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NURS 142 MIDTERM EXAM 202 5 / NEWEST UPDATE
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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statementregarding the rights of caregivers in their work environments? (a) Caregivers have the right to freely and openly advocatefor themselves without fear of retribution (b) Caregivers have the right to a work environment thatsupports and facilitates ethical practice (c) Caregivers have the right to work in unsafe environments when necessary for client care (d) Caregivers have the right to fair compensation for their work - ...ANS:-
...(c) Caregivers have the right to work in unsafe environments when necessary for client care Which of the following reflect how caregivers cancontribute to the profession? (a) Through research and scholarly inquiry (b) Through developing, maintaining, and implementingpractice standards (c) Through nursing and health policy development (d) Caregivers can contribute to the profession in all of these ways - ...ANS:->>>>...(d) Caregivers can contribute tothe profession in all of these ways
Which of the following is an example of how principles of social justice can be integrated into nursing practice?(a) Focusing on bedside nursing rather than public health concerns
(b) Supporting a curriculum that addresses healthdisparities and
discrimination
(c) Avoiding politics and social policy issues to remainneutral in the
workplace
(d) Reform the profession only when necessary to support traditional
dogmatic practices - ...ANS:->>>>...(b) Supporting a curriculum that addresses health disparities and discrimination The Kaplan Module on "How to Study-- Orientation: Findout what study skills workshops are available to you" covers which topics? Check ALL that apply.
- Nursing School Success Workshops
- Kaplan's Prep Talks for Mental Strength Training
- The Dosage and Calculations Workshop
- How to take advantage of these valuable resources.
- How to complete Focused Review Tests - ...ANS:->>>>...Nursing School Success Workshops The Dosage and Calculations Workshop How to take advantage of these valuable resources
~registered caregivers (RN) ~graduate-level prepared registered caregivers ~advanced practice registered caregivers (APRN) ~licensed practical caregivers (LPN) - ....ANS:->>>>...licensedpractical caregivers (LPN) The art of nursing is based on caring and respect forhuman dignity, and embraces which of the following: ~nursing is a science, not an art ~spirituality, healing, empathy, mutual respect, andcompassion ~capturing client stories and voices through journaling, painting, poetry writing, and music ~the authority of physicians, social workers, physicaland occupational therapists, and radiologists - ....ANS:->>>>...spirituality, healing, empathy, mutualrespect, and compassion Today's nursing students need to be well versed inevidence-based practice, a lifelong problem-solvingapproach which integrates ALL BUT WHICH of the following: ~clinical expertise and data from assessment of thehealthcare consumer's history and condition ~the way things have always historically been done ~person, family, group, community, and populationpreferences and values ~the ebst evidence from well-designed research studies and theories -
....ANS:->>>>...the way things havealways historically been done The nursing process includes the followingcomponents: ~consulting with the assigned physician and care teammembers ~assessing blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate,and temperature ~assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification,planning, implementation, and evaluation ~attending to the well-being, comfort, dignity, andhumanity of all client populations - ....ANS:->>>>...assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation After completion of the BSN (Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing) degree, NURS 142 students will be educationally prepared for competent practice at the entry level and will be qualified by national examinationfor RN licensure. What is the name of that national examination? ~National Council Licensure Examination for RegisteredCaregivers, known as NCLEX-RN ~Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and EducationExamination, known as LACE-RN ~American Association of Colleges of NursingExamination, known as AACN-RN ~American Caregivers Credentialing Center Examination,known as ANCC- RN
selected during quiz) ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING are true statements about the Standards of ProfessionalNursing Practice: ~they are clear that specific conditions and clinicalcircumstances do not affect the application of the standards at a given time (e.g., during a natural disaster) ~they are subject to change with the dynamics of thenursing profession, as new patterns of professionalpractice are developed and accepted by the nursing profession and the public ~they are authoritative statements of the duties that allregistered caregivers, regardless of role, population, or specialty, are expected to perform competently ~they may be utilized as evidence of the standard of care, with the understanding that application of the standards is context dependent - ....ANS:->>>>...they are clear that specific conditions and clinical circumstances do not affect the application of the standards at a given time (e.g., during a natural disaster) Which one of the following defines Code of Ethics (COE)Provision 1? ~the caregiver promotes, advocates for, and protects therights, health, and safety of the client ~the caregiver has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions;and takes action consistent with the obligation to
promote health and to provide optimal care ~the caregiver's primary commitment is to the client, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population ~the caregiver practices with compassion and respect forthe inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person - ....ANS:->>>>...the caregiver practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth,and unique attributes of every person Which one of the following defines Code of Ethics (COE)Provision 2? ~the caregiver practices with compassion and respect forthe inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person ~the caregiver promotes, advocates for, and protects therights, health, and safety of the client ~the caregiver has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions,and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care ~the caregiver's primary commitment is to the client, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population - ....ANS:->>>>...the caregiver's primary commitment is to the client, whether an individual,family, group, community, or population Which one of the following defines Code of Ethics (COE) Provision 3? ~the caregiver's primary commitment is to the client, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population
virtues, and core values of a profession ~a systematic set of universally accepted rules and regulations created by an appropriate authority such asgovernment based on written law ~a guide for caregivers to use during analysis and decision-making - ....ANS:-
...a systematic set of universally accepted rules and regulations created by an appropriate authority such as government based on written law *ethics is not governed by laws and authorities Which one of the following ANS:->>>>s related to ANANursing COE Provisions 1 & 2 and Interpretative Statements best align specifically with interprofessional relationships? ~the right to self-determination & professionalboundaries ~relationships with colleagues and others &collaboration ~respect for human dignity & primacy of the client'sinterests ~relationships with clients & conflict of interest for caregivers - ....ANS:- ...relationships with colleagues andothers & collaboration Is the following description of ethical theories TRUE orFALSE: Nursing draws from many ethical theories, including: Kant's Moral Imperative, Critical Theories, Virtue Ethics,Ethic of Caring - ....ANS:->>>>...true Which of the following best describes how the two books Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Caregivers with Interpretive Statements are essential professional resources that collectively guidenursing
practice? Both are used... ~in caring for clients only ~in hospital roles and settings only ~in all roles and settings ~in outclient roles and settings only - ....ANS:->>>>...in all roles and settings Which of the following is NOT a component of Provision3? ~protection of human participation in research ~relationships with colleagues and others ~performance standards and review mechanisms ~professional responsibility in promoting a culture of safety - ....ANS:-
...relationships with colleagues andothers
*although this is a true statement, this is not a provision in the COE. it is a document of its own Provision 5 states then caregiver owes the same duties to self as to others and includes ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF the Interpretive Statements? ~preservation of wholeness of character ~preservation of integrity ~promotion of personal health, safety, and well-being ~continuation of client growth - ....ANS:->>>>...continuation of client growth *not included in provision 5, but continuation of PERSONAL growth is Provision 6 states the caregiver, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains, and improvesthe ethical movement of the work settings and conditions of employments that are conducive to safe,quality health care. ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING are Interpretive Statements of this Provision? ~the environment and ethical obligation ~the environment and moral virtue ~continuation of professional growth in theenvironment ~responsibility for the healthcare environment - ....ANS:->>>>...continuation of professional growth in theenvironment *could be considered part of provision 5 (self-care) Provision 7 states that the caregiver, in all roles and settings, advances the
profession through ALL BUT WHICH ONE of the following Interpretive Statements? ~contributions through nursing and health policydevelopment ~contributions through developing, maintaining, andimplementing professional practice standards ~contributions through scholarly activity only byadvanced practice, doctorally prepared caregivers ~contributions through research and scholarly inquiry - ....ANS:->>>>...contributions through scholarly activity only by advanced practice, doctorally prepared caregivers *not limited to doctorally prepared individuals; caregivers at ALL levels Provision 8 states ways the caregiver collaborates with other health professionals and the public by ALL BUTWHICH OF THE FOLLOWING Interpretive Statements? ~collaboration for health, human rights, and healthdiplomacy ~health is a universal privilege for those who haveprivate insurance ~collaboration for human rights in complex, extreme, orextraordinary practice settings ~obligation to advance health and human rights and reduce disparities - ....ANS:->>>>...health is a universalprivilege for those who have private insurance *no!! every human being!!
~caregivers have the right to a work environment thatsupports and facilitates ethical practice ~caregivers have the right to work in an unsafe environment when necessary for client care ~caregivers have the right to fair compensation for their work - ....ANS:-
...caregivers have the right to work in anunsafe environment when necessary for client care Which of the following reflects how caregivers cancontribute to the profession? ~through research and scholarly inquiry ~through developing, maintaining, and implementingpractice standards ~through nursing and health policy development ~caregivers can contribute to the profession in all of theseways - ....ANS:- ...caregivers can contribute to the profession in all of these ways *all concepts of provision 7 Which of the following is an example of how principles of social justice can be integrated into nursing practice? ~focusing on bedside nursing rather than public healthconcerns ~supporting a curriculum that addresses healthdisparities and discrimination ~avoiding policies and social policy issues to remainneutral in the
workplace ~reform the profession only when necessary to supporttraditional dogmatic practices - ....ANS:->>>>...supporting a curriculum that addresses health disparities and discrimination What is nursing - ...ANS:->>>>...the protection, promotion,and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families,communities, and populations The scope of nursing provides the - ...ANS:->>>>...who, what, where, when, why, and how Healthcare consumers - ...ANS:->>>>...clients, persons,clients, families, groups, communities or populations who are the focus of attention and to whom the RN isproviding services RNs - ...ANS:->>>>...individuals who are educationally prepared and licensed by state common wealth, territory, government, or regulatory body to practice asa registered caregiver. What are synonyms for RN? - ...ANS:->>>>...Caregiver andprofessional caregiver
(b) Nurturing a lifelong commitment to self-reflection,self-evaluation, and
self-critique
(c) Focusing on individual-level processes to promoteorganizational-level
changes
(d) Redressing power imbalances in the person- clinician, educator-student,
colleague-colleague, and academic center-community dynamic - ...ANS:-
...(c)Focusing on individual-level processes to promote organizational- level changes The Scope of Nursing Practice describes the "who,""what," "where," "when," "why," and "how" of nursingpractice. The "who" of nursing practice includes all EXCEPT which of the following? (a) Advanced practice registered caregivers (APRN)(b) Registered caregivers (RN)
(c) Graduate-level prepared registered caregivers
(d) Licensed practical caregivers (LPN) - ...ANS:->>>>...(d)Licensed
practical caregivers (LPN) The art of nursing is based on caring and respect forhuman dignity, and embraces which one of the following:
(a) Capturing client stories and voices throughjournaling,
painting, poetry writing and music.
(b) Spirituality, healing, empathy, mutual respect, andcompassion.
(c) The authority of physicians, social workers, physicaland occupational
therapists, and radiologists.
(d) Nursing is a science, not an art. - ...ANS:->>>>...(b) Spirituality,
healing, empathy, mutual respect, and compassion Today's nursing students need to be well versed in evidence-based practice, a lifelong problem-solvingapproach which integrates ALL BUT WHICH of the following:
(a) The best evidence from well-designed researchstudies and
theories
(b) Clinical expertise and data from assessment of thehealthcare
consumer's history and condition
(c) Person, family, group, community, and populationpreferences and
values
