Beginning Your Nursing Career SECTION I: ASSESSING YOUR ESRI marcuine UNDERSTANDING Match the nursing roles it Column A —eene corresponding activities in Column B. FILL IN THE BLANKS column A Column 1. The assistant is trained — Madesene academically and clinically to practice medicine under the supervision of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy. 2. A nursing theory that focuses on importance ‘of nurses aiding clients to meet or return to ‘meeting their self-care needs was developed by the theorist __. ab cate rovider hed 3. The national organization that focuses on advancing “excellence in nursing education” for all nurses is known as the 4, The___ assistant, under the direction of a physician, performs duties in the front/back medical office or clinic. 5. The LV/LPN works under the direct or Indirect supervision of a healthcare provider, such as a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or a/ 2. Teacher b. __4, Communicator 4.SEQUENCING Write the correct sequence of the various national organizations according to when they were established to provide educational programs and professional publications in the boxes provided below, 1. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) 2. National League for Nursing (NLN) 3. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) 4, National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) (CHAPTER? BEGINING YOUR NURSING CAREER SECTION Il: APPLYING YOUR KNOWLEDGE [XENI Usne cRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Consider the following information and then answer the questions that follow. The ability of a nurse to act independently depends on his or her professional background, motivation, and work environment. Programs offered by various nursing organizations allow an LV/LPN to become an RN. 41. What are some of the nursing programs an LV/LPN can pursue to obtain an RN license? SHORT ANSWER Briefly answer the following. 41. What is the role of a nurse as a student? 2. An RN is interested in specialization and wants to know which fields are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCO) of the American Nurses Association, What are some of these fields? 2. What are some of the provisions made by state organizations for nursing? 3, What are the key program areas listed as crucial to nursing by the International Council for Nursing (ICN)? 4, Whatis the purpose of the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN)? 5. What is the role of the National League for Nursing (NLN)? 6. What are the features of an approved nursing school? © 2022 Wolters Kluwer 3. A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. a, Is it important for the nurse to seek licen- sure? Give reasons for your response. b, Are there any states where a nurse is able to legally practice nursing without a license? 4, A student asks the nursing instructor whether it is important for nurses to be familiar with nursing theories. What should the instruc- tor’s response be? Give reasons for your response. iUNIT THE NATURE OF NURSING 6 SECTION Ill: PRACTICING FOR NCLEX (EGU NCLEX-STYLE QUESTIONS Select the best answer for the following questions. 14. An LV/LPN is newly appointed in a hospital. Which function would this nurse be involved in? a same hospital b. Reporting a client's condition t Assisting in surgery d, Teaching practical nursing students 2. It is the nurse's responsibility to act as a client advocate. Which statement best describes being a client advocate? a. Urging the client to accept medical treat- ments that conflict with the client's beliefs or healthcare wishes. b, Negotiating and/or arguing for the client’s wishes and desires to be acknowledged. will be successful. 4. Informing the client that they do not have the right to refuse medical ‘treatment. 3, An advanced practice nurse is interested in achieving an ANCC cettificate. To do this, which course of study should the nurse specialize in? a, Adult-gerontology acute care b., Diagnostic testing «. Psychiatric-mental health 4. Family 4. A nurse in a maternity ward has been assigned the responsibility of teaching clients the precautions and practices to be followed for healthy living. Which activity is the nurse expected to perform to achieve this task? ‘a. Conduct prenatal classes during pregnancy b. Conduct team meetings € Document client care and client jient response 4, Motivate clients to achieve goals Directing other nurses who work in the 6. Many nursing programs base their 0 the RN 7. An RN is conducting classes for nursing Telling the client that a surgical procedure 5, An LV/LPN has recently moved to a state and is seeking employment. does the LV/LPN need to be aware of? a. The nurse must hold a license to nursing. b. The nurse must be familiar with responsibilities. ¢. The nurse must follow rules set by d. The nurse must obtain confirmation completion of a course. 7 on nursing theories, These theoretical frameworks provide reasons and for nursing actions. What is Florence Nightingale’s theory of nursing called? a. Natural healing b. Independent functioning «¢, Self-care d. Adaptation students. A student asks the RN about the importance of projecting a professional image. What information should the RN's response include? Select all that apply. a. “It helps the nurse represent his or her, school.” ’ b. “It helps maintain the safety of the client.” . “it helps protect the rights of the nurse.” | “It helps the nurse follow work ethics.” “tt enhances the nurse's skills in front of the client.” ‘The nurse has a duty to act as client advocate. Failure to do so could result in which of the following? Select all that app! a. Life-threatening complications for the client. b. Legal action against the nurse and/or healthcare facility. 4 & Suspension of license or loss of license tO practice nursing. 4, Nothing because it is excusable for the nurse to be afraid to speak out. ao Copyright © 2022 Wolters Klaver9. There are several types of nursing education that lead to licensure as a practical/ vocational nurse. Which practical/ vocational nursing schools are approved for their graduate nurses to take licensure examination? Select all that apply. a. County b. State & Commonwealth 4. Territory e. Province Copyright © 2022 Wolters Kiuner (CHAPTER 2 BEGINNING YOUR NURSING CAREER 7 40. The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) has listed some of the standards of nursing practice of the LV/LPN, including which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Using appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities b. Using principles of nursing to meet cli- ents’ needs Executing principles of crisis intervention to maintain safety 4. Holding a current license to practice nurs- ing in accordance with the state’s law e. Taking responsible actions in case of unprofessional conduct by a healthcare provider