QUESTION The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 brought about what changes and nursing issues? 1. The act has allowed people to make decisions in advance about their future health care. 2. Nurses must ensure that the client’s living will or durable power of attorney is understood. 3. Issues such as the “right to die,” assisted […]
QUESTION For which reason was the 2-year associate degree in nursing developed? 1. Distance education 2. Nursing shortages 3. Advanced practice roles 4. Consumerism ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 In response to the WWII nursing shortage and in line with the desire of professional nursing organizations in the United States to advance nursing’s professional standing, […]
QUESTION The high school nurse reviewed past records of female students in the school to determine the rate of teenage pregnancy. What is this an example of? 1. A retrospective study 2. A controlled study 3. A prospective study 4. An experimental study ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 A retrospective study starts with an event […]
QUESTION A home health nurse visits a 78-year-old man in his home. The man is ambulatory and shows no physical distress; however, his clothing appears soiled and smells of urine. What do these findings indicate? 1. Institutional abuse 2. Self-neglect 3. Domestic abuse 4. Emotional abuse ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 The three categories of […]
QUESTION The nurse implemented an immunization program for influenza for members of a parish. Following the implementation of the program, the nurse gathered data on the incidence of flu. What is this an example of? 1. A retrospective study 2. A controlled study 3. A prospective study 4. An experimental study ANSWER: Correct Answer: […]
QUESTION Which phrase describes spirituality? 1. The belief in something that cannot be directly observed 2. An organized belief system that requires religious worship of a Supreme Being 3. The core of a person’s being, involving one’s relationship with God or a higher power 4. A belief system unique to a specific religion ANSWER: […]
QUESTION Data indicate that there were 14 deaths in the year 2003 related to suicide in a specific community. What would this be termed? 1. Prospective rate 2. Prevalence rate 3. Incidence rate 4. Epidemiologic rate ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 The incidence rate reflects the number of people with a particular health problem or […]
QUESTION The inability to reach consensus on the “entry into practice” preparation for nursing has caused which outcome? 1. A unified approach to professional regulation and licensure 2. Differentiated practice 3. Divisiveness among nurses with different educational preparation 4. The current nursing shortage ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 As professional nursing moved toward the goal […]
QUESTION Data indicate that of 100 residents in a nursing home, there are 25 older adults with influenza at this time, or 25%. What would this be termed? 1. Prospective rate 2. Prevalence rate 3. Incidence rate 4. Epidemiologic rate ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 The prevalence rate describes a situation at a given point […]
QUESTION What do Ph.D. programs in nursing emphasize? 1. Case management 2. Biomedical science 3. Research and building nursing science 4. Bedside nursing skills ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Ph.D. programs in nursing emphasize research that builds the science for nursing practice and prepares the researcher to communicate that knowledge. These programs do not focus […]
