ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Nursing and Professional
Formation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurses in the United States follow regulations outlined by each state's nurse practice act. A nurse moving to a different state anticipates finding which elements are common to all states' nurse practice acts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: State nurse practice acts regulate practice by defining the legal scope of practice, creating a state board of nursing to make and enforce rules and regulations, define important terms and activities in nursing, and establish criteria for the education and licensure of nurses. The state's board of nursing has the legal authority define the education required to take NCLEX but does not provide that education or determine the content of the examination. The board has the legal authority to allow graduates of approved schools to take the licensing examination. Institutional policies are created by the institutions themselves.
Question 2 of 5
Nurses of a statewide nursing organization come together to plan for the challenges to health care for the 21st century. What current trend in health care should be a focus of the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies the following critical challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century: A growing population of hospitalized patients who are older and more acutely ill, increasing health care costs, and the need to stay current with rapid advances in medical knowledge and technology.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning education for a patient who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure to rule out a cerebral aneurysm. Which aspect of nursing does the nurse use as the basis for education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
Question 4 of 5
A group of students in a community health course is discussing disaster management. Which nursing leader will the students identify as the founder of the Red Cross?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Lillian Wald was the founder of public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's rights activist instrumental in establishing women's right to vote.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is engaged in community health promotion activities. What activity best reflects this type of health promotion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses promote health and prevent illness primarily by teaching, through personal example and administering preventative vaccinations. Performing blood glucose screening for diabetes detects a disease after it has developed, rather than diabetes prevention. Therapeutic communication during hospice care and crutch walking are additional interventions used for diseases or health problems already present.