NURS 1000 - Images of Nursing and Contemporary Trends Quiz
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What is the main reason nursing is becoming more academic and independent, according to the text?

  • Nurses are seeking greater job security.
  • Nurses are trying to increase their salaries.
  • Nurses are gaining increased access to education. (correct)
  • Nurses are trying to take on more responsibility.

    • What term does the text use to describe the increase in mid-level healthcare providers?

  • Job creep (correct)
  • Professional expansion
  • Job growth
  • Workforce diversification

    • What is one stereotype of nurses that might convey a negative image?

  • Nurses are overly sexualized. (correct)
  • Nurses are highly specialized.
  • Nurses are highly educated.
  • Nurses are highly compassionate.

    • Why does the text suggest nurses might be susceptible to negative images or behaviors?

    <p>Nurses are seen as a monolith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example given in the text of how nurses might seek individualism?

    <p>Becoming tattooed or dyeing their hair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term does the text use to describe the relationship between experienced and inexperienced nurses?

    <p>Veteran nurses eat their young</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message conveyed in the text about the changing nature of nursing?

    <p>Nursing is becoming more specialized and independent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nurse image was predominant during the pandemic?

    <p>Heroic nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the image nurses portrayed on social media according to the text?

    <p>Informative and supportive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of content that nurses post on social media to help students?

    <p>Study hacks and mnemonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior among nurses on social media was criticized in the text?

    <p>Posts that criticize patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way were most nurses portrayed throughout time according to the text?

    <p>Knowledgeable and helpful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of image of nursing was displayed by some nurses on social media that could risk their license?

    <p>Ugly behavior or slip in judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which image of nursing was connected with Florence Nightingale's vision according to the text?

    <p>Professionalism and excellence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message conveyed about the portrayal of nurses in media?

    <p>Nurses are often stereotyped based on their sex or race, which is not informative of their actual job duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the role of Nurse Eunice Rivers during the Tuskegee experiment?

    <p>Nurse Rivers was an unwitting participant in the Tuskegee experiment, used to recruit black men under the guise of providing healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the role of advocacy in the nursing profession?

    <p>Advocacy is a fundamental tenet of nursing, and can be considered a lifestyle or behavior for nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the relationship between nursing and the social environment?

    <p>Nursing is heavily influenced by the social environment, and the &quot;difficulties and intricacies of nursing&quot; reflect current social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the portrayal of professionalism in nursing?

    <p>Nurses are always depicted as highly professional in media and other portrayals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the impact of social media on the nursing profession?

    <p>The text does not discuss the impact of social media on the nursing profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the nursing shortage in the United States according to the text?

    <p>Nurses' responsibility for their own professional image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are nurses susceptible to misinformation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text state is the only responsibility nurses have?

    <p>Presenting and conducting themselves professionally to patients, co-workers, and the health system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the transition to nursing practice?

    <p>Stressful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that directly contributes to the nursing shortage in the United States?

    <p>Lack of available nursing teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between nurses and the media's portrayal of the nursing profession?

    <p>Nurses should focus on their own professional conduct rather than the media's portrayal of the profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor contributing to the nursing shortage in the United States?

    <p>High nursing salaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between nurses and their friends in the general public?

    <p>Nurses have a small percentage of friends who are nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about nurses' responsibility for the media's portrayal of the nursing profession?

    <p>Nurses have no responsibility for the images of the profession portrayed in the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility do nurses have according to the text?

    <p>To present themselves well to patients, co-workers, and the health system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the impact of media portrayal on nursing stereotypes?

    <p>Media portrayal shapes public opinion and perpetuates stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor directly contributes to the nursing shortage according to the text?

    <p>Aging Workforce and Retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized about individualism in nursing according to the text?

    <p>Nurses should strive for independence and personal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to professionalism, what does the text suggest about nurses' conduct?

    <p>Nurses have varying levels of professionalism, affecting their image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the text's view on challenges faced by nurses?

    <p>Nurses encounter multiple challenges in their roles, impacting their work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common stereotype of nurses that could convey a negative image, according to the text?

    <p>Nurses are uneducated and merely carry out physician orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following behaviors among nurses on social media was criticized as potentially risking their nursing license?

    <p>Critiquing patients and their family members in an unprofessional manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between nurses and the media's portrayal of the nursing profession?

    <p>Nurses should actively work to shape the media's portrayal of the nursing profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which image of nursing was connected with Florence Nightingale's vision during the pandemic?

    <p>Nurses as selfless heroes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the role of individualism in the nursing profession?

    <p>Nurses may seek individualism through activities such as posting on social media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the nursing shortage in the United States?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between experienced and inexperienced nurses?

    <p>Experienced nurses are mentors and support inexperienced nurses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might some nurses seek individualism in their appearance, as discussed in the text?

    <p>Wearing colorful accessories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common stereotype of nurses that might convey a negative image, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Incompetent and unquestioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the behavior of veteran nurses towards new nurses, contributing to negative nursing images?

    <p>They 'eat their young' by being unsupportive and critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do some nurses face in expressing individualism that can lead to negative perceptions, according to the text?

    <p>Conforming to standardized behavior at work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the transition to more academic and independent nursing roles described in the text?

    <p>As a shift towards job creep and increased responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence do hospital systems have on the evolving role of nurses, as indicated in the text?

    <p>They promote mid-level access for lower cost healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential impact do negative nursing stereotypes have on patient care, based on the text?

    <p>They can lead to misconceptions and poor treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern raised by the negative portrayals of nurses based on sex or race in stories?

    <p>It influences people's perception of a nurse's job duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Tuskegee experiment involving Nurse Eunice Rivers reflect the challenges in nursing profession?

    <p>It reveals the ethical dilemmas faced by nurses due to societal expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do negative stereotypes based on race and sex contribute to the challenges faced by nurses?

    <p>They reinforce misconceptions about a nurse's role and responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fictional negative portrayals of nurses affect public perception of healthcare professionals?

    <p>They reinforce stereotypes that may not reflect reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does advocacy play in nursing, as highlighted in the text?

    <p>It serves as a lifestyle and cultural attribute for nurses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are accurate portrayals of nurses important in media representations?

    <p>To ensure public understanding of the complexities of nursing roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do negative portrayals of nurses in fictional stories impact individuals' perceptions?

    <p>They can influence how people view the actual duties and responsibilities of nurses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do racial and gender stereotypes have on public understanding of nursing?

    <p>They create misconceptions about what nursing entails based on irrelevant criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to address negative stereotypes associated with nursing?

    <p>To highlight individualism and diversity among nurses in the profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do negative media representations impact aspiring individuals interested in pursuing nursing careers?

    <p>They discourage individuals from entering a profession seen negatively by media outlets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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