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NURS 231 — Exam 1
P
TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LEARNING
EST. 1972
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WHO ASPIRE TO THRIVE.
Portage Learning NURS 231 Exam 1
CO M P L E T E Q U E ST I O N S & CO R R E CT D E TA I L E D A N S W E RS
INSTITUTION Portage Learning PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing
COURSE CODE NURS 231 COURSE TITLE Fundamentals of Nursing
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE Portage Learning NURS 231 Exam
1
TOTAL QUESTIONS 50 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Nursing fundamentals including professionalism, ethics, evidence-based practice, medication
calculations, and nursing theory are all testable content.
▸ ANA, ICN definitions, scope of practice, and caring theories are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and clinical rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current nursing practice standards.
, SECTION I — NURSING FUNDAMENTALS: EXAM 1 REVIEW Questions 1 – 50
1. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), what does nursing incorporate?
A. The art and science of caring, focusing on protection, promotion, and optimization of
health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury
B. Only the science of medicine
C. Only the art of caring
D. Only prevention of illness
CORRECT ANSWER A — The art and science of caring, focusing on protection, promotion, and
optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury
RATIONALE According to the ANA, nursing incorporates the art and science of caring and
focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury. This definition emphasizes the holistic nature of
nursing practice.
2. According to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), what does nursing encompass?
A. Autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and
communities, sick or well, and in all settings
B. Only care of sick individuals in hospitals
C. Only care of well individuals in communities
D. Only acute care in hospital settings
CORRECT ANSWER A — Autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,
groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings
RATIONALE According to the ICN, nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of
individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all
settings. This definition highlights the broad scope of nursing practice across all
populations and settings.
, 3. What is professionalism in nursing?
A. A commitment to self and the profession as an obligation to practice with integrity and
honesty
B. Following hospital policies without question
C. Focusing only on technical skills
D. Completing tasks as quickly as possible
CORRECT ANSWER A — A commitment to self and the profession as an obligation to practice
with integrity and honesty
RATIONALE Professionalism in nursing is a commitment to self and the profession as an
obligation to practice with integrity and honesty. It involves upholding the values
and ethical standards of the nursing profession.
4. What is accountability in nursing?
A. A legal obligation, moral or ethical commitment to do the right thing in every situation;
responsible for actions and consequences
B. Completing tasks on time
C. Following doctor's orders without question
D. Working independently
CORRECT ANSWER A — A legal obligation, moral or ethical commitment to do the right thing in
every situation; responsible for actions and consequences
RATIONALE Accountability is a legal obligation with a moral and ethical commitment to do the
right thing in every situation. It means being responsible for one's actions and the
consequences of those actions, a cornerstone of professional nursing practice.
1 MAXE · 132 SRUN
★ ★
NURS 231 — Exam 1
P
TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LEARNING
EST. 1972
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WHO ASPIRE TO THRIVE.
Portage Learning NURS 231 Exam 1
CO M P L E T E Q U E ST I O N S & CO R R E CT D E TA I L E D A N S W E RS
INSTITUTION Portage Learning PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing
COURSE CODE NURS 231 COURSE TITLE Fundamentals of Nursing
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE Portage Learning NURS 231 Exam
1
TOTAL QUESTIONS 50 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Nursing fundamentals including professionalism, ethics, evidence-based practice, medication
calculations, and nursing theory are all testable content.
▸ ANA, ICN definitions, scope of practice, and caring theories are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and clinical rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current nursing practice standards.
, SECTION I — NURSING FUNDAMENTALS: EXAM 1 REVIEW Questions 1 – 50
1. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), what does nursing incorporate?
A. The art and science of caring, focusing on protection, promotion, and optimization of
health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury
B. Only the science of medicine
C. Only the art of caring
D. Only prevention of illness
CORRECT ANSWER A — The art and science of caring, focusing on protection, promotion, and
optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury
RATIONALE According to the ANA, nursing incorporates the art and science of caring and
focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury. This definition emphasizes the holistic nature of
nursing practice.
2. According to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), what does nursing encompass?
A. Autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and
communities, sick or well, and in all settings
B. Only care of sick individuals in hospitals
C. Only care of well individuals in communities
D. Only acute care in hospital settings
CORRECT ANSWER A — Autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families,
groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings
RATIONALE According to the ICN, nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of
individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all
settings. This definition highlights the broad scope of nursing practice across all
populations and settings.
, 3. What is professionalism in nursing?
A. A commitment to self and the profession as an obligation to practice with integrity and
honesty
B. Following hospital policies without question
C. Focusing only on technical skills
D. Completing tasks as quickly as possible
CORRECT ANSWER A — A commitment to self and the profession as an obligation to practice
with integrity and honesty
RATIONALE Professionalism in nursing is a commitment to self and the profession as an
obligation to practice with integrity and honesty. It involves upholding the values
and ethical standards of the nursing profession.
4. What is accountability in nursing?
A. A legal obligation, moral or ethical commitment to do the right thing in every situation;
responsible for actions and consequences
B. Completing tasks on time
C. Following doctor's orders without question
D. Working independently
CORRECT ANSWER A — A legal obligation, moral or ethical commitment to do the right thing in
every situation; responsible for actions and consequences
RATIONALE Accountability is a legal obligation with a moral and ethical commitment to do the
right thing in every situation. It means being responsible for one's actions and the
consequences of those actions, a cornerstone of professional nursing practice.
