NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Florence Nightingale's Contributions to Nursing
- Improved sanitation in hospitals: During the Crimean War, she
drastically reduced death rates by introducing handwashing, proper
waste disposal, ventilation, and clean water.
- Data and statistics: She used charts and statistics to show the link
between poor sanitation and high mortality, influencing public health
reforms.
- Education and professionalism: She founded the first secular nursing
school (St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, 1860), setting standards for
training nurses.
- Holistic care: She emphasized that nursing was not just about treating
illness, but also about supporting patients’ overall environment—fresh
air, light, nutrition, and compassion.
What are some nursing roles?
Care Provider → Gives holistic care; ensures safety & advocacy.
Case Manager → Coordinates care; prevents fragmented services.
Researcher → Uses evidence-based practice to improve care.
Educator → Teaches clients, students, and staff.
Leader → Inspires, motivates, fosters teamwork.
Manager → Oversees unit operations (budgeting, scheduling, safety).
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, NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Change Agent → Implements improvements to outcomes.
Time Management Jar Activity
Empty Jar --> Typical week, month, etc
1. Rocks --> Most important tasks that have negative consequences if
you fail to complete them or complete on time
2. Pebbles --> Smaller task with lower urgency
3. Sand --> Less important tasks and source of distraction or fun
4. Water --> Fun things, goes in after all others but you might need this
to help you reach your big rocks and pebbles
What laws at the state level affect nursing?
--> Nurse Practice Act
--> Board of Nursing rules
--> Licensure requirements
--> Staffing laws
--> Nurse protection laws
--> Compact licensure
--> State legislature-made laws (enforced by BON)
Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
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, NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
- A state law that sets the rules for what nurses can and cannot do.
- Defines the scope of practice, education requirements, and disciplinary
actions.
- Protects patients by ensuring nurses are practicing safely.
Board of Nursing (BON)
- State agency that enforces the Nurse Practice Act.
- They create specific rules and regulations for nursing practice.
- Examples: continuing education requirements, standards of care,
disciplinary hearings.
What laws at the federal level affect nursing?
--> Laws on workplace health/safety (OSHA)
--> Staffing/nursing shortage
--> Violence prevention
--> Insurance (Medicare/Medicaid)
--> CDC guidance (esp. COVID-19)
Workplace Health & Safety (OSHA)
- Federal agency that makes rules to keep workplaces safe.
- For nurses: protects against unsafe conditions (like lifting injuries,
needlestick prevention, exposure to chemicals/infections).
Name some federal issues that impact nursing
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, NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Violence, staffing shortages, workplace safety, insurance
(Medicare/Medicaid), COVID-19 regulations, CDC guidance.
Name some state issues that impact nursing
BON rules, licensure & renewals, Nurse Practice Act, staffing ratios,
nurse protection laws, compact licensure, lobbying for new laws
What are some factors effecting nursing shortages?
Federal funding, reimbursement systems, safety regulations, and
national public health policy all shape how many nurses are trained,
hired, and retained.
Nursing Acuity
Measurement of a patient’s severity of illness and care needs. It
helps determine how much nursing time, skill, and resources are
required.
Telehealth
Use of technology to deliver health-related services and information,
including telemedicine
Nurse-Patient Ratio
The number of clients each nurse is assigned. The ratio is based on the
service area and client acuity.
What is HIPAA?
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Florence Nightingale's Contributions to Nursing
- Improved sanitation in hospitals: During the Crimean War, she
drastically reduced death rates by introducing handwashing, proper
waste disposal, ventilation, and clean water.
- Data and statistics: She used charts and statistics to show the link
between poor sanitation and high mortality, influencing public health
reforms.
- Education and professionalism: She founded the first secular nursing
school (St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, 1860), setting standards for
training nurses.
- Holistic care: She emphasized that nursing was not just about treating
illness, but also about supporting patients’ overall environment—fresh
air, light, nutrition, and compassion.
What are some nursing roles?
Care Provider → Gives holistic care; ensures safety & advocacy.
Case Manager → Coordinates care; prevents fragmented services.
Researcher → Uses evidence-based practice to improve care.
Educator → Teaches clients, students, and staff.
Leader → Inspires, motivates, fosters teamwork.
Manager → Oversees unit operations (budgeting, scheduling, safety).
END OF
PAGE
1
, NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Change Agent → Implements improvements to outcomes.
Time Management Jar Activity
Empty Jar --> Typical week, month, etc
1. Rocks --> Most important tasks that have negative consequences if
you fail to complete them or complete on time
2. Pebbles --> Smaller task with lower urgency
3. Sand --> Less important tasks and source of distraction or fun
4. Water --> Fun things, goes in after all others but you might need this
to help you reach your big rocks and pebbles
What laws at the state level affect nursing?
--> Nurse Practice Act
--> Board of Nursing rules
--> Licensure requirements
--> Staffing laws
--> Nurse protection laws
--> Compact licensure
--> State legislature-made laws (enforced by BON)
Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
END OF
PAGE
2
, NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
- A state law that sets the rules for what nurses can and cannot do.
- Defines the scope of practice, education requirements, and disciplinary
actions.
- Protects patients by ensuring nurses are practicing safely.
Board of Nursing (BON)
- State agency that enforces the Nurse Practice Act.
- They create specific rules and regulations for nursing practice.
- Examples: continuing education requirements, standards of care,
disciplinary hearings.
What laws at the federal level affect nursing?
--> Laws on workplace health/safety (OSHA)
--> Staffing/nursing shortage
--> Violence prevention
--> Insurance (Medicare/Medicaid)
--> CDC guidance (esp. COVID-19)
Workplace Health & Safety (OSHA)
- Federal agency that makes rules to keep workplaces safe.
- For nurses: protects against unsafe conditions (like lifting injuries,
needlestick prevention, exposure to chemicals/infections).
Name some federal issues that impact nursing
END OF
PAGE
3
, NURS 301 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Violence, staffing shortages, workplace safety, insurance
(Medicare/Medicaid), COVID-19 regulations, CDC guidance.
Name some state issues that impact nursing
BON rules, licensure & renewals, Nurse Practice Act, staffing ratios,
nurse protection laws, compact licensure, lobbying for new laws
What are some factors effecting nursing shortages?
Federal funding, reimbursement systems, safety regulations, and
national public health policy all shape how many nurses are trained,
hired, and retained.
Nursing Acuity
Measurement of a patient’s severity of illness and care needs. It
helps determine how much nursing time, skill, and resources are
required.
Telehealth
Use of technology to deliver health-related services and information,
including telemedicine
Nurse-Patient Ratio
The number of clients each nurse is assigned. The ratio is based on the
service area and client acuity.
What is HIPAA?
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PAGE
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