NURS 106 Exam 1 Review Questions 2026–2027 |
Complete Study Guide, Practice Test, NCLEX-Style
Questions & Verified Answers
A nurse on the unit previously gave pain medication to the patient for incisional pain, which the patient
rated as 7 out of 10 on the pain scale. The nurse now checks on the patient 30 minutes later and
documents that the patient now rates the pain as a 1 out of 10 on the pain scale. Which standard of
practice did the nurse perform? - correct answers -Evaluation
A patient on the surgical unit develops a surgical wound infection. The nurse irrigates the surgical wound
and changes the dressing every 8 hours. Which standard of practice is performed? - correct answers -
Implementation
The nurse spends time with the patient and family reviewing the dressing change procedure for the
patient's wound. The patient's spouse demonstrates how to change the dressing. The nurse is acting in
which professional role? - correct answers -Educator
The nurse attends the interdisciplinary team meeting as director of the cardiac service line. The director
presents information on the budget for the service line and the strategic directions for the next fiscal
year. The nurse is acting in what professional role? - correct answers -Nurse Administrator
A nurse conducted a literature review on effective methods for patient teaching. Based on the literature
search, the nurse develops a unit-based protocol for using the teach-back method when providing
patient teaching. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN)
competency? - correct answers -Evidence-based practice
A nurse meets with the registered dietitian and physical therapist to develop a plan of care that focuses
on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the
Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency? - correct answers -Teamwork and Collaboration
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, The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in the number of patient falls. The unit
introduces a new patient rounding program. The nurse assigned to the project gathers data to monitor
the effectiveness of the rounding program over a 6-month period. The nurse is practicing in which
nursing role? - correct answers -Nurse Researcher
Nurses at a large medical center are participating in an education program led by staff educators to
learn how to use an intravenous infusion pump to administer medications safely. This is which type of
education? - correct answers -Inservice education
You are preparing a presentation for your nursing course on the topic of professional standards of care.
Which statement(s) best describe(s) professional standards of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role Correct
B. Protect the patient's confidentiality
C. Are based on scientific research Correct
D. Ensure patient-centered care for all patients
E. Define the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care - correct answers -A, C
You are caring for a patient who was a victim of intimate partner violence. She tells you that she is very
concerned about where she will stay once she leaves the hospital. According to Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, with which level of needs are you most concerned? - correct answers -Safety and Security
A 50-year-old woman decides to have an annual mammogram. Which level of prevention is this patient
practicing? - correct answers -Secondary prevention
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Complete Study Guide, Practice Test, NCLEX-Style
Questions & Verified Answers
A nurse on the unit previously gave pain medication to the patient for incisional pain, which the patient
rated as 7 out of 10 on the pain scale. The nurse now checks on the patient 30 minutes later and
documents that the patient now rates the pain as a 1 out of 10 on the pain scale. Which standard of
practice did the nurse perform? - correct answers -Evaluation
A patient on the surgical unit develops a surgical wound infection. The nurse irrigates the surgical wound
and changes the dressing every 8 hours. Which standard of practice is performed? - correct answers -
Implementation
The nurse spends time with the patient and family reviewing the dressing change procedure for the
patient's wound. The patient's spouse demonstrates how to change the dressing. The nurse is acting in
which professional role? - correct answers -Educator
The nurse attends the interdisciplinary team meeting as director of the cardiac service line. The director
presents information on the budget for the service line and the strategic directions for the next fiscal
year. The nurse is acting in what professional role? - correct answers -Nurse Administrator
A nurse conducted a literature review on effective methods for patient teaching. Based on the literature
search, the nurse develops a unit-based protocol for using the teach-back method when providing
patient teaching. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN)
competency? - correct answers -Evidence-based practice
A nurse meets with the registered dietitian and physical therapist to develop a plan of care that focuses
on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the
Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency? - correct answers -Teamwork and Collaboration
1
, The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in the number of patient falls. The unit
introduces a new patient rounding program. The nurse assigned to the project gathers data to monitor
the effectiveness of the rounding program over a 6-month period. The nurse is practicing in which
nursing role? - correct answers -Nurse Researcher
Nurses at a large medical center are participating in an education program led by staff educators to
learn how to use an intravenous infusion pump to administer medications safely. This is which type of
education? - correct answers -Inservice education
You are preparing a presentation for your nursing course on the topic of professional standards of care.
Which statement(s) best describe(s) professional standards of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role Correct
B. Protect the patient's confidentiality
C. Are based on scientific research Correct
D. Ensure patient-centered care for all patients
E. Define the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care - correct answers -A, C
You are caring for a patient who was a victim of intimate partner violence. She tells you that she is very
concerned about where she will stay once she leaves the hospital. According to Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, with which level of needs are you most concerned? - correct answers -Safety and Security
A 50-year-old woman decides to have an annual mammogram. Which level of prevention is this patient
practicing? - correct answers -Secondary prevention
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