A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of nursing? 

A. The art of nursing

B. The science of nursing

C. The caring aspect of nursing

D. The holistic approach to nursing - ( ANS)B. The science of nursing

A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP represent?

A. Comparison to another similar treatment

B. Clearly defined, focused literature review

C. Specific identification of the desired outcome

D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - ( ANS)D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest

Insulin - ( ANS)Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver.

Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?

A. Clara Barton

B. Lillian Wald

C. Lavina Dock

D. Florence Nightingale - ( ANS)D. Florence Nightingale

The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.

A. Diabetes mellitus

B. Bronchial pneumonia

C. Rheumatoid arthritis

D. Cystic fibrosis

E. Fractured hip

F. Otitis media - ( ANS)A, C, & D

World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development occurred during this period?