WEEK 1 BSN PRACTICE TESTS WITH LATEST UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
1. In a scenario where a nurse is caring for a patient with a highly
contagious disease, which nursing theory should guide their infection
control measures?
Jean Watson's Caring Theory
Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory
Virginia Henderson's Need Theory
Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Theory
2. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing severe anxiety and has not
eaten for two days, which tier of Maslow's Hierarchy should a nurse
address first?
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Love and belonging
Physiological needs
3. Collaborating effectively with patients to find treatment methods that
are congruent with the patients' belief systems and that promote healthy
outcomes is an approach that requires the nurse to include which
activity?
Focus on patient values only and disregard family desires in
setting goals.
Rely more and more on their scientific background.
Listen carefully to how the patient's beliefs impact their health
beliefs.
Understand that the nurse's beliefs are the most important.
,4. Tanya is brought to the emergency department one evening. She is
unconscious and in respiratory distress. She is given naloxone (Narcan)
for opioid overdose. After regaining consciousness, Tanya asks the nurse
why she received naloxone. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
"You received naloxone because it treats opioid addiction"
"You received naloxone because it reverses the action of
oxycodone"
"You received naloxone because you were about to die"
"You received naloxone because you took too many pain pills"
5. Describe the primary focus of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
program.
The PhD in Nursing is primarily for nurses seeking to improve
patient care.
The PhD in Nursing emphasizes administrative skills in healthcare.
The PhD in Nursing focuses on preparing nurses for research and
academic roles.
The PhD in Nursing trains nurses for clinical practice only.
6. Describe the significance of human-to-human relationships in Travelbee’s
nursing theory.
Travelbee’s theory focuses solely on technical skills in nursing.
Travelbee’s theory is primarily concerned with administrative roles
in nursing.
Travelbee’s theory disregards the emotional aspects of patient
care.
Travelbee’s theory emphasizes the importance of interpersonal
relationships in nursing care.
,7. Which nursing theorist is known for the concept of transcultural nursing?
Swanson
Watson
Travelbee
Leininger
8. If a nurse encounters a patient who is resistant to discussing the risks of
sexually transmitted diseases, what strategy should the nurse employ to
effectively communicate the importance of safe practices?
Provide current information about sexually transmitted diseases.
Avoid the topic to respect the patient's feelings.
Suggest that the patient seek information from friends.
Encourage the patient to ignore their concerns.
9. In a clinical scenario, if a nurse identifies subtle changes in a patient's
condition that indicate a potential complication, which level of Benner’s
Novice to Expert Model does this nurse exemplify?
Novice
Proficient
Competent
Expert
10. How do grand theories differ from middle-range theories in nursing?
Grand theories are only applicable in historical contexts.
Grand theories provide a broad framework, while middle-range
theories focus on specific aspects of nursing practice.
Grand theories are more practical than middle-range theories.
, Middle-range theories are more abstract than grand theories.
11. In a scenario where a nurse faces ethical dilemmas while caring for a
patient who refuses further treatment, what strategy should the nurse
employ to navigate their internal conflict?
Consult with the patient's family to override the patient's decision.
Ignore personal feelings and follow the physician's orders.
Engage in reflective practice and seek guidance from ethical
committees.
Focus solely on the medical aspects of care without considering
ethical implications.
12. Why is it important for a nurse to provide current information about
sexually transmitted diseases to a patient who believes HIV is no longer
a problem?
It allows the nurse to establish authority over the patient.
It encourages the patient to ignore their beliefs about HIV.
It helps the nurse to avoid discussing sensitive topics.
Providing current information helps correct misconceptions and
promotes informed decision-making regarding sexual health.
13. If a nurse encounters a patient in isolation who is feeling anxious and
withdrawn, what strategy should the nurse implement to improve the
patient's emotional well-being?
Encourage the patient to remain silent about their feelings.
Focus only on clinical assessments without engaging the patient.
Limit interactions to reduce the risk of infection.
Create a human-to-human relationship in the face of isolation
precautions.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
1. In a scenario where a nurse is caring for a patient with a highly
contagious disease, which nursing theory should guide their infection
control measures?
Jean Watson's Caring Theory
Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory
Virginia Henderson's Need Theory
Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Theory
2. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing severe anxiety and has not
eaten for two days, which tier of Maslow's Hierarchy should a nurse
address first?
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Love and belonging
Physiological needs
3. Collaborating effectively with patients to find treatment methods that
are congruent with the patients' belief systems and that promote healthy
outcomes is an approach that requires the nurse to include which
activity?
Focus on patient values only and disregard family desires in
setting goals.
Rely more and more on their scientific background.
Listen carefully to how the patient's beliefs impact their health
beliefs.
Understand that the nurse's beliefs are the most important.
,4. Tanya is brought to the emergency department one evening. She is
unconscious and in respiratory distress. She is given naloxone (Narcan)
for opioid overdose. After regaining consciousness, Tanya asks the nurse
why she received naloxone. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
"You received naloxone because it treats opioid addiction"
"You received naloxone because it reverses the action of
oxycodone"
"You received naloxone because you were about to die"
"You received naloxone because you took too many pain pills"
5. Describe the primary focus of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
program.
The PhD in Nursing is primarily for nurses seeking to improve
patient care.
The PhD in Nursing emphasizes administrative skills in healthcare.
The PhD in Nursing focuses on preparing nurses for research and
academic roles.
The PhD in Nursing trains nurses for clinical practice only.
6. Describe the significance of human-to-human relationships in Travelbee’s
nursing theory.
Travelbee’s theory focuses solely on technical skills in nursing.
Travelbee’s theory is primarily concerned with administrative roles
in nursing.
Travelbee’s theory disregards the emotional aspects of patient
care.
Travelbee’s theory emphasizes the importance of interpersonal
relationships in nursing care.
,7. Which nursing theorist is known for the concept of transcultural nursing?
Swanson
Watson
Travelbee
Leininger
8. If a nurse encounters a patient who is resistant to discussing the risks of
sexually transmitted diseases, what strategy should the nurse employ to
effectively communicate the importance of safe practices?
Provide current information about sexually transmitted diseases.
Avoid the topic to respect the patient's feelings.
Suggest that the patient seek information from friends.
Encourage the patient to ignore their concerns.
9. In a clinical scenario, if a nurse identifies subtle changes in a patient's
condition that indicate a potential complication, which level of Benner’s
Novice to Expert Model does this nurse exemplify?
Novice
Proficient
Competent
Expert
10. How do grand theories differ from middle-range theories in nursing?
Grand theories are only applicable in historical contexts.
Grand theories provide a broad framework, while middle-range
theories focus on specific aspects of nursing practice.
Grand theories are more practical than middle-range theories.
, Middle-range theories are more abstract than grand theories.
11. In a scenario where a nurse faces ethical dilemmas while caring for a
patient who refuses further treatment, what strategy should the nurse
employ to navigate their internal conflict?
Consult with the patient's family to override the patient's decision.
Ignore personal feelings and follow the physician's orders.
Engage in reflective practice and seek guidance from ethical
committees.
Focus solely on the medical aspects of care without considering
ethical implications.
12. Why is it important for a nurse to provide current information about
sexually transmitted diseases to a patient who believes HIV is no longer
a problem?
It allows the nurse to establish authority over the patient.
It encourages the patient to ignore their beliefs about HIV.
It helps the nurse to avoid discussing sensitive topics.
Providing current information helps correct misconceptions and
promotes informed decision-making regarding sexual health.
13. If a nurse encounters a patient in isolation who is feeling anxious and
withdrawn, what strategy should the nurse implement to improve the
patient's emotional well-being?
Encourage the patient to remain silent about their feelings.
Focus only on clinical assessments without engaging the patient.
Limit interactions to reduce the risk of infection.
Create a human-to-human relationship in the face of isolation
precautions.
