NSG 3001 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are some examples of work settings available to nurses? - ANS Hospital, Clinics,
community-based facilities, medical offices, skilled nursing facilities, homeless shelters, Hospice
facilities, schools, workplaces, etc.
What is the clinical ladder? - ANS The clinal ladder is a multi-step program that begins with
entry-level staff nurse. As a nurse gains experience, participates in continuing education,
demonstrates clinical competence, pursues, formal, education, and becomes certified. They
become eligible to move up the ladder.
Why is the Clinical ladder important? - ANS The clinical ladder benefits nurses by allowing
them to advance while still working directly with patients. Hospitals also benefit by retaining
experience to clinical nurses and direct patient care.
What are the roles of an occupational nurse? - ANS Occupational and environmental health,
nurses provide health and safety, education, including the prevention of injury, basic health
services, screenings, and emergency treatment to employees in the workplace.
What is faith community nursing? - ANS FCN is a nursing practice specialty that focuses on
the intentional care of the spirit, promotion of an integrative model of health, and prevention
and minimization of illnesses within the context of the faith community.
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What is Nursing informatics? - ANS The science and practice of integrating nursing, its
information and knowledge, with management of information and communication
technologies, to promote the health of people, families, and communities worldwide.
What are the advantages of nursing informatics? - ANS Because they are nurses themselves,
nursing informatics are best, able to understand the needs of nurses who use the system, and
can customize or design them with the needs, skills, and time constraints of those nurses in
mind.
What are the roles of a nurse practitioner? - ANS The level of practice autonomy varies per
state as well as scope of practice.
What is the scope of practice for a nurse practitioner? - ANS Nurse practitioners are qualified
to perform physical examinations, take medical history's, diagnose and treat common acute
and chronic illnesses and injuries, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-ray films, and
counsel and educate patients.
Who was Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926)? - ANS She was the first professionally trained
black nurse. Her practice mainly consist of private duty nursing with families in the Boston area.
Who was Clara Barton? - ANS Founder of the American Red Cross. Nicknamed "Angel of the
battlefield" for setting up a makeshift, field Hospital and caring for the wounded and dying
during the civil war.
Who was Lillian Wald (1867-1940)? - ANS She initiated public health/community health
nursing. She provided care to families living in poverty, and was an early proponent of nurses in
Public schools.
Who was Jessie Sleet Scales? - ANS First African American public health nurse. Among the
first to bring community health, nursing to persons living in poverty in New York City.