A nursing faculty member is discussing the importance of joining a professional organization as a registered nurse with a group of undergraduate students
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the faculty member to include in this discussion?
a. "All nurses should be members of the American Nurses Association."
b. "Membership in a professional organiza-tion helps nurses organize around critical health issues."
c. "Dues for professional organizations are expensive, so it is important to set aside money to pay these dues."
d. "Membership in a professional organiza-tion will foster change in legislation."
ANS: B
Membership in a professional organization helps nurses to organize around one or more critical health threats and strategize about what interventions work locally, regionally, and nationally. Membership in organizations should be based on interest, clinical and academic preparation, and employment. Dues for professional organizations vary, but most are not extremely expensive. One of the benefits of membership in a professional organization is that legislation can be influ-enced, however this in only one of the benefits of belonging to a professional organization.
You might also like to view...
A patient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is to be started on enteral tube feeding. What type of formula would be most appropriate?
a. Whole proteins and glucose polymers c. Low sodium b. Concentrated in calories d. High fat, low carbohydrate
Emergency medical technicians respond to a call to find an 80-year-old man who is showing signs and symptoms of severe shock. Which of the following phenomena is most likely taking place?
A) The man's ?- and ?-adrenergic receptors have been activated, resulting in vasoconstriction and increased heart rate. B) Hemolysis and blood pooling are taking place in the man's peripheral circulation. C) Bronchoconstriction and hyperventilation are initiated as a compensatory mechanism. D) Intracellular potassium and extracellular sodium levels are rising as a result of sodium-potassium pump failure.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for an older adult who is malnourished and on bed rest. Which of the following interventions would be included to prevent skin alterations?
A) turn and reposition every 2 hours B) limit fluids to 500 mL every 24 hours C) do not use lotions or creams on skin D) assess vital signs every 4 hours
A client has recently found she is lactose intolerant. She is concerned about getting enough calcium in her diet but doesn't want to take supplements. The nurse recommends the client include which of the following foods in her diet?
A) Turnip greens D) Carrots B) Broccoli E) Potatoes C) Almonds F) Tomatoes