NURSING CONCEPTS MIDTERM 2026 UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
Why do we need standards of nursing practice? - correct answer -Because they provide a
foundation as to what a nurse should do not do in their professional capacity. Deviating from
this standard can result in certain legal implications.
Definition of nursing and why do we need one? - correct answer -Difficult to develop a
definition. We need one to distinguish us from other professions/fields
Characteristics of the nursing profession - correct answer -Scientific knowledge, purpose,
authority, sanctioned by the community and professional culture
All about Florence Nightingale - correct answer -"Founder of Nursing", decreased death rates to
2% at Skutari hospital; established sanitation and cleanliness, regulated patients diets/nutrition,
improved water supply, St. Thomas Hospital The Nightingale School of Nursing in London,
England, 1859
Who accredits nursing education programs? - correct answer -The NLN (National League of
Nursing)
What is mandatory continuing education? - correct answer -Licenses renewal every 2 years and
30 CEU credits
Responsibilities of the State Board of Nursing - correct answer -The board typically approves
and oversees schools of nursing within its jurisdiction. The board also handles all aspects of
nurse licensure with its jurisdiction
What impact do advanced practice nurses have? - correct answer -Research shows that APNs
have improved patients compliances
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
Why do we need standards of nursing practice? - correct answer -Because they provide a
foundation as to what a nurse should do not do in their professional capacity. Deviating from
this standard can result in certain legal implications.
Definition of nursing and why do we need one? - correct answer -Difficult to develop a
definition. We need one to distinguish us from other professions/fields
Characteristics of the nursing profession - correct answer -Scientific knowledge, purpose,
authority, sanctioned by the community and professional culture
All about Florence Nightingale - correct answer -"Founder of Nursing", decreased death rates to
2% at Skutari hospital; established sanitation and cleanliness, regulated patients diets/nutrition,
improved water supply, St. Thomas Hospital The Nightingale School of Nursing in London,
England, 1859
Who accredits nursing education programs? - correct answer -The NLN (National League of
Nursing)
What is mandatory continuing education? - correct answer -Licenses renewal every 2 years and
30 CEU credits
Responsibilities of the State Board of Nursing - correct answer -The board typically approves
and oversees schools of nursing within its jurisdiction. The board also handles all aspects of
nurse licensure with its jurisdiction
What impact do advanced practice nurses have? - correct answer -Research shows that APNs
have improved patients compliances
