Transitions exam 6 questions with
complete solutions
Which activity on the part of a new RN demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
core competencies and their relationship to nursing as professions? - correct answer ✔✔
Engaging in a research project on the effect of patient acuity on medication errors
Which statement made by a PN-RN transition student best shows an understanding of the
expectations the NLN has identified for graduates of an associate degree nursing program
regarding lifelong learning? - correct answer ✔✔ I plan to follow up with earning my bachelor's
degree in nursing within 5 years of graduating from this program
Which statement best demonstrates comprehension of the importance of maintaining a current
knowledge base so as to provide quality nursing care? - correct answer ✔✔ "It is harder to
believe how much I've learned about nursing in the 15 years I've been practicing"
What is the ultimate outcome for achieving and maintaining technological competency related
to a nurse's particular nursing role? - correct answer ✔✔ Providing timely nursing care
Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates comprehension and adaptation to the
importance of evidence based nursing practices? - correct answer ✔✔ We have always done
urinary catheter care this way, but lets see what the literature has to say about new techniques"
Which educational programming directed toward nurses best addresses the changing
demographic characteristics represented in the American population? - correct answer ✔✔
Culturally competent nursing of the elder adult client
Health care reform debates will present the nursing profession with the current opportunity to
address which of its professional roles? - correct answer ✔✔ Advocate
, What is the greatest concern for nursing related to the use of technology in the delivery of safe,
effective nursing care? - correct answer ✔✔ Lack of proper training related to the use of new
bedside focused healthcare technologies
Which nursing activity will best assure sufficient numbers of effective professionals to meet
future nursing needs? - correct answer ✔✔ Acting as clinical instructors for nursing student
Which nursing role is best addressed by actively participating in professional nursing
organizations - correct answer ✔✔ Leader & manager
What should the nurse consider as the best method for avoiding legal action resulting from the
delivery of nursing care? - correct answer ✔✔ Strict adherence to the standards of nursing care
What misconduct related to nursing would be representative of a violation of American
common law? - correct answer ✔✔ After a client refuses a medication a nurse dissolves it in the
client's evening tea
Which event is an example of an unintentional tort? - correct answer ✔✔ A client experiences a
burn due to being fed cereal that was too hot
Which statement demonstrates an understanding of accountability as it relates to a RNs nursing
practice? - correct answer ✔✔ RNs are accountable for the care provided by the healthcare
team they direct
How is the accountability of a LPN-to-RN transition student defined? - correct answer ✔✔
Equivalent to that of a licensed RN
What phrasing describes nursing liability? - correct answer ✔✔ Failure to maintain a standard of
care that results in harm to the client
complete solutions
Which activity on the part of a new RN demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
core competencies and their relationship to nursing as professions? - correct answer ✔✔
Engaging in a research project on the effect of patient acuity on medication errors
Which statement made by a PN-RN transition student best shows an understanding of the
expectations the NLN has identified for graduates of an associate degree nursing program
regarding lifelong learning? - correct answer ✔✔ I plan to follow up with earning my bachelor's
degree in nursing within 5 years of graduating from this program
Which statement best demonstrates comprehension of the importance of maintaining a current
knowledge base so as to provide quality nursing care? - correct answer ✔✔ "It is harder to
believe how much I've learned about nursing in the 15 years I've been practicing"
What is the ultimate outcome for achieving and maintaining technological competency related
to a nurse's particular nursing role? - correct answer ✔✔ Providing timely nursing care
Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates comprehension and adaptation to the
importance of evidence based nursing practices? - correct answer ✔✔ We have always done
urinary catheter care this way, but lets see what the literature has to say about new techniques"
Which educational programming directed toward nurses best addresses the changing
demographic characteristics represented in the American population? - correct answer ✔✔
Culturally competent nursing of the elder adult client
Health care reform debates will present the nursing profession with the current opportunity to
address which of its professional roles? - correct answer ✔✔ Advocate
, What is the greatest concern for nursing related to the use of technology in the delivery of safe,
effective nursing care? - correct answer ✔✔ Lack of proper training related to the use of new
bedside focused healthcare technologies
Which nursing activity will best assure sufficient numbers of effective professionals to meet
future nursing needs? - correct answer ✔✔ Acting as clinical instructors for nursing student
Which nursing role is best addressed by actively participating in professional nursing
organizations - correct answer ✔✔ Leader & manager
What should the nurse consider as the best method for avoiding legal action resulting from the
delivery of nursing care? - correct answer ✔✔ Strict adherence to the standards of nursing care
What misconduct related to nursing would be representative of a violation of American
common law? - correct answer ✔✔ After a client refuses a medication a nurse dissolves it in the
client's evening tea
Which event is an example of an unintentional tort? - correct answer ✔✔ A client experiences a
burn due to being fed cereal that was too hot
Which statement demonstrates an understanding of accountability as it relates to a RNs nursing
practice? - correct answer ✔✔ RNs are accountable for the care provided by the healthcare
team they direct
How is the accountability of a LPN-to-RN transition student defined? - correct answer ✔✔
Equivalent to that of a licensed RN
What phrasing describes nursing liability? - correct answer ✔✔ Failure to maintain a standard of
care that results in harm to the client
