,NSG 4800 Comp 1 Exam | Transition to Professional
Nursing Practice (2026/2027) PDF | Galen
1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the nursing
process in professional practice?
A) To diagnose and treat medical diseases independently
B) To provide a systematic framework for delivering individualized patient care
C) To prescribe medications and treatments without provider orders
D) To replace the need for clinical judgment in nursing practice
Correct Answer: To provide a systematic framework for delivering individualized
patient care
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic, five-step framework
(assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) that guides
nurses in delivering holistic, patient-centered care. It promotes clinical
reasoning and individualized interventions rather than rigid standardization. It
does not diagnose medical diseases, prescribe treatments independently, or
replace clinical judgment.
2. According to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, which layer
immediately follows "Analyze Cues"?
A) Take Actions
B) Recognize Cues
C) Prioritize Hypotheses
,D) Evaluate Outcomes
Correct Answer: Prioritize Hypotheses
Rationale: The NCSBN CJMM consists of six layers: Recognize Cues, Analyze
Cues, Prioritize Hypotheses, Generate Solutions, Take Actions, and Evaluate
Outcomes. After analyzing cues, the nurse prioritizes hypotheses to determine
which patient problems are most urgent.
3. Which nursing theorist developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory?
A) Jean Watson
B) Dorothea Orem
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Patricia Benner
Correct Answer: Dorothea Orem
Rationale: Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory, which posits
that nursing care is needed when a patient is unable to perform self-care
activities independently. Jean Watson is known for the Theory of Human Caring,
Hildegard Peplau for Interpersonal Relations Theory, and Patricia Benner for
Novice to Expert Theory.
4. What is the primary purpose of the SBAR communication tool during
handoff?
, A) To document nursing interventions in the medical record
B) To provide a structured framework for communicating critical information
C) To assess a client's level of consciousness
D) To calculate medication dosages accurately
Correct Answer: To provide a structured framework for communicating critical
information
Rationale: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
provides a standardized format for communicating essential information
between healthcare providers during handoffs. It reduces communication errors
and improves patient safety.
5. A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Which task is within the UAP's scope of practice?
A) Administering IV medications
B) Performing the initial patient assessment
C) Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
D) Developing the patient's plan of care
Correct Answer: Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Rationale: UAPs are trained to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs),
including bathing, feeding, and toileting. They can also measure vital signs after
the first set is assessed by the RN and the patient is stable. Administering IV
Nursing Practice (2026/2027) PDF | Galen
1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the nursing
process in professional practice?
A) To diagnose and treat medical diseases independently
B) To provide a systematic framework for delivering individualized patient care
C) To prescribe medications and treatments without provider orders
D) To replace the need for clinical judgment in nursing practice
Correct Answer: To provide a systematic framework for delivering individualized
patient care
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic, five-step framework
(assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) that guides
nurses in delivering holistic, patient-centered care. It promotes clinical
reasoning and individualized interventions rather than rigid standardization. It
does not diagnose medical diseases, prescribe treatments independently, or
replace clinical judgment.
2. According to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, which layer
immediately follows "Analyze Cues"?
A) Take Actions
B) Recognize Cues
C) Prioritize Hypotheses
,D) Evaluate Outcomes
Correct Answer: Prioritize Hypotheses
Rationale: The NCSBN CJMM consists of six layers: Recognize Cues, Analyze
Cues, Prioritize Hypotheses, Generate Solutions, Take Actions, and Evaluate
Outcomes. After analyzing cues, the nurse prioritizes hypotheses to determine
which patient problems are most urgent.
3. Which nursing theorist developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory?
A) Jean Watson
B) Dorothea Orem
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Patricia Benner
Correct Answer: Dorothea Orem
Rationale: Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory, which posits
that nursing care is needed when a patient is unable to perform self-care
activities independently. Jean Watson is known for the Theory of Human Caring,
Hildegard Peplau for Interpersonal Relations Theory, and Patricia Benner for
Novice to Expert Theory.
4. What is the primary purpose of the SBAR communication tool during
handoff?
, A) To document nursing interventions in the medical record
B) To provide a structured framework for communicating critical information
C) To assess a client's level of consciousness
D) To calculate medication dosages accurately
Correct Answer: To provide a structured framework for communicating critical
information
Rationale: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
provides a standardized format for communicating essential information
between healthcare providers during handoffs. It reduces communication errors
and improves patient safety.
5. A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Which task is within the UAP's scope of practice?
A) Administering IV medications
B) Performing the initial patient assessment
C) Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
D) Developing the patient's plan of care
Correct Answer: Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Rationale: UAPs are trained to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs),
including bathing, feeding, and toileting. They can also measure vital signs after
the first set is assessed by the RN and the patient is stable. Administering IV
