WEEK 1 NURS 2016 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about nursing research. Which points mentioned by
the nursing student post-teaching are accurate? Select all that apply. - Answers "Research means to
search again or to examine carefully."
"Nursing research is a way to identify new knowledge, improve professional education and practice,
and use resources effectively."
"The knowledge that is generated provides a scientific basis for nursing practice and validates the
effectiveness of nursing interventions."
A nursing student is recalling the hierarchy of evidence available for conducting research. In which
order should the nurse give priority to the findings of a study - Answers According to the hierarchy of
evidence, when gathering evidence to make an appropriate client care decision, the nurse should give
highest priority to the findings of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomized controlled
trials (RCTs). Meta-analyses and systemic reviews summarize current evidence thoroughly. Next in the
list of priority are the findings of one well-designed RCT. Below that are well-designed controlled trials
without randomization. The nurse may then turn to well-designed case control studies to look for
evidence. If RCTs are not available, the nurse may systematically review qualitative studies. Barring
that, the nurse may then turn to single descriptive or qualitative studies. The opinions of authorities
or expert committees forms the base of the hierarchy pyramid.
A nursing student notes that a nurse is required to integrate best current research with clinical
expertise and client preferences and values in order to provide quality healthcare. Which Quality and
Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency does this comply with? - Answers evidence based
practice
The nurse interviews a client about a current health problem. The nurse then obtains and documents
the client's temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. Which step of the nursing process is involved
in this situation? - Answers assessment
Which step in the nursing process would involve promoting a safe environment for the client? -
Answers implementation
Place each step of the nursing process in the order that it should be used. - Answers First the nurse
should gather data. Based on the data, the client's needs are assessed. After the needs have been
determined, the goals for care are established. The next step is planning care based on the knowledge
gained from the previous steps. Implementation follows the development of the plan of care.
A nurse revises the care plan when the client's responses indicate that goals have not been met. What
phase of the nursing process is being applied? - Answers evaluation
Which critical thinking skill refers to the use of knowledge and experience to choose effective client
care strategies? - Answers explanation
Which action of the nurse would be inappropriate in the context of critical thinking skills for making
clinical decisions in nursing practice? - Answers The nurse should rely on his or her knowledge and
experience when planning and implementing a client care plan.
How can nurses exhibit the concept of open-mindedness as a part of critical thinking behavior in their
teams? Select all that apply. - Answers By respecting the right of others to have different opinions
By becoming sensitive to the possibility of their own prejudices
What skills are essential for an effective nurse leader to develop collaboration with others? Select all
that apply. - Answers Flexibility
ability to share ideas
Ability to listen to others
Possession of a strong self-concept
The nurse is developing a nursing diagnosis for a client after surgery. The nurse documents the
"related to" factor as first time surgery. Which assessment activity enabled the nurse to derive this
conclusion? - Answers The nurse asks the client to explain the surgery
The nurse is aware that the nursing diagnosis should follow the North American Nursing Diagnosis
Association International (NANDA-I) label. How should the nurse document the nursing diagnosis in a
three-part format? - Answers NANDA-I label, related factor, and defining characteristics
Which feature is characteristic of a risk nursing diagnosis? - Answers The diagnosis does not have
related factors
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about nursing research. Which points mentioned by
the nursing student post-teaching are accurate? Select all that apply. - Answers "Research means to
search again or to examine carefully."
"Nursing research is a way to identify new knowledge, improve professional education and practice,
and use resources effectively."
"The knowledge that is generated provides a scientific basis for nursing practice and validates the
effectiveness of nursing interventions."
A nursing student is recalling the hierarchy of evidence available for conducting research. In which
order should the nurse give priority to the findings of a study - Answers According to the hierarchy of
evidence, when gathering evidence to make an appropriate client care decision, the nurse should give
highest priority to the findings of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomized controlled
trials (RCTs). Meta-analyses and systemic reviews summarize current evidence thoroughly. Next in the
list of priority are the findings of one well-designed RCT. Below that are well-designed controlled trials
without randomization. The nurse may then turn to well-designed case control studies to look for
evidence. If RCTs are not available, the nurse may systematically review qualitative studies. Barring
that, the nurse may then turn to single descriptive or qualitative studies. The opinions of authorities
or expert committees forms the base of the hierarchy pyramid.
A nursing student notes that a nurse is required to integrate best current research with clinical
expertise and client preferences and values in order to provide quality healthcare. Which Quality and
Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency does this comply with? - Answers evidence based
practice
The nurse interviews a client about a current health problem. The nurse then obtains and documents
the client's temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. Which step of the nursing process is involved
in this situation? - Answers assessment
Which step in the nursing process would involve promoting a safe environment for the client? -
Answers implementation
Place each step of the nursing process in the order that it should be used. - Answers First the nurse
should gather data. Based on the data, the client's needs are assessed. After the needs have been
determined, the goals for care are established. The next step is planning care based on the knowledge
gained from the previous steps. Implementation follows the development of the plan of care.
A nurse revises the care plan when the client's responses indicate that goals have not been met. What
phase of the nursing process is being applied? - Answers evaluation
Which critical thinking skill refers to the use of knowledge and experience to choose effective client
care strategies? - Answers explanation
Which action of the nurse would be inappropriate in the context of critical thinking skills for making
clinical decisions in nursing practice? - Answers The nurse should rely on his or her knowledge and
experience when planning and implementing a client care plan.
How can nurses exhibit the concept of open-mindedness as a part of critical thinking behavior in their
teams? Select all that apply. - Answers By respecting the right of others to have different opinions
By becoming sensitive to the possibility of their own prejudices
What skills are essential for an effective nurse leader to develop collaboration with others? Select all
that apply. - Answers Flexibility
ability to share ideas
Ability to listen to others
Possession of a strong self-concept
The nurse is developing a nursing diagnosis for a client after surgery. The nurse documents the
"related to" factor as first time surgery. Which assessment activity enabled the nurse to derive this
conclusion? - Answers The nurse asks the client to explain the surgery
The nurse is aware that the nursing diagnosis should follow the North American Nursing Diagnosis
Association International (NANDA-I) label. How should the nurse document the nursing diagnosis in a
three-part format? - Answers NANDA-I label, related factor, and defining characteristics
Which feature is characteristic of a risk nursing diagnosis? - Answers The diagnosis does not have
related factors
