Making the Transition from LPN to RN 1st Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1: Multiple Roles
1. Jennifer is reviewing class notes she made during her PN program
8 years ago. This is an example of which phase of transition?
a. The neutral zone
b. A new beginning
c. Transformative learning
d. Ending, losing, letting go
2. Which of the following characteristics of learning is at the highest
level?
a. Reaction to the information
b. Analysis of the information
c. Use of the information in various situations
d. Recall of factual information on an examination
3. John’s learning inventory showed a high auditory preference. Which of the following would
be most beneficial?
a. Highlighting the book content
b. Taking detailed notes during class
c. Participating in a seminar discussion
d. Completing a computer-assisted lesson
4. A personal factor to consider for efficient time management is the individual’s
a. spirituality.
b. work schedule.
c. social obligations.
d. course requirements.
5. Which of the following is least effective in managing test anxiety?
a. Allocating sufficient study time
b. Joining a compatible study group
c. Reviewing notes in the car before taking the test
d. Getting sufficient sleep after reviewing the content the previous evening
Answer Key: 1. D, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A, 5. C
,Making the Transition from LPN to RN 1st Edition Test Bank
Chapter 2: Professional Practice Parameters
1. Janna is a RN on a telemetry unit who just reviewed a client’s lab work and sees a new
irregular EKG pattern on Mr. Jameson’s monitor. Which of the following is her initial action
and is consistent with her scope of practice?
a. Order repeat lab studies.
b. Call the admitting physician.
c. Repeat a comprehensive admitting assessment.
d. Evaluate Mr. Jameson’s current vital signs and physiological status.
e. Conduct a focused assessment on Mr. Jameson’s keen replacement surgical site.
2. Donna is a RN licensed to practice in South Carolina but is currently on assignment in Utah on
a practice privilege based on the NLC license. Which of the following is a concern?
a. Her home in Florence, SC.
b. The policies and procedures of the travel agency.
c. Adherence to Advisory opinions from the Utah Board Nursing.
d. Additional current RN licenses in Louisiana, New York, and California.
e. Her adherence to the SC Board of Nursing continuing competency requirements.
3. Which of the following is a standard of practice for the RN but not for the LPN?
a. Makes independent nursing decisions.
b. Conducts a focused nursing assessment.
c. Seeks clarification of orders, when needed.
d. Documents nursing care and client responses.
e. Provide nursing care consistent with the client’s cultural preferences.
4. The concept of career ladders primarily places value on all of the following EXCEPT
a. salary scales.
b. continuing education.
c. additional knowledge.
d. additional skills and abilities.
e. acceptable client-centered care.
5. Which of the following is one of the core competencies expected of all healthcare
professionals?
a. Conducting research studies
b. Promoting quality improvement
c. Using the electronic health record
d. Effectively working in disciplinary teams
Answer Key: 1. D, 2. C, 3. A, 4. A, 5. B
, Making the Transition from LPN to RN 1st Edition Test Bank
Chapter 3: Nursing Theory
1. In Maslow’s Hierarchy, which needs are considered as the most powerful?
a. Basic
b. Physiologic
c. Environmental
d. Self-actualization
e. Love and belonging
2. Jonathan is 2 years old. According to Erikson’s theory, positive function at this developmental
age is
a. Trust vs. Mistrust.
b. Industry vs. Inferiority.
c. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
d. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
e. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
3. The healthy newborn who demonstrates a positive sucking reflex is at which stage of Piaget’s
theory of cognitive development ?
a. Sensorimotor
b. Preoperational
c. Concrete Operations
d. Representational Thought
4. Which of the following nursing models views nursing as an external regulatory force to
restore equilibrium?
a. Goal Attainment
b. Human Becoming
c. Behavioral Systems
d. Unitary Human Beings
e. Culture Care Diversity and Universality
5. Pender’s Health Promotion Model focuses on which of the following?
a. Caring
b. Adaptation
c. Human Becoming
d. Holistic Human Functioning
e. Culture Care Diversity and Universality
Answer Key: 1. B, 2. E, 3. A, 4. C, 5. D
Chapter 1: Multiple Roles
1. Jennifer is reviewing class notes she made during her PN program
8 years ago. This is an example of which phase of transition?
a. The neutral zone
b. A new beginning
c. Transformative learning
d. Ending, losing, letting go
2. Which of the following characteristics of learning is at the highest
level?
a. Reaction to the information
b. Analysis of the information
c. Use of the information in various situations
d. Recall of factual information on an examination
3. John’s learning inventory showed a high auditory preference. Which of the following would
be most beneficial?
a. Highlighting the book content
b. Taking detailed notes during class
c. Participating in a seminar discussion
d. Completing a computer-assisted lesson
4. A personal factor to consider for efficient time management is the individual’s
a. spirituality.
b. work schedule.
c. social obligations.
d. course requirements.
5. Which of the following is least effective in managing test anxiety?
a. Allocating sufficient study time
b. Joining a compatible study group
c. Reviewing notes in the car before taking the test
d. Getting sufficient sleep after reviewing the content the previous evening
Answer Key: 1. D, 2. C, 3. C, 4. A, 5. C
,Making the Transition from LPN to RN 1st Edition Test Bank
Chapter 2: Professional Practice Parameters
1. Janna is a RN on a telemetry unit who just reviewed a client’s lab work and sees a new
irregular EKG pattern on Mr. Jameson’s monitor. Which of the following is her initial action
and is consistent with her scope of practice?
a. Order repeat lab studies.
b. Call the admitting physician.
c. Repeat a comprehensive admitting assessment.
d. Evaluate Mr. Jameson’s current vital signs and physiological status.
e. Conduct a focused assessment on Mr. Jameson’s keen replacement surgical site.
2. Donna is a RN licensed to practice in South Carolina but is currently on assignment in Utah on
a practice privilege based on the NLC license. Which of the following is a concern?
a. Her home in Florence, SC.
b. The policies and procedures of the travel agency.
c. Adherence to Advisory opinions from the Utah Board Nursing.
d. Additional current RN licenses in Louisiana, New York, and California.
e. Her adherence to the SC Board of Nursing continuing competency requirements.
3. Which of the following is a standard of practice for the RN but not for the LPN?
a. Makes independent nursing decisions.
b. Conducts a focused nursing assessment.
c. Seeks clarification of orders, when needed.
d. Documents nursing care and client responses.
e. Provide nursing care consistent with the client’s cultural preferences.
4. The concept of career ladders primarily places value on all of the following EXCEPT
a. salary scales.
b. continuing education.
c. additional knowledge.
d. additional skills and abilities.
e. acceptable client-centered care.
5. Which of the following is one of the core competencies expected of all healthcare
professionals?
a. Conducting research studies
b. Promoting quality improvement
c. Using the electronic health record
d. Effectively working in disciplinary teams
Answer Key: 1. D, 2. C, 3. A, 4. A, 5. B
, Making the Transition from LPN to RN 1st Edition Test Bank
Chapter 3: Nursing Theory
1. In Maslow’s Hierarchy, which needs are considered as the most powerful?
a. Basic
b. Physiologic
c. Environmental
d. Self-actualization
e. Love and belonging
2. Jonathan is 2 years old. According to Erikson’s theory, positive function at this developmental
age is
a. Trust vs. Mistrust.
b. Industry vs. Inferiority.
c. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
d. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
e. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
3. The healthy newborn who demonstrates a positive sucking reflex is at which stage of Piaget’s
theory of cognitive development ?
a. Sensorimotor
b. Preoperational
c. Concrete Operations
d. Representational Thought
4. Which of the following nursing models views nursing as an external regulatory force to
restore equilibrium?
a. Goal Attainment
b. Human Becoming
c. Behavioral Systems
d. Unitary Human Beings
e. Culture Care Diversity and Universality
5. Pender’s Health Promotion Model focuses on which of the following?
a. Caring
b. Adaptation
c. Human Becoming
d. Holistic Human Functioning
e. Culture Care Diversity and Universality
Answer Key: 1. B, 2. E, 3. A, 4. C, 5. D
