Nursing Elites

1. Which role is not appropriate for the LPN to participate in?

• A. Administering medications
• B. Dressing changes
• C. Designing a research study
• D. Reporting patient changes

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Designing a research study is not typically within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). LPNs are primarily involved in providing direct patient care, such as administering medications, performing dressing changes, and reporting patient changes. Designing research studies usually requires advanced education and training beyond what an LPN receives, making it an inappropriate role for an LPN to participate in.

2. When transitioning from a long-term care facility to an acute care facility, what does the nurse need to do?

• A. Adapt motivational approaches
• B. Increase working hours per week
• C. Pursue additional formal education
• D. Maintain the same patient care time

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When transitioning from a long-term care facility to an acute care facility, the nurse needs to adapt motivational approaches. The environment and patient needs change significantly between these settings. Adapting motivational approaches is crucial to effectively meet the demands of the new job and provide optimal care in the acute care setting. This adjustment allows the nurse to cater to the different needs and pace of care required in an acute care facility compared to a long-term care facility. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the specific need for adapting motivational approaches when transitioning between these types of healthcare facilities.

3. On what basis does the U.S. healthcare system operate?

• A. Healthcare is a basic right provided to all equally.
• B. Ability to pay determines access to care.
• C. Only the rich are entitled to healthcare.
• D. Health insurance is required to obtain care.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. In the U.S., the healthcare system operates on a model where access to healthcare services is largely determined by an individual's ability to pay for care. This means that those with more financial resources have greater access to a wider range of healthcare services, while those with limited financial means may face barriers to accessing necessary care. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because healthcare in the U.S. is not universally provided as a basic right to all equally, it is not exclusively for the rich, and while health insurance is common, it is not the sole determinant of access to care.

4. What is the primary focus of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

• A. Reducing the cost of healthcare
• B. Providing healthcare to undocumented immigrants
• C. Ensuring access to healthcare for all Americans
• D. Eliminating the need for health insurance

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Ensuring access to healthcare for all Americans. The primary focus of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is to expand coverage, improve quality of care, and make healthcare more affordable and accessible to a greater number of people in the United States. Choice A is incorrect because while the act aims to make healthcare more affordable, its primary focus is on access. Choice B is incorrect as the act is not specifically designed to provide healthcare to undocumented immigrants. Choice D is incorrect as the act does not aim to eliminate the need for health insurance but rather improve the availability and affordability of insurance coverage.

5. Which historical figure is honored for working to improve care of the mentally ill in mental health nursing?

• A. Clara Barton
• B. Florence Nightingale
• C. Dorothea Dix
• D. Lillian D. Wald

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Dorothea Dix is the correct answer. She is recognized for her significant contributions in advocating for the improvement of care for the mentally ill. Dix played a crucial role in establishing mental health institutions and reforming the care provided to individuals with mental health conditions. Clara Barton is known for founding the American Red Cross, Florence Nightingale is renowned as the founder of modern nursing, and Lillian D. Wald is recognized for her work in public health nursing. However, none of them are specifically honored for their work in improving care for the mentally ill in mental health nursing, unlike Dorothea Dix.

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