NR 400
Concepts-Professional Nursing Role
MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory emphasizes the nurse's
role in the empowerment of patients?
a) Health Belief Model
b) Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
c) Pender's Health Promotion Model
d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Correct Answer: d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal
Relations
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
nurses to understand the unique perspectives of patients
and to enhance patient-centered care.
Correct Answer: Biopsychosocial
3. True/False: The ANA's Scope and Standards of Practice
provide a definitive set of guidelines that articulate the
professional nursing role.
Correct Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are core competencies for nursing practice as
defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
a) Provide patient-centered care
b) Work in interdisciplinary teams
c) Employ evidence-based practice
d) Apply quality improvement
e) Utilize informatics
Correct Answers: a), b), c), d), e)
5. Multiple Choice: A nurse leader advocating for policy
change at the state level is engaging in which role?
a) Clinician
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, b) Educator
c) Researcher
d) Politician
Correct Answer: d) Politician
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which a nurse uses
critical thinking skills to develop a patient care plan is known
as ________.
Correct Answer: Clinical Reasoning
7. True/False: Interprofessional collaboration is optional in
the professional nursing role.
Correct Answer: False
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered
advanced practice roles in nursing? (Select all that apply)
a) Nurse Practitioner
b) Clinical Nurse Specialist
c) Nurse Educator
d) Nurse Midwife
e) Nurse Anesthetist
Correct Answers: a), b), d), e)
9. Multiple Choice: The primary purpose of the Nurse
Practice Act is to:
a) Define the scope of nursing practice
b) Provide a list of accredited nursing programs
c) Establish nursing salaries
d) Determine healthcare policies
Correct Answer: a) Define the scope of nursing practice
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ethical principle that obligates
nurses to respect the autonomy of patients is known as
©2024/2025
Concepts-Professional Nursing Role
MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory emphasizes the nurse's
role in the empowerment of patients?
a) Health Belief Model
b) Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
c) Pender's Health Promotion Model
d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Correct Answer: d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal
Relations
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
nurses to understand the unique perspectives of patients
and to enhance patient-centered care.
Correct Answer: Biopsychosocial
3. True/False: The ANA's Scope and Standards of Practice
provide a definitive set of guidelines that articulate the
professional nursing role.
Correct Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are core competencies for nursing practice as
defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
a) Provide patient-centered care
b) Work in interdisciplinary teams
c) Employ evidence-based practice
d) Apply quality improvement
e) Utilize informatics
Correct Answers: a), b), c), d), e)
5. Multiple Choice: A nurse leader advocating for policy
change at the state level is engaging in which role?
a) Clinician
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, b) Educator
c) Researcher
d) Politician
Correct Answer: d) Politician
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which a nurse uses
critical thinking skills to develop a patient care plan is known
as ________.
Correct Answer: Clinical Reasoning
7. True/False: Interprofessional collaboration is optional in
the professional nursing role.
Correct Answer: False
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered
advanced practice roles in nursing? (Select all that apply)
a) Nurse Practitioner
b) Clinical Nurse Specialist
c) Nurse Educator
d) Nurse Midwife
e) Nurse Anesthetist
Correct Answers: a), b), d), e)
9. Multiple Choice: The primary purpose of the Nurse
Practice Act is to:
a) Define the scope of nursing practice
b) Provide a list of accredited nursing programs
c) Establish nursing salaries
d) Determine healthcare policies
Correct Answer: a) Define the scope of nursing practice
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ethical principle that obligates
nurses to respect the autonomy of patients is known as
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