NUR210 EXAM 1 Actual Exam 2026/2027 Complete
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SECTION 1: PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Q1: A new graduate nurse is preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination. Which organization
develops and administers the NCLEX-RN?
A. American Nurses Association (ANA)
B. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). [CORRECT]
C. The Joint Commission (TJC)
D. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NCLEX-RN examination is developed and administered by the National Council
of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (B). The ANA (A) is a professional organization
representing nurses' interests. TJC (C) accredits healthcare organizations for quality and safety
standards. CMS (D) administers federal healthcare programs including Medicare and Medicaid.
Q2: A nurse is reviewing the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Which provision emphasizes the
nurse's commitment to promoting health and safety?
A. Provision 1: Respect for human dignity
B. Provision 2: Commitment to patient
C. Provision 3: Protection of health, safety, and rights. [CORRECT]
D. Provision 4: Authority, accountability, and responsibility
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Provision 3 of the ANA Code of Ethics specifically addresses the nurse's duty to
promote, advocate for, and protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient (C). Provision 1
focuses on dignity and worth, Provision 2 on the primary commitment to the patient, and
Provision 4 on professional responsibility.
Q3: A registered nurse moves from Texas to Florida and wishes to practice nursing immediately.
Which statement best describes this nurse's ability to practice?
,A. The nurse can practice immediately under reciprocity
B. The nurse must apply for licensure by endorsement in Florida. [CORRECT]
C. The nurse can practice with a temporary permit for 6 months
D. The nurse must retake the NCLEX-RN in Florida
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When moving to a new state, a nurse must apply for licensure by endorsement
through that state's Board of Nursing (B). While some states participate in the Nurse Licensure
Compact allowing multistate practice, Florida requires endorsement. The nurse cannot practice
until licensed in the new state, and retaking NCLEX (D) is not required for endorsement.
Q4: A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) to reduce catheter-associated urinary
tract infections (CAUTI). Which step involves critically reviewing research studies?
A. Ask the clinical question
B. Acquire the evidence
C. Appraise the evidence. [CORRECT]
D. Apply the evidence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The "appraise" step of the EBP process involves critically evaluating the quality,
validity, and applicability of research evidence to determine its strength and relevance (C).
Asking (A) formulates the PICOT question, acquiring (B) involves searching for evidence, and
applying (D) implements the intervention.
Q5: Which regulatory agency is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for healthcare
employees?
A. The Joint Commission (TJC)
B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). [CORRECT]
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA establishes and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working
conditions for employees, including healthcare workers (C). TJC (A) accredits healthcare
organizations, CMS (B) administers healthcare financing programs, and FDA (D) regulates drugs
and medical devices.
, Q6: A nurse is participating in a quality improvement project using the PDSA cycle. What does
the "S" represent?
A. Standardize
B. Study. [CORRECT]
C. Sustain
D. Survey
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PDSA stands for Plan-Do-Study-Act. The "Study" phase involves analyzing data
collected during the "Do" phase to determine if the change resulted in improvement (B). This
cycle is fundamental to continuous quality improvement in healthcare settings.
Q7: A new graduate nurse is considering joining a professional organization that focuses
specifically on nursing education and faculty development. Which organization should this nurse
join?
A. American Nurses Association (ANA)
B. National League for Nursing (NLN). [CORRECT]
C. Sigma Theta Tau International
D. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National League for Nursing (NLN) is dedicated to excellence in nursing
education and specifically supports nurse educators and educational programs (B). ANA (A)
represents the nursing profession broadly, Sigma Theta Tau (C) is an honor society for nursing
excellence, and AACN (D) focuses on critical care nursing.
Q8: A nurse is reviewing the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act. Which
task falls within the RN scope of practice?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions
B. Prescribing medications
C. Developing nursing diagnoses. [CORRECT]
D. Performing surgery
Correct Answer: C
Questions and Verified Answers with Detailed
Rationales Transition to Practice Capstone 100%
Correct Grade A Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
SECTION 1: PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Q1: A new graduate nurse is preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination. Which organization
develops and administers the NCLEX-RN?
A. American Nurses Association (ANA)
B. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). [CORRECT]
C. The Joint Commission (TJC)
D. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NCLEX-RN examination is developed and administered by the National Council
of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (B). The ANA (A) is a professional organization
representing nurses' interests. TJC (C) accredits healthcare organizations for quality and safety
standards. CMS (D) administers federal healthcare programs including Medicare and Medicaid.
Q2: A nurse is reviewing the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Which provision emphasizes the
nurse's commitment to promoting health and safety?
A. Provision 1: Respect for human dignity
B. Provision 2: Commitment to patient
C. Provision 3: Protection of health, safety, and rights. [CORRECT]
D. Provision 4: Authority, accountability, and responsibility
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Provision 3 of the ANA Code of Ethics specifically addresses the nurse's duty to
promote, advocate for, and protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient (C). Provision 1
focuses on dignity and worth, Provision 2 on the primary commitment to the patient, and
Provision 4 on professional responsibility.
Q3: A registered nurse moves from Texas to Florida and wishes to practice nursing immediately.
Which statement best describes this nurse's ability to practice?
,A. The nurse can practice immediately under reciprocity
B. The nurse must apply for licensure by endorsement in Florida. [CORRECT]
C. The nurse can practice with a temporary permit for 6 months
D. The nurse must retake the NCLEX-RN in Florida
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When moving to a new state, a nurse must apply for licensure by endorsement
through that state's Board of Nursing (B). While some states participate in the Nurse Licensure
Compact allowing multistate practice, Florida requires endorsement. The nurse cannot practice
until licensed in the new state, and retaking NCLEX (D) is not required for endorsement.
Q4: A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) to reduce catheter-associated urinary
tract infections (CAUTI). Which step involves critically reviewing research studies?
A. Ask the clinical question
B. Acquire the evidence
C. Appraise the evidence. [CORRECT]
D. Apply the evidence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The "appraise" step of the EBP process involves critically evaluating the quality,
validity, and applicability of research evidence to determine its strength and relevance (C).
Asking (A) formulates the PICOT question, acquiring (B) involves searching for evidence, and
applying (D) implements the intervention.
Q5: Which regulatory agency is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for healthcare
employees?
A. The Joint Commission (TJC)
B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). [CORRECT]
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA establishes and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working
conditions for employees, including healthcare workers (C). TJC (A) accredits healthcare
organizations, CMS (B) administers healthcare financing programs, and FDA (D) regulates drugs
and medical devices.
, Q6: A nurse is participating in a quality improvement project using the PDSA cycle. What does
the "S" represent?
A. Standardize
B. Study. [CORRECT]
C. Sustain
D. Survey
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PDSA stands for Plan-Do-Study-Act. The "Study" phase involves analyzing data
collected during the "Do" phase to determine if the change resulted in improvement (B). This
cycle is fundamental to continuous quality improvement in healthcare settings.
Q7: A new graduate nurse is considering joining a professional organization that focuses
specifically on nursing education and faculty development. Which organization should this nurse
join?
A. American Nurses Association (ANA)
B. National League for Nursing (NLN). [CORRECT]
C. Sigma Theta Tau International
D. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National League for Nursing (NLN) is dedicated to excellence in nursing
education and specifically supports nurse educators and educational programs (B). ANA (A)
represents the nursing profession broadly, Sigma Theta Tau (C) is an honor society for nursing
excellence, and AACN (D) focuses on critical care nursing.
Q8: A nurse is reviewing the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act. Which
task falls within the RN scope of practice?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions
B. Prescribing medications
C. Developing nursing diagnoses. [CORRECT]
D. Performing surgery
Correct Answer: C
