By closely analyzing the effectiveness of the care plan and studying patient response, the nurse hones the plan to achieve the very best patient outcomes.
________________ is viewed as an individual, a family, and/or a community and as a holistic adaptive system in constant interaction with an increasingly interconnected global environment. - CORRECT ANSWER person
The Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and ASBN Rules can be downloaded free of charge. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Professional nursing is only considered a science. - CORRECT ANSWER false; a science and an art
Board meetings are open to the public. - CORRECT ANSWER true
When was the AR State Board of Nursing established? - CORRECT ANSWER 1913
Select all of the following nurse specialties that are research-oriented. - CORRECT ANSWER - Nurse Educator
- Informatics Nurse
- Genetics Nurse
- Case Management Nurse
- Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse
What are the steps taken to become a Perianesthesia Nurse? Put the below steps in order. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Earn a Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN).
2. Pass the NCLEX-RN after graduation.
3. Gain 1800 hours of experience working as a RN in a perianesthesia unit.
4. Pass the Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse exam or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse exam through the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification Inc.
This nurse specialty takes care of patients who've swallowed poison, come into contact with a toxin, been bitten by a snake, or stung by a bee or wasp. - CORRECT ANSWER Toxicology Nurse
What age range does a Pediatric Nurse take care of? - CORRECT ANSWER birth until the late teen years
What is the course number? - CORRECT ANSWER NURS 1001
This type of nurse provides pain management and general health education to patients, in non-emergency situations, outside of a hospital environment. - CORRECT ANSWER Ambulatory Care Nurse
The ASBN is comprised of ________ Arkansas residents appointed by the Governor for terms of four years, subject to confirmation by the Senate. - CORRECT ANSWER 13
How much does the criminal background check cost the student? - CORRECT ANSWER $49.50 [Show Less]