Week 4: Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and Chapter 6

Question 1

Most theories relating to nursing practice address 4 major components:

Answer 1

1. Person
2. Health
3. Philosophy of health/ nursing
4. Purpose

Question 2

Which of the following traits are essential to a profession?

Answer 2

1. Autonomy and orientation to service
2. Unique body of formalized education and ongoing research
3. Organizational policies and standards

Question 3

Which of the following best described the goals of nursing?

Answer 3

Health promotion
Health restoration
Health mx

Question 4

Which type of assessment data is obtained when taking vital signs?

Answer 4

Objective

Question 5

Which of the following best describes palpation?

Answer 5

Touching

Question 6

Which of the following should be given priority when establishing a nursing care plan?

Answer 6

Physiologic needs

Question 7

NADA International diagnoses are composed of three parts. These are:

Answer 7

Patient response to condition
Dx/ Prognosis
Symptomatology

Question 8

Which of the following is false regarding research involving human subjects?

Answer 8

Subjects must be informed of which option they are receiving (treatment/ placebo)