NSG 252 Test | 2026 Update Questions with
complete solutions.
what is benners theory?
nurses go from novice to advanced beginner to competent to proficient and finally to expert
when did hospitals become centralized institutions for delivering healthcare?
after world war 2
when did nurse aide programs start?
after world war 1
who developed the american red cross?
clara barton
what was the red rover?
a hospital ship that was staffed by the sisters of mercy
6 levels of healthcare interventions
preventative
primary
secondary
tertiary
restorative
continuing
what is preventative health care?
, medical services and interventions aimed at preventing diseases and maintaining health
what is primary health care?
Focuses on improved health outcomes
what is secondary health care?
Provided by a specialist upon referral from PCP - often in an acute care setting
what is tertiary health care?
Specialized consultative care, usually provided on referral from secondary medical personnel -
typically in an acute care setting
what is restorative health care?
Serves patients recovering from an acute or chronic illness/disability
what is continuing health care?
provide care in a home-like atmosphere with programs based on the needs and abilities of the
clients
6 QSEN competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Safety
Informatics
complete solutions.
what is benners theory?
nurses go from novice to advanced beginner to competent to proficient and finally to expert
when did hospitals become centralized institutions for delivering healthcare?
after world war 2
when did nurse aide programs start?
after world war 1
who developed the american red cross?
clara barton
what was the red rover?
a hospital ship that was staffed by the sisters of mercy
6 levels of healthcare interventions
preventative
primary
secondary
tertiary
restorative
continuing
what is preventative health care?
, medical services and interventions aimed at preventing diseases and maintaining health
what is primary health care?
Focuses on improved health outcomes
what is secondary health care?
Provided by a specialist upon referral from PCP - often in an acute care setting
what is tertiary health care?
Specialized consultative care, usually provided on referral from secondary medical personnel -
typically in an acute care setting
what is restorative health care?
Serves patients recovering from an acute or chronic illness/disability
what is continuing health care?
provide care in a home-like atmosphere with programs based on the needs and abilities of the
clients
6 QSEN competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Safety
Informatics