CH. 14

Multiple Choice

 

Which groups are members of a nursing team?

• Radiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists

• Occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists

• RNs, LPN/LVNs, nursing assistants

• Physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists

Multiple Choice

Which is the most important reason for a student nurse to prepare adequately before providing patient care?

• To avoid arousing the anger of the instructor

• To maintain self-esteem by performing well

• To make a favorable impression on unit staff

• To be able to give the same safe care as a nurse

Multiple Choice

The aspect of functioning that distinguishes RNs from LPN/LVNs is that only RNs

• implement measures ordered to prevent complications.

• plan and organize daily care for groups of patients.

• provide health information to patients and families.

• initiate independent nursing actions based on nursing diagnoses.

Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks, “What determines the LPN/LVN’s role and responsibilities in the practice setting?” The best answer is:

• “The skill mix of the agency unit to which the nurse is assigned.”

• “The Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the LPN/LVN is employed.”

• “The job analysis performed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.”

• “The degree of centralization of the unit on which the LPN/LVN works.”

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the goal of the health care team?

• Selecting health care professionals who serve people with health care needs

• Preventing communicable diseases

• Attaining personal satisfaction of the need to help others

• Restoring optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health to patients

Multiple Choice

How should the nurse accurately describe a nurse practitioner to a student nurse?

• “The nurse practitioner is a student nurse who is near graduation from a basic program.”

• “The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in nursing and specialty certification.”

• “The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with doctoral preparation in research methodology.”

• “The nurse practitioner is a nurse who practices exclusively in a university medical center.”