The Vista of Nursing

Question 1 of 5

The first role for a woman in health care was that of a:

A. nun.

B. midwife.

C. deaconess.

D. teacher.

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Question 2 of 5

The most famous Kaiserworth deaconess was:

A. Sairey Gamp.

B. Clara Barton.

C. Florence Nightingale.

D. Mary Mahoney.

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Question 3 of 5

Which is true of a 'one-plus-one' program?

A. One year after a student becomes an ADN, he or she can finish college with a BSN.

B. One year after working as an RN, the nurse can achieve advanced practice status with 1 more year of college.

C. One RN and one LPN/LVN work together for 1 year in a hospital setting, and then the LPN/LVN can become an RN after passing the NCLEX.

D. The first year of a 2-year program prepares the student to take the NCLEX-PN. The student can work as an LPN/LVN while completing the second year of nursing school to become an ADN.

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Question 4 of 5

The NCLEX is:

A. an examination to determine entry into a practical/vocational nursing school.

B. an examination taken to become licensed as a nurse.

C. a review course to help students do well on their licensure examination.

D. a national survey of all nurses to determine average age and work settings.

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Question 5 of 5

An RN student asks a friend who is an LPN/LVN student, 'Will you be able to start IVs when you get out of school?' Which is the best response?

A. It will depend on the Nurse Practice Act of the state where I work.'

B. Sure. I'm sure I will learn how to do that in school.'

C. Maybe. If the hospital where I work allows it.'

D. No. LPNs/LVNs are never allowed to do that.'

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