Chapter 01: The Evolution of Nursing

Chapter 01: The Evolution of Nursing

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A nursing program certified by a state agency is said to be:

ANS:   B

Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 9 OBJ:    2

TOP:    Nursing programs                   KEY:   Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:   NCLEX: N/A

2. The process to obtain a nursing license in another state when the person has passed the NCLEX^® Examination in their own state is to:

ANS:   D

Reciprocity allows licensure from another state.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application REF:    Page 11           OBJ:    11

TOP:    Licensure         KEY:   Nursing Process Step: N/A     MSC:   NCLEX: N/A

3. When discussing the health care delivery system, the nurse must recognize that:

ANS:   D

The nurse must recognize that in the health care delivery system, the major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 11           OBJ:    8

TOP:    Health care systems                KEY:   Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:   NCLEX: N/A

4. To identify the needs of a patient and design care to meet those needs, the health care team requires:

ANS:   C

An individualized care plan involves all health care workers and outlines care to meet the needs of the individual patient.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    Page 13           OBJ:    9

TOP:    Care plan         KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Planning          MSC:   NCLEX: N/A

5. The patient care emphasis on wellness, rather than illness, began as a result of:

ANS:   A

Once causes were found, emphasis shifted from cure to prevention.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis      REF:    Page 12           OBJ:    8

TOP:    Wellness          KEY:   Nursing Process Step: N/A     MSC:   NCLEX: N/A