QUESTION Which theorist’s work is considered foundational to many of today’s cognitive theories? 1. Lewin 2. Bandura 3. Skinner 4. Rogers ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 Lewin’s field theory involves theories of motivation and perception, which were considered precursors of the more recent cognitive theories. The other options are either theorists who are not cognitive […]
QUESTION The nurse educator believes the best method for teaching professionalism is for faculty to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Which learning theory supports this belief? 1. Skinner’s operant conditioning theory 2. Bandura’s social-learning theory 3. Lewin’s field theory 4. Piaget’s phases of cognitive development ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Bandura’s research focuses on […]
QUESTION What is the focus of leadership? 1. People 2. Systems 3. Structures 4. Other organizations ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 Leaders focus on people, whereas managers focus on systems and structures. Both leaders and managers have focus primarily within their own organization.
QUESTION Which option is the most general in the scope of nursing theories and looks at the nature of things? 1. Grand theory 2. Middle-range theory 3. A concept 4. Philosophy ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 A philosophy looks at the nature of things and aims to provide the meaning of nursing phenomena. It is […]
QUESTION Which act requires that a copy of the client’s advance health care directive be included in the client’s medical record? 1. Good Samaritan Act 2. Americans with Disabilities Act 3. Patient Self-Determination Act 4. Nurse practice Act ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 The Patient Self-Determination Act enables clients to participate in decisions about their […]
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 […]
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 […]
QUESTION The nurse is participating on a committee to address an ethical dilemma. The bioethical decision-making process will be used. In which order should the steps of this process be implemented? 1. Implement the action. 2. Evaluate the action taken. 3. Identify ethical theories and principles. 4. Gather relevant facts related to the issue. 5. […]
QUESTION A nurse has been sued for malpractice after a client received a wrong medication and required two additional days in the hospital. What type of legal action is most likely in this case? 1. Contract 2. Public 3. Criminal 4. Civil ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 There are two kinds of legal actions: civil […]
QUESTION What are the primary sources of law? (Select all that apply.) 1. Statutes 2. Contract 3. Constitutions 4. Decisions of court 5. Federal ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4 The three primary sources of law are statutes, constitutions, and decisions of court or common law. Contract and federal are types of law, but […]
