Nursing 110, Final Exam Complete Study
set with Questions and simplified
correct Answers
Science of Nursing - correct answer-Knowledge-based, and is constantly changing
Art of Nursing - correct answer-Compassion, respect, and dignity of client
Code of Ethics - correct answer-Philosophical ideas of what is right and wrong, developed by the ANA
(American Nurses Association), and incorporates ANA standards, Evidence-based practice, and critical
thinking skills.
Florence Nightingale - correct answer-Organized the first school of nursing at St. Thomas Hospital, She
was the first epidemiologist, and showed the connection b/t poor sanitation and disease.
19th century- Emergence of Modern Nursing - correct answer-Pluralistic Nursing Care, religious bases
common, concern about women in the workforce, new nursing educational opportunities, Nightingale is
a symbol
Clara Barton - correct answer-Founder of American Red Cross
Mother Bickerdyke - correct answer-Organized ambulance service
Harriet Tubman - correct answer-Underground railroad movement
Mary Mahoney - correct answer-First professionally educated African-American Nurse
Lillian Wald & Mary Brewster - correct answer-Expanded nursing into the community, focusing on health
needs of poor people
20th Century Nursing - correct answer-movement towards scientific research-based practice and defined
body of knowledge.
Mary Adelaid Nutting - correct answer-First nursing professor and was instrumental in moving nursing
education into the U.S universities
Changes that effect health care - correct answer-Demographics, Woman's Health Human rights,
Medically undeserved, Threat of bio-terrorism
Needs of client - correct answer-Cultural diversity, Safety, Health promotion and wellness
Evidence-based practice - correct answer-Most current, effective, state-of-the-art care
Influences of Today's Health Care Delivery System - correct answer-Rising health costs, evidence-based-
practice, nursing and biomedical research, nursing shortage
Nursing as a profession - correct answer-Requires: extended education, body of knowledge, specific
service, autonomy, code of ethics
Scope of Practice - correct answer-ANA documentation of scope of practice, to improve the health and
well-being of all individuals through significant and visible contributions of RN s
ANA Standards of Practice - correct answer-A-assessment
D-diagnoses
P-Planning
I-Implementation
E-Evaluation
ANA (9) Standards of Professional Performance - correct answer-Ethics- ethical in all areas of practice
Education- attains knowledge and competency
Evidence-Based Practice & Research- findings to
practice
Quality of practice- Enhances quality consistently
Communication- effective in all areas
Leadership- effective in all settings
, Professional Practice Evaluation- evaluating oneself to standards
Collaboration- with all health profs
Resource
Environmental Health- environmentally safe practice
2-Year Nursing degree - correct answer-ASN- basics of science and theoretical/clinical courses
4-Year Nursing Degree - correct answer-BSN- science, theoretical/clinical, arts, humanities, ans social
science courses
Masters Degree in Nursing - correct answer-Provides advanced clinical skills in nursing science and
theory (educator, administrator, advanced practice nurse)
Doctoral Preparation in Nursing - correct answer-Prepares to apply research findings to clinical nursing
Continuing and in-service education of nurses - correct answer-Develop or learn additional knowledge,
skills and competencies necessary for the practicing RN
National League for Nursing Accreditation Council - correct answer-Schools join to gain accreditation
which identifies core competencies
Nurse Practice Acts - correct answer-Direct care and scope of practice as well as training needed . U.S
individual state boards overseas
Patricia Benner (5 stages of socialization) - correct answer-1. Novice
2. Advanced Beginner
3. Competent
4. Proficient
5 Expert
Novice Nurse - correct answer-Beginning nurse, or student- Scientific-based practice
Advanced Beginner - correct answer-(1-2 years experience) some level of experience with the situation
Competent - correct answer-(2-3 years experience) same clinical position for 2-3 years
Proficient - correct answer-(>2-3 years) Same clinical position for more than 2-3 years
Expert - correct answer-A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem.
5 Professional roles - correct answer-Caregiver, Advocate, Educator, Communicator, Manger
National League for Nursing (NLN) - correct answer-sets standards for excellence and innovation in
nursing education
American Nurses Association (ANA) - correct answer-improves standards of health, and the availability of
health care to foster high standards for nursing to improve the professional development and general
economic welfare of nurses
International Council of Nursing (ICN) - correct answer-Same as ANA along with seeking a higher status
for nurses by providing an international power base for nurses-to promote national association of nurses
National Student Nurses Association ( NSNA) - correct answer-considers issues of importance to nursing
students (career development and preparation for license)
Future trends in nursing - correct answer-Nursing is ever changing, and will continue to grow and evolve.
The ANA is working to improve health standards and the availability of health care services for all people
Professional Standards Review Organizations (PSROs) - correct answer-to review the quality, quantity,
and cost of hospital care
Utilization Review (UR) - correct answer-to review the admissions, diagnostic testing, and treatment
provided by physicians who care for clients receiving medicare- to eliminate overuse of diagnostic and
treatment services
Prospective Payment System (PPS) - correct answer-Established by congress to eliminate cost-based
reimbursement. A fixed amount was determined with adjustments based on care severity,
rural/urban/regional costs, and teaching costs
set with Questions and simplified
correct Answers
Science of Nursing - correct answer-Knowledge-based, and is constantly changing
Art of Nursing - correct answer-Compassion, respect, and dignity of client
Code of Ethics - correct answer-Philosophical ideas of what is right and wrong, developed by the ANA
(American Nurses Association), and incorporates ANA standards, Evidence-based practice, and critical
thinking skills.
Florence Nightingale - correct answer-Organized the first school of nursing at St. Thomas Hospital, She
was the first epidemiologist, and showed the connection b/t poor sanitation and disease.
19th century- Emergence of Modern Nursing - correct answer-Pluralistic Nursing Care, religious bases
common, concern about women in the workforce, new nursing educational opportunities, Nightingale is
a symbol
Clara Barton - correct answer-Founder of American Red Cross
Mother Bickerdyke - correct answer-Organized ambulance service
Harriet Tubman - correct answer-Underground railroad movement
Mary Mahoney - correct answer-First professionally educated African-American Nurse
Lillian Wald & Mary Brewster - correct answer-Expanded nursing into the community, focusing on health
needs of poor people
20th Century Nursing - correct answer-movement towards scientific research-based practice and defined
body of knowledge.
Mary Adelaid Nutting - correct answer-First nursing professor and was instrumental in moving nursing
education into the U.S universities
Changes that effect health care - correct answer-Demographics, Woman's Health Human rights,
Medically undeserved, Threat of bio-terrorism
Needs of client - correct answer-Cultural diversity, Safety, Health promotion and wellness
Evidence-based practice - correct answer-Most current, effective, state-of-the-art care
Influences of Today's Health Care Delivery System - correct answer-Rising health costs, evidence-based-
practice, nursing and biomedical research, nursing shortage
Nursing as a profession - correct answer-Requires: extended education, body of knowledge, specific
service, autonomy, code of ethics
Scope of Practice - correct answer-ANA documentation of scope of practice, to improve the health and
well-being of all individuals through significant and visible contributions of RN s
ANA Standards of Practice - correct answer-A-assessment
D-diagnoses
P-Planning
I-Implementation
E-Evaluation
ANA (9) Standards of Professional Performance - correct answer-Ethics- ethical in all areas of practice
Education- attains knowledge and competency
Evidence-Based Practice & Research- findings to
practice
Quality of practice- Enhances quality consistently
Communication- effective in all areas
Leadership- effective in all settings
, Professional Practice Evaluation- evaluating oneself to standards
Collaboration- with all health profs
Resource
Environmental Health- environmentally safe practice
2-Year Nursing degree - correct answer-ASN- basics of science and theoretical/clinical courses
4-Year Nursing Degree - correct answer-BSN- science, theoretical/clinical, arts, humanities, ans social
science courses
Masters Degree in Nursing - correct answer-Provides advanced clinical skills in nursing science and
theory (educator, administrator, advanced practice nurse)
Doctoral Preparation in Nursing - correct answer-Prepares to apply research findings to clinical nursing
Continuing and in-service education of nurses - correct answer-Develop or learn additional knowledge,
skills and competencies necessary for the practicing RN
National League for Nursing Accreditation Council - correct answer-Schools join to gain accreditation
which identifies core competencies
Nurse Practice Acts - correct answer-Direct care and scope of practice as well as training needed . U.S
individual state boards overseas
Patricia Benner (5 stages of socialization) - correct answer-1. Novice
2. Advanced Beginner
3. Competent
4. Proficient
5 Expert
Novice Nurse - correct answer-Beginning nurse, or student- Scientific-based practice
Advanced Beginner - correct answer-(1-2 years experience) some level of experience with the situation
Competent - correct answer-(2-3 years experience) same clinical position for 2-3 years
Proficient - correct answer-(>2-3 years) Same clinical position for more than 2-3 years
Expert - correct answer-A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem.
5 Professional roles - correct answer-Caregiver, Advocate, Educator, Communicator, Manger
National League for Nursing (NLN) - correct answer-sets standards for excellence and innovation in
nursing education
American Nurses Association (ANA) - correct answer-improves standards of health, and the availability of
health care to foster high standards for nursing to improve the professional development and general
economic welfare of nurses
International Council of Nursing (ICN) - correct answer-Same as ANA along with seeking a higher status
for nurses by providing an international power base for nurses-to promote national association of nurses
National Student Nurses Association ( NSNA) - correct answer-considers issues of importance to nursing
students (career development and preparation for license)
Future trends in nursing - correct answer-Nursing is ever changing, and will continue to grow and evolve.
The ANA is working to improve health standards and the availability of health care services for all people
Professional Standards Review Organizations (PSROs) - correct answer-to review the quality, quantity,
and cost of hospital care
Utilization Review (UR) - correct answer-to review the admissions, diagnostic testing, and treatment
provided by physicians who care for clients receiving medicare- to eliminate overuse of diagnostic and
treatment services
Prospective Payment System (PPS) - correct answer-Established by congress to eliminate cost-based
reimbursement. A fixed amount was determined with adjustments based on care severity,
rural/urban/regional costs, and teaching costs
