QUESTION What is the first step in selecting a graduate program to attend? 1. Determining geographic availability of programs 2. Seeking financial aid 3. Identifying clear professional career goals 4. Modifying one’s work schedule ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Before applying for a graduate program, the first step for a nurse should be to identify […]
QUESTION A nurse seeking a DNP bases the decision to do so on what information? (Select all that apply.) 1. Nursing is a discipline seeking a higher body of knowledge. 2. Nursing requires the DNP to practice in an advance role. 3. Nursing is a practice requiring skill refinement. 4. Nursing licensure is regulated by […]
QUESTION What international body of nursing is concerned with the definition and scope of advanced practice nursing worldwide? 1. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2. The American Nurses Association (ANA) 3. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 4. The World Health Organization (WHO) ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 The International Council of […]
QUESTION While completing courses for a master’s degree in nursing education the nurse has taken electives for gerontology, informatics, and pain management. Using the table below, which certifications should this nurse plan to obtain upon graduation from the program? [Insert Table 24-2 here] 1. Informatics 2. Gerontological 3. Adult Gerontology 4. Adult Gerontology-Acute 5. Adult […]
QUESTION The nurse is reading the latest job posting at her place of employment: Position Description; Clinical Nurse Leader: In this position the nurse is responsible for client care outcomes according to evidence-based practice. Familiar with research approaches, literature searches, and creation of care maps and standardized care plans is required. What additional information about […]
QUESTION Which advanced practice role uses comprehensive assessment, clinical reasoning, and differential diagnosis? 1. Nurse-midwife 2. Nurse practitioner 3. Clinical nurse specialist 4. Nurse-anesthetist ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Nurse practitioners manage a wide range of health problems through physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and patient/family education and counseling; their priority areas of focus are primary […]
QUESTION Which worker in the service sector is at greatest risk for violence in the workplace? 1. EMTs 2. Physicians 3. Gas station attendants 4. Mail carriers ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 The workers at greatest risk are those who exchange money with the public, make deliveries, carry passengers in vehicles, work alone or in […]
QUESTION What is a voluntary process by which an agency or an association grants recognition to a person for meeting specified qualifications? 1. Licensure 2. Entitlement 3. Certification 4. Promotion ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Certification is a voluntary process by which an agency or an association grants recognition to a person who has met […]
QUESTION The nurse is considering returning to school to obtain a master’s degree in nursing. In which order should the nurse consider the following? 1. Family support 2. Program requirements 3. Identify personal career goals 4. Financial needs for the family and school tuition 5. Determine if a nursing or non-nursing degree is desired […]
QUESTION Which role can be practiced without an advanced nursing education degree? 1. Nurse-midwife 2. Nurse practitioner 3. Clinical nurse specialist 4. Nurse administrator ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 The nurse must decide whether to pursue a graduate degree in nursing or a graduate degree in another field. Some nurses who want to become administrators […]
