COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICAL NURSING
STUDY GUIDE: PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE,
AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Threatened Contact (Assault) – ANSWER ✓
attempting or threatening to make physical contact with
someone without their consent
Professional Negligence (Malpractice) – ANSWER ✓
when a nurse or healthcare worker fails to provide
competent care, resulting in harm to the patient
Forceful Persuasion (Coercion) – ANSWER ✓
influencing someone to act through threats, pressure, or
intimidation
Mistreatment (Abuse) – ANSWER ✓ any act that causes
physical, emotional, or psychological harm to an
individual
Correcting a Charting Mistake – ANSWER ✓ draw a
single line through the error, write “mistake” above it
along with your initials; never erase, use whiteout, or
remove pages
Leader of the Nursing Team – ANSWER ✓ nurse
manager, head nurse, shift supervisor, or team coordinator
,Three Styles of Leadership – ANSWER ✓
Directive/Autocratic
Hands-Off/Permissive
Collaborative/Democratic
Directive/Autocratic Leadership – ANSWER ✓ focuses
mainly on task completion; has minimal concern for team
members’ input; uses strict rules, supervision, and
penalties to maintain control
Hands-Off/Permissive Leadership – ANSWER ✓ gives
little guidance or oversight; trusts staff to manage
responsibilities independently and efficiently
Collaborative/Democratic Leadership – ANSWER ✓
encourages input from team members, promotes joint
decision-making, values staff expertise, and fosters trust
and respect
Initial Step in Conflict Resolution – ANSWER ✓
clarify and fully understand the issue before taking action
Methods of Nursing Care Delivery – ANSWER ✓
Individualized Care (Case Method)
Task-Oriented Care (Functional Nursing)
Complete Patient Care (Total Care)
Team-Based Care (Team Nursing)
, Primary Nurse Model
Hierarchy of Human Needs (Revised Maslow) –
ANSWER ✓
Basic Survival (food, water, rest, oxygen)
Safety & Protection (shelter, security, personal
safety)
Social Connections (relationships, affection,
belonging)
Self-Respect (recognition, confidence, esteem)
Personal Growth (realizing potential, self-
development)
Physical Well-Being – ANSWER ✓ the state of being
free from illness, injury, or abnormal conditions
Problem-Solving Framework – ANSWER ✓
1. Identify the issue in your own words
2. Set achievable objectives
3. Gather relevant information
4. Seek guidance if needed
5. Evaluate alternative solutions
6. Be flexible in approach
7. Select the most suitable solution
8. Implement the solution responsibly
9. Assess results and impact
10. Consider alternative actions if problem persists
, National Nurses Association (NNA) – ANSWER ✓
professional body for registered nurses and nursing
students; practical nurses (LPNs) are generally ineligible
Organizations Supporting Practical Nursing –
ANSWER ✓
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
(NFLPN)
National Association for Practical Nursing Education
& Service (NAPNES)
NFLPN – ANSWER ✓ sets standards for practical nurses
regarding education, ethics, legal practice, professional
duties, continuing education, and specialized skills
NAPNES – ANSWER ✓ establishes professional
competencies for practical nurses, including
communication, assessment, care planning, intervention,
and management; has guided LPN standards since the
early 1940s
National Nursing Council (NNC) – ANSWER ✓
organization responsible for creating and reviewing
practical and registered nurse licensure exam questions, as
well as establishing exam procedures
STUDY GUIDE: PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE,
AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Threatened Contact (Assault) – ANSWER ✓
attempting or threatening to make physical contact with
someone without their consent
Professional Negligence (Malpractice) – ANSWER ✓
when a nurse or healthcare worker fails to provide
competent care, resulting in harm to the patient
Forceful Persuasion (Coercion) – ANSWER ✓
influencing someone to act through threats, pressure, or
intimidation
Mistreatment (Abuse) – ANSWER ✓ any act that causes
physical, emotional, or psychological harm to an
individual
Correcting a Charting Mistake – ANSWER ✓ draw a
single line through the error, write “mistake” above it
along with your initials; never erase, use whiteout, or
remove pages
Leader of the Nursing Team – ANSWER ✓ nurse
manager, head nurse, shift supervisor, or team coordinator
,Three Styles of Leadership – ANSWER ✓
Directive/Autocratic
Hands-Off/Permissive
Collaborative/Democratic
Directive/Autocratic Leadership – ANSWER ✓ focuses
mainly on task completion; has minimal concern for team
members’ input; uses strict rules, supervision, and
penalties to maintain control
Hands-Off/Permissive Leadership – ANSWER ✓ gives
little guidance or oversight; trusts staff to manage
responsibilities independently and efficiently
Collaborative/Democratic Leadership – ANSWER ✓
encourages input from team members, promotes joint
decision-making, values staff expertise, and fosters trust
and respect
Initial Step in Conflict Resolution – ANSWER ✓
clarify and fully understand the issue before taking action
Methods of Nursing Care Delivery – ANSWER ✓
Individualized Care (Case Method)
Task-Oriented Care (Functional Nursing)
Complete Patient Care (Total Care)
Team-Based Care (Team Nursing)
, Primary Nurse Model
Hierarchy of Human Needs (Revised Maslow) –
ANSWER ✓
Basic Survival (food, water, rest, oxygen)
Safety & Protection (shelter, security, personal
safety)
Social Connections (relationships, affection,
belonging)
Self-Respect (recognition, confidence, esteem)
Personal Growth (realizing potential, self-
development)
Physical Well-Being – ANSWER ✓ the state of being
free from illness, injury, or abnormal conditions
Problem-Solving Framework – ANSWER ✓
1. Identify the issue in your own words
2. Set achievable objectives
3. Gather relevant information
4. Seek guidance if needed
5. Evaluate alternative solutions
6. Be flexible in approach
7. Select the most suitable solution
8. Implement the solution responsibly
9. Assess results and impact
10. Consider alternative actions if problem persists
, National Nurses Association (NNA) – ANSWER ✓
professional body for registered nurses and nursing
students; practical nurses (LPNs) are generally ineligible
Organizations Supporting Practical Nursing –
ANSWER ✓
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
(NFLPN)
National Association for Practical Nursing Education
& Service (NAPNES)
NFLPN – ANSWER ✓ sets standards for practical nurses
regarding education, ethics, legal practice, professional
duties, continuing education, and specialized skills
NAPNES – ANSWER ✓ establishes professional
competencies for practical nurses, including
communication, assessment, care planning, intervention,
and management; has guided LPN standards since the
early 1940s
National Nursing Council (NNC) – ANSWER ✓
organization responsible for creating and reviewing
practical and registered nurse licensure exam questions, as
well as establishing exam procedures
