According to Benner (1984) the stages of clinical competence are?
a. Novice, competent, proficient and expert
b. Novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient and expert
c. Novice, advanced novice, competent, proficient and expert
d. Beginner, novice, advanced novice, proficient and expert
B
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When planning the patient's care, what variables should you consider? Select all that apply. A) How the presence of pain affects patients and families B) Resources that can assist the patient with pain management C) The influence of the patient's cognition on her pain D) The advantages and disadvantages of available pain-relief strategies E) The difference between acute and intermittent pain
Culture includes common beliefs and practices in areas such as religion, economics, diet, health, and:
a. Genetics b. Occupations c. Patterns of communication d. Stereotypes
A patient asks if the genetic tests being advertised on television can be used to create specific medication to treat a health problem. Which informatics professional should the nurse contact to answer this patient's question?
A) Bioinformatics B) Structural informatics C) Public health informatics D) Translational bioinformatics
The student nurse is thinking of specializing in home healthcare. Which of the following describes a trend in this field of nursing?
A) Home care is one of the fastest-growing fields in nursing today. B) In 2008, there were more than 900 Medicare-certified home health agencies in the United States. C) In 2006, more than 1 million clients were served, by nearly 104 million home visits. D) Only hospital healthcare employment is expanding faster than home care employment.