1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories.

Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:

1 Psychological needs

2 A maximal level of wellness

3 Health maintenance and restoration

4 Interpersonal interactions with the client

ANS: 3

Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in

order to remain free of disease or to recover from disease.

Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her

clients, it is not the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys

reparative processes by manipulating the clients environment.

Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared

for in a way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of

wellness.

Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she

interacted with her clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon

interpersonal interactions.

DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge

TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the

appropriate accrediting commission council of the:

1 National League for Nursing

2 American Nurses Association

3 Congress for Nursing Practice

4 International Council of Nurses

ANS: 1

The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with

nursing education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the

NLN accreditation requirements.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues

affecting health care, including standards of care.

The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA concerned with determining the legal

aspects of nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of nursing, and the impact

of trends in health care on nursing practice.

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the

nursing profession, including the provision of an international power base for nurses.

DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge

TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:

1 Diploma in nursing

2 Masters in nursing

3 Doctorate in nursing

4 Baccalaureate in nursing

ANS: 2

A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.

Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become

a registered nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.

Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral

degree is beyond the masters degree.

The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university,

after which the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.

DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge

TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment