Question 18
Type: MCSA
A client tells the nurse about research information on the Internet to learn more about a new health problem. What
should the nurse respond to this client?
1. “Information from the Internet isn’t always accurate.”
2. “It’s best to check this information with your physician.”
3. “Bring your information to the clinic so we can go through it together.”
4. “I’d prefer you rely on information you haven’t received from our office.”
Question 19
Type: MCSA
The nurse practitioner is working with a staff nurse to change the plan of care for a client with a terminal illness.
In which areas of nursing practice are these nurses functioning?
1. Promoting health and wellness
2. Preventing illness
3. Restoring health
4. Caring for the dying
Question 20
Type: MCSA
The nurse is scheduled to attend a continuing education program to learn about the latest urinary catheterization
care. Which type of credential should the nurse expect to earn after attending this program?
1. None because this program is designed to enhance a skill
2. Advanced degree
3. Certification as a renal nurse
4. Credit hours toward an advanced degree
Question 21
Type: MCSA
The nurse is planning to apply to graduate school to earn a master’s degree in nursing. On what should the nurse
expect the program’s curriculum to focus?
1. An advanced leadership role
2. Case manager
3. Wound care specialist
4. Intravenous therapy specialist
Question 22
Type: MCSA
The staff nurse is considering membership in the National League for Nurses. What should the nurse expect as a
member of this organization?
1. Members that are non-nurses
2. Assistance with getting into graduate school
3. Opportunities to be awarded scholarships
4. Assistance with finding employment
Question 23
Type: MCSA
The nurse is consulting other professionals as well as educating, supporting, and managing a client’s
chemotherapy regimen. In which role is this nurse functioning?
1. Nurse practitioner
2. Clinical nurse specialist
3. Nurse educator
4. Nurse entrepreneur
Question 24
Type: MCSA
A staff nurse is serving as a preceptor for nursing students. In which level of Benner’s proficiency is this nurse
practicing?
1. Stage II
2. Stage III
3. Stage IV
4. Stage V
Question 25
Type: MCMA
The nurse is explaining the definition of being a nurse to a new nursing assistant. Which themes should the nurse
include when talking with the assistant?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Adaptive
2. Client-centered
3. Goal-directed according to the needs of the client
4. Diagnosis and treatment of disease
5. An art
6. A science
Question 26
Type: MCSA
A registered nurse is supervising several LPNs who provide patient care. Which responsibility should the
registered nurse expect to complete?
1. Evaluating the care provided to the client
2. Administering intramuscular (IM) medications
3. Performing dressing changes
4. Delegating appropriate tasks to unlicensed client care providers (such as a nurse’s aide)
Question 27
Type: MCSA
A faculty member is speaking to prospective students interested in enrolling in the BSN program at the university.
What should the faculty member emphasize as a major incentive for students to select a BSN program over an
ADN program?
1. Ability to work in critical care areas
2. Easier transition to graduate school
3. Better opportunity for career advancement
4. Liberal arts education
Question 28
Type: MCSA
The ANA’s proposal for entry level for professional practice initiated debate among nurses. Which nurse would
be at greatest risk if the ANA proposal were implemented?
1. An RN with an associate degree who has a head nurse position
2. An RN with a BSN who is a staff nurse
3. An RN with a diploma who works overtime
4. An RN with an associate degree who is currently in school
Question 29
Type: SEQ
A nurse is considering additional education to become a nurse researcher. To prepare for this role the nurse is
reviewing the evolution of research in nursing. In which order should the nurse review this information? Put these
events in chronological order, starting with the earliest (1) and proceeding to the most recent (4):
Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
Choice 1. Centers for nursing research established
Choice 2. Research focused on the study of nursing education
Choice 3. Early stage of development
Choice 4. Studies focused on the knowledge behind nursing practice
Choice 5. Research focused on practice-related issues
Question 30
Type: MCSA
A high school graduate is considering entering a nursing program that offers a baccalaureate degree. What
organization accreditation should the nurse use to help select a nursing program?
1. NLN (National League for Nursing)
2. CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
3. NCLEX® (National Council Licensure Examination)
4. NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)
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Question 31
Type: MCMA
The student nurse is reviewing the code of ethics prior to beginning a clinical assignment. On what areas should
the nurse focus when providing client care?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Support lifelong learning.
2. Ensure the safety of all clients.
3. Maintain client confidentiality.
4. Provide care in a professional manner.
5. Collaborate with students and faculty.
Question 32
Type: MCMA
The nurse is interested in specializing in forensics. What should the nurse expect to learn prior to assuming the
role of a forensics nurse?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Knowledge about the legal system
2. Approaches to collecting evidence
3. Budgeting, staffing, and planning programs
4. Information necessary when providing testimony in court
5. Training in identification, evaluation, and documentation of injuries
