Chapter 11

Question 1

Specific job duties of a registered nurse include which of the following?

Answer 1

Giving advice and emotional support to patients and families

Question 2

Which of the nursing specialties would participate in the specific investigation and treatment of abuse victims, violence, criminal activity, and traumatic accidents?

Answer 2

Forensics

Question 3

(T or F) As the largest healthcare occupation, registered nurses held about 2.7 million jobs in 2014

Answer 3

False (RNs held about 3.1. million jobs in 2018)

Question 4

Which of the following advanced practice registered nurses provide anesthesia and related care before, during, and after surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures?

Answer 4

Nurse anesthesia (CRNAs)

Question 5

Advanced practice nurses include which of the following?

Answer 5

Nurse anesthetists

Question 6

(T or F) changes in state laws governing APRN practice authority have allowed APRNs to perform fewer services without the direct supervision of a physician to meet primary care needs

Answer 6

False (state laws allow APRNs to perform more services without supervision)

Question 7

Most programs for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses require which of the following for admission to the program?

Answer 7

A bachelor’s degree

Question 8

In order to obtain licensure as an LPN, an individual must pass which of these exams?

Answer 8

NCLEX - PN

Question 9

Most training programs for LPNs and LVNs are about 3 years

Answer 9

False (offered by technical or community or junior colleges)

Question 10

Employment of LPNs is projected to grow much faster than average, and overall job prospects are expected to be very good

Answer 10

True (in response to the long-term care needs of an increase in demand for healthcare services)