Nursing foundations test

A nurse is performing the role of case manager for a client. Which of the following actions demonstrates this nursing role?

Coordinating and overseeing the care the client is receiving

A case manager is an RN who coordinates and oversees client care, working with their family and the health care team, usually when clients need a variety of services.

A newly licensed nurse is reviewing Benner's Novice to Expert Model for nursing competence. At which of the following stages does the nurse first develop the ability to prioritize tasks by drawing on experience?

Competent

The nurse in the competent stage is able to prioritize tasks by drawing on past experience. The competent nurse does not prioritize as quickly as a proficient nurse, but they do have mastery in multiple areas.

A nursing student expresses a desire to become more involved with the nursing profession on a national level. Which of the following organizations should the student join?

The National Student Nurses' Association

The National Student Nurses' Association is an organization for students to join to become involved with initiatives and issues, and to connect with other student nurses across the nation.

A nurse is talking with a client who arrived at the clinic over an hour ago and states, "Doesn't anyone care that I am sick? Why do I have to wait so long?" The nurse listens to the client and notifies the provider, relaying the needs of the client. In which of the following roles is the nurse performing?

Advocate

A client advocate acts on behalf of the needs of the client. In this example, the nurse is voicing the concerns for the client when their needs are not being met.

A nurse is reviewing the contributions made by various nursing organizations that have impacted the nursing profession. The nurse should identify that which of the following are contributions made by The American Nurses Association (ANA)? (Select all that apply.)

Providing a definition of nursing is correct. The ANA defined nursing through The Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, which provides a clear definition of what nursing involves and the responsibilities of the professional nurse.

A nurse is describing to another nurse how to use social media in client care. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an acceptable use of social media?

Reviewing the use of a fitness application with a client

Reviewing the use of a fitness application with a client is an acceptable use of social media. This can lead to an improvement in client outcomes and a healthier lifestyle.