NUR3805 Dimensions of Professional Practice
Chapter 1 Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-dominated profession?
More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
Salary compensation increasing to attract more men
Question 2
The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately reflect the population as a whole when
the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs graduate and begin to practice.
the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the percentage of white nurses.
the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases.
Question 3
Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN) population?
The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general population.
The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position.
Question 4
Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
Numbers of RNs with bachelor’s and higher degrees are increasing.
Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less knowledgeable because of their lesser educational preparation.
Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing.
Question 5
Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data indicate that the primary work site for RNs is
ambulatory care settings.
community health settings.
long-term care facilities.
acute care hospitals.
Question 6
One important advantage of clinical ladder programs for hospital-based RNs is that they
allow career advancement for nurses who choose to remain at the bedside.
encourage nurses to move into management positions in which they can influence patient care on a broader scale.
encourage RNs to become politically active and guide the profession of nursing.
provide training to staff nurses so they can move seamlessly across departments.
Question 7
Which of the following statements is correct about community health nursing (CHN)?
Prevention and community education are the cornerstones of CHN.
Nursing care is rapidly moving from the home setting to the institutional setting.
High-tech care such as ventilators and total parenteral nutrition cannot be handled in the home.
Assessment skills are less important in CHN because patients are not acutely ill.
Question 8
Which of the following is most essential for the nurse entrepreneur to be successful?
Ability to take direction well
Excellent time-management skills
Avoidance of risks
A college degree in business
Question 9
The major benefit of serving as a military nurse is
broader responsibilities and scope of practice than civilian nurses.
working with entirely baccalaureate-prepared peers on active duty.
serving as an officer on active duty or in the reserves.
the financial support to seek advanced degrees.
Question 10
Which of the following statements explains why the school nurse of today is truly a community health nurse?
The school nurse may be called on to care for a student’s family members in underserved areas.
The school nurse’s primary responsibility is centered on the well child.
The school nurse’s primary responsibility is to maintain immunization records.
The school nurse must be certified in CHN.
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