Chapter 1, Introduction to Nursing

1.

An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master’s degree is

considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon

this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse’s role, taking into account her

qualifications and experience?

A) Clinical nurse specialist

B) Nurse entrepreneur

C) Nurse practitioner

D) Nurse educator

Ans: A

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A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is considered to be an expert

in a specialized area of nursing. The clinical nurse specialist carries out direct patient care; consultation; teaching of

patients, families, and staff; and research. A nurse practitioner has an advanced degree and works in a variety of settings

to deliver primary care. A nurse educator usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical

setting. A nurse entrepreneur may manage a clinic or health-related business.

2.

What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a

plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet established outcomes?

A) Nursing process

B) ANA Standards of Professional Performance

C) Evidence-based practice guidelines

D) Nurse Practice Acts

Ans: A

Feedback:

The nursing process is one of the major guidelines for nursing practice. Nurses implement their roles through the nursing

process. The nursing process is used by the nurse to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish

and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet established

outcomes.

3.

Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine whether an

action is within the scope of nursing practice?

A) American Nurses Association (ANA)

B) American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)

C) National League for Nursing (NLN)

D) International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Ans: A

Feedback:

The ANA produces the 2003 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, which defines the activities specific and unique

to nursing. The AACN addresses educational standards, while the NLN promotes and fosters various aspects of nursing.