NUR 200 – Fundamentals of Nursing (Exam 1)
Comprehensive Question Bank with Detailed Answers
Introduction:
This document provides a complete set of NUR 200 Exam 1 questions
with detailed and accurate answers. It covers foundational nursing
concepts such as the nursing process, Benner’s model, evidence-based
practice, levels of prevention, ethical principles, communication, and
patient-centered care. The material also includes applied questions
on critical thinking, leadership, patient education, and community
health. Ideal for nursing students preparing for exams or reviewing
essential principles of professional nursing practice.
Exam Questions and Answers
Which of the following are unique to the Scientific method of
acquiring knowledge? Select all that apply.
a. objectivity
b. use of empirical data
c. trial and error
d. intuition and inspiration
e. authority and tradition. --- correct precise answer ---a.
objectivity
b. use of empirical data
According to the Institute of Medicine, which competency best
promotes nursing research?
,a, quality improvement
b. interprofessional teams
c. evidence base practice
d. information technology integration --- correct precise answer ---
c. evidence base practice
Which statements describe theories? Select all that apply.
a. theories are synonymous with assumptions
b. theories help find meaning in our experiences
c. a theory organizes thinking around an idea
d. theories are facts based on observations of behaviors or outcome
e. theories assist in the development of idea or insight into work
performed. --- correct precise answer ---b. theories help find
meaning in our experiences
c. a theory organizes thinking around an idea
e. theories assist in the development of idea or insight into work
performed.
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new
grad role. He tells his mom, "I do fine when I've done something
before, but every day there seems to be a new skill that I haven't
performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier
as he becomes exposed to more experiences. Which stage of
Benner's model is Bryan demonstrating?
,a. Novice
b. Advanced beginner
c. competence
d. proficient
e. expert --- correct precise answer ---b. Advanced beginner
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she
was ever a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA). She
responds by saying, "I'm not sure what that is." What is Bryan's
best response?
a. The ANA represents nurses around the world to ensure quality
nursing care for all
b. The ANA is the national honor society for nursing
c. The ANA supports nursing specialties such as ER nursing
d. The ANA focuses on the political process as a way of improving
healthcare legislation
e. The ANA maintains nursing educational standers. --- correct
precise answer ---d. The ANA focuses on the political process as a
way of improving healthcare legislation
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility,
Bryan tells his mom that he's more passionate about preventive
care than he is about health restoration. To which care location
should Kathy direct him?
, a. ambulatory care
b. home care
c. community health
d. extended care facility
e. hospitals --- correct precise answer ---c. community health
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse
practitioner education programs. During an interview, he is asked
which factors are most influential in changing the face of
healthcare. Which of the following answers is correct?
a. when the economy is poor, the healthcare industry thrives
b. the population growth rate for older adults is decreasing,
requiring fewer healthcare services
c. consumers are becoming more educated and demanding more
choices
d. men are migrating away from nursing because of salary is not
stable
e. collective bargaining is creating lower wages for the bedside
nurse --- correct precise answer ---c. consumers are becoming
more educated and demanding more choices
As a new grad on the acute-care floor, Madge worked diligently to
obtain patient information and supplies in preparation for the
healthcare provider's rounds. She cared for each of her patients and
Comprehensive Question Bank with Detailed Answers
Introduction:
This document provides a complete set of NUR 200 Exam 1 questions
with detailed and accurate answers. It covers foundational nursing
concepts such as the nursing process, Benner’s model, evidence-based
practice, levels of prevention, ethical principles, communication, and
patient-centered care. The material also includes applied questions
on critical thinking, leadership, patient education, and community
health. Ideal for nursing students preparing for exams or reviewing
essential principles of professional nursing practice.
Exam Questions and Answers
Which of the following are unique to the Scientific method of
acquiring knowledge? Select all that apply.
a. objectivity
b. use of empirical data
c. trial and error
d. intuition and inspiration
e. authority and tradition. --- correct precise answer ---a.
objectivity
b. use of empirical data
According to the Institute of Medicine, which competency best
promotes nursing research?
,a, quality improvement
b. interprofessional teams
c. evidence base practice
d. information technology integration --- correct precise answer ---
c. evidence base practice
Which statements describe theories? Select all that apply.
a. theories are synonymous with assumptions
b. theories help find meaning in our experiences
c. a theory organizes thinking around an idea
d. theories are facts based on observations of behaviors or outcome
e. theories assist in the development of idea or insight into work
performed. --- correct precise answer ---b. theories help find
meaning in our experiences
c. a theory organizes thinking around an idea
e. theories assist in the development of idea or insight into work
performed.
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new
grad role. He tells his mom, "I do fine when I've done something
before, but every day there seems to be a new skill that I haven't
performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier
as he becomes exposed to more experiences. Which stage of
Benner's model is Bryan demonstrating?
,a. Novice
b. Advanced beginner
c. competence
d. proficient
e. expert --- correct precise answer ---b. Advanced beginner
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she
was ever a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA). She
responds by saying, "I'm not sure what that is." What is Bryan's
best response?
a. The ANA represents nurses around the world to ensure quality
nursing care for all
b. The ANA is the national honor society for nursing
c. The ANA supports nursing specialties such as ER nursing
d. The ANA focuses on the political process as a way of improving
healthcare legislation
e. The ANA maintains nursing educational standers. --- correct
precise answer ---d. The ANA focuses on the political process as a
way of improving healthcare legislation
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility,
Bryan tells his mom that he's more passionate about preventive
care than he is about health restoration. To which care location
should Kathy direct him?
, a. ambulatory care
b. home care
c. community health
d. extended care facility
e. hospitals --- correct precise answer ---c. community health
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse
practitioner education programs. During an interview, he is asked
which factors are most influential in changing the face of
healthcare. Which of the following answers is correct?
a. when the economy is poor, the healthcare industry thrives
b. the population growth rate for older adults is decreasing,
requiring fewer healthcare services
c. consumers are becoming more educated and demanding more
choices
d. men are migrating away from nursing because of salary is not
stable
e. collective bargaining is creating lower wages for the bedside
nurse --- correct precise answer ---c. consumers are becoming
more educated and demanding more choices
As a new grad on the acute-care floor, Madge worked diligently to
obtain patient information and supplies in preparation for the
healthcare provider's rounds. She cared for each of her patients and
