Nursing 122 Midterm UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
A bronze statue of a nurse in battle fatigues who is obviously exhausted but demonstrates caring
by holding a soldier's head is an artistic representation of nurses who served in which war? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Vietnam War
Clara Barton is best known for: - CORRECT ANSWER - founding the American red cross
Nurses can combat the nursing shortage by - CORRECT ANSWER - advocating (funds to
pay for nursing education and a safer work environment)
What historical event first led to the recognition of the contribution of African-Americans to
nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mary Seacole's (efforts to care for soldiers during the
Crimean War)
What was the purpose of the Nurse Reinvestment Act of 2002? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Focused on nurse retention and safety enhancement grants
The Advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a
specialized area should contact the: - CORRECT ANSWER - ANCC (American Nurses
Credentialing Center)
The first field of nursing to certify advanced practitioners was the field of - CORRECT
ANSWER - nurse anesthesia
To ensure that nursing legislation is current and is reviewed by specific dates, if a nurse practice
act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which law? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sunset legislation
Nurse practice acts - CORRECT ANSWER - are written and passed by legislators
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
A bronze statue of a nurse in battle fatigues who is obviously exhausted but demonstrates caring
by holding a soldier's head is an artistic representation of nurses who served in which war? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Vietnam War
Clara Barton is best known for: - CORRECT ANSWER - founding the American red cross
Nurses can combat the nursing shortage by - CORRECT ANSWER - advocating (funds to
pay for nursing education and a safer work environment)
What historical event first led to the recognition of the contribution of African-Americans to
nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mary Seacole's (efforts to care for soldiers during the
Crimean War)
What was the purpose of the Nurse Reinvestment Act of 2002? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Focused on nurse retention and safety enhancement grants
The Advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a
specialized area should contact the: - CORRECT ANSWER - ANCC (American Nurses
Credentialing Center)
The first field of nursing to certify advanced practitioners was the field of - CORRECT
ANSWER - nurse anesthesia
To ensure that nursing legislation is current and is reviewed by specific dates, if a nurse practice
act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which law? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sunset legislation
Nurse practice acts - CORRECT ANSWER - are written and passed by legislators
