NR222 NR 222 FINAL EXAM HEALTH
WELLNESS 2026 CLINICAL SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+
◉ The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in
pressure ulcer formation in their patients. A nurse consultant decides to
compare two types of treatment. The first is the procedure currently used
to assess for pressure ulcer risk. The second uses a new assessment
instrument to identify at-risk patients. Given this information, the nurse
consultant exemplifies which career?
Answer: Nurse researcher.
The nurse researcher investigates problems by applying evidence-based
practice or by conducting research to improve nursing care and further
define and expand the scope of nursing practice. He or she often works
in an academic setting, hospital, or independent professional or
community service agency.
◉ An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and
cough. The nurse obtains her vital signs, listens to her lung and heart
sounds, determines her level of comfort, and collects blood and sputum
samples for analysis. Which standard of practice is performed?
Answer: Assessment.
Assessment is the collection of comprehensive data pertinent to the
patient's health and/or the situation.
,◉ A nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The
patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family
wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The nurse explains
the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the
patient's wishes with them. The nurse is acting as the patient's:
Answer: Advocate.
An advocate protects the patient's human and legal right to make choices
about his or her care. An advocate may also provide additional
information to help a patient decide whether or not to accept a treatment
or find an interpreter to help family members communicate their
concerns.
◉ A nurse meets with the registered dietician 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?
Answer: Teamwork and collaboration.
This is an example of the competency of teamwork and collaboration.
This competency focuses on the nurse functioning effectively within
nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication,
mutual respect, and shared decision making to achieve quality patient
care.
◉ Match the advance practice nurse specialty with the statement about
the role.
,Answer: Clinical nurse specialist
Expert clinician in a specialized area of practice such as adult diabetes
Nurse anesthetist
Provides care and services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
Nurse practitioner
Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary care setting, directly
managing the medical care of patients who are healthy or who have
chronic conditions.
Nurse-midwife
Provides independent care including pregnancy and gynecological
services.
◉ The examination for registered nurse (RN) licensure is exactly the
same in every state in the United States. This examination:
Answer: Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in
practice.
RN candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN® to attain licensure.
Regardless of educational preparation, the examination for RN licensure
is exactly the same in every state in the United States.
, ◉ You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the
clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer.
As part of the preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing
Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks
the class why this document is important. Which of the following
statements best describes this code?
Answer: Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient
care.
When giving care, it is essential to provide a specified service according
to standards of practice and to follow a code of ethics. The code of ethics
is the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
you will use to provide care to your patients. It serves as a guide for
carrying out nursing responsibilities to provide quality nursing care and
the ethical obligations of the profession.
◉ Nurses in an acute care hospital are attending a unit based education
program to learn how to use a new pressure-relieving device for patients
at risk for pressure ulcers. This is which type of education?
Answer: In-service education.
In-service education programs are instruction or training provided by a
health care agency or institution. An in-service program is held in the
institution and is designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and
competencies of nurses and other health care professionals employed by
the institution.
WELLNESS 2026 CLINICAL SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS VERIFIED
ANSWERS A+
◉ The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in
pressure ulcer formation in their patients. A nurse consultant decides to
compare two types of treatment. The first is the procedure currently used
to assess for pressure ulcer risk. The second uses a new assessment
instrument to identify at-risk patients. Given this information, the nurse
consultant exemplifies which career?
Answer: Nurse researcher.
The nurse researcher investigates problems by applying evidence-based
practice or by conducting research to improve nursing care and further
define and expand the scope of nursing practice. He or she often works
in an academic setting, hospital, or independent professional or
community service agency.
◉ An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and
cough. The nurse obtains her vital signs, listens to her lung and heart
sounds, determines her level of comfort, and collects blood and sputum
samples for analysis. Which standard of practice is performed?
Answer: Assessment.
Assessment is the collection of comprehensive data pertinent to the
patient's health and/or the situation.
,◉ A nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The
patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family
wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The nurse explains
the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the
patient's wishes with them. The nurse is acting as the patient's:
Answer: Advocate.
An advocate protects the patient's human and legal right to make choices
about his or her care. An advocate may also provide additional
information to help a patient decide whether or not to accept a treatment
or find an interpreter to help family members communicate their
concerns.
◉ A nurse meets with the registered dietician 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?
Answer: Teamwork and collaboration.
This is an example of the competency of teamwork and collaboration.
This competency focuses on the nurse functioning effectively within
nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication,
mutual respect, and shared decision making to achieve quality patient
care.
◉ Match the advance practice nurse specialty with the statement about
the role.
,Answer: Clinical nurse specialist
Expert clinician in a specialized area of practice such as adult diabetes
Nurse anesthetist
Provides care and services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
Nurse practitioner
Provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary care setting, directly
managing the medical care of patients who are healthy or who have
chronic conditions.
Nurse-midwife
Provides independent care including pregnancy and gynecological
services.
◉ The examination for registered nurse (RN) licensure is exactly the
same in every state in the United States. This examination:
Answer: Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in
practice.
RN candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN® to attain licensure.
Regardless of educational preparation, the examination for RN licensure
is exactly the same in every state in the United States.
, ◉ You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the
clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer.
As part of the preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing
Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks
the class why this document is important. Which of the following
statements best describes this code?
Answer: Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient
care.
When giving care, it is essential to provide a specified service according
to standards of practice and to follow a code of ethics. The code of ethics
is the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
you will use to provide care to your patients. It serves as a guide for
carrying out nursing responsibilities to provide quality nursing care and
the ethical obligations of the profession.
◉ Nurses in an acute care hospital are attending a unit based education
program to learn how to use a new pressure-relieving device for patients
at risk for pressure ulcers. This is which type of education?
Answer: In-service education.
In-service education programs are instruction or training provided by a
health care agency or institution. An in-service program is held in the
institution and is designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and
competencies of nurses and other health care professionals employed by
the institution.
