Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by Burton
Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. A nurse is educating a nursing student about nursing history. The nurse explains that throughout ancient history, nursing care was provided by family members and
| 1. | Nurses. |
| 2. | Physicians. |
| 3. | Male priests. |
| 4. | Female priests. |
____ 2. A nurse is teaching a student about the history of nursing. The nurse informs the student that in 1836, the first school of nursing was established in Kaiserworth, Germany, by
| 1. | Jean Watson. |
| 2. | Clara Barton. |
| 3. | Theodor Fliedner. |
| 4. | Florence Nightingale. |
____ 3. A nurse teaches a student nurse that in 1897, the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States was formed in an effort to
| 1. | Set standards and rules in nursing education. |
| 2. | Keep nurses aware of the newest medical information. |
| 3. | Oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses. |
| 4. | Keep nurses updated on the newest information about nursing education. |
____ 4. The purpose of the National League for Nursing is to
| 1. | Set standards and rules in nursing education. |
| 2. | Keep nurses aware of the newest medical information. |
| 3. | Oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses. |
| 4. | Keep nurses updated on the newest information about nursing education. |
____ 5. All states required practical nurses to be licensed in the year
| 1. | 1940. |
| 2. | 1945. |
| 3. | 1950. |
| 4. | 1955. |
____ 6. The title licensed practical nurse (LPN) is used in all states except California and
| 1. | Texas. |
| 2. | Maine. |
| 3. | Alaska. |
| 4. | Arizona. |
____ 7. The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) is
| 1. | Taken in order to practice as a nurse. |
| 2. | Given as an entrance examination for nursing school. |
| 3. | Individualized based on where an examinee resides. |
| 4. | Taken in order to practice as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). |
____ 8. A nurse recruiter is seeking a graduate nurse who has been educated more extensively on management and leadership. The graduate nurse who most likely fits this description is the
| 1. | Diploma nurse. |
| 2. | Associate degree nurse (ADN). |
| 3. | Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). |
| 4. | Baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN). |
____ 9. Which statement about the Nurse Practice Act is accurate?
| 1. | The Nurse Practice Act clarifies who can supervise a physician. |
| 2. | The Nurse Practice Act is the law that governs the actions of nurses. |
| 3. | The Nurse Practice Act is determined by the National League of Nursing. |
| 4. | The Nurse Practice Act specifies the tasks of the unlicensed assistive personnel. |
____ 10. A nurse educates a nursing student about the Nurse Practice Act. The nursing student demonstrates understanding when he or she states:
| 1. | “The Nurse Practice Act is the same in every state.” |
| 2. | “The Nurse Practice Act does not specify who can supervise a nurse.” |
| 3. | “The Nurse Practice Act is determined by the American Nurses Association.” |
| 4. | “The Nurse Practice Act establishes the scope of practice for each level of nurse.” |
____ 11. While caring for a patient, a nurse performs a nursing action that is not within his or her scope of practice. The nurse has violated the
| 1. | Ethics Committee. |
| 2. | Nurse Practice Act. |
| 3. | State Department of Health. |
| 4. | National League for Nursing Education. |
____ 12. The Nurse Practice Act is enforced by the
| 1. | State Board of Nursing. |
| 2. | County Health Department. |
| 3. | State Department of Health. |
| 4. | National League for Nursing. |
____ 13. A nurse is caring for a resident in a long-term setting. The nurse best demonstrates a caring approach when
| 1. | Performing all activities of daily living for the resident. |
| 2. | Asking the resident’s spouse to bring a family picture for the resident’s room. |
| 3. | Answering the resident’s questions quickly without allowing time for clarification. |
| 4. | Encouraging the resident’s spouse to decide which activities the resident should do. |
____ 14. A nurse is caring for multiple patients on a medical unit. The nurse can best practice the art of nursing with an emphasis on caring by
| 1. | Providing identical care to each patient. |
| 2. | Individualizing care provided to each patient. |
| 3. | Viewing the patients in terms of a cellular disorder. |
| 4. | Viewing the patients as seriously ill and needing a cure. |
____ 15. A nurse is educating a student nurse about the responsibilities of a student nurse. The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is needed when the student nurse states:
| 1. | “I will check laboratory results for my patients often.” |
| 2. | “I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings.” |
| 3. | “I will frequently check the patient’s chart for diagnostic test results.” |
| 4. | “It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of abnormal findings.” |
____ 16. A nursing instructor teaches a student nurse about the importance of joining a professional organization. The nursing instructor recognizes that further instruction is necessary when the student nurse states,
| 1. | “Professional organizations allow me to have a collective voice.” |
| 2. | “Professional organizations limit my ability to influence laws and policies.” |
| 3. | “Professional behavior is demonstrated by joining a professional organization.” |
| 4. | “By joining a professional organization, I will have opportunities for leadership.” |
