NUR 212 EXAM 1 Questions and Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Version | Verified
Answers
1. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANSWER ✅ Most
independently functioning nurse; has masters or doctor of nursing practice
(DNP)
2. American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER ✅ the consistent
commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their
patients and communities
3. Give a summary of what the AACN creating a more highly qualified
workforce is about ? - ANSWER ✅ Research has shown that lower
mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked
to registered nurses (RNs) prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree
levels. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is
committed to working collaboratively to create a more highly qualified
nursing workforce since education enhances both clinical competency and
care delivery.
The Future of Nursing, initiated by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,
which called for increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in
the workforce to 80% and doubling the population of nurses with doctorates
AACN stands ready to work with the larger nursing community and
representatives from associate degree and diploma programs to expand
awareness of degree completion options, facilitate the establishment of
, articulation agreements, and enhance the educational preparation of the
nursing workforce.
4. ICN - ANSWER ✅ The International Council of Nurses is the world's first
and widest reaching international organization for health professionals. ran
by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality
nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of
nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing
profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
5. ANA - ANSWER ✅ American Nurses Associate: Lead the profession to
shape the future of nursing and health care
6. FNA - ANSWER ✅ Florida Nursing Association: a voice for all RNs in
Florida
7. FBON - ANSWER ✅ Florida Board of Nursing: licenses, monitors,
disciplines, educates and, when appropriate, rehabilitates its licensees to
assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the
people of Florida.
8. NSNA - ANSWER ✅ National Student Nurses' Association: through
voluntary participation, students practice self-governance, advocate for
student and patient rights, and take collective, responsible action on social
and political issues.q
9. AACN - ANSWER ✅ American Association of Colleges of Nursing: is the
national voice for academic nursing. accredits JU nursing program, tells
teacher what/how to teach us, *new essentials of AACN*
,10.Explore the development of professional nursing roles. - ANSWER ✅
autonomy & accountability
caregiver
advocate
educator
communicator
manager
11.Describe educational programs available for professional registered nurse
(RN) education. - ANSWER ✅ -NCLEX required for licensure
associate's degree: 2 year
bachelor's degree: 4 year
graduate required for APRN and DNP
12.Describe the roles and career opportunities for nurses. - ANSWER ✅
provider of care (RN)
APRN (CNP, NP, CNM, CRNA)
nurse administrator
nurse researcher
13.Describe the influence of social, political, and economic changes on nursing
practice - ANSWER ✅ safety education
genomics
public perception
healthcare reform
public health policy
14.Describe how nursing standards affect nursing care. - ANSWER ✅ The
scope and standards of practice guide nurses to make significant and visible
contributions that improve the health and well-being of all individuals,
communities, and populations (ANA, 2015)
, 15.Discuss how advances in nursing science and evidence-based practice
improve patient care. - ANSWER ✅ Current and future practice need to be
based on current evidence. With the use of evidence-based practice, today
the general public is more informed about their health care needs, the cost of
health care, best practices, and the incidence of medical errors within health
care institutions. Emerging technologies provide more accurate, noninvasive
assessment tools; help you implement evidence-based practices; collect and
trend patient outcome data; and use clinical decision support systems.
Genomics is a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a
person and interactions of these genes with one another and with that
person's environment. Genomic information combined with technology can
potentially improve health outcomes, quality, and safety and reduce health
care costs. This information allows health care providers to determine how
genomic changes contribute to patient conditions and influence treatment
decisions.
16.acute care - ANSWER ✅ 24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or
injuries; typically expensive , especially if patient has waited to seek care
after symptoms have developed
17.Adult Day Care Centers - ANSWER ✅ provide a variety of health and
social services to specific patient populations who live alone or with family
in the community (adults who require some supervision but not continuous
care)
18.assissted living - ANSWER ✅ offers an attractive long-term care setting
with an environment more like home and greater resident autonomy.
Residents require some assistance with activities of daily living but remain
relatively independent within a partially protective setting. Provides
independence, security, and privacy
Updated 2026/2027 Version | Verified
Answers
1. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANSWER ✅ Most
independently functioning nurse; has masters or doctor of nursing practice
(DNP)
2. American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER ✅ the consistent
commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their
patients and communities
3. Give a summary of what the AACN creating a more highly qualified
workforce is about ? - ANSWER ✅ Research has shown that lower
mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked
to registered nurses (RNs) prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree
levels. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is
committed to working collaboratively to create a more highly qualified
nursing workforce since education enhances both clinical competency and
care delivery.
The Future of Nursing, initiated by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,
which called for increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in
the workforce to 80% and doubling the population of nurses with doctorates
AACN stands ready to work with the larger nursing community and
representatives from associate degree and diploma programs to expand
awareness of degree completion options, facilitate the establishment of
, articulation agreements, and enhance the educational preparation of the
nursing workforce.
4. ICN - ANSWER ✅ The International Council of Nurses is the world's first
and widest reaching international organization for health professionals. ran
by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality
nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of
nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing
profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
5. ANA - ANSWER ✅ American Nurses Associate: Lead the profession to
shape the future of nursing and health care
6. FNA - ANSWER ✅ Florida Nursing Association: a voice for all RNs in
Florida
7. FBON - ANSWER ✅ Florida Board of Nursing: licenses, monitors,
disciplines, educates and, when appropriate, rehabilitates its licensees to
assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the
people of Florida.
8. NSNA - ANSWER ✅ National Student Nurses' Association: through
voluntary participation, students practice self-governance, advocate for
student and patient rights, and take collective, responsible action on social
and political issues.q
9. AACN - ANSWER ✅ American Association of Colleges of Nursing: is the
national voice for academic nursing. accredits JU nursing program, tells
teacher what/how to teach us, *new essentials of AACN*
,10.Explore the development of professional nursing roles. - ANSWER ✅
autonomy & accountability
caregiver
advocate
educator
communicator
manager
11.Describe educational programs available for professional registered nurse
(RN) education. - ANSWER ✅ -NCLEX required for licensure
associate's degree: 2 year
bachelor's degree: 4 year
graduate required for APRN and DNP
12.Describe the roles and career opportunities for nurses. - ANSWER ✅
provider of care (RN)
APRN (CNP, NP, CNM, CRNA)
nurse administrator
nurse researcher
13.Describe the influence of social, political, and economic changes on nursing
practice - ANSWER ✅ safety education
genomics
public perception
healthcare reform
public health policy
14.Describe how nursing standards affect nursing care. - ANSWER ✅ The
scope and standards of practice guide nurses to make significant and visible
contributions that improve the health and well-being of all individuals,
communities, and populations (ANA, 2015)
, 15.Discuss how advances in nursing science and evidence-based practice
improve patient care. - ANSWER ✅ Current and future practice need to be
based on current evidence. With the use of evidence-based practice, today
the general public is more informed about their health care needs, the cost of
health care, best practices, and the incidence of medical errors within health
care institutions. Emerging technologies provide more accurate, noninvasive
assessment tools; help you implement evidence-based practices; collect and
trend patient outcome data; and use clinical decision support systems.
Genomics is a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a
person and interactions of these genes with one another and with that
person's environment. Genomic information combined with technology can
potentially improve health outcomes, quality, and safety and reduce health
care costs. This information allows health care providers to determine how
genomic changes contribute to patient conditions and influence treatment
decisions.
16.acute care - ANSWER ✅ 24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or
injuries; typically expensive , especially if patient has waited to seek care
after symptoms have developed
17.Adult Day Care Centers - ANSWER ✅ provide a variety of health and
social services to specific patient populations who live alone or with family
in the community (adults who require some supervision but not continuous
care)
18.assissted living - ANSWER ✅ offers an attractive long-term care setting
with an environment more like home and greater resident autonomy.
Residents require some assistance with activities of daily living but remain
relatively independent within a partially protective setting. Provides
independence, security, and privacy
