Nursing Trends : Protected Exam 1 ( weeks 1, 2, and 3)
What term is used to identify that a student nurse's competency is determined based on actual
client care rather than traditional testing methods?
A.) core practice competencies
B.) continuing competencies
C.) distance learning
D.) performance - based assessment - ANSWER = performace based assessement
Which factor has steadily grown in its negative influence on nursing education and practice?
A.) the implementation of technology
B.) the narrowing scope of nursing practice
C.) societal displays of incivility
D.) distance learning programs - ANSWER = societal displays of incivility
Although the use of technology and the internet provide nursing faculty and students with
unlimited resources and current information, what undesirable outcome has becomeassociated
with this trend?
A.) getting distracted and spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for relevant
content
B.) additional time must be available to study and revise curricula because special skills are
needed to access information via the internet
C.) immediate results and outcomes are expected from students and faculty thus enhancing
time management
D.) skills that require problem-solving and reflective abilities are underdeveloped - ANSWER = A.)
getting distracted and spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for relevant content
When focusing on addressing issues identified by the 2000 Institute of medicine report the nursing
facility will assess information associated with which initiative?
A.) Quality and safety in nursing education
B.) competency outcomes and performance model ( COPA)
C.) The national organization of nurse practitioner faculties ( NONPF)
,Nursing Trends : Protected Exam 1 ( weeks 1, 2, and 3)
D.) Academic Center four evidence based practice ( ACE) - ANSWER = Quality and safety in
nursing education
The number of reported medical errors demonstrates a need for what priority intervention?
A.) stimulation experiences
B.) performance competency exercises
C.) comprehensive instructor constructed examinations
D.) Detailed care planning exercises - ANSWER = Performance competency exercises
Which trend is an effect of the nursing shortage on nursing education and ultimately a safety
issue regarding client care?
A.) only devoted qualified nurses are continuing to provide bedside nursing because of the
complexity of care required resulting an excellent client care
B.) The number of applicants to nursing programs has risen but enrollment is limited because of a
decrease in number of available scholarships and grants
C.) with an increase in number of nurses who are entering graduate school to escape bedside
nursing students will soon enjoy lower faculty/student ratio
D.) students may be assigned to preceptors who have not yet developed expertise in the field of
interest - ANSWER = Students may be assigned to preceptors who have not yet developed
expertise in the field of interest
The NCLEX is created and administered by which nursing body?
A.) American Association Of colleges of nursing ( AACN)
B.) American nurses Association ( ANA)
C.) National council of state board of nursing ( NCSBN)
D.) National League for nursing ( NLN) - ANSWER = National council of state boards of nursing
An RN with a diploma preparation wants to participate in decisions about healthcare and
decides the first step is to obtain a BSN. The nurse enrolled in a program offering self scheduling
and self-paced curriculum. This nurse is taking advantage of which characteristic of the nursing
profession?
A.) educational mobility
B.) transitioning
, Nursing Trends : Protected Exam 1 ( weeks 1, 2, and 3)
C.) creative scheduling
D.) flexible progression - ANSWER = Educational mobility
a student ask, " what are core competencies?" The nursing instructor demonstrates an
understanding of core competencies when providing what response?
A.) they are a part of a Tran used in nursing education to reduce attrition and pre-licensure
students
B.) they are the skills necessary to provide for safe competent nursing practice
C.) they are remediation for students unable to perform psycho motor skills correctly
D.) they are critical thinking exercises I am to improve reading and math skills - ANSWER = They
are the skills necessary to provide for safe competent nursing practice
Which experience is best designed to support a nursing students preparation for interprofessional
team participation?
A.) attending a seminar on interprofessional team cooperation
B.) completing a preceptorship with an advanced practice nurse
C.) caring for three patients with varying medical diagnosis
D.) presenting patient information at the daily care planning meeting - ANSWER = Presenting
patient information at the daily care planning meeting
What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional registered nurses?
A.) preventing the miss use of title nurse
B.) demonstrating a specialized body of knowledge
C.) protecting the public from physical and emotional harm
D.) enhancing recognition for the nursing profession - ANSWER = Protecting the public from
physical and emotional harm
What statement presents accurate information concerning nurse practice acts?
A.) they are written and are passed by state legislators
B.) they cannot be influenced by special interest groups
C.) they reflect the primary concerns of professional nurses
What term is used to identify that a student nurse's competency is determined based on actual
client care rather than traditional testing methods?
A.) core practice competencies
B.) continuing competencies
C.) distance learning
D.) performance - based assessment - ANSWER = performace based assessement
Which factor has steadily grown in its negative influence on nursing education and practice?
A.) the implementation of technology
B.) the narrowing scope of nursing practice
C.) societal displays of incivility
D.) distance learning programs - ANSWER = societal displays of incivility
Although the use of technology and the internet provide nursing faculty and students with
unlimited resources and current information, what undesirable outcome has becomeassociated
with this trend?
A.) getting distracted and spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for relevant
content
B.) additional time must be available to study and revise curricula because special skills are
needed to access information via the internet
C.) immediate results and outcomes are expected from students and faculty thus enhancing
time management
D.) skills that require problem-solving and reflective abilities are underdeveloped - ANSWER = A.)
getting distracted and spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for relevant content
When focusing on addressing issues identified by the 2000 Institute of medicine report the nursing
facility will assess information associated with which initiative?
A.) Quality and safety in nursing education
B.) competency outcomes and performance model ( COPA)
C.) The national organization of nurse practitioner faculties ( NONPF)
,Nursing Trends : Protected Exam 1 ( weeks 1, 2, and 3)
D.) Academic Center four evidence based practice ( ACE) - ANSWER = Quality and safety in
nursing education
The number of reported medical errors demonstrates a need for what priority intervention?
A.) stimulation experiences
B.) performance competency exercises
C.) comprehensive instructor constructed examinations
D.) Detailed care planning exercises - ANSWER = Performance competency exercises
Which trend is an effect of the nursing shortage on nursing education and ultimately a safety
issue regarding client care?
A.) only devoted qualified nurses are continuing to provide bedside nursing because of the
complexity of care required resulting an excellent client care
B.) The number of applicants to nursing programs has risen but enrollment is limited because of a
decrease in number of available scholarships and grants
C.) with an increase in number of nurses who are entering graduate school to escape bedside
nursing students will soon enjoy lower faculty/student ratio
D.) students may be assigned to preceptors who have not yet developed expertise in the field of
interest - ANSWER = Students may be assigned to preceptors who have not yet developed
expertise in the field of interest
The NCLEX is created and administered by which nursing body?
A.) American Association Of colleges of nursing ( AACN)
B.) American nurses Association ( ANA)
C.) National council of state board of nursing ( NCSBN)
D.) National League for nursing ( NLN) - ANSWER = National council of state boards of nursing
An RN with a diploma preparation wants to participate in decisions about healthcare and
decides the first step is to obtain a BSN. The nurse enrolled in a program offering self scheduling
and self-paced curriculum. This nurse is taking advantage of which characteristic of the nursing
profession?
A.) educational mobility
B.) transitioning
, Nursing Trends : Protected Exam 1 ( weeks 1, 2, and 3)
C.) creative scheduling
D.) flexible progression - ANSWER = Educational mobility
a student ask, " what are core competencies?" The nursing instructor demonstrates an
understanding of core competencies when providing what response?
A.) they are a part of a Tran used in nursing education to reduce attrition and pre-licensure
students
B.) they are the skills necessary to provide for safe competent nursing practice
C.) they are remediation for students unable to perform psycho motor skills correctly
D.) they are critical thinking exercises I am to improve reading and math skills - ANSWER = They
are the skills necessary to provide for safe competent nursing practice
Which experience is best designed to support a nursing students preparation for interprofessional
team participation?
A.) attending a seminar on interprofessional team cooperation
B.) completing a preceptorship with an advanced practice nurse
C.) caring for three patients with varying medical diagnosis
D.) presenting patient information at the daily care planning meeting - ANSWER = Presenting
patient information at the daily care planning meeting
What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional registered nurses?
A.) preventing the miss use of title nurse
B.) demonstrating a specialized body of knowledge
C.) protecting the public from physical and emotional harm
D.) enhancing recognition for the nursing profession - ANSWER = Protecting the public from
physical and emotional harm
What statement presents accurate information concerning nurse practice acts?
A.) they are written and are passed by state legislators
B.) they cannot be influenced by special interest groups
C.) they reflect the primary concerns of professional nurses
