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 […]
QUESTION What would be the greatest difference in care delivery when comparing the hospital-based nurse to the community and public health nurse? 1. The hospital-based nurse does not have to follow as many policies as the community and public health nurses. 2. The community and public health nurses have a higher degree of autonomy and […]
QUESTION On what do home health services focus? 1. Intravenous therapy 2. Individualized, episodic care with curative, short-term outcomes 3. Prevention of disease processes 4. Reimbursement issues first ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Many home health nurses are generalists in nursing and can perform many types of nursing interventions in the home environment. Home health […]
QUESTION The community health nurse usually works in which area? 1. Providing care to a client who is recovering from an illness 2. Providing care for individuals in their homes 3. Health promotion and illness prevention 4. Planning care related to Medicare reimbursement ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 The community health nurse is focused on […]
QUESTION The administrator of a healthcare-related business published the following position description online: Wanted: Are you a registered nurse with maternal-child, pediatric, or adult medical-surgical experience? If so, consider a position with ABC Agency. We have several positions available to provide care to patients in their homes and to provide care in neighborhood clinics. Call […]
QUESTION The administrator of an organization is preparing a posting for an online employment web site and includes the following sentence: “Nurses in this role have the main objective of primary prevention with the goal of achieving health equity.” For which type of organization is the administrator seeking a registered nurse to hire? 1. Parish […]
QUESTION The nurse includes the following information as part of daily documentation: The air quality at Elizabeth, PA has reached the unhealthful range with >100 microns/unit of particulate matter. The ozone level is elevated and individuals with respiratory illnesses should stay indoors during the afternoon hours. In which type of role is this nurse practicing? […]
QUESTION Worldwide, there is growing consensus that basic preparation for advanced practice nursing roles should be at what level? 1. The master’s level 2. The doctoral level 3. The baccalaureate level 4. At least 10 years of experience ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 In 1952, the National League for Nursing declared that the purpose of […]
QUESTION What should the nurse include when assessing a patient’s spirituality? (Select all that apply.) 1. Relationship with self 2. Relationship with other cultural groups 3. Relationship with deity 4. Relationship with others 5. Relationship with nature ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 The characteristics of spirituality include personal connectedness, connectedness to others, […]
