Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing
... [Show More] care focuses on:. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriate accrediting commission council of the:The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is: 1 Diploma in nursing 2 Masters in nursing 3 Doctorate in nursing 4 Baccalaureate in nursingA group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic interest, and health care is the: 1 State Board of Nursing 2 American Nurses Association 3 American Hospital Association 4 National Student Nurses AssociationA nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most important factor for the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal failure. The nurse states, We will do everything possible to return you to the optimum level of self-care possible. In coordinating an approach to best meet the needs of this client, the nurse is fulfilling the role of:. Nurses have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of health care agencies around the world. The practice setting where the majority of nurses continue to work is:A client is receiving Dilantin to prevent seizure activity. To which allied health care professional should the nurse refer this client in order to minimize the challenges this condition creates?The Goldmark Report concluded that: 1 Nursing roles and responsibilities required clarification 2 A theory-based curriculum was necessary for accreditation 3 Nursing education programs must be affiliated with universities 4 Increased financial support should be provided for nursing education. In 1893 Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster made significant contributions to the nursing profession through their work involving the: 1 Henry Street Settlement in New York 2 First training school in Toronto, Canada 3 Training school at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore 4 Development of the American Journal of NursingTo obtain a certification in a specialty area, the nurse will have to complete: 1 A request for state approval 2 A graduate degree in nursing 3 An examination and the minimum practice requirements 4 A general examination given to all nurses seeking certification. In looking at the nineteenth century, the growth of professional nursing was stimulated by: 1 The Civil War 2 Federal legislation 3 Florence Nightingale 4 The womens suffrage movementNurses need to be aware of current trends in the health care delivery system in order to respond in educational preparation and practice. A major trend that is influencing nursing practice today is: 1 Decreased client acuity 2 Increased hospital stays 3 Decreased emphasis on health promotion 4 Increased incidence of chronic disease processesThe nurse assists the client in a health promotion activity that also reduces the cost of health care delivery when: 1 Administering medication 2 Treating a diabetic foot ulcer 3 Obtaining an operative consent 4 Discussing exercise and nutritionThe nurse is best able to provide quality care that benefits both client and family by: 1 Incorporating caring into the practice 2 Making the client the center of the practice 3 Integrating the science and art of nursing into the practice 4 Being knowledgeable of the institutions standards of practiceWhich of the following statements best reflects Nightingales nursing philosophy on health maintenance and restoration? 1 Did all the clients eat a good breakfast? 2 What is the client rating his pain level after his medication? 3 Have any clients developed a nosocomial infection last month? 4 Is anyone interested in volunteering to mentor our new graduates?The twentieth century is recognized for which of the following nursing concepts? 1 Code of Nursing Ethics 2 Hospital-based nursing care 3 Specialized nursing textbooks were adopted. 4 Formalized university-based nursing educationThe best example of the impact of the womens movement on health care is: 1 Improvement in breast cancer survival rates 2 Insurance coverage for well-woman check-ups 3 Women subjects to be included in all appropriate health research projects 4 A single, teenage mother receiving Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits [Show Less]