A nurse who has provided care in acute settings for several years ...

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A nurse who has provided care in acute settings for several years has begun the process of gaining additional credentials. Which of the following statements best describes credentials?
 
  A) Credentials indicate that an individual has demonstrated a continuing commitment to
  competence.
  B) Credentials recognize an individual's professional superiority to his or her peers.
  C) Credentials indicate that an individual has met specific criteria and standards.
  D) Credentials indicate that an individual has the authority to direct practice in a particular care
  setting.

Question 2

. A nurse administers insulin to a diabetic patient via an insulin pump. Based on the NCLEX examination, this action would fall under which of the categories of client needs?
 
  A) Safe effective care environment
  B) Health promotion and maintenance
  C) Psychosocial integrity
  D) Physiological integrity

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Credentials indicate that an individual (or organization) has met specific standards
that are important to fulfilling a professional mandate. This is not necessarily synonymous with
a continued commitment, though such a commitment may help facilitate the attainment of
credentials. Individual credentials do not necessarily indicate superiority or leadership potential.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
The client needs category of physiological integrity encompasses nursing actions
that address a client's physical needs and the treatment of illness. Administration of medication
is not normally considered a health promotion activity, an aspect of psychosocial integrity, or a
demonstration of safety measures.

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