QUESTION The nursing student has identified a discrepancy between what is written in the textbook and what the nursing faculty member said during theory class. What should the student do? 1. Wait and see whether the material is covered on the next exam. 2. Ask a clinical staff nurse for clarification of the topic. 3. […]
QUESTION The nurse manager is concerned that the nursing staff is experiencing role stress related to higher acuity of clients. What is one way in which this manager could address this issue? 1. Encourage supportive relationships among the staff nurses. 2. Advocate for longer length of stay for these higher acuity clients. 3. Limit the […]
QUESTION To what does the moral principle of nonmaleficence refer? 1. Truth telling 2. Duty to do no harm 3. Faithfulness 4. Doing good ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Nonmaleficence is duty to do no harm. Veracity is truth telling. Fidelity is faithfulness. Beneficence is doing good. Cognitive Level: Understanding
QUESTION The history of nursing is most strongly associated with which other factor? 1. The history of women 2. The development of medical technology 3. The growth of religion across the frontier 4. The decline of the family unit ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 There is a strong symbiosis among the history of nursing, the […]
QUESTION The nursing student is planning to study all weekend for a final exam scheduled on Monday. Is this a good strategy for study? 1. Yes; this method will assure all material is fresh in the student’s mind. 2. No; the student should plan on an all-night study session on Sunday night only. 3. Yes, […]
QUESTION A newly licensed nurse was previously employed as a unit secretary on the same unit where he now works as a staff nurse. This role transition is causing the nurse to experience stress. What information about role stress and transition would be most helpful for this nurse to consider? 1. Role stress is limited […]
QUESTION To what does the moral principle of beneficence refer? 1. Truth telling 2. Duty to do no harm 3. Faithfulness 4. Doing good ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 Beneficence is doing good. Veracity is truth telling. Nonmaleficence is duty to do no harm. Fidelity is faithfulness.
QUESTION How much study should the student plan for each hour spent in class per week? 1. 30 minutes 2. 1 to 3 hours 3. 4 to 5 hours 4. 8 hours ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 The minimum recommended time for study is one hour for each hour spent in class. Most experts recommend […]
QUESTION The nurse has been caring for a ventilator-dependent patient for several days. The family has made the decision to withdraw ventilatory support. How should the nurse interpret this decision? 1. As active euthanasia 2. As illegal euthanasia 3. As passive euthanasia 4. As alleviation euthanasia ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 There are two types […]
QUESTION What determinants form the boundaries for nursing roles? (Select all that apply.) 1. Education and licensure 2. Nursing practice 3. Standards of nursing practice 4. Nurse practice acts 5. Codes of ethics ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5 Determinants that form the boundaries for nursing roles include nursing practice, standards of practice, […]
