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    Exam Name___________________________________ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) A client wishes to discontinue treatment for his cancer. Acting as the client advocate, the nurse makes this statement to the client's physician: 1) A) "The family must be involved in this decision." B) "The client is making his own decision." C) "Let's educate the family about the consequences of this decision." D) "The client would benefit from additional information about treatment options." Answer: B Explanation: A) A client advocate acts to protect the client and may represent the client's needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client's wishes for information to the physician. Providing additional information to the client about treatment options and bringing the family into the decision - making process would be examples of the nurse acting as teacher or counselor. Implementation Psychosocial integrity Application B) A client advocate acts to protect the client and may represent the client's needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client's wishes for information to the physician. Providing additional information to the client about treatment options and bringing the family into the decision - making process would be examples of the nurse acting as teacher or counselor. Implementation Psychosocial integrity Application C) A client advocate acts to protect the client and may represent the client's needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client's wishes for information to the physician. Providing additional information to the client about treatment options and bringing the family into the decision - making process would be examples of the nurse acting as teacher or counselor. Implementation Psychosocial integrity Application D) A client advocate acts to protect the client and may represent the client's needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client's wishes for information to the physician. Providing additional information to the client about treatment options and bringing the family into the decision - making process would be examples of the nurse acting as teacher or counselor. Implementation Psychosocial integrity Application 2) Explaining the present economic challenges to students in the community health course, the nurse educator would emphasize the importance of nurses being familiar with which of the following? 2) A) Advances in science and technology B) Emphasis shift from inpatient to outpatient care C) Diagnostic - related groups (DRGs) D) Consumer representatives on governing boards of nursing associations and regulatory agencies Answer: B 1

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    Explanation: A) Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of nursing. As a result of the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are being employed in community - based health settings. Other forces include consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on diagnosis. Though this is an aspect of economic factors affecting nursing, it is not the underlying cause of more personnel being employed in community - based settings. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application B) Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of nursing. As a result of the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are being employed in community - based health settings. Other forces include consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on diagnosis. Though this is an aspect of economic factors affecting nursing, it is not the underlying cause of more personnel being employed in community - based settings. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application C) Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of nursing. As a result of the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are being employed in community - based health settings. Other forces include consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on diagnosis. Though this is an aspect of economic factors affecting nursing, it is not the underlying cause of more personnel being employed in community - based settings. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application D) Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of nursing. As a result of the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are being employed in community - based health settings. Other forces include consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on diagnosis. Though this is an aspect of economic factors affecting nursing, it is not the underlying cause of more personnel being employed in community - based settings. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application 2

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    3) The nurse practitioner is working with the staff nurse to change the plan of care for a client. This is an example of which of the ANA standards of practice? 3) A) Planning B) Implementation C) Outcomes identification D) Assessment Answer: B Explanation: A) Consultation - as in advanced practice nurses and staff nurses working together - is a way for those involved with the client's care to influence the plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change. Consultation is part of Standard 5: Implementation. Assessment deals with data collection. Outcomes identification sets identified goals for a plan specific to the client or situation. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application B) Consultation - as in advanced practice nurses and staff nurses working together - is a way for those involved with the client's care to influence the plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change. Consultation is part of Standard 5: Implementation. Assessment deals with data collection. Outcomes identification sets identified goals for a plan specific to the client or situation. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application C) Consultation - as in advanced practice nurses and staff nurses working together - is a way for those involved with the client's care to influence the plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change. Consultation is part of Standard 5: Implementation. Assessment deals with data collection. Outcomes identification sets identified goals for a plan specific to the client or situation. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application D) Consultation - as in advanced practice nurses and staff nurses working together - is a way for those involved with the client's care to influence the plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change. Consultation is part of Standard 5: Implementation. Assessment deals with data collection. Outcomes identification sets identified goals for a plan specific to the client or situation. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 4) A nurse has decided to focus on educating the community about health promotion and wellness. Which of the following would be an example of this? 4) A) Holding classes on prevention of sexually transmitted disease B) Initiating prenatal and infant care C) Implementing an exercise class for clients who have had a stroke D) Teaching a class about home accident prevention Answer: D 3

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    Explanation: A) Wellness is a process that engages in activities and behaviors that enhance quality of life and maximize personal potential. This involves individual and community activities to enhance healthy lifestyles such as improving nutrition and physical fitness, preventing drug and alcohol misuse, restricting smoking, and preventing accidents in the home and workplace. The goal of illness prevention is to maintain optimal health by preventing disease - which would include immunization, prenatal and infant care, and prevention of sexually transmitted disease. Teaching clients about recovery activities, such as exercises that accelerate recovery after a stroke, would focus on health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application B) Wellness is a process that engages in activities and behaviors that enhance quality of life and maximize personal potential. This involves individual and community activities to enhance healthy lifestyles such as improving nutrition and physical fitness, preventing drug and alcohol misuse, restricting smoking, and preventing accidents in the home and workplace. The goal of illness prevention is to maintain optimal health by preventing disease - which would include immunization, prenatal and infant care, and prevention of sexually transmitted disease. Teaching clients about recovery activities, such as exercises that accelerate recovery after a stroke, would focus on health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application C) Wellness is a process that engages in activities and behaviors that enhance quality of life and maximize personal potential. This involves individual and community activities to enhance healthy lifestyles such as improving nutrition and physical fitness, preventing drug and alcohol misuse, restricting smoking, and preventing accidents in the home and workplace. The goal of illness prevention is to maintain optimal health by preventing disease - which would include immunization, prenatal and infant care, and prevention of sexually transmitted disease. Teaching clients about recovery activities, such as exercises that accelerate recovery after a stroke, would focus on health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application D) Wellness is a process that engages in activities and behaviors that enhance quality of life and maximize personal potential. This involves individual and community activities to enhance healthy lifestyles such as improving nutrition and physical fitness, preventing drug and alcohol misuse, restricting smoking, and preventing accidents in the home and workplace. The goal of illness prevention is to maintain optimal health by preventing disease - which would include immunization, prenatal and infant care, and prevention of sexually transmitted disease. Teaching clients about recovery activities, such as exercises that accelerate recovery after a stroke, would focus on health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application 4

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    5) A nurse is careful to cover the client during a bath. This action describes which of the following nursing roles? 5) A) Client advocate B) Communicator C) Teacher D) Caregiver Answer: D Explanation: A) The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application B) The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application C) The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application D) The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 6) Throughout the course of the nursing program, professionalism is exemplified by the faculty. The student nurse practices professionalism by which of the following? 6) A) Maintaining specific character and spirit B) Learning about the influences of Florence Nightingale C) Promising to uphold the standards of the profession D) Acquiring characteristics considered to be professional Answer: A 5

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    Explanation: A) Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set of attributes and a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment. Florence Nightingale influenced nursing professionalism a great deal, but simply learning about her influence does not constitute professionalism because it refers to a way of life. Professionalization is the process of becoming professional, which is acquiring characteristics considered to be professional and upholding the standards of a profession. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Analysis B) Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set of attributes and a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment. Florence Nightingale influenced nursing professionalism a great deal, but simply learning about her influence does not constitute professionalism because it refers to a way of life. Professionalization is the process of becoming professional, which is acquiring characteristics considered to be professional and upholding the standards of a profession. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Analysis C) Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set of attributes and a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment. Florence Nightingale influenced nursing professionalism a great deal, but simply learning about her influence does not constitute professionalism because it refers to a way of life. Professionalization is the process of becoming professional, which is acquiring characteristics considered to be professional and upholding the standards of a profession. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Analysis D) Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set of attributes and a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment. Florence Nightingale influenced nursing professionalism a great deal, but simply learning about her influence does not constitute professionalism because it refers to a way of life. Professionalization is the process of becoming professional, which is acquiring characteristics considered to be professional and upholding the standards of a profession. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Analysis 6

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    7) A student nurse has set up study groups, complete with objectives and goals for each session. This student is practicing which attribute of organization? 7) A) Governance B) Service orientation C) Socialization D) Specialized education Answer: C Explanation: A) Socialization involves learning to behave, feel, and see the world in a manner similar to other persons occupying the same role. The goal is to instill in others the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors deemed essential. One of the most powerful mechanisms of professional socialization is interacting with fellow students and becoming bound together by feelings of mutual cooperation, support, and solidarity. Governance is the establishment and maintenance of social, political, and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice, working conditions, and professional affairs. Service orientation differentiates nursing from an occupation pursued primarily for profit. Specialized education is an important aspect of professional status and is focused on the course of study and curriculum particular to the profession. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application B) Socialization involves learning to behave, feel, and see the world in a manner similar to other persons occupying the same role. The goal is to instill in others the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors deemed essential. One of the most powerful mechanisms of professional socialization is interacting with fellow students and becoming bound together by feelings of mutual cooperation, support, and solidarity. Governance is the establishment and maintenance of social, political, and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice, working conditions, and professional affairs. Service orientation differentiates nursing from an occupation pursued primarily for profit. Specialized education is an important aspect of professional status and is focused on the course of study and curriculum particular to the profession. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application C) Socialization involves learning to behave, feel, and see the world in a manner similar to other persons occupying the same role. The goal is to instill in others the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors deemed essential. One of the most powerful mechanisms of professional socialization is interacting with fellow students and becoming bound together by feelings of mutual cooperation, support, and solidarity. Governance is the establishment and maintenance of social, political, and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice, working conditions, and professional affairs. Service orientation differentiates nursing from an occupation pursued primarily for profit. Specialized education is an important aspect of professional status and is focused on the course of study and curriculum particular to the profession. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application 7

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    D) Socialization involves learning to behave, feel, and see the world in a manner similar to other persons occupying the same role. The goal is to instill in others the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors deemed essential. One of the most powerful mechanisms of professional socialization is interacting with fellow students and becoming bound together by feelings of mutual cooperation, support, and solidarity. Governance is the establishment and maintenance of social, political, and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice, working conditions, and professional affairs. Service orientation differentiates nursing from an occupation pursued primarily for profit. Specialized education is an important aspect of professional status and is focused on the course of study and curriculum particular to the profession. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application 8) The advanced practice nurse refers the client to physical therapy for further rehabilitation. This is an example of which of the ANA standards of practice? 8) A) Assessment B) Implementation C) Planning D) Diagnosis Answer: B Explanation: A) Standard 5: Implementation includes prescriptive authority and treatment, which would include a referral for further treatment and therapy in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assessment is data collection. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to reach the expected goals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application B) Standard 5: Implementation includes prescriptive authority and treatment, which would include a referral for further treatment and therapy in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assessment is data collection. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to reach the expected goals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application C) Standard 5: Implementation includes prescriptive authority and treatment, which would include a referral for further treatment and therapy in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assessment is data collection. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to reach the expected goals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application D) Standard 5: Implementation includes prescriptive authority and treatment, which would include a referral for further treatment and therapy in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assessment is data collection. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data. Planning prescribes strategies and alternatives to reach the expected goals. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 8

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    9) The client recovered to a greater level that what was previously expected. The staff nurse responsible for the client's care is following which of the ANA standards of practice? 9) A) Implementation B) Diagnosis C) Evaluation D) Planning Answer: C Explanation: A) Evaluation, Standard 6, evaluates the progress toward attainment of outcomes. Since the progress was recovery in this case, and at a greater level than expectations, the nurse would be evaluating the plan of care. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data to determine problems. Planning involves prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation consists of coordinating care, teaching, consultation, prescriptive authority, and treatment/evaluation. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Analysis B) Evaluation, Standard 6, evaluates the progress toward attainment of outcomes. Since the progress was recovery in this case, and at a greater level than expectations, the nurse would be evaluating the plan of care. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data to determine problems. Planning involves prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation consists of coordinating care, teaching, consultation, prescriptive authority, and treatment/evaluation. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Analysis C) Evaluation, Standard 6, evaluates the progress toward attainment of outcomes. Since the progress was recovery in this case, and at a greater level than expectations, the nurse would be evaluating the plan of care. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data to determine problems. Planning involves prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation consists of coordinating care, teaching, consultation, prescriptive authority, and treatment/evaluation. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Analysis D) Evaluation, Standard 6, evaluates the progress toward attainment of outcomes. Since the progress was recovery in this case, and at a greater level than expectations, the nurse would be evaluating the plan of care. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data to determine problems. Planning involves prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation consists of coordinating care, teaching, consultation, prescriptive authority, and treatment/evaluation. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Analysis 9

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    10) The term patient usually implies that the person is: 10) A) Proactive in his or her health care needs. B) Using a service or commodity. C) A collaborator in his or her care. D) Seeking assistance because of illness. Answer: D Explanation: A) The word patient comes from a Latin word meaning "to suffer" or "to bear." Usually, people become patients when they seek assistance because of illness or for surgery. Some nurses believe that the word patient implies passive acceptance of the decisions and care of health professionals, which would be opposite of being proactive in one's health care needs. The term client presents the recipient of health care as a collaborator in that care, along with the people who are providing service. A consumer is an individual, a group of people, or a community that uses a service or commodity. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application B) The word patient comes from a Latin word meaning "to suffer" or "to bear." Usually, people become patients when they seek assistance because of illness or for surgery. Some nurses believe that the word patient implies passive acceptance of the decisions and care of health professionals, which would be opposite of being proactive in one's health care needs. The term client presents the recipient of health care as a collaborator in that care, along with the people who are providing service. A consumer is an individual, a group of people, or a community that uses a service or commodity. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application C) The word patient comes from a Latin word meaning "to suffer" or "to bear." Usually, people become patients when they seek assistance because of illness or for surgery. Some nurses believe that the word patient implies passive acceptance of the decisions and care of health professionals, which would be opposite of being proactive in one's health care needs. The term client presents the recipient of health care as a collaborator in that care, along with the people who are providing service. A consumer is an individual, a group of people, or a community that uses a service or commodity. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application D) The word patient comes from a Latin word meaning "to suffer" or "to bear." Usually, people become patients when they seek assistance because of illness or for surgery. Some nurses believe that the word patient implies passive acceptance of the decisions and care of health professionals, which would be opposite of being proactive in one's health care needs. The term client presents the recipient of health care as a collaborator in that care, along with the people who are providing service. A consumer is an individual, a group of people, or a community that uses a service or commodity. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 10

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    11) A practicing RN decides that attending an upcoming workshop about new pharmacological treatments would benefit his or her practice. This RN is modeling which of the standards of professional performance? 11) A) Professional practice evaluation B) Quality of practice C) Research D) Education Answer: A Explanation: A) Standards of professional performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Professional practice evaluation, Standard 9, is behavior that evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Deciding to enhance one's current knowledge base, in relationship to one's own practice, would describe this standard. Quality of practice is a systematic approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Education is knowledge attainment and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Research integrates research findings into practice. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application B) Standards of professional performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Professional practice evaluation, Standard 9, is behavior that evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Deciding to enhance one's current knowledge base, in relationship to one's own practice, would describe this standard. Quality of practice is a systematic approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Education is knowledge attainment and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Research integrates research findings into practice. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application C) Standards of professional performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Professional practice evaluation, Standard 9, is behavior that evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Deciding to enhance one's current knowledge base, in relationship to one's own practice, would describe this standard. Quality of practice is a systematic approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Education is knowledge attainment and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Research integrates research findings into practice. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 11

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    D) Standards of professional performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Professional practice evaluation, Standard 9, is behavior that evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Deciding to enhance one's current knowledge base, in relationship to one's own practice, would describe this standard. Quality of practice is a systematic approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Education is knowledge attainment and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Research integrates research findings into practice. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 12) A nurse is working closely with a client regarding a chemotherapy regimen, providing consultation, education, and direction for the client and the client's family. This nurse would most likely be certified as which of the following? 12) A) Nurse entrepreneur B) Clinical nurse specialist C) Nurse educator D) Nurse practitioner Answer: B Explanation: A) A clinical nurse specialist has an advanced degree or expertise and is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of practice (oncology in this case). The nurse provides direct client care, educates others, consults, conducts research, and manages care. A nurse practitioner has an advanced education, is a graduate of a nurse practitioner program, and usually deals with nonemergency acute or chronic illness and provides primary ambulatory care. The nurse educator is responsible for classroom and often clinical teaching. A nurse entrepreneur usually has an advanced degree, manages a health - related business, and may be involved in education, consultation, or research. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application B) A clinical nurse specialist has an advanced degree or expertise and is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of practice (oncology in this case). The nurse provides direct client care, educates others, consults, conducts research, and manages care. A nurse practitioner has an advanced education, is a graduate of a nurse practitioner program, and usually deals with nonemergency acute or chronic illness and provides primary ambulatory care. The nurse educator is responsible for classroom and often clinical teaching. A nurse entrepreneur usually has an advanced degree, manages a health - related business, and may be involved in education, consultation, or research. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 12

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    C) A clinical nurse specialist has an advanced degree or expertise and is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of practice (oncology in this case). The nurse provides direct client care, educates others, consults, conducts research, and manages care. A nurse practitioner has an advanced education, is a graduate of a nurse practitioner program, and usually deals with nonemergency acute or chronic illness and provides primary ambulatory care. The nurse educator is responsible for classroom and often clinical teaching. A nurse entrepreneur usually has an advanced degree, manages a health - related business, and may be involved in education, consultation, or research. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application D) A clinical nurse specialist has an advanced degree or expertise and is considered to be an expert in a specialized area of practice (oncology in this case). The nurse provides direct client care, educates others, consults, conducts research, and manages care. A nurse practitioner has an advanced education, is a graduate of a nurse practitioner program, and usually deals with nonemergency acute or chronic illness and provides primary ambulatory care. The nurse educator is responsible for classroom and often clinical teaching. A nurse entrepreneur usually has an advanced degree, manages a health - related business, and may be involved in education, consultation, or research. Implementation Safe, effective care environment Application 13

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    13) Nursing students offer free occult blood screening at a community health fair. This activity would be an example of which area of nursing practice? 13) A) Promoting health and wellness B) Restoring health C) Illness prevention D) Rehabilitation Answer: B Explanation: A) Restoring health focuses on the ill client, and it extends from early detection (such as checking for occult blood in feces) through helping the client during the recovery period. Health promotion and wellness activities enhance the quality of life and maximize personal potential. Rehabilitation is an activity of health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application B) Restoring health focuses on the ill client, and it extends from early detection (such as checking for occult blood in feces) through helping the client during the recovery period. Health promotion and wellness activities enhance the quality of life and maximize personal potential. Rehabilitation is an activity of health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application C) Restoring health focuses on the ill client, and it extends from early detection (such as checking for occult blood in feces) through helping the client during the recovery period. Health promotion and wellness activities enhance the quality of life and maximize personal potential. Rehabilitation is an activity of health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application D) Restoring health focuses on the ill client, and it extends from early detection (such as checking for occult blood in feces) through helping the client during the recovery period. Health promotion and wellness activities enhance the quality of life and maximize personal potential. Rehabilitation is an activity of health restoration. Implementation Health promotion and maintenance Application 14) A seasoned nurse who acts as a mentor for a new graduate is practicing which of the standards of professional performance? 14) A) Evaluation B) Collegiality C) Collaboration D) Leadership Answer: B Explanation: A) Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting, and evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards. Implementation Safe, effective environment of care Application 14

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    B) Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting, and evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards. Implementation Safe, effective environment of care Application C) Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting, and evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards. Implementation Safe, effective environment of care Application D) Collegiality describes interaction with and contributions to the professional development of peers and colleagues, which is what a mentoring relationship would involve. Collaboration involves working with the client, the family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership provides direction in a professional practice setting, and evaluation involves a comparison between one's own nursing practice and professional practice standards. Implementation Safe, effective environment of care Application 15) The nurse is caring for several acutely ill clients during the shift. Which of the following is an example of the nurse practicing the professional criteria of autonomy? 15) A) Communicating with peers when help is needed B) Delivering medications and prescribed treatments in a timely manner C) Deciding to prioritize care according to client needs D) Complaining to the supervisor about high acuity level and staff - to - client ratio Answer: C Explanation: A) Autonomy in nursing means independence at work, responsibility, and accountability for one's actions. Making decisions about which client requires care according to needs is an example of autonomy. Carrying out physician orders would be an example of nursing care, but not independence. Communication is important in any profession as well as making concerns known to supervisors, but these are not examples of controlling activity - a hallmark of autonomy. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application B) Autonomy in nursing means independence at work, responsibility, and accountability for one's actions. Making decisions about which client requires care according to needs is an example of autonomy. Carrying out physician orders would be an example of nursing care, but not independence. Communication is important in any profession as well as making concerns known to supervisors, but these are not examples of controlling activity - a hallmark of autonomy. Evaluation Safe, effective care environment Application 15

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