NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
When reviewing the Concept Analysis Diagram for Evidence Based Practice, which are identified as
interrelated concepts?
Quality Improvement, Health Information Technology, Health Policy
While in the cafeteria, a nurse overhears two unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) from the medical
surgical unit discussing a hospitalized client. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Quietly tell the UAPs that this is not appropriate
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have surgery. In preparing the client for surgery, which of
the following actions is considered outside the nurse’s responsibilities?
Explaining the operative procedure, risks, and benefits.
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) comes to work with a new set of artificial nails. The nurse takes
the UAP to a private location to discuss the issue. Which of the following statements by the nurse is
appropriate?
EBP shows that there is high risk of infection for our clients associated with artificial nails.
A client who recently had a cerebral vascular accident is having difficulty swallowing. Which member of the
healthcare team should the nurse initiate a referral to so that they may evaluate the client’s swallowing
status?
Speech Language Pathologist
, NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
The components of a professional identity in nursing include which attributes?
Competence, Accountability, Advocacy
The scope of professional nursing practice is determined by the rules prompted and supported by which
organization?
State Board of Nursing
The qualities of leadership, clinical expertise and judgment, and lifelong learning would best describe
which type of nurse?
Professional
A licensed practical-vocational nurse asks the registered nurse preceptor what could be done to become
more professional. What is the preceptor’s best response?
Attend nursing educational meetings
One of the first researchers to document evidence-based practice for nursing was Florence Nightingale.
What did Nightingale incorporate into her practice that made her practice different from her colleagues?
Nightingale based her nursing practice on her findings
, NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
The ANA outlines expectations of the nursing profession in the:
Social Policy Statement
Recommendations published in the IOMs report The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health
include that nurses:
Teach, advocate, assess, and nurture
Nursing demonstrates dedication to improving public health through:
Scope of practice
A nurse uses effective strategies to communicate and handle conflict with nurses and other health care
professionals. Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse
demonstrating?
Teamwork and Collaboration
A nurse is employed by a health care agency that provides an informal training session on how to properly
use a new vital sign monitor. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
In-service education
A nurse listens to a patient’s lungs and determines that the patient needs to cough and deep breath. The
nurse has the patient cough and deep breath. Which concept did the nurse demonstrate?
Autonomy
, NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
A registered nurse is required to participate in a simulation to learn how to triage patients who are arriving
to the hospital after exposure to an unknown gas. This is an example of a response to what type of
influence on nursing?
Professionalism
A nurse is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who care for geriatrics. This nurse is which type of
advanced practice nurse?
Clinical Nurse Specialist
A patient does not want the treatment that was prescribed. The nurse helps the patient talk to the primary
health care provider and even talks to the primary health provider when needed. The nurse is acting in
which professional role?
Advocate
A nurse must follow legal laws that protect public health, safety, and welfare. Which law is the nurse
following?
Nurse Practice Act
A nurse is directing the care and staffing of three cardiac units. The nurse is practicing in which nursing
role?
Nurse Administrator
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
When reviewing the Concept Analysis Diagram for Evidence Based Practice, which are identified as
interrelated concepts?
Quality Improvement, Health Information Technology, Health Policy
While in the cafeteria, a nurse overhears two unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) from the medical
surgical unit discussing a hospitalized client. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Quietly tell the UAPs that this is not appropriate
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have surgery. In preparing the client for surgery, which of
the following actions is considered outside the nurse’s responsibilities?
Explaining the operative procedure, risks, and benefits.
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) comes to work with a new set of artificial nails. The nurse takes
the UAP to a private location to discuss the issue. Which of the following statements by the nurse is
appropriate?
EBP shows that there is high risk of infection for our clients associated with artificial nails.
A client who recently had a cerebral vascular accident is having difficulty swallowing. Which member of the
healthcare team should the nurse initiate a referral to so that they may evaluate the client’s swallowing
status?
Speech Language Pathologist
, NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
The components of a professional identity in nursing include which attributes?
Competence, Accountability, Advocacy
The scope of professional nursing practice is determined by the rules prompted and supported by which
organization?
State Board of Nursing
The qualities of leadership, clinical expertise and judgment, and lifelong learning would best describe
which type of nurse?
Professional
A licensed practical-vocational nurse asks the registered nurse preceptor what could be done to become
more professional. What is the preceptor’s best response?
Attend nursing educational meetings
One of the first researchers to document evidence-based practice for nursing was Florence Nightingale.
What did Nightingale incorporate into her practice that made her practice different from her colleagues?
Nightingale based her nursing practice on her findings
, NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
The ANA outlines expectations of the nursing profession in the:
Social Policy Statement
Recommendations published in the IOMs report The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health
include that nurses:
Teach, advocate, assess, and nurture
Nursing demonstrates dedication to improving public health through:
Scope of practice
A nurse uses effective strategies to communicate and handle conflict with nurses and other health care
professionals. Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse
demonstrating?
Teamwork and Collaboration
A nurse is employed by a health care agency that provides an informal training session on how to properly
use a new vital sign monitor. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
In-service education
A nurse listens to a patient’s lungs and determines that the patient needs to cough and deep breath. The
nurse has the patient cough and deep breath. Which concept did the nurse demonstrate?
Autonomy
, NURS 1126 EXAM:PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS II
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ ASSUARED SUCCESS
A registered nurse is required to participate in a simulation to learn how to triage patients who are arriving
to the hospital after exposure to an unknown gas. This is an example of a response to what type of
influence on nursing?
Professionalism
A nurse is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who care for geriatrics. This nurse is which type of
advanced practice nurse?
Clinical Nurse Specialist
A patient does not want the treatment that was prescribed. The nurse helps the patient talk to the primary
health care provider and even talks to the primary health provider when needed. The nurse is acting in
which professional role?
Advocate
A nurse must follow legal laws that protect public health, safety, and welfare. Which law is the nurse
following?
Nurse Practice Act
A nurse is directing the care and staffing of three cardiac units. The nurse is practicing in which nursing
role?
Nurse Administrator
