NUR 104 EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL
Lafayette Dept. of Nursing.
Answer: Mission: promote, expand, and validate scientific
knowledge and evidence-based practice to advance health & to
provide an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, an appreciation of
professional values, inter-professional collaboration and active
community service.
◉ Explain N104 Course Requirements.
Answer: English ACT greater or equal to 18, Math ACT greater than
or equal to 21; completion of MATH 103.
-Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the
professional components of the nursing program.
-Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice.
-Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and
potential influences most relevant to contemporary nursing practice.
-Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing
practice and health care.
-Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends
impacting health care and the nursing profession.
,◉ Explain the class attendance policy.
Answer: Absences are unexcused until a absence report from
Student Services is completed with supporting documents. If a
student is to be absent on an exam date, they must contact the
instructor BEFORE class time. Failure to do so will result in an
unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the exam.
◉ Explain the testing policy.
Answer: No watches allowed, and all information on the exams is the
property of the College of Nursing.
◉ Explain the tardy policy.
Answer: After three episodes of tardiness in the classroom, the
student will receive an unexcused absence.
◉ Explain the cell phone policy.
Answer: Students must turn off all cell phones during lectures; cell
phones may be used for ONE specific purpose: obtaining
information relevant to the student's clinical assignment, only in
designated areas- NOT in the patient care areas. Personal cell phone
use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING TESTS cell phones
must be given to the exam proctor.
◉ What are the expected student behaviors?
,Answer: Civil behavior is expected and is defined as being polite,
respectful, and decent. Academic incivility is any speech or action
that disrupts the harmony of the teaching-learning environment.
◉ Explain unit objectives.
Answer: What the learner should be able to do after mastering the
content in the unit.
◉ Explain unit outlines.
Answer: Highlight points of the units for the exam.
◉ List the methods of evaluation.
Answer: Unit Examinations, Comprehensive Final Exam, Unit
Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles, Participation/Attendance
◉ Explain grades/ grading scale.
Answer: 7 point grading scale
◉ Explain mission, goals, and graduate competencies.
Answer: -Provide a quality program of study to a diverse group of
students which leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
-Through the implementation of principles of active learning, foster
the development of critical thinking skills relevant to the discipline
of nursing.
, -Prepare nurses who can assume leadership roles in the provision of
quality, cost-effective health care to diverse populations.
-Create an environment which is conducive to the advancement of
nursing research, scholarship, and practice.
-Balance the integration of emerging technologies with caring within
the framework of professional nursing practice.
-Promote an organizational culture that embodies the values of
trust, respect, innovation, and lifelong learning.
◉ Who are the relevant personnel?
Answer: Ms. Kizziar, Dr. Patel, Ms. Allain, Ms. Boudreaux, Ms.
Johnson, Ms. Luquette, Ms. Manuel
◉ What are the requirements for progression and admission into
clinical courses : GPA
Answer: 2.800 GPA
◉ What are the requirements for progression and admission into
clinical courses : Failures and course withdrawals
Answer: Allowed 1 fail/withdraw from a nursing class, after that the
student can no longer major in nursing at ULL.
◉ What are the requirements for progression and admission into
clinical courses Background investigation?
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL
Lafayette Dept. of Nursing.
Answer: Mission: promote, expand, and validate scientific
knowledge and evidence-based practice to advance health & to
provide an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, an appreciation of
professional values, inter-professional collaboration and active
community service.
◉ Explain N104 Course Requirements.
Answer: English ACT greater or equal to 18, Math ACT greater than
or equal to 21; completion of MATH 103.
-Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the
professional components of the nursing program.
-Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice.
-Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and
potential influences most relevant to contemporary nursing practice.
-Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing
practice and health care.
-Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends
impacting health care and the nursing profession.
,◉ Explain the class attendance policy.
Answer: Absences are unexcused until a absence report from
Student Services is completed with supporting documents. If a
student is to be absent on an exam date, they must contact the
instructor BEFORE class time. Failure to do so will result in an
unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the exam.
◉ Explain the testing policy.
Answer: No watches allowed, and all information on the exams is the
property of the College of Nursing.
◉ Explain the tardy policy.
Answer: After three episodes of tardiness in the classroom, the
student will receive an unexcused absence.
◉ Explain the cell phone policy.
Answer: Students must turn off all cell phones during lectures; cell
phones may be used for ONE specific purpose: obtaining
information relevant to the student's clinical assignment, only in
designated areas- NOT in the patient care areas. Personal cell phone
use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING TESTS cell phones
must be given to the exam proctor.
◉ What are the expected student behaviors?
,Answer: Civil behavior is expected and is defined as being polite,
respectful, and decent. Academic incivility is any speech or action
that disrupts the harmony of the teaching-learning environment.
◉ Explain unit objectives.
Answer: What the learner should be able to do after mastering the
content in the unit.
◉ Explain unit outlines.
Answer: Highlight points of the units for the exam.
◉ List the methods of evaluation.
Answer: Unit Examinations, Comprehensive Final Exam, Unit
Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles, Participation/Attendance
◉ Explain grades/ grading scale.
Answer: 7 point grading scale
◉ Explain mission, goals, and graduate competencies.
Answer: -Provide a quality program of study to a diverse group of
students which leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
-Through the implementation of principles of active learning, foster
the development of critical thinking skills relevant to the discipline
of nursing.
, -Prepare nurses who can assume leadership roles in the provision of
quality, cost-effective health care to diverse populations.
-Create an environment which is conducive to the advancement of
nursing research, scholarship, and practice.
-Balance the integration of emerging technologies with caring within
the framework of professional nursing practice.
-Promote an organizational culture that embodies the values of
trust, respect, innovation, and lifelong learning.
◉ Who are the relevant personnel?
Answer: Ms. Kizziar, Dr. Patel, Ms. Allain, Ms. Boudreaux, Ms.
Johnson, Ms. Luquette, Ms. Manuel
◉ What are the requirements for progression and admission into
clinical courses : GPA
Answer: 2.800 GPA
◉ What are the requirements for progression and admission into
clinical courses : Failures and course withdrawals
Answer: Allowed 1 fail/withdraw from a nursing class, after that the
student can no longer major in nursing at ULL.
◉ What are the requirements for progression and admission into
clinical courses Background investigation?
