NURSING 104 EXAM 2 ULL
FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⫸ knowledge expansion and use of technology and the internet Answer:
-A major part in education & practice
-Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
-examples: use of chat rooms, blogs, and online sources
⫸ practice-based competency outcomes Answer: specify expected
results (measurable); actually learn to think like a nurse; include actions
such as: implement, plan, conduct
⫸ sociodemographics, cultural diversity, and economic and political
changes Answer: -Aging population—people living longer
-Diverse population:Use of traditional practitioners and treatments other
than traditional Western medicine& Illegal Immigrants
-Increasing number of people living in poverty, homeless, and/or
uninsured
-Disrespect for others
-Domestic abuse of women and children
-Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and public places
-Obesity epidemic
,-Nontraditional families
⫸ Patient-centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy Answer: -Shift
from "giving care" to "working with" the patient as a member of the
health care team
-Increased number of medical errors leading to lawsuits have supported
the need to insist on competency-based performance examinations in
schools of nursing and as part of employer evaluations and accreditation
⫸ shortage of nurses and faculty Answer: -Has caused serious issues
-Inadequate clinical staff - use of part-time and agency nurses: Reduces
quality of care & Contributes to stress & burnout
-Fewer preceptors
-Qualified student applicants denied
admission
-Faculty are aging & retiring - limited replacements
⫸ LPN/LVN Answer: Licensed Practical Nurse/
Licensed Vocational Nurses (California & Texas)
Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
Most restricted form of practice
Must work under the supervision of an RN or physician
Cannot perform all skills
, Limited work in critical care areas
Practice focuses on technical skills
NCLEX-PN licensing exam [NCLEX=National Council Licensure
EXamination
⫸ Hospital or Diploma Programs Answer: Oldest, most traditional RN
programs
Modeled after Nightingale programs in Europe
Approximately 2-3 years in length
1950-1960 - increase in the number of hospitals led to the increase in the
number of diploma programs. More than 1300 programs operational
By 2012, only 64 diploma programs remained
NCLEX-RN licensing exam
⫸ associate degree programs (ADN) Answer: Emerged in 1950s;
response to societal changes & RN shortage
Began as 2-year program in community colleges
A "first" in nursing - now possible for all RNs to be educated in college
setting
Intended to be the "technical nurse"
NCLEX-RN licensing exam
⫸ Bachelor's degree (BSN) Answer: Baccalaureate = Bachelor's Degree
4 year degree program
FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⫸ knowledge expansion and use of technology and the internet Answer:
-A major part in education & practice
-Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
-examples: use of chat rooms, blogs, and online sources
⫸ practice-based competency outcomes Answer: specify expected
results (measurable); actually learn to think like a nurse; include actions
such as: implement, plan, conduct
⫸ sociodemographics, cultural diversity, and economic and political
changes Answer: -Aging population—people living longer
-Diverse population:Use of traditional practitioners and treatments other
than traditional Western medicine& Illegal Immigrants
-Increasing number of people living in poverty, homeless, and/or
uninsured
-Disrespect for others
-Domestic abuse of women and children
-Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and public places
-Obesity epidemic
,-Nontraditional families
⫸ Patient-centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy Answer: -Shift
from "giving care" to "working with" the patient as a member of the
health care team
-Increased number of medical errors leading to lawsuits have supported
the need to insist on competency-based performance examinations in
schools of nursing and as part of employer evaluations and accreditation
⫸ shortage of nurses and faculty Answer: -Has caused serious issues
-Inadequate clinical staff - use of part-time and agency nurses: Reduces
quality of care & Contributes to stress & burnout
-Fewer preceptors
-Qualified student applicants denied
admission
-Faculty are aging & retiring - limited replacements
⫸ LPN/LVN Answer: Licensed Practical Nurse/
Licensed Vocational Nurses (California & Texas)
Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
Most restricted form of practice
Must work under the supervision of an RN or physician
Cannot perform all skills
, Limited work in critical care areas
Practice focuses on technical skills
NCLEX-PN licensing exam [NCLEX=National Council Licensure
EXamination
⫸ Hospital or Diploma Programs Answer: Oldest, most traditional RN
programs
Modeled after Nightingale programs in Europe
Approximately 2-3 years in length
1950-1960 - increase in the number of hospitals led to the increase in the
number of diploma programs. More than 1300 programs operational
By 2012, only 64 diploma programs remained
NCLEX-RN licensing exam
⫸ associate degree programs (ADN) Answer: Emerged in 1950s;
response to societal changes & RN shortage
Began as 2-year program in community colleges
A "first" in nursing - now possible for all RNs to be educated in college
setting
Intended to be the "technical nurse"
NCLEX-RN licensing exam
⫸ Bachelor's degree (BSN) Answer: Baccalaureate = Bachelor's Degree
4 year degree program
