VNSG 1304 Test 1 Review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
AN oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, in the area of oncology 15 yrs nursing
experience. She is an expert in her field. What is she? - CORRECT ANSWER - Clinical
Nurse Specialist
What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient's health care needs and strengths to
establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs and to evaluate the effectiveness of the
plan to meet established outcomes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing Process
A nurse instructor explains the concept of health to her students. Which of the following
accurately describes health? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health is a state of functioning, not
identified as positive or negative
Which of the following is a criteria that defines nursing as a profession - CORRECT
ANSWER - A strong service orientation
A health care facility determined that a nurse employed on a medical unit was documenting care
that was not being given. It is reported to the state board of nursing. How might this affect the
nurses license to practice nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse's license may be
revoked or suspended
While providing care to a diabetic patient the nurse determines that the patient has a knowledge
deficit regarding insulin administration. This nursing action is descried is which phase of the
nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing Diagnosis
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a chronic alcoholic. The nurse educates the patient about
the harmful effects of alcohol and educate the family on how to cope with the client and his
alcohol addiction. Which of the following skills is the nurse using - CORRECT
ANSWER - Counseling
, A staff development nurse is asking a group of new nurses to read and be prepared a qualitative
study that focuses on nursing events of the past. This is done in an attempt to increase
understanding of the nursing profession today. What method is qualitative research is used in this
article? - CORRECT ANSWER - Historical
A nurse researcher is studying perception of vocational rehab for clients after a spinal cord
injury. What type of research method will be used to study the perception of the group of
individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Qualitative Research
A client undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumor believes that having a good attitude will
help in the healing process. This is an example of what type of knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Philosophy
Which of the following accurately describes Florence Nightingale's influence on nursing
knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER - She differentiated between health nursing and
illness nursing
During the first half of the 20th century, a change in the structure of society resulted in changed
roles for women and in turn, for nursing. What was one of these changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Nursing research was conducted and published.
Why are the developmental theories important to nursing practice? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They outline the process of human growth and development
There are four concepts common in all nursing theories. Which one of the four concepts is the
focus of nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Person
Before developing a procedure, a nurse reviews all current research-based literature on insertion
of a nasogastric tube. What type of nursing will be practiced based on this review? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Evidence Based Nursing
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
AN oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, in the area of oncology 15 yrs nursing
experience. She is an expert in her field. What is she? - CORRECT ANSWER - Clinical
Nurse Specialist
What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient's health care needs and strengths to
establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs and to evaluate the effectiveness of the
plan to meet established outcomes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing Process
A nurse instructor explains the concept of health to her students. Which of the following
accurately describes health? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health is a state of functioning, not
identified as positive or negative
Which of the following is a criteria that defines nursing as a profession - CORRECT
ANSWER - A strong service orientation
A health care facility determined that a nurse employed on a medical unit was documenting care
that was not being given. It is reported to the state board of nursing. How might this affect the
nurses license to practice nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse's license may be
revoked or suspended
While providing care to a diabetic patient the nurse determines that the patient has a knowledge
deficit regarding insulin administration. This nursing action is descried is which phase of the
nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing Diagnosis
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a chronic alcoholic. The nurse educates the patient about
the harmful effects of alcohol and educate the family on how to cope with the client and his
alcohol addiction. Which of the following skills is the nurse using - CORRECT
ANSWER - Counseling
, A staff development nurse is asking a group of new nurses to read and be prepared a qualitative
study that focuses on nursing events of the past. This is done in an attempt to increase
understanding of the nursing profession today. What method is qualitative research is used in this
article? - CORRECT ANSWER - Historical
A nurse researcher is studying perception of vocational rehab for clients after a spinal cord
injury. What type of research method will be used to study the perception of the group of
individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Qualitative Research
A client undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumor believes that having a good attitude will
help in the healing process. This is an example of what type of knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Philosophy
Which of the following accurately describes Florence Nightingale's influence on nursing
knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER - She differentiated between health nursing and
illness nursing
During the first half of the 20th century, a change in the structure of society resulted in changed
roles for women and in turn, for nursing. What was one of these changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Nursing research was conducted and published.
Why are the developmental theories important to nursing practice? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They outline the process of human growth and development
There are four concepts common in all nursing theories. Which one of the four concepts is the
focus of nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Person
Before developing a procedure, a nurse reviews all current research-based literature on insertion
of a nasogastric tube. What type of nursing will be practiced based on this review? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Evidence Based Nursing
