QUESTION When was the first nurse practice act implemented in the United States? 1. 1900 2. 1935 3. 1949 4. 1960 ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 In 1938, New York State passed the first nurse practice act, which was implemented in 1949. By 1952, all states had nurse practice acts.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The chair of a hospital committee acts as a facilitator and provides constructive criticism, information, and suggestions. Which style of leadership does this represent? 1. Authoritarian 2. Transformational 3. Democratic 4. Laissez-faire ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 In democratic, or participative, leadership, the leader seeks the participation or consultation of subordinates in decision-making, actively […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION According to Pender, Murdaugh, and Parsons, what is the definition of health promotion? 1. Behavior designed to avoid illness. 2. Behavior to increase early detection. 3. Behavior to help maintain function within constraints of illness. 4. Behavior motivated by a desire to increase well-being. ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 Health promotion is considered to […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION While progressing through nursing school, the student develops a system to categorize information as it is presented. Which theorist developed a learning theory that supports this categorization of information as essential? 1. Skinner 2. Bandura 3. Rogers 4. Bruner ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 According to Jerome Bruner, perception, conceptualizing, learning, and decision making […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which option(s) are generally included in nurse practice acts? (Select all that apply.) 1. A definition of the authority of the board of nursing. 2. Specific guidelines for policy and procedures for nurses. 3. A definition of nursing. 4. The requirements for licensure. 5. Statements outlining clinical responsibilities of nurses. ANSWER: Correct Answer: […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which behaviors are including in Bloom’s cognitive domain of learning? (Select all that apply.) 1. Comprehending information 2. Analyzing information 3. Evaluating information 4. Applying information 5. Acquiring information ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Bloom’s cognitive domain includes remembering, comprehending, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating information. Acquiring information is not a […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What is a mission of Healthy People 2020? 1. Encourage all people to change behavior. 2. Identify nationwide health improvement priorities. 3. Increase the number of health-related research studies. 4. Increase the number of healthcare professionals. ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 The mission of Healthy People 2020 is to identify nationwide health improvement priorities. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What are the four concepts that have historically been identified as the focus of nursing theory? 1. Assessment, goals, interventions, and evaluation. 2. Pain, anxiety, stress, and fatigue. 3. Disease, death, care, and cure. 4. Person, environment, health, and nursing. ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 The four concepts that are the focus of nursing […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse has accepted a job position in a clinic whose focus is on health care during pregnancy and infancy. Which type of health organization does this represent? 1. Health protection 2. Health restoration 3. Preventive health services 4. Health promotion ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Preventive health services include actions that healthcare providers […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What is true of a manager? 1. Has an assigned position in the formal organization. 2. Does not have delegated authority. 3. Emphasizes interpersonal relationships. 4. Directs willing followers. ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 Managers have an assigned position in the formal organization, whereas leaders do not have delegated authority. The leader’s power derives […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
