Question 1

In 1994 Jeffrey Bauer described some exciting possibilities that would affect nursing and healthcare delivery if instituted.What did Bauer propose?

Accepted Answer

Jeffrey Bauer proposed placing healthcare on the free market to increase competition and promote quality. This would allow for more options and ultimately better healthcare delivery. Socializing medicine and maintaining the current system were not considered the most beneficial options at the time. Maintaining the physician monopoly was also not seen as a viable solution to improving healthcare delivery.

Question 2

While managed care is available,there will be fewer professional nurses in hospitals and more of which type of workers supervised by professional nurses?

Accepted Answer

Managed care often promotes the use of multi-skilled workers, such as nursing assistants or medical assistants, to perform tasks that do not require the expertise of a registered nurse. This allows for a smaller nursing staff and more efficient use of resources. However, professional nurses still provide supervision and direction to these workers to ensure proper patient care.

Question 3

What is the priority focus of a case manager?

Accepted Answer

The priority focus of a case manager is to ensure that only care deemed essential, necessary, and appropriate is provided for patients. This is important for both the patient's well-being and cost-effectiveness in the healthcare system. While public policy, utilization of pharmacology measures, and promoting compliance with hospital policy and procedures may be important, they are not the primary focus of a case manager.

Question 4

The inability to reach consensus on the "entry into practice" preparation for nursing has caused which outcome?

Accepted Answer

The lack of consensus on the educational requirements for entry into nursing practice has led to divisions among nurses who have different levels of educational preparation, such as diploma, associate, and bachelor's degrees.

Question 5

For which reason was the 2-year associate degree in nursing developed?

Accepted Answer

The 2-year associate degree in nursing was developed to address nursing shortages and increase the number of registered nurses in the workforce. This type of program allows individuals to become RNs quicker than traditional 4-year bachelor's degree programs, which helps to meet the growing demand for healthcare providers.

Question 6

On what should nurses focus in order to keep up with the globalization of health care?

Accepted Answer

With the globalization of health care, it is increasingly important for nurses to provide culturally competent care to patients from diverse backgrounds. This means understanding and respecting cultural differences in beliefs, values, and behaviors that may impact a patient's health care experience. Nurses must be able to communicate effectively, adapt to different cultural practices, and provide appropriate care while also being aware of their own cultural biases. Focusing on culturally competent care can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction while reducing health disparities. While medical care development, advanced practice nursing, and standards of practice are important considerations for nurses, they do not specifically address the challenges posed by globalization and cultural diversity in health care.

Question 7

The World Future Society made 10 future forecasts.Which forecast will affect nursing? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Nursing students should focus their skills on delivering health care in which setting?

Accepted Answer

Nursing students should focus on delivering health care in the community setting because it allows them to work with diverse populations, promote health and prevention, and address health disparities. It also provides opportunities for community-based research and interdisciplinary collaboration. While hospital and ICU experiences are important, nursing students should also prioritize community-based clinical experiences to develop a well-rounded skill set. Assisted living facilities may be appropriate for specialized geriatric care, but community settings encompass a wider range of populations and health issues.

Question 9

Which are past events that have affected the development of professional nursing?

Accepted Answer

Social movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, Women's Rights Movement and AIDS Activism have had a significant impact on the development of professional nursing. These movements created a demand for more diverse and culturally competent healthcare providers, as well as a need for increased research on specific health issues affecting these populations. Additionally, these movements challenged traditional gender roles and led to an increase in the number of male nurses in the profession. The other options, including the entertainment industry, presidential elections and natural disasters, have not had a significant impact on the development of professional nursing.

Question 10

Nurses attempting to educate patients concerning their health needs should inform the patients of their possible future,or:

Accepted Answer

Nurses should inform patients of what can happen if certain changes are made, as this empowers patients to take control of their health and make informed decisions. Simply providing information on the most likely outcome if things continue unchanged may not motivate patients to make changes, while focusing only on the outcome that is desired may not provide patients with a full understanding of the situation. Providing information on the most likely outcome when specific efforts are made to accomplish a desired outcome is also important, but it should be done in conjunction with explanations of what can happen with certain changes.

Question 11

Addressing cost-containment issues,on what do community health nurses focus?

Accepted Answer

Community health nurses focus on wellness and prevention in order to address cost-containment issues. By promoting healthy habits and lifestyle choices, they can help prevent costly illnesses and chronic conditions. Additionally, by focusing on preventive care, they may be able to catch and treat health issues early on, before they become more expensive to manage.

Question 12

What has caused nurses' responsibilities in the hospital to broaden over the years?

Accepted Answer

Technological advances in healthcare have resulted in new diagnostic and treatment tools, as well as electronic medical records and other systems that require nurses to have an expanded skillset and additional responsibilities.

Question 13

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 brought about what changes and nursing issues?

Accepted Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 allows individuals to make decisions in advance about their healthcare (A), requires nurses to ensure that clients' advance directives are understood (B), raises ethical dilemmas including the "right to die" and assisted suicide (C), and increases the scope and accountability of nurses (E). It does not deal with financial investments (D).

Question 14

What was the motivation for focusing on wellness in the healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

Cost-containment measures motivated the focus on wellness to reduce healthcare costs by preventing diseases and promoting health, thus decreasing the need for expensive treatments.

Question 15

Working with electronic medical records has created which concern for nurses?

Accepted Answer

Working with electronic medical records has raised concerns about the confidentiality and security of patient data. Nurses need to take measures to ensure that patient information is only accessed by authorized personnel and that the system is secure to prevent hacking or data breaches.

Question 16

What is causing hospitals to address the impact of consumerism?

Accepted Answer

The rise of consumerism in healthcare is partially driven by better education and access to healthcare information by the public. As patients become more informed and involved in their healthcare decisions, hospitals have to adapt and address the impact of consumerism.

Answer A, C, and D are not directly related to the rise of consumerism in healthcare. Restricting medical malpractice insurance, a national health policy, and the nursing shortage may have other implications for healthcare, but they do not necessarily influence hospitals' responses to consumerism.

Question 17

What strategy should a community health nurse use?

Accepted Answer

Improving access to care is a key strategy for a community health nurse. By improving access, individuals are able to receive necessary healthcare services, potentially preventing more serious health concerns in the future. This also promotes preventative care, which can ultimately save healthcare costs and reduce the need for more practitioners and hospital utilization. Eliminating the need for surgery is not always possible, and may not be the most appropriate strategy for a community health nurse to focus on.

Question 18

For nurses to be successful in future health care,what should be the focus?

Accepted Answer

The future of healthcare is moving towards community-based care and utilizing technology to improve patient outcomes. Nurses need to have a strong understanding of how to work within a community setting and be proficient in information technology to provide the best care possible. Acceptance and efficiency of managed care, lifting of cost-containment measures, and a surplus of nurses, while important factors, are not as crucial as community focus and information technology.

Question 19

Nurses may use telehealth to deliver healthcare information.What does this type of nursing care delivery demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Telehealth involves using technology to provide healthcare information and services from a distance. This type of nursing care delivery demonstrates the use of a health activity that involves distance.

Question 20

When educating patients about their health care needs,nurses should inform the patients of their probable future or:

Accepted Answer

Nurses should provide patients with realistic expectations of their health outcomes and inform them of the most likely outcome if no changes or interventions are made. This allows patients to better understand the potential consequences of their decisions and take action to prevent negative outcomes.

Quiz 25: The Future of Nursing