NMNC 1110 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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The nurse has been hired for her first job and is nervous about making errors in
clinical judgment. It is important for the nurse to realize that clinical reasoning and
the ability to make decisions in a clinical setting: - Answers develops over time with
increased knowledge and expertise
When applying research to practice, the nurse finds that: - Answers nursing research
should be used to improve care
While adopting new technology to enhance patient care and safety, nurses can
continue to provide: - Answers compassionate care
Which action demonstrates a nurse utilizing reflection to improve clinical decision
making - Answers improves a plan of care while thinking back on interventions
effectiveness
The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will
report a never event? - Answers a surgical sponge is left in the patient's incision
A group of students are discussing the impact of non-nursing theories in clinical
practice. The students would be correct if they chose which theory to prioritize patient
care? - Answers Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
The nursing instructor is teaching a class on nursing theory. One of the students asks,
"Why do we need to know this stuff? It doesn't really affect patients." What is the
instructor's best response? - Answers Theories help explain why nurses do what they
do.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses two units of packed red blood cells. The
nurse notifies the health care provider of the patient's decision. The nurse is acting in
the role of the - Answers advocate
A new nurse appears to be second-guessing herself and is constantly calling on the
other nurses to double check their plan of care or rehearse what they will say to the dr
before she calls on the patient's behalf. This seems annoying to some coworkers.
What is the nurse's best response - Answers Explain to coworkers that this is a
characteristic of critical thinking and is important for the new nurse to improve
reasoning skills.
The nurse has finished her shift and is on her way home. During the shift, one of the
patients attempted to climb out of bed and fell. On her way home the nurse is thinking
about what she could have done differently to prevent the fall. This is an example of
using - Answers reflection
The nurse manager is interviewing graduate nurses to fill existing vacancies. When
hiring grad nurses, the nurse manager realizes that they will probably not be
considered competent until - Answers They have worked 2-3 yrs
A staff nurse reports a medication error, failure to administer a medication at the
scheduled time. An appropriate response of the charge nurse would be
a. "We'll do a root cause analysis."
b. "That means you'll have to do continuing education."
c. "Why did you let that happen?"
d. "You'll need to tell the patient and family." - Answers we should do a root cause
analysis
A nurse is providing pain meds to patients after surgery. Which component is key for
the nurse's personal philosophy of nursing? - Answers Caring
, The nurse is teaching a student nurse about restraint use in patients. Which statement
by the student nurse indicates an understanding about restraint use? - Answers
"Having all 4 side rails up on the bed is considered a restraint"
The nurse is observed sitting at the bedside of a patient discussing the nursing care
plan for the shift. Which theory or model most accurately reflects this nurse-patient
relationship? - Answers Swanson's Theory of CaringThe electricity was turned off 3
days
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which
priority concern will require collaboration with social services to address the patient's
health care needs? - Answers The electricity was turned off 3 days ago
A nursing student is preparing study notes from a recent lecture in nursing history.
The student would credit Florence Nightingale for which definition of nursing? -
Answers The imbalance between the patient and the environment decreases the
capacity for health
The nurse is caring for a patient who does not follow the prescribed regimen for
diabetes self management. As a prescriber o Orem's Theory, the nurse interviews the
patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the patient's noncompliance. What is the
rationale for the nurse's behavior? - Answers Orem's theory is useful in designing
interventions to promote self care
A nurse is teaching a community group of school aged parents about safety. Which
safety item is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching session? -
Answers Proper fit of a bicycle helmet
What is the definition of clinical judgment? - Answers An interpretation or
conclusion about the patient clinical condition
An experienced med surge nurse chooses to work in OB. Which level of proficiency
is the nurse upon initial transition to the ob floor? - Answers novice
Aspects of safety culture that contribute to a culture of safety in a health care
organization include
a. communication.
b. fear of punishment.
c. malpractice implications.
d. team nursing. - Answers communication
Which statement by the patient indicates a teaching need regarding safety in the
home? - Answers "I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly"
A nurse is using Watson's model to provide care to patients. Which main curative
factor will the nurse use? - Answers Instilling faith-hope
The ER nurse is triaging a patient with suspected poisoning. Who should the nurse
anticipate contacting first? - Answers Poison control
The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most
likely assessing - Answers Toddler
IT can be used to increase patient safety. The nurse uses IT by - Answers analyzing
data on errors to develop prevention strategies
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted living facility about age
related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most
important for the nurse to ask this group? - Answers Are you able to hear the
emergency sirens in your area
A sentinel event refers to which situation? - Answers An event that signals the need
for immediate investigation and response.
LATEST UPDATE 2026
The nurse has been hired for her first job and is nervous about making errors in
clinical judgment. It is important for the nurse to realize that clinical reasoning and
the ability to make decisions in a clinical setting: - Answers develops over time with
increased knowledge and expertise
When applying research to practice, the nurse finds that: - Answers nursing research
should be used to improve care
While adopting new technology to enhance patient care and safety, nurses can
continue to provide: - Answers compassionate care
Which action demonstrates a nurse utilizing reflection to improve clinical decision
making - Answers improves a plan of care while thinking back on interventions
effectiveness
The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will
report a never event? - Answers a surgical sponge is left in the patient's incision
A group of students are discussing the impact of non-nursing theories in clinical
practice. The students would be correct if they chose which theory to prioritize patient
care? - Answers Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
The nursing instructor is teaching a class on nursing theory. One of the students asks,
"Why do we need to know this stuff? It doesn't really affect patients." What is the
instructor's best response? - Answers Theories help explain why nurses do what they
do.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses two units of packed red blood cells. The
nurse notifies the health care provider of the patient's decision. The nurse is acting in
the role of the - Answers advocate
A new nurse appears to be second-guessing herself and is constantly calling on the
other nurses to double check their plan of care or rehearse what they will say to the dr
before she calls on the patient's behalf. This seems annoying to some coworkers.
What is the nurse's best response - Answers Explain to coworkers that this is a
characteristic of critical thinking and is important for the new nurse to improve
reasoning skills.
The nurse has finished her shift and is on her way home. During the shift, one of the
patients attempted to climb out of bed and fell. On her way home the nurse is thinking
about what she could have done differently to prevent the fall. This is an example of
using - Answers reflection
The nurse manager is interviewing graduate nurses to fill existing vacancies. When
hiring grad nurses, the nurse manager realizes that they will probably not be
considered competent until - Answers They have worked 2-3 yrs
A staff nurse reports a medication error, failure to administer a medication at the
scheduled time. An appropriate response of the charge nurse would be
a. "We'll do a root cause analysis."
b. "That means you'll have to do continuing education."
c. "Why did you let that happen?"
d. "You'll need to tell the patient and family." - Answers we should do a root cause
analysis
A nurse is providing pain meds to patients after surgery. Which component is key for
the nurse's personal philosophy of nursing? - Answers Caring
, The nurse is teaching a student nurse about restraint use in patients. Which statement
by the student nurse indicates an understanding about restraint use? - Answers
"Having all 4 side rails up on the bed is considered a restraint"
The nurse is observed sitting at the bedside of a patient discussing the nursing care
plan for the shift. Which theory or model most accurately reflects this nurse-patient
relationship? - Answers Swanson's Theory of CaringThe electricity was turned off 3
days
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which
priority concern will require collaboration with social services to address the patient's
health care needs? - Answers The electricity was turned off 3 days ago
A nursing student is preparing study notes from a recent lecture in nursing history.
The student would credit Florence Nightingale for which definition of nursing? -
Answers The imbalance between the patient and the environment decreases the
capacity for health
The nurse is caring for a patient who does not follow the prescribed regimen for
diabetes self management. As a prescriber o Orem's Theory, the nurse interviews the
patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the patient's noncompliance. What is the
rationale for the nurse's behavior? - Answers Orem's theory is useful in designing
interventions to promote self care
A nurse is teaching a community group of school aged parents about safety. Which
safety item is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching session? -
Answers Proper fit of a bicycle helmet
What is the definition of clinical judgment? - Answers An interpretation or
conclusion about the patient clinical condition
An experienced med surge nurse chooses to work in OB. Which level of proficiency
is the nurse upon initial transition to the ob floor? - Answers novice
Aspects of safety culture that contribute to a culture of safety in a health care
organization include
a. communication.
b. fear of punishment.
c. malpractice implications.
d. team nursing. - Answers communication
Which statement by the patient indicates a teaching need regarding safety in the
home? - Answers "I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly"
A nurse is using Watson's model to provide care to patients. Which main curative
factor will the nurse use? - Answers Instilling faith-hope
The ER nurse is triaging a patient with suspected poisoning. Who should the nurse
anticipate contacting first? - Answers Poison control
The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most
likely assessing - Answers Toddler
IT can be used to increase patient safety. The nurse uses IT by - Answers analyzing
data on errors to develop prevention strategies
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted living facility about age
related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most
important for the nurse to ask this group? - Answers Are you able to hear the
emergency sirens in your area
A sentinel event refers to which situation? - Answers An event that signals the need
for immediate investigation and response.
