QUESTION A nurse arrives to her unit and learns that a colleague has called in sick so the nurse will be responsible for at least 10 patients for her shift. Several patients have returned from surgery and require close monitoring. Several other clients are elderly and need more assistance with dressings and treatments. All have […]
QUESTION A student nurse graduates from a university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. After the successful completion of passing her state boards, she decides to pursue employment at a local hospital on medical-surgical unit. There are many openings due to the current nursing shortage. Which of the following factors is contributing to the current […]
QUESTION A consumer of health care has just been laid off from his employer, losing health care coverage for himself and his family. In this situation, which of the following key factors will contribute to this consumer not being able to afford health care? A) Access to care B) Quality to care C) Cost of […]
QUESTION A wellness class is taught by a nurse in the outpatient clinic of a large suburban hospital. In discussing the clinical model related to health, what factor would the nurse say contributes to individual variability in wellness? A) Physiological interrelatedness B) Psychological standards C) Social influence D) Self-actualization ANSWER: A
QUESTION A nurse in her third year of graduate school is taking a class on nursing research. She is preparing to defend her thesis and thinks about all the contributions she can make to the nursing profession. Which of the following contributions can a baccalaureate nurse provide to research in the profession of nursing? A) […]
QUESTION A client is seen in the emergency room of a suburban hospital for a broken leg. He called his physician on the weekend to find out what he should do after his injury. The doctor directed him to the emergency room where an orthopedic surgeon was consulted and performed surgery to place a pin […]
QUESTION In putting a scientific study together for research, which is the first step in the research process? A) Collecting data B) Reviewing the literature C) Defining variables D) Raising questions ANSWER: D
QUESTION A client comes to the mental health clinic to see a psychologist for psychotherapy related to depression and anxiety. The client’s mother is dying and has just been transferred to hospice for care. What kind of care is the client’s mother receiving when she receives care for end-of-life issues? ANSWER: D
QUESTION The nurse participates in a quantitative study involving the experiences of Philippine nurses studying in the United States. What is the emphasis on quantitative research nursing practice? A) Demonstrating an empirical, analytical emphasis B) Demonstrating a human, science emphasis C) Demonstrating an empirical, science emphasis D) Demonstrating a human, analytical emphasis ANSWER: A
QUESTION A customer purchases a plane ticket and flies overseas to Germany. While in Germany, the gentleman becomes ill and travels back to the United States to be seen by his primary-care physician. Once seen by his primary-care physician, the client is placed in isolation at a nearby hospital. Which of the following challenges of […]
