N104 EXAM 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Trends and Issues: use of technology
Answer:
Unlimited information, more courses available online, increase in social media, validity of resources, use
of computerized testing
Question:
2. Trends and Issues: Practice Based competency outcomes
Answer:
- students must achieve the competency outcomes that develop the skills actually needed in the practice
(must be measurable)
- 8 competencies identified by NLN
- competent in: core practice, critical thinking, problems, problem solving, integration of EBP, research
finding, and changes in standards
Question:
3. Trends and Issues: Sociodemographic, cultural diversity, and economic and political changes
Answer:
- diverse population (treatments other than traditional western medicine being used)
- aging population Increase in poverty, homeless, and uninsured
- various forms of violence (domestic abuse, homes, schools, and public places)
- substance abuse
- non traditional families
Question:
4. Trends and Issues: Patient centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy
Answer:
- engagement: patient is a member of the health care team, nurses "work with" the patient rather than
"giving care" to the patient
- increase in serious medical errors
- HIPAA: protects the privacy of the patient
- preventative care is emphasized
Question:
5. Trends and Issues: shortage of nurses and faculty
Answer:
- little diversity of faculty
- difficult to find preceptor
- students being denied admission
- aging faculty
- inadequate clinical staff (using part time and agency nurses)
, Question:
6. Licensed Practical/ Vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Answer:
- shortest program (9-12 months)
- most restricted form of practice
- focuses on technical skills: basic bedside care
- must work under RN or physician
- take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam
- taught in high school, hospitals, vocational/technical school, some colleges
Question:
7. Hospital Diploma
Answer:
- oldest, most traditional RN program
- followed the Nightingale program
- taught in hospitals, some in conjunction with colleges
- in the mid 1900s: 3 years
- today: 2 years
- NCLEX-RN exam
Question:
8. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Answer:
-Emerged in 1950s; response to societal changes & RN shortage
-Began as 2-year program in community colleges
-A "first" in nursing - now possible for all RNs to be educated in college setting
-basic technical care in RN position
-NCLEX-RN licensing exam
Question:
9. Baccalaureate Degree Program (BSN)
Answer:
- 4 year degree program
- basic professional practice as RN
- began in 1924 at Yale
- typically 2 years of arts and 2 years of sciences
- RN to BSN is 1-2 year program
- denying of applicants is due to lack of clinical sites and faculty
- NCLEX-RN exam (has highest pass rate)
Question:
10. Masters Degree (MSN)
Answer:
- program for those with a BSN
- most programs are designed to prepare advanced nurse practitioners and clinical specialists
- taught in universities
- scope and purpose: advanced clinical practice, management, education, and leadership positions
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Trends and Issues: use of technology
Answer:
Unlimited information, more courses available online, increase in social media, validity of resources, use
of computerized testing
Question:
2. Trends and Issues: Practice Based competency outcomes
Answer:
- students must achieve the competency outcomes that develop the skills actually needed in the practice
(must be measurable)
- 8 competencies identified by NLN
- competent in: core practice, critical thinking, problems, problem solving, integration of EBP, research
finding, and changes in standards
Question:
3. Trends and Issues: Sociodemographic, cultural diversity, and economic and political changes
Answer:
- diverse population (treatments other than traditional western medicine being used)
- aging population Increase in poverty, homeless, and uninsured
- various forms of violence (domestic abuse, homes, schools, and public places)
- substance abuse
- non traditional families
Question:
4. Trends and Issues: Patient centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy
Answer:
- engagement: patient is a member of the health care team, nurses "work with" the patient rather than
"giving care" to the patient
- increase in serious medical errors
- HIPAA: protects the privacy of the patient
- preventative care is emphasized
Question:
5. Trends and Issues: shortage of nurses and faculty
Answer:
- little diversity of faculty
- difficult to find preceptor
- students being denied admission
- aging faculty
- inadequate clinical staff (using part time and agency nurses)
, Question:
6. Licensed Practical/ Vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Answer:
- shortest program (9-12 months)
- most restricted form of practice
- focuses on technical skills: basic bedside care
- must work under RN or physician
- take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam
- taught in high school, hospitals, vocational/technical school, some colleges
Question:
7. Hospital Diploma
Answer:
- oldest, most traditional RN program
- followed the Nightingale program
- taught in hospitals, some in conjunction with colleges
- in the mid 1900s: 3 years
- today: 2 years
- NCLEX-RN exam
Question:
8. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Answer:
-Emerged in 1950s; response to societal changes & RN shortage
-Began as 2-year program in community colleges
-A "first" in nursing - now possible for all RNs to be educated in college setting
-basic technical care in RN position
-NCLEX-RN licensing exam
Question:
9. Baccalaureate Degree Program (BSN)
Answer:
- 4 year degree program
- basic professional practice as RN
- began in 1924 at Yale
- typically 2 years of arts and 2 years of sciences
- RN to BSN is 1-2 year program
- denying of applicants is due to lack of clinical sites and faculty
- NCLEX-RN exam (has highest pass rate)
Question:
10. Masters Degree (MSN)
Answer:
- program for those with a BSN
- most programs are designed to prepare advanced nurse practitioners and clinical specialists
- taught in universities
- scope and purpose: advanced clinical practice, management, education, and leadership positions
