NSG-310 Introduction to Professional Nursing | GCU 2026 |
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe how the qualities of Master's prepared nurses enhance patient care.
Master's prepared nurses possess advanced clinical skills and
critical thinking, which enhance patient care.
Master's prepared nurses primarily provide basic care without
advanced training.
Master's prepared nurses focus solely on administrative tasks and do
not interact with patients.
Master's prepared nurses have limited responsibilities compared to
registered nurses.
2. Who is ultimately accountable for tasks that have been delegated in a nursing
context?
The nursing assistant
The nurse manager
The registered nurse (RN)
The physician
3. Who is the primary figure associated with the development of the
interpersonal relationship theory in nursing?
Dorothea Orem
Jean Watson
Virginia Henderson
Hildegard Peplau
,4. In a scenario where a patient is unable to perform self-care due to a recent
surgery, how would a nurse apply Orem's Self-care theory to assist the
patient?
The nurse would take over all care tasks without involving the patient.
The nurse would assess the patient's self-care deficits and provide
the necessary support and education to promote recovery.
The nurse would focus only on medication administration without
considering self-care.
The nurse would encourage the patient to perform self-care tasks
regardless of their condition.
5. Which QSEN competency solicits input from other team members to improve
individual, as well as team, performance?
Patient-centered care
Quality Improvement
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
6. Describe the importance of informed consent in the context of surgical
procedures.
Informed consent is only required if the patient asks questions.
Informed consent is only necessary for major surgeries.
Informed consent is primarily a legal formality with no real impact on
patient care.
Informed consent is crucial as it ensures that the patient is fully
aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure,
allowing them to make an educated decision.
,7. Licensure of registered nurses is a means to:
allowing nurses to practice only in an area for which they are
credential
require states to join in multi state licensure packs with other
neighboring states
ensure that RNs meet standards for education described in the
scope of practice for RNs
restricted practice other health care practitioners such as social
workers
8. Why is world war 2 important to nursing?
The nurses were under harsh conditions.
The large demand for nurses in military hospitals and training
programs had to be increased.
World War 2 history is incorporated in every profession.
Nurses did not take action in helping soldiers in World War 2.
9. Describe the dual role of a nurse who teaches in nursing education while also
practicing in a clinical psychiatric setting.
The nurse primarily works in psychiatric practice and occasionally
teaches.
The nurse balances teaching nursing students with providing direct
patient care in psychiatric practice.
The nurse only focuses on teaching and does not engage in clinical
practice.
The nurse conducts research and does not interact with patients.
, 10. What educational program was established to address the nursing shortage
after World War II?
The expansion of nursing diploma programs.
The establishment of associate degree nursing programs.
The creation of nursing apprenticeships.
The introduction of online nursing courses.
11. What does the ANA Nursing's Social Policy Statement outline as the primary
purpose of state nursing practice acts?
To regulate the salaries of nursing professionals.
To provide guidelines for hospital administration.
To outline the history of nursing in the United States.
To define the scope of nursing practice and establish standards for
nursing education and licensure.
12. In a scenario where a Registered Nurse is overwhelmed with patient care
duties, what should they consider before delegating tasks to a Nursing
Assistant?
The complexity of the tasks and the competency of the Nursing
Assistant.
The number of patients assigned to the Nursing Assistant.
The preferences of the Nursing Assistant regarding the tasks.
The time of day and the nurse's personal schedule.
13. Describe how the nursing code of ethics influences the care provided to
vulnerable populations.
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe how the qualities of Master's prepared nurses enhance patient care.
Master's prepared nurses possess advanced clinical skills and
critical thinking, which enhance patient care.
Master's prepared nurses primarily provide basic care without
advanced training.
Master's prepared nurses focus solely on administrative tasks and do
not interact with patients.
Master's prepared nurses have limited responsibilities compared to
registered nurses.
2. Who is ultimately accountable for tasks that have been delegated in a nursing
context?
The nursing assistant
The nurse manager
The registered nurse (RN)
The physician
3. Who is the primary figure associated with the development of the
interpersonal relationship theory in nursing?
Dorothea Orem
Jean Watson
Virginia Henderson
Hildegard Peplau
,4. In a scenario where a patient is unable to perform self-care due to a recent
surgery, how would a nurse apply Orem's Self-care theory to assist the
patient?
The nurse would take over all care tasks without involving the patient.
The nurse would assess the patient's self-care deficits and provide
the necessary support and education to promote recovery.
The nurse would focus only on medication administration without
considering self-care.
The nurse would encourage the patient to perform self-care tasks
regardless of their condition.
5. Which QSEN competency solicits input from other team members to improve
individual, as well as team, performance?
Patient-centered care
Quality Improvement
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
6. Describe the importance of informed consent in the context of surgical
procedures.
Informed consent is only required if the patient asks questions.
Informed consent is only necessary for major surgeries.
Informed consent is primarily a legal formality with no real impact on
patient care.
Informed consent is crucial as it ensures that the patient is fully
aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure,
allowing them to make an educated decision.
,7. Licensure of registered nurses is a means to:
allowing nurses to practice only in an area for which they are
credential
require states to join in multi state licensure packs with other
neighboring states
ensure that RNs meet standards for education described in the
scope of practice for RNs
restricted practice other health care practitioners such as social
workers
8. Why is world war 2 important to nursing?
The nurses were under harsh conditions.
The large demand for nurses in military hospitals and training
programs had to be increased.
World War 2 history is incorporated in every profession.
Nurses did not take action in helping soldiers in World War 2.
9. Describe the dual role of a nurse who teaches in nursing education while also
practicing in a clinical psychiatric setting.
The nurse primarily works in psychiatric practice and occasionally
teaches.
The nurse balances teaching nursing students with providing direct
patient care in psychiatric practice.
The nurse only focuses on teaching and does not engage in clinical
practice.
The nurse conducts research and does not interact with patients.
, 10. What educational program was established to address the nursing shortage
after World War II?
The expansion of nursing diploma programs.
The establishment of associate degree nursing programs.
The creation of nursing apprenticeships.
The introduction of online nursing courses.
11. What does the ANA Nursing's Social Policy Statement outline as the primary
purpose of state nursing practice acts?
To regulate the salaries of nursing professionals.
To provide guidelines for hospital administration.
To outline the history of nursing in the United States.
To define the scope of nursing practice and establish standards for
nursing education and licensure.
12. In a scenario where a Registered Nurse is overwhelmed with patient care
duties, what should they consider before delegating tasks to a Nursing
Assistant?
The complexity of the tasks and the competency of the Nursing
Assistant.
The number of patients assigned to the Nursing Assistant.
The preferences of the Nursing Assistant regarding the tasks.
The time of day and the nurse's personal schedule.
13. Describe how the nursing code of ethics influences the care provided to
vulnerable populations.
