NU 700
Knowledge for Nursing Practice
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of
evidence-based practice in nursing?
- A. Conducting market research
- B. Integrating clinical expertise, patient values, and the best
research evidence into the decision-making process for patient
care
- C. Developing new software applications
- D. Managing daily business operations
- ANS: B
- Rationale: The primary goal of evidence-based practice in
nursing is to integrate clinical expertise, patient values, and the
best research evidence into the decision-making process for
patient care, ensuring high-quality and effective care.
2. What is the primary function of a comprehensive geriatric
assessment in nursing practice?
- A. To manage daily business operations
- B. To evaluate the overall health status of older adults and
identify any health issues
- C. To conduct market research
- D. To develop new software applications
- ANS: B
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, - Rationale: A comprehensive geriatric assessment evaluates
the overall health status of older adults and identifies any health
issues, providing a baseline for future interventions.
3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of
advanced hemodynamic monitoring in acute care nursing?
- A. To manage daily business operations
- B. To assess and manage the cardiovascular status of critically
ill patients
- C. To conduct market research
- D. To develop new software applications
- ANS: B
- Rationale: Advanced hemodynamic monitoring assesses
and manages the cardiovascular status of critically ill patients,
providing critical information for treatment decisions.
4. What is the primary function of a rapid response team in a
hospital setting?
- A. To manage daily business operations
- B. To provide immediate care to patients showing signs of
rapid deterioration
- C. To conduct market research
- D. To develop new software applications
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, - ANS: B
- Rationale: A rapid response team provides immediate care
to patients showing signs of rapid deterioration, preventing
adverse outcomes and improving patient safety.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. The __________ model emphasizes the importance of
addressing social determinants of health to improve patient
outcomes.
- ANS: socio-ecological
- Rationale: The socio-ecological model emphasizes the
importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as
education, income, and environment, to improve patient
outcomes.
6. In nursing practice, __________ refers to the process of
engaging patients and their families in the planning and
implementation of care.
- ANS: patient-centered care
- Rationale: Patient-centered care involves engaging patients
and their families in the planning and implementation of care,
ensuring that interventions are relevant and effective.
7. The __________ scale is used to assess the level of
consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury.
©2024/2025
Knowledge for Nursing Practice
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of
evidence-based practice in nursing?
- A. Conducting market research
- B. Integrating clinical expertise, patient values, and the best
research evidence into the decision-making process for patient
care
- C. Developing new software applications
- D. Managing daily business operations
- ANS: B
- Rationale: The primary goal of evidence-based practice in
nursing is to integrate clinical expertise, patient values, and the
best research evidence into the decision-making process for
patient care, ensuring high-quality and effective care.
2. What is the primary function of a comprehensive geriatric
assessment in nursing practice?
- A. To manage daily business operations
- B. To evaluate the overall health status of older adults and
identify any health issues
- C. To conduct market research
- D. To develop new software applications
- ANS: B
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: A comprehensive geriatric assessment evaluates
the overall health status of older adults and identifies any health
issues, providing a baseline for future interventions.
3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of
advanced hemodynamic monitoring in acute care nursing?
- A. To manage daily business operations
- B. To assess and manage the cardiovascular status of critically
ill patients
- C. To conduct market research
- D. To develop new software applications
- ANS: B
- Rationale: Advanced hemodynamic monitoring assesses
and manages the cardiovascular status of critically ill patients,
providing critical information for treatment decisions.
4. What is the primary function of a rapid response team in a
hospital setting?
- A. To manage daily business operations
- B. To provide immediate care to patients showing signs of
rapid deterioration
- C. To conduct market research
- D. To develop new software applications
©2024/2025
, - ANS: B
- Rationale: A rapid response team provides immediate care
to patients showing signs of rapid deterioration, preventing
adverse outcomes and improving patient safety.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. The __________ model emphasizes the importance of
addressing social determinants of health to improve patient
outcomes.
- ANS: socio-ecological
- Rationale: The socio-ecological model emphasizes the
importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as
education, income, and environment, to improve patient
outcomes.
6. In nursing practice, __________ refers to the process of
engaging patients and their families in the planning and
implementation of care.
- ANS: patient-centered care
- Rationale: Patient-centered care involves engaging patients
and their families in the planning and implementation of care,
ensuring that interventions are relevant and effective.
7. The __________ scale is used to assess the level of
consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury.
©2024/2025
