NURS 110: INTRODUCTION TO
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Who is recognized as the founder of modern nursing and is known for her ‘Environmental
Theory’?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Clara Barton
C. Lillian Wald
D. Dorothea Dix
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Florence Nightingale established the first nursing school and
emphasized the importance of the environment (light, air, cleanliness) in patient recovery.
2. Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse respects a patient’s decision to
refuse a life-saving blood transfusion?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
, D. Non-maleficence
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make their own
healthcare decisions based on their values and beliefs.
3. In the nursing process, which step involves the systematic collection of subjective and
objective data?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Diagnosis
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, involving the
gathering and verification of data about a patient’s health status.
4. Which communication technique is most effective for encouraging a patient to share their
feelings?
A. Asking ‘Why’ questions
B. Using open-ended questions
C. Giving false reassurance
D. Providing personal advice
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Who is recognized as the founder of modern nursing and is known for her ‘Environmental
Theory’?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Clara Barton
C. Lillian Wald
D. Dorothea Dix
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Florence Nightingale established the first nursing school and
emphasized the importance of the environment (light, air, cleanliness) in patient recovery.
2. Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse respects a patient’s decision to
refuse a life-saving blood transfusion?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
, D. Non-maleficence
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make their own
healthcare decisions based on their values and beliefs.
3. In the nursing process, which step involves the systematic collection of subjective and
objective data?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Diagnosis
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, involving the
gathering and verification of data about a patient’s health status.
4. Which communication technique is most effective for encouraging a patient to share their
feelings?
A. Asking ‘Why’ questions
B. Using open-ended questions
C. Giving false reassurance
D. Providing personal advice