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LEDDY & PEPPER'S PROFESSIONAL NURSING (9TH EDITION) EXAM PREP 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES VERIFIED 100 %
Leddy & Pepper's Professional Nursing (9th Edition) —Questions with Detailed
Rationales
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as
a female-dominated profession?
A) More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
B) The increase in the number of practicing nurses
C) The increase in nursing salaries
D) The rise of technology in nursing
Rationale: The historical status of nursing as a female-dominated profession could
change with more men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs,
which would diversify the profession.
2. The Hood Professional Nurse Contributions Model emphasizes which of the
following?
A) Technical skills only
B) Professional nursing practice characteristics
C) Administrative tasks only
D) Medical diagnosis
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Rationale: The Hood Professional Nurse Contributions Model focuses on the
characteristics of professional nursing practice.
3. Which of the following is a core competency for professional nurses?
A) Direct care provision only
B) Communication and collaboration
C) Administrative management only
D) Financial planning
Rationale: Core competencies for professional nurses include communication,
collaboration, and other skills essential for practice.
4. Which historical figure is credited with establishing the first training school for
nurses?
A) Clara Barton
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Mary Breckinridge
Rationale: Florence Nightingale established the first training school for nurses, marking
a pivotal moment in professional nursing history.
5. What was a major development in nursing during the early 20th century?
A) The establishment of nursing as a profession
B) The decline of nursing education
C) The reduction of nursing roles
D) The elimination of nursing licensure
Rationale: The early 20th century saw the establishment of nursing as a profession,
with formal education and licensure gaining prominence.
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6. Which of the following best describes the process of socialization into nursing?
A) Learning the technical skills of nursing
B) Internalizing the values, norms, and behaviors of the profession
C) Completing a nursing degree
D) Passing the NCLEX
Rationale: Socialization into nursing involves internalizing the profession's values,
norms, and behaviors.
7. What is a challenge commonly faced by professional nursing students?
A) Excessive leisure time
B) Balancing academic and personal responsibilities
C) Lack of career opportunities
D) Insufficient clinical hours
Rationale: Professional nursing students often face challenges such as balancing
academic and personal responsibilities.
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of a profession?
A) Limited autonomy
B) Specialized body of knowledge
C) Absence of ethical standards
D) Lack of accountability
Rationale: A profession is characterized by a specialized body of knowledge, autonomy,
ethical standards, and accountability.
9. What is the primary purpose of developing a professional self-concept?
A) To impress colleagues
B) To enhance professional identity and practice
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C) To increase salary
D) To reduce workload
Rationale: Developing a professional self-concept enhances professional identity and
practice.
10. Which of the following is a skill for educational success in nursing?
A) Procrastination
B) Effective time management
C) Avoiding study groups
D) Skipping classes
Rationale: Effective time management is a key skill for educational success in nursing.
11. What is the historical significance of the American Public Health Movement?
A) It reduced the need for nurses
B) It expanded nursing roles into public health
C) It eliminated nursing education
D) It decreased nursing autonomy
Rationale: The American Public Health Movement expanded nursing roles into public
health.
12. Which of the following is a challenge of the professional nursing student?
A) Too many career options
B) Balancing multiple roles
C) Lack of interest in nursing
D) Excessive free time
Rationale: Professional nursing students often balance multiple roles, including
student, employee, and family member.
LEDDY & PEPPER'S PROFESSIONAL NURSING (9TH EDITION) EXAM PREP 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES VERIFIED 100 %
Leddy & Pepper's Professional Nursing (9th Edition) —Questions with Detailed
Rationales
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as
a female-dominated profession?
A) More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
B) The increase in the number of practicing nurses
C) The increase in nursing salaries
D) The rise of technology in nursing
Rationale: The historical status of nursing as a female-dominated profession could
change with more men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs,
which would diversify the profession.
2. The Hood Professional Nurse Contributions Model emphasizes which of the
following?
A) Technical skills only
B) Professional nursing practice characteristics
C) Administrative tasks only
D) Medical diagnosis
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Rationale: The Hood Professional Nurse Contributions Model focuses on the
characteristics of professional nursing practice.
3. Which of the following is a core competency for professional nurses?
A) Direct care provision only
B) Communication and collaboration
C) Administrative management only
D) Financial planning
Rationale: Core competencies for professional nurses include communication,
collaboration, and other skills essential for practice.
4. Which historical figure is credited with establishing the first training school for
nurses?
A) Clara Barton
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Mary Breckinridge
Rationale: Florence Nightingale established the first training school for nurses, marking
a pivotal moment in professional nursing history.
5. What was a major development in nursing during the early 20th century?
A) The establishment of nursing as a profession
B) The decline of nursing education
C) The reduction of nursing roles
D) The elimination of nursing licensure
Rationale: The early 20th century saw the establishment of nursing as a profession,
with formal education and licensure gaining prominence.
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6. Which of the following best describes the process of socialization into nursing?
A) Learning the technical skills of nursing
B) Internalizing the values, norms, and behaviors of the profession
C) Completing a nursing degree
D) Passing the NCLEX
Rationale: Socialization into nursing involves internalizing the profession's values,
norms, and behaviors.
7. What is a challenge commonly faced by professional nursing students?
A) Excessive leisure time
B) Balancing academic and personal responsibilities
C) Lack of career opportunities
D) Insufficient clinical hours
Rationale: Professional nursing students often face challenges such as balancing
academic and personal responsibilities.
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of a profession?
A) Limited autonomy
B) Specialized body of knowledge
C) Absence of ethical standards
D) Lack of accountability
Rationale: A profession is characterized by a specialized body of knowledge, autonomy,
ethical standards, and accountability.
9. What is the primary purpose of developing a professional self-concept?
A) To impress colleagues
B) To enhance professional identity and practice
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C) To increase salary
D) To reduce workload
Rationale: Developing a professional self-concept enhances professional identity and
practice.
10. Which of the following is a skill for educational success in nursing?
A) Procrastination
B) Effective time management
C) Avoiding study groups
D) Skipping classes
Rationale: Effective time management is a key skill for educational success in nursing.
11. What is the historical significance of the American Public Health Movement?
A) It reduced the need for nurses
B) It expanded nursing roles into public health
C) It eliminated nursing education
D) It decreased nursing autonomy
Rationale: The American Public Health Movement expanded nursing roles into public
health.
12. Which of the following is a challenge of the professional nursing student?
A) Too many career options
B) Balancing multiple roles
C) Lack of interest in nursing
D) Excessive free time
Rationale: Professional nursing students often balance multiple roles, including
student, employee, and family member.
