NUR 300 – Quiz 1 (Chapter 1) – Practice Questions & Correct
Answers
1. Which action best reflects the nurse’s role as a caregiver?
A. Reviewing research articles for clinical application
B. Managing staffing assignments for the shift
C. Providing emotional support and physical care to a patient
D. Conducting a quality-improvement audit
✔ Correct Answer: C
Caregiving is the combination of physical, emotional, and holistic support to patients.
2. The nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) when implementing care.
Which statement best describes EBP?
A. Using the hospital’s policies as the basis for all interventions
B. Relying solely on personal clinical experience
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences
D. Performing procedures exactly as learned in school
✔ Correct Answer: C
EBP merges research, expertise, and patient values.
3. Which of the following is included in the ANA Standards of Practice?
A. Delegation
B. Ethics
C. Assessment
D. Collaboration
✔ Correct Answer: C
Standards of Practice include: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
4. A nurse explains the risks and benefits of a procedure and advocates for the
patient’s right to refuse. This demonstrates which professional role?
A. Educator
B. Manager
Answers
1. Which action best reflects the nurse’s role as a caregiver?
A. Reviewing research articles for clinical application
B. Managing staffing assignments for the shift
C. Providing emotional support and physical care to a patient
D. Conducting a quality-improvement audit
✔ Correct Answer: C
Caregiving is the combination of physical, emotional, and holistic support to patients.
2. The nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) when implementing care.
Which statement best describes EBP?
A. Using the hospital’s policies as the basis for all interventions
B. Relying solely on personal clinical experience
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences
D. Performing procedures exactly as learned in school
✔ Correct Answer: C
EBP merges research, expertise, and patient values.
3. Which of the following is included in the ANA Standards of Practice?
A. Delegation
B. Ethics
C. Assessment
D. Collaboration
✔ Correct Answer: C
Standards of Practice include: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
4. A nurse explains the risks and benefits of a procedure and advocates for the
patient’s right to refuse. This demonstrates which professional role?
A. Educator
B. Manager
