NSG 231 Final Quiz Flashcards
Hospital and palliative care nursing is a rapidly developing specialty in nursing. Which facts have contributed to this growth?
- End-of-life needs are expected to increase with the aging population.
- Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a variety of settings.
- End-of-life care is largely the responsibility of nurses.
Where does the data predict the nurse’s primary work site will be?
Acute care hospitals
A critical advantage of the evolution of nursing informatics is that…
informatics nurses are best able to design systems with the needs and skills of nurses who use them in mind.
The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more accurately reflect the population as a whole when…
the increasing numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs graduate and begin to practice.
What best describes trends in nursing education?
The number of RNs with bachelor’s and higher degrees is increasing.
What is a major benefit of serving as a military nurse?
Financial support to seek advanced degrees.
What could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a female-dominated profession?
More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace.
