Transitions FINAL EXAM practice questions
1. What is a Correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of
practice?
A. Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them
B. Demonstrates what a good nurse she or he can be
C. May be disciplined by the board of nursing
D. May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created <
Correct > C. May be disciplined by the board of nursing
2. What does the "scope of nursing practice" refer to?
A. Acts that permit some overlap between nursing and medicine
B. The specific duty the nurse owes to a patient
C. Those activities for which a nurse can be held liable for malpractice
D. The activities legally permissible for a nurse to perform in a particular state <
Correct > D. The activities legally permissible for a nurse to perform in a particular state
3. Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspen- sion of a
nurse's license?
A. alcohol or drug abuse
,B. criminal acts
C. fraud
D. mental impairment < Correct > A. alcohol or drug abuse
4. What is the purpose of the Robert Wood Johnson Institute of Medicine report?
A. To make recommendations for the nursing profession to transform health- care.
B. To give physicians an opportunity to have input in the nursing profession.
C. To force all nurses to obtain a Baccalaureate in Nursing.
D. To help congress Pass laws and make changes in healthcare. < Correct > A. To
make recommendations for the nursing profession to transform healthcare.
5. What are the key messages that structure the discussion and recommen- dations
presented in the Robert Wood Johnson Institute of Medicine Report? Select all that
apply
A. Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health profes- sionals,
in redesigning health care i the U.S.
B. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through and
,improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.
C. Nurses should work to become transformational leaders through continu- ing
educations courses.
D. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training
E. Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data col- lection
and an improved information infrastructure < Correct > A. Nurses should be full
partners, with physicians and other health professionals, in redesigning health care i the
U.S.
B. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through and improved
education system that promotes seamless academic progression.
D. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training
E. Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and an
improved information infrastructure
6. The soon to graduate nurse would like information about what to expect on the
NCLEX-RN exam and how to apply to take the exam. Where would the student find
information?
A. A nursing unit manager
B. State Board of Nursing
, C. NCSBN website
D. RWJ IOM report < Correct > C. NCSBN website
7. What aspects define nursing as a profession? select all that apply
A. Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
B. Nurses are trusted by the public.
C. Nurses possess a specialized body of knowledge.
D. Nurses work around the clock.
E. Nurses serve the public. < Correct > A. Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
C. Nurse's possess a specialized body of knowledge.
E. Nurses serve the public.
8. According to the Utah Nurse Practice Act Rule, how many hours must a licensed
nurse practice without an additional requirement of contact hours to renew their
license?
A. 200
B. 1,000
C. 40/week
D. 400 < Correct > D. 400
1. What is a Correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of
practice?
A. Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them
B. Demonstrates what a good nurse she or he can be
C. May be disciplined by the board of nursing
D. May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created <
Correct > C. May be disciplined by the board of nursing
2. What does the "scope of nursing practice" refer to?
A. Acts that permit some overlap between nursing and medicine
B. The specific duty the nurse owes to a patient
C. Those activities for which a nurse can be held liable for malpractice
D. The activities legally permissible for a nurse to perform in a particular state <
Correct > D. The activities legally permissible for a nurse to perform in a particular state
3. Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspen- sion of a
nurse's license?
A. alcohol or drug abuse
,B. criminal acts
C. fraud
D. mental impairment < Correct > A. alcohol or drug abuse
4. What is the purpose of the Robert Wood Johnson Institute of Medicine report?
A. To make recommendations for the nursing profession to transform health- care.
B. To give physicians an opportunity to have input in the nursing profession.
C. To force all nurses to obtain a Baccalaureate in Nursing.
D. To help congress Pass laws and make changes in healthcare. < Correct > A. To
make recommendations for the nursing profession to transform healthcare.
5. What are the key messages that structure the discussion and recommen- dations
presented in the Robert Wood Johnson Institute of Medicine Report? Select all that
apply
A. Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health profes- sionals,
in redesigning health care i the U.S.
B. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through and
,improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.
C. Nurses should work to become transformational leaders through continu- ing
educations courses.
D. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training
E. Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data col- lection
and an improved information infrastructure < Correct > A. Nurses should be full
partners, with physicians and other health professionals, in redesigning health care i the
U.S.
B. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through and improved
education system that promotes seamless academic progression.
D. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training
E. Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and an
improved information infrastructure
6. The soon to graduate nurse would like information about what to expect on the
NCLEX-RN exam and how to apply to take the exam. Where would the student find
information?
A. A nursing unit manager
B. State Board of Nursing
, C. NCSBN website
D. RWJ IOM report < Correct > C. NCSBN website
7. What aspects define nursing as a profession? select all that apply
A. Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
B. Nurses are trusted by the public.
C. Nurses possess a specialized body of knowledge.
D. Nurses work around the clock.
E. Nurses serve the public. < Correct > A. Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
C. Nurse's possess a specialized body of knowledge.
E. Nurses serve the public.
8. According to the Utah Nurse Practice Act Rule, how many hours must a licensed
nurse practice without an additional requirement of contact hours to renew their
license?
A. 200
B. 1,000
C. 40/week
D. 400 < Correct > D. 400
