A nurse realizes that a health care concern related to globalization was:
a. the emergence of epidemic hepatitis A.
b. the pandemic of H1N1 swine flu.
c. reemergence of polio.
d. an increase in chronic illnesses.
A nursing student scores 95 on the written examination for the adult health course.
To be successful in this course, this same student must then perform an indwelling catheter insertion and wound care in a simulated environment meeting core competencies. The student asks, What are core competencies? The nursing instructor replies, Core competencies are:
a. a trend used in nursing education to reduce attrition in prelicensure students.
b. those skills necessary for safe, competent nursing practice.
c. educational opportunities that provide remediation when student is unable to perform psychomotor skills correctly.
d. critical thinking exercises aimed to improve reading and math skills.
An RN with a diploma preparation wants to participate in decisions about health care and decides the first step is to obtain a BSN. The nurse enrolls in a nursing program offering self-scheduling and a self-paced curriculum.
This nurse is taking advantage of:
a. educational mobility.
b. a traditional nursing program.
c. training for advanced practice nursing.
d. credit by examination.
When preparing to complete a competency exam involving a neurologic assessment in a simulation laboratory, the nurse reviews the critical elements, which consist of:
a. those steps that result in life or death of a client.
b. required criteria that must be incorporated into the assessment for the desired outcome.
c. fundamental strategies unique to complex dynamic care environments.
d. objective data that can be used to determine the likelihood that the client will recover.
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