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Fundamentals of Nursing

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Fundamentals of NursingReview Questions

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1 .
During the Middle Ages, who primarily undertook nursing duties, and where did they provide care?
  1. family members in their homes
  2. monks and nuns in monasteries and convents
  3. herbalists in communities
  4. military personnel in wartime hospitals
2 .
What advancements occurred in the nursing profession during the mid-twentieth century?
  1. expansion of nursing roles during World War II
  2. establishment of the first nursing school
  3. embrace of EHRs and telehealth
  4. recognition of nurse practitioners as primary care providers
3 .
What milestone marked Florence Nightingale’s influence on the formalization and professionalization of nursing education?
  1. establishment of the ANA
  2. creation of the first nursing school
  3. introduction of evidence-based practice
  4. development of specialized nursing fields
4 .
What does the “art of nursing” primarily emphasize in patient care?
  1. application of evidence-based knowledge
  2. technical expertise in medical procedures
  3. proficiency in administering medications
  4. interpersonal and compassionate dimensions of care
5 .
What nursing program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in health care and requires graduates to pass the NCLEX-PN for licensure?
  1. associate degree in nursing (ADN)
  2. bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
  3. master of science in nursing (MSN)
  4. licensed practical nurse (LPN)/licensed vocational nurse (LVN)
6 .
What is a common prerequisite for obtaining licensure as a registered nurse (RN) for both ADN and BSN graduates?
  1. completion of a clinical practicum
  2. passing the NCLEX-PN
  3. completion of a doctoral program
  4. passing the NCLEX-RN
7 .
What is the primary goal of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program?
  1. preparation for leadership roles in academia
  2. research-focused doctoral education
  3. emphasis on advanced clinical practice, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making
  4. integration of theory, research, and public health in nursing practice
8 .
What distinguishes BSN-prepared nurses from ADN-prepared nurses?
  1. broader education including leadership, research, and public health
  2. shorter duration of education
  3. limited involvement in patient care
  4. increased focus on practical nursing skills
9 .
Which global organization significantly influences the development of the nursing profession on a global scale and offers guidance regarding the scope of practice for nurses around the world?
  1. state BONs
  2. QSEN
  3. ICN
  4. ANA
10 .
Which organization primarily oversees the regular review and updating of guidelines within a given jurisdiction to align with advances in health care, changes in legislation, and evolving societal needs related to nursing practice within a specific state or jurisdiction?
  1. ANA
  2. QSEN
  3. state BONs
  4. ICN
11 .
The nurse is precepting a nursing student during a clinical rotation. What statement made by the student would warrant further education?
  1. “Nursing standards serve as a framework for providing safe, quality care.”
  2. “Nursing standards align with the overarching principles of the nursing profession.”
  3. “Nursing standards articulate the expectations and ethical conduct required of nurses.”
  4. “Nursing standards may be incorporated into practice if the nurse chooses to do so.”
12 .
The nurse takes proactive measures to prevent falls, such as using bed alarms and assisting patients with mobility. What ethical principle do these measures emphasize?
  1. autonomy
  2. privacy
  3. nonmaleficence
  4. justice
13 .
What is the primary purpose of nursing theories?
  1. to dictate medical interventions
  2. to provide a framework for nursing practice
  3. to establish healthcare policies
  4. to replace medical guidelines
14 .
How did nursing theories contribute to the historical development of the nursing profession?
  1. by focusing on task-oriented practices
  2. by discouraging research in nursing
  3. by offering a basis for nursing interventions
  4. by limiting the roles of nurses
15 .
In the late twentieth century, what shift occurred in the development of nursing theories?
  1. a decline in the emphasis on evidence-based practice
  2. a move toward task-oriented approaches
  3. a decrease in the importance of research integration
  4. a proliferation of theories addressing various aspects of nursing, health, and care
16 .
How do assumptions contribute to the theoretical framework in nursing?
  1. by providing empirical evidence
  2. by establishing shared understanding
  3. by forming foundational beliefs
  4. by guiding research design
17 .
What does the term “environment” in nursing philosophy encompass?
  1. a multifaceted combination of physical, social, cultural, economic, and global factors
  2. solely individualized influences
  3. physical surroundings without cultural implications
  4. exclusively cultural values and customs without broader influences
18 .
Who emphasized the nurse-patient relationship as a therapeutic and collaborative partnership in psychiatric nursing?
  1. Jean Watson
  2. Patricia Benner
  3. Hildegard Peplau
  4. Dorothea Orem
19 .
Who defined nursing as helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence in activities of daily living?
  1. Faye Abdellah
  2. Patricia Benner
  3. Florence Nightingale
  4. Virginia Henderson
20 .
What type of nursing theory provides recommendations, interventions, or strategies for achieving specific nursing goals?
  1. adaptation theory
  2. descriptive theory
  3. developmental theories
  4. prescriptive theory
21 .
What nursing theory views individuals as open, infinite energy fields that interact with the environment in continuous and evolving patterns?
  1. Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory
  2. Roger’s science of unitary human beings theory
  3. Leininger’s culture care theory
  4. Watson’s theory of human caring
22 .
In what phase of Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations does the patient utilize the help offered by the nurse to address problems and gain a better understanding of their situation?
  1. orientation phase
  2. identification phase
  3. exploitation phase
  4. resolution phase
23 .
A nursing instructor is talking with a student about the link between theory and knowledge in nursing practice. What statement made by the nursing student would warrant further education?
  1. “Nursing theory benefits theoretical knowledge, and theoretical knowledge benefits nursing theory.”
  2. “Theoretical knowledge is derived from theory and provides a framework for critical thinking.”
  3. “Theories are applied within clinical practice as experiential knowledge.”
  4. “Although reflection impacts knowledge in nursing practice, it does not impact the basic nursing theories.”
24 .
What is the foundational role of nursing theory in the practice of nursing?
  1. providing hands-on clinical experience
  2. guiding patient communication
  3. shaping the approach to patient care
  4. offering administrative insights
25 .
What comment from a nursing student reflects the need for further education regarding how incorporating nursing theory into research enhances the evidence base of the nursing profession?
  1. “Nursing theories ensure studies align with the core principles and values of the profession.”
  2. “The alignment of EBP with the core principles of the nursing profession is not contingent upon the incorporation of nursing theory into research.”
  3. “The integration of nursing theory in research ensures research outcomes are relevant and applicable to the practical realities of nursing practice.”
  4. “Understanding how nursing theory informs research priorities is key to advancing the evidence base and promoting evidence-based practice in nursing.”
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