Rasmussen Univ NUR 1055 Exam 1 (pdf) | 2026/2027 | Intro to
Nursing Q&A | Nursing
**1. A nursing student is reviewing the contributions of Florence Nightingale
to the nursing profession. What was Nightingale's most significant
achievement?**
A) Establishing the first nursing school in the United States
B) Identifying the importance of a clean environment on patient outcomes
C) Creating the first hospital-based nursing internship program
D) Developing the first standardized medication administration record
Correct Answer: B) Identifying the importance of a clean environment on
patient outcomes
Rationale: Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory emphasized that
sanitation, fresh air, clean water, and proper nutrition were critical factors in
patient healing, which she demonstrated during the Crimean War. This focus
on the environment significantly reduced mortality rates and established the
foundation for modern infection control.
**2. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of nursing
according to the American Nurses Association (ANA)?**
A) To assist physicians in the treatment of disease
B) To promote health, prevent illness, and care for the physically ill, mentally
ill, and disabled
C) To manage hospital operations and healthcare systems
D) To diagnose medical conditions and prescribe treatments
Correct Answer: B) To promote health, prevent illness, and care for the
physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled
,Rationale: The ANA defines nursing as an integral part of the healthcare
system that encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and
care of individuals across all age groups and settings. The focus is on holistic
care, not just assisting physicians or managing operations.
**3. Which nursing theorist is known for the Theory of Interpersonal
Relations, which describes the nurse-patient relationship in phases?**
A) Dorothea Orem
B) Jean Watson
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Madeleine Leininger
Correct Answer: C) Hildegard Peplau
Rationale: Hildegard Peplau developed the Theory of Interpersonal Relations,
which outlines four phases of the nurse-patient relationship: orientation,
identification, exploitation, and resolution. This theory emphasized the
importance of the therapeutic relationship in nursing practice.
**4. A nurse is caring for a patient who is in denial after receiving a terminal
diagnosis. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need
should the nurse address first after ensuring the patient's physiological
needs are met?**
A) Self-actualization needs
B) Safety and security needs
C) Love and belonging needs
D) Esteem needs
Correct Answer: B) Safety and security needs
,Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs first, followed by
safety and security needs. After physical needs are addressed, the patient
must feel emotionally safe and secure before they can process a terminal
diagnosis and engage in learning about their condition.
**5. Which nurse is recognized for founding the American Red Cross and
organizing nursing services during the Civil War?**
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Dorothea Dix
C) Clara Barton
D) Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: C) Clara Barton
Rationale: Clara Barton was a pioneering nurse who founded the American
Red Cross and provided nursing care to soldiers during the Civil War. Her
efforts established a legacy of disaster relief and humanitarian service in the
United States.
**6. A nurse is preparing to delegate a task to an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP). Which of the following tasks is most appropriate to
delegate?**
A) Assessing a patient's lung sounds
B) Administering oral medications
C) Assisting a patient with ambulation
D) Creating the nursing care plan
Correct Answer: C) Assisting a patient with ambulation
, Rationale: UAPs may assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as
ambulation, bathing, and feeding. Assessment, medication administration,
and care planning require licensed nursing judgment and cannot be
delegated to UAPs.
**7. The Nurse Practice Act is important because it:**
A) Sets hospital rules for nurses
B) Defines the scope and practice of nursing
C) Establishes nurse-patient communication guidelines
D) Controls healthcare policy
Correct Answer: B) Defines the scope and practice of nursing
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is a state law that legally defines the scope
of nursing practice, establishes standards of care, and protects the public by
ensuring that nurses are qualified to practice safely.
**8. What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice in nursing?**
A) To reduce nurse burnout and turnover
B) To improve patient outcomes using current best evidence
C) To increase hospital revenue and efficiency
D) To replace clinical judgment with standardized protocols
Correct Answer: B) To improve patient outcomes using current best evidence
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to provide optimal
patient care and improve outcomes.
Nursing Q&A | Nursing
**1. A nursing student is reviewing the contributions of Florence Nightingale
to the nursing profession. What was Nightingale's most significant
achievement?**
A) Establishing the first nursing school in the United States
B) Identifying the importance of a clean environment on patient outcomes
C) Creating the first hospital-based nursing internship program
D) Developing the first standardized medication administration record
Correct Answer: B) Identifying the importance of a clean environment on
patient outcomes
Rationale: Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory emphasized that
sanitation, fresh air, clean water, and proper nutrition were critical factors in
patient healing, which she demonstrated during the Crimean War. This focus
on the environment significantly reduced mortality rates and established the
foundation for modern infection control.
**2. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of nursing
according to the American Nurses Association (ANA)?**
A) To assist physicians in the treatment of disease
B) To promote health, prevent illness, and care for the physically ill, mentally
ill, and disabled
C) To manage hospital operations and healthcare systems
D) To diagnose medical conditions and prescribe treatments
Correct Answer: B) To promote health, prevent illness, and care for the
physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled
,Rationale: The ANA defines nursing as an integral part of the healthcare
system that encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and
care of individuals across all age groups and settings. The focus is on holistic
care, not just assisting physicians or managing operations.
**3. Which nursing theorist is known for the Theory of Interpersonal
Relations, which describes the nurse-patient relationship in phases?**
A) Dorothea Orem
B) Jean Watson
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Madeleine Leininger
Correct Answer: C) Hildegard Peplau
Rationale: Hildegard Peplau developed the Theory of Interpersonal Relations,
which outlines four phases of the nurse-patient relationship: orientation,
identification, exploitation, and resolution. This theory emphasized the
importance of the therapeutic relationship in nursing practice.
**4. A nurse is caring for a patient who is in denial after receiving a terminal
diagnosis. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need
should the nurse address first after ensuring the patient's physiological
needs are met?**
A) Self-actualization needs
B) Safety and security needs
C) Love and belonging needs
D) Esteem needs
Correct Answer: B) Safety and security needs
,Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs first, followed by
safety and security needs. After physical needs are addressed, the patient
must feel emotionally safe and secure before they can process a terminal
diagnosis and engage in learning about their condition.
**5. Which nurse is recognized for founding the American Red Cross and
organizing nursing services during the Civil War?**
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Dorothea Dix
C) Clara Barton
D) Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: C) Clara Barton
Rationale: Clara Barton was a pioneering nurse who founded the American
Red Cross and provided nursing care to soldiers during the Civil War. Her
efforts established a legacy of disaster relief and humanitarian service in the
United States.
**6. A nurse is preparing to delegate a task to an unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP). Which of the following tasks is most appropriate to
delegate?**
A) Assessing a patient's lung sounds
B) Administering oral medications
C) Assisting a patient with ambulation
D) Creating the nursing care plan
Correct Answer: C) Assisting a patient with ambulation
, Rationale: UAPs may assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as
ambulation, bathing, and feeding. Assessment, medication administration,
and care planning require licensed nursing judgment and cannot be
delegated to UAPs.
**7. The Nurse Practice Act is important because it:**
A) Sets hospital rules for nurses
B) Defines the scope and practice of nursing
C) Establishes nurse-patient communication guidelines
D) Controls healthcare policy
Correct Answer: B) Defines the scope and practice of nursing
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is a state law that legally defines the scope
of nursing practice, establishes standards of care, and protects the public by
ensuring that nurses are qualified to practice safely.
**8. What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice in nursing?**
A) To reduce nurse burnout and turnover
B) To improve patient outcomes using current best evidence
C) To increase hospital revenue and efficiency
D) To replace clinical judgment with standardized protocols
Correct Answer: B) To improve patient outcomes using current best evidence
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to provide optimal
patient care and improve outcomes.
