PROMOTION EXAMINATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ What do Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) regulate? Answer: The scope
of nursing practice to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
◉ What is required for nursing licensure? Answer: Passing the
NCLEX-RN® examination.
◉ What is the primary focus of professional nursing? Answer: To use
critical thinking skills and provide quality patient-centered care.
◉ What are the two main components of nursing as an art? Answer:
Compassion and caring, and respect for patient dignity.
◉ What is the significance of evidence-based practice in nursing?
Answer: It relies on research and changing knowledge to inform
nursing practice.
◉ Who developed the model 'From Novice to Expert' in nursing?
Answer: Patricia Benner.
, ◉ What are the six standards of practice according to the ANA?
Answer: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes identification, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
◉ Name three professional performance standards established by the
ANA. Answer: Ethics, Advocacy, Communication.
◉ What role does a nurse play as an advocate? Answer: To support
and promote the interests and well-being of patients.
◉ What is the importance of lifelong learning in nursing? Answer: It
ensures continuous professional development and adaptation to new
knowledge.
◉ Who is considered the founder of modern nursing? Answer:
Florence Nightingale.
◉ What major contributions did Florence Nightingale make during
the Crimean War? Answer: Improved sanitation and organized
nursing care, reducing infection rates.
◉ What historical figure is known for founding the Red Cross?
Answer: Clara Barton.
◉ What was the focus of nursing education in the early 20th century?
Answer: Movement toward scientific, research-based practice.