NSG 310_Exam 1 Content Review

This level of nurse completes the NCLEX-RN exam prior to licensure. (SATA)

It is the responsiblity of the employer to ensure the nurse continues further education on best practice for nursing.

State nursing practice acts allow LPNs or LVNs to delegate when in the role of charge nurse.

I feel I have the tools to be successful on this exam.

This nursing theorist developed a conceptual model focusing on the client's self-care abilities & deficits.

This nursing theorist emphasized the functions of a nurse & focus on the 14 basic client needs.

Per Benner's Proficiency Stages, this stage quickly assesses client needs & exceptional care comes easily.

What would be considered best practice when the client care needs becoming increasingly complex?

The benefits of certification in a specific area of practice include: (SATA)

"Delegation" in nursing is giving some authority to act or complete a task.

Nightingale's influences on today's nursing include: (SATA)

Per Benner's Proficiency Stages, this stage has limited skills; may rely on expectation & direction from others.

This level of nurse will evaluate and synthesize new knowledge & apply it to practice.

This level of nurse will focus on the development of research and knowledge related to nursing practice.

A number of changes have impacted nursing care in the US and include all of the following except:

This nursing theorist places the highest priority on developing a caring relationship with the client.

Approximately 1-2 students out of 10 in undergrad nursing programs are men. This may be related to: (SATA)

The NCLEX-RN licensure indicates that the public is protected by safe nursing care.

This nursing theorist focused on the client's ability to adapt to changes in their environment.

Lillian Wald was instrumental to professional nursing with: (SATA)

The nurse's SBON has specific regulations that includes reportable events such as a peer pocketing meds to be wasted.

Education for a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or advance practice nurse (APRN) is usually a master's degree.

A state board of nursing passes nursing practice laws.

If an RN is delegating a task, it is the sole responsibility of the delegatee, such as a UAP, to prove task competence.

The concept of ethics when providing client-centered nursing care indicates acting on what is easiest in a situation.

Best practice for effective nursing care incorporates both nursing theory and the nursing process.

When applying nursing theory in practice, the nurse knows that: (SATA)

Per Benner's Proficiency Stages, this stage views clients holistically, easily sets priorities, & sets long term goals.

This nursing theorist was influential in identifying nursing care that incorporated the client's culture.

This level of training is frequently necessary for career advancement in nursing.

The goal of the NLN is to advance standard education that prepares the nurse to pass medications.

The Quality & Safety Education (QSEN) recommendations include competency in all of the following areas except:

This early nursing theorist strongly influenced professional nursing as it is today.

Per Benner's Proficiency Stages, this stage has some competent skills but may experience difficulty with priorities.