NUR 272 EXAM 1 2026 100+ PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES NURSING STUDY GUIDE
GRADE A+ PREPARATION
Experience and education - CORRECT ANSWER -in general, and specific
to the interaction. professional languages. use language appropriate to the
situation
Internal and external factors - CORRECT ANSWER -culture, gender, race,
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, language (different language, slang
and jargon), clothing, grooming, personal attributes, external environment
(noise, temperature)
Basic communication theory - CORRECT ANSWER -basic model-
sender/message/receiver- does not reflect complexity
Complex Model of Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -involves
perception, interpretation, and mutually negotiated meaning.
effective nurses use effective communication- - CORRECT ANSWER -
precise, accurate, appropriate terminology, spelling and grammar
Communication skills link to - CORRECT ANSWER -successful role
function and quality patient care
,Communication competence - CORRECT ANSWER -effective and
appropriate communication- intrapersonally, interpersonally,
interprofessionally-lifelong learning required to be competent
Patient safety and health care quality - CORRECT ANSWER -IOM report-
ineffective and no communication in healthcare systems causes safety
issues, (injury or death). a recommendation by the IOM to support effective
communication is- SBAR communication used inter professionally
Electronic health record - CORRECT ANSWER -legal documentation-
allows for communication between the health care team and is a source of
information. can allow for timely transmission of important patient
information. because of the speed and ease of transmission, accuracy and
confidentially may be compromised. be diligent in charting
advocacy requires - CORRECT ANSWER -assertive communication
Always advocate for the patient even - CORRECT ANSWER -if you don't
agree with the patient
to be effective, communication should have - CORRECT ANSWER -clarity,
be goal directed, and processes vigor. crosses greatly into the concept of
professionalism.
ICN - CORRECT ANSWER -International Council of Nurses
,ANA - CORRECT ANSWER -American Nurses Association
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
5a. Coordination of Care
5b. Health Teaching and Promotion
5c. Consultation
5d. Prescriptive authority and treatment
6. Evaluation
The Standards of Practice describe - CORRECT ANSWER -a competent
level of nursing care. The levels of care are demonstrated by the nursing
process: ADPIE
ANA standards of Professional Performance - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Ethics
2. Education
3. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
4. Quality of Practice
5. Communication
, 6. Leadership
7. Collaboration
8. Professional Practice Evaluation
9. Resources
10. Environmental Health
Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -is the philosophical ideals of right
and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to you
patients
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -is the obligation and duty of all nurses to
practice with ethical standard
How does ethics relate to professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
responsibility
advocacy
accountability
confidentiality
1. Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -The registered nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or the situation.
2. Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER -The registered nurse analyzes the
assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES NURSING STUDY GUIDE
GRADE A+ PREPARATION
Experience and education - CORRECT ANSWER -in general, and specific
to the interaction. professional languages. use language appropriate to the
situation
Internal and external factors - CORRECT ANSWER -culture, gender, race,
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, language (different language, slang
and jargon), clothing, grooming, personal attributes, external environment
(noise, temperature)
Basic communication theory - CORRECT ANSWER -basic model-
sender/message/receiver- does not reflect complexity
Complex Model of Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -involves
perception, interpretation, and mutually negotiated meaning.
effective nurses use effective communication- - CORRECT ANSWER -
precise, accurate, appropriate terminology, spelling and grammar
Communication skills link to - CORRECT ANSWER -successful role
function and quality patient care
,Communication competence - CORRECT ANSWER -effective and
appropriate communication- intrapersonally, interpersonally,
interprofessionally-lifelong learning required to be competent
Patient safety and health care quality - CORRECT ANSWER -IOM report-
ineffective and no communication in healthcare systems causes safety
issues, (injury or death). a recommendation by the IOM to support effective
communication is- SBAR communication used inter professionally
Electronic health record - CORRECT ANSWER -legal documentation-
allows for communication between the health care team and is a source of
information. can allow for timely transmission of important patient
information. because of the speed and ease of transmission, accuracy and
confidentially may be compromised. be diligent in charting
advocacy requires - CORRECT ANSWER -assertive communication
Always advocate for the patient even - CORRECT ANSWER -if you don't
agree with the patient
to be effective, communication should have - CORRECT ANSWER -clarity,
be goal directed, and processes vigor. crosses greatly into the concept of
professionalism.
ICN - CORRECT ANSWER -International Council of Nurses
,ANA - CORRECT ANSWER -American Nurses Association
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
5a. Coordination of Care
5b. Health Teaching and Promotion
5c. Consultation
5d. Prescriptive authority and treatment
6. Evaluation
The Standards of Practice describe - CORRECT ANSWER -a competent
level of nursing care. The levels of care are demonstrated by the nursing
process: ADPIE
ANA standards of Professional Performance - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Ethics
2. Education
3. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
4. Quality of Practice
5. Communication
, 6. Leadership
7. Collaboration
8. Professional Practice Evaluation
9. Resources
10. Environmental Health
Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -is the philosophical ideals of right
and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to you
patients
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER -is the obligation and duty of all nurses to
practice with ethical standard
How does ethics relate to professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
responsibility
advocacy
accountability
confidentiality
1. Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -The registered nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or the situation.
2. Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER -The registered nurse analyzes the
assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
