Chapter 1: The Vista of Nursing.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. An LPN nursing student is reviewing requirements related to nurse practice acts. Which statement provides
the most accurate description of individual state nurse practice acts?
1. Nurse practice acts are regulated by the federal government.
2. Nurse practice acts have identical role regulations for LPNs and RNs.
3. Differences exist between scope of practice and/or educational requirements.
4. State governments provide the content for each nurse practice act.
____ 2. Which priority information should the nurse review in the state nurse practice act in order to deliver care
within the scope of practice?
1. Verify educational background.
2. Confirm length of licensure.
3. Review principles of delegation.
4. Note members of the board of nursing (BON).
____ 3. A nurse is discussing how evidence-based practice (EBP) can help improve delivery of care to patients.
Which statement best describes EBP?
1. EBP requires that the nurse use government databases to obtain information.
2. EBP focuses on long-term results to improve outcomes.
3. EBP research does not have to be peer reviewed.
4. EBP establishes a methodological approach to improve outcomes.
____ 4. The LPN/LVN nurse is interested in being able to function as an advanced nurse practitioner. Which
educational plan best describes a pathway to advanced nursing practice?
1. Working in a long-term facility while going back to school to get a diploma in BSN
program
2. Continuing to work in an acute care facility and applying to a PVN to ADN program
3. Applying to a university to a BSN program after one year of clinical practice
4. Continuing to work as an LPN/LVN for a few years and then reassess interest
____ 5. A student nurse is reviewing characteristics associated with the nursing profession. Which option best
represents Watson’s theory of nursing as it relates to nursing characteristics?
1. Individualization of care
2. Coordinating care
3. Integration of information
4. Admit one’s mistakes
____ 6. A student nurse is being evaluated by a nursing instructor. Which situation warrants immediate action?
1. The student nurse has come back from a break a few minutes late.
2. The student nurse is asking the patient when family members will arrive.
3. The student nurse forgot to bring a stethoscope to clinical.
4. The student nurse is using a personal cell phone while in the clinical environment.
____ 7. Which statement best addresses the core concepts of QSEN as they relate to knowledge, skills, and attitude
(KSA)?
1. Awareness of cultural diversity leads to bias.
2. Coordination of care is based on effective communication.
3. Quality care is based on patient preference.
, 4. Application of generalized nursing care plans leads to improved practice.
____ 8. A student nurse is looking to incorporate cultural diversity in the plan of care for a group of patients. Which
nursing theorist should the student nurse research?
1. Imogene King
2. Madeleine Leininger
3. Jean Watson
4. Betty Neuman
____ 9. A student nurse is preparing to sit for National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing. Which
statement indicates that additional teaching is needed as it relates to NCLEX-PN?
1. The test includes a clinical component.
2. The test is delivered online.
3. Results of the test are shared with each state board of nursing.
4. The test is based on a specific detailed test plan.
____ 10. A high school graduate plans to attend a one-plus-one program. How should this student explain the program
to her friends?
1. “I can have my LPN courses applied to a baccalaureate degree.”
2. “My courses from the LPN program will be placed toward an associate degree.”
3. “I can apply to a master of science in nursing degree program after two years.”
4. “I’ll become an LPN first and then take another year of classes while I work as a nurse.”
____ 11. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has applied and completed an associate degree program in nursing and
passed RN licensure. Which statement indicates that additional information is needed as it relates to graduate
studies in nursing?
1. The nurse will not have to take additional licensure exams in nursing.
2. The nurse needs to continue completing professional education activities.
3. The nurse can continue to work while pursuing graduate studies.
4. The nurse does not have to submit paperwork related to licensure.
____ 12. While providing medications, a nurse realizes that an incorrect dose was given to a patient. Which
characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when reporting the error to the manager?
1. Being caring
2. Being honest
3. Being organized
4. Being responsible
____ 13. A nurse notes that a patient’s blood pressure has dropped. The patient has nausea, dizziness, and abdominal
pain. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the health-care provider (HCP) is notified of the
patient’s condition?
1. Being caring
2. Being honest
3. Being organized
4. Being responsible
____ 14. A nurse provides care and meets the needs of a patient until the patient is able to resume self-care. Which
nursing theory is this nurse implementing?
1. Levine
2. Johnson
3. Neuman
4. Henderson
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. An LPN nursing student is reviewing requirements related to nurse practice acts. Which statement provides
the most accurate description of individual state nurse practice acts?
1. Nurse practice acts are regulated by the federal government.
2. Nurse practice acts have identical role regulations for LPNs and RNs.
3. Differences exist between scope of practice and/or educational requirements.
4. State governments provide the content for each nurse practice act.
____ 2. Which priority information should the nurse review in the state nurse practice act in order to deliver care
within the scope of practice?
1. Verify educational background.
2. Confirm length of licensure.
3. Review principles of delegation.
4. Note members of the board of nursing (BON).
____ 3. A nurse is discussing how evidence-based practice (EBP) can help improve delivery of care to patients.
Which statement best describes EBP?
1. EBP requires that the nurse use government databases to obtain information.
2. EBP focuses on long-term results to improve outcomes.
3. EBP research does not have to be peer reviewed.
4. EBP establishes a methodological approach to improve outcomes.
____ 4. The LPN/LVN nurse is interested in being able to function as an advanced nurse practitioner. Which
educational plan best describes a pathway to advanced nursing practice?
1. Working in a long-term facility while going back to school to get a diploma in BSN
program
2. Continuing to work in an acute care facility and applying to a PVN to ADN program
3. Applying to a university to a BSN program after one year of clinical practice
4. Continuing to work as an LPN/LVN for a few years and then reassess interest
____ 5. A student nurse is reviewing characteristics associated with the nursing profession. Which option best
represents Watson’s theory of nursing as it relates to nursing characteristics?
1. Individualization of care
2. Coordinating care
3. Integration of information
4. Admit one’s mistakes
____ 6. A student nurse is being evaluated by a nursing instructor. Which situation warrants immediate action?
1. The student nurse has come back from a break a few minutes late.
2. The student nurse is asking the patient when family members will arrive.
3. The student nurse forgot to bring a stethoscope to clinical.
4. The student nurse is using a personal cell phone while in the clinical environment.
____ 7. Which statement best addresses the core concepts of QSEN as they relate to knowledge, skills, and attitude
(KSA)?
1. Awareness of cultural diversity leads to bias.
2. Coordination of care is based on effective communication.
3. Quality care is based on patient preference.
, 4. Application of generalized nursing care plans leads to improved practice.
____ 8. A student nurse is looking to incorporate cultural diversity in the plan of care for a group of patients. Which
nursing theorist should the student nurse research?
1. Imogene King
2. Madeleine Leininger
3. Jean Watson
4. Betty Neuman
____ 9. A student nurse is preparing to sit for National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing. Which
statement indicates that additional teaching is needed as it relates to NCLEX-PN?
1. The test includes a clinical component.
2. The test is delivered online.
3. Results of the test are shared with each state board of nursing.
4. The test is based on a specific detailed test plan.
____ 10. A high school graduate plans to attend a one-plus-one program. How should this student explain the program
to her friends?
1. “I can have my LPN courses applied to a baccalaureate degree.”
2. “My courses from the LPN program will be placed toward an associate degree.”
3. “I can apply to a master of science in nursing degree program after two years.”
4. “I’ll become an LPN first and then take another year of classes while I work as a nurse.”
____ 11. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has applied and completed an associate degree program in nursing and
passed RN licensure. Which statement indicates that additional information is needed as it relates to graduate
studies in nursing?
1. The nurse will not have to take additional licensure exams in nursing.
2. The nurse needs to continue completing professional education activities.
3. The nurse can continue to work while pursuing graduate studies.
4. The nurse does not have to submit paperwork related to licensure.
____ 12. While providing medications, a nurse realizes that an incorrect dose was given to a patient. Which
characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when reporting the error to the manager?
1. Being caring
2. Being honest
3. Being organized
4. Being responsible
____ 13. A nurse notes that a patient’s blood pressure has dropped. The patient has nausea, dizziness, and abdominal
pain. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the health-care provider (HCP) is notified of the
patient’s condition?
1. Being caring
2. Being honest
3. Being organized
4. Being responsible
____ 14. A nurse provides care and meets the needs of a patient until the patient is able to resume self-care. Which
nursing theory is this nurse implementing?
1. Levine
2. Johnson
3. Neuman
4. Henderson
