WGU D442 | NURS 3115: NURSING EVOLUTION
EXAM 2025|160 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. One of the basic assumptions about community health nursing practice is
that the family
has the responsibility and right to make its own decisions.
will be guided by the nurse's definition of their health problems.
will contact only those agencies to which they are referred.
will accept the nurse's intervention.
2. What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North
America?
The establishment of admission standards for medical students
The transformation of the curriculum and methods for teaching
medicine.
The preparation and publication of a report that rated the
quality of medical schools.
The founding of a statutory body that set standards for physicians.
3. If a nurse notices a significant change in a patient's condition, what
should be their immediate course of action based on their
responsibilities?
Document the change and continue with other tasks
Consult with other nurses before taking action
Notify the doctor and wait for instructions
Act as a first responder to the patient's changes
,4. How does ethical knowledge influence the quality of patient care in
nursing?
, Ethical knowledge guides nurses in making decisions that
protect patient rights and ensure quality care.
Ethical knowledge is irrelevant to patient care and focuses only
on legal issues.
Ethical knowledge is primarily concerned with the financial
aspects of healthcare.
Ethical knowledge only applies to the administrative side of
nursing.
5. Which nursing theorists introduced the Theory of Human Caring, which
argued that caring is central to nursing practices and promotes health?
Clara Barton
Betty Neuman
Jean Watson
Ida Jean Orlando
6. In a scenario where a healthcare team is struggling with communication
and collaboration, how might the principles of modern nursing education
be applied to improve the situation?
Implementing holistic care training and emphasizing teamwork
principles.
Reverting to task-oriented training to streamline processes.
Encouraging nurses to work independently without team input.
Focusing solely on administrative tasks to reduce complexity.
7. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing both physical pain and
emotional distress, how should a holistic nurse approach the situation?
By referring the patient to a psychologist without further
assessment.
, By prioritizing administrative tasks over patient care.
By addressing both the physical and emotional needs of the
patient through comprehensive care.
By focusing solely on the physical symptoms and administering
medication.
8. Describe the significance of the nursing metaparadigm in shaping nursing
theories.
The nursing metaparadigm provides a framework that guides
the development of nursing theories by defining the key
concepts that influence nursing practice.
The nursing metaparadigm only addresses the physical needs of
patients.
The nursing metaparadigm focuses solely on patient care without
considering the environment.
The nursing metaparadigm is irrelevant to modern nursing
practices.
9. According to your textbook, forces for change in nursing include:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Institute of Medicine (IOM)
Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER)
All of the above
10. Describe how the concept of 'Inviting creative emergence' contributes
to holistic nursing care.
'Inviting creative emergence' emphasizes the importance of
technology in standardizing nursing practices.
'Inviting creative emergence' encourages nurses to be open to
new ideas and solutions that arise from the unique interactions
EXAM 2025|160 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. One of the basic assumptions about community health nursing practice is
that the family
has the responsibility and right to make its own decisions.
will be guided by the nurse's definition of their health problems.
will contact only those agencies to which they are referred.
will accept the nurse's intervention.
2. What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North
America?
The establishment of admission standards for medical students
The transformation of the curriculum and methods for teaching
medicine.
The preparation and publication of a report that rated the
quality of medical schools.
The founding of a statutory body that set standards for physicians.
3. If a nurse notices a significant change in a patient's condition, what
should be their immediate course of action based on their
responsibilities?
Document the change and continue with other tasks
Consult with other nurses before taking action
Notify the doctor and wait for instructions
Act as a first responder to the patient's changes
,4. How does ethical knowledge influence the quality of patient care in
nursing?
, Ethical knowledge guides nurses in making decisions that
protect patient rights and ensure quality care.
Ethical knowledge is irrelevant to patient care and focuses only
on legal issues.
Ethical knowledge is primarily concerned with the financial
aspects of healthcare.
Ethical knowledge only applies to the administrative side of
nursing.
5. Which nursing theorists introduced the Theory of Human Caring, which
argued that caring is central to nursing practices and promotes health?
Clara Barton
Betty Neuman
Jean Watson
Ida Jean Orlando
6. In a scenario where a healthcare team is struggling with communication
and collaboration, how might the principles of modern nursing education
be applied to improve the situation?
Implementing holistic care training and emphasizing teamwork
principles.
Reverting to task-oriented training to streamline processes.
Encouraging nurses to work independently without team input.
Focusing solely on administrative tasks to reduce complexity.
7. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing both physical pain and
emotional distress, how should a holistic nurse approach the situation?
By referring the patient to a psychologist without further
assessment.
, By prioritizing administrative tasks over patient care.
By addressing both the physical and emotional needs of the
patient through comprehensive care.
By focusing solely on the physical symptoms and administering
medication.
8. Describe the significance of the nursing metaparadigm in shaping nursing
theories.
The nursing metaparadigm provides a framework that guides
the development of nursing theories by defining the key
concepts that influence nursing practice.
The nursing metaparadigm only addresses the physical needs of
patients.
The nursing metaparadigm focuses solely on patient care without
considering the environment.
The nursing metaparadigm is irrelevant to modern nursing
practices.
9. According to your textbook, forces for change in nursing include:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Institute of Medicine (IOM)
Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER)
All of the above
10. Describe how the concept of 'Inviting creative emergence' contributes
to holistic nursing care.
'Inviting creative emergence' emphasizes the importance of
technology in standardizing nursing practices.
'Inviting creative emergence' encourages nurses to be open to
new ideas and solutions that arise from the unique interactions
