NUR 100 - Final Exam Review Questions
with correct answers
Nursing as we now know it began in the 10th-20th century based on the beliefs of whom? -
verified answers; Florence Nightingale
What is the professional organization for RNs in the US which advances the nursing profession
by foresting high standards of practice, promotes safe/ethical work environment, bolsters
health/wellness of nurses and advocates on healthcare issues that affect nurses and the
public? - verified answers; The American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which source of knowledge do nurses rely on most to provide care for patients? HINT: also
known as what source is used for "evidence-based practice" - verified answers; Scientific
This protects the public by excluding untrained or unlicensed people from practicing nursing;
it also creates the state board of nursing, defines important terms and activities in nursing
and establishes criteria for the education and licensure of nurses - verified answers; Nurse
Practice Acts
There are four broad aims of nursing practice. - verified answers; To promote health
To prevent illness
To restore health
To facilitate coping with disability or death
What is the term for an active person in which a person moves toward his/her maximum
potential; not merely an absence of disease and a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being? - verified answers; Health
, Name a characteristics of a chronic disease. - verified answers; It is a permanent change.
Causes or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal anatomy and physiology.
Requires special patient education for rehabilitation
Requires a long period of care or support
What is the name of the level of health promotion and illness prevention in which of the
following activities take place: Screenings (BP, cholesterol, skin cancer), mammograms? In this
level, early detection of disease can be discovered. - verified answers; Secondary
This stage of Maslow's Hierarchy has both physical and emotional components; the emotional
aspect involves trusting others and being free of fear, anxiety, and apprehension. - verified
answers; Safety and Security needs
What is the THIRD level/need of Maslow's Hierarchy? - verified answers; Self-actualization
(acceptance of self/others, focus on others, respect all, creativity)
Self-esteem (feeling pride/sense of accomplishment)
Low and Belonging (relationships, support systems, giving/receiving love)
Safety & Security (job security, trusting others)
Physiological (oxygen, food, water)
What is the name of the tort a nurse commits when he/she reports vital signs or other
assessment data that was not obtained? - verified answers; Fraud
with correct answers
Nursing as we now know it began in the 10th-20th century based on the beliefs of whom? -
verified answers; Florence Nightingale
What is the professional organization for RNs in the US which advances the nursing profession
by foresting high standards of practice, promotes safe/ethical work environment, bolsters
health/wellness of nurses and advocates on healthcare issues that affect nurses and the
public? - verified answers; The American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which source of knowledge do nurses rely on most to provide care for patients? HINT: also
known as what source is used for "evidence-based practice" - verified answers; Scientific
This protects the public by excluding untrained or unlicensed people from practicing nursing;
it also creates the state board of nursing, defines important terms and activities in nursing
and establishes criteria for the education and licensure of nurses - verified answers; Nurse
Practice Acts
There are four broad aims of nursing practice. - verified answers; To promote health
To prevent illness
To restore health
To facilitate coping with disability or death
What is the term for an active person in which a person moves toward his/her maximum
potential; not merely an absence of disease and a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being? - verified answers; Health
, Name a characteristics of a chronic disease. - verified answers; It is a permanent change.
Causes or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal anatomy and physiology.
Requires special patient education for rehabilitation
Requires a long period of care or support
What is the name of the level of health promotion and illness prevention in which of the
following activities take place: Screenings (BP, cholesterol, skin cancer), mammograms? In this
level, early detection of disease can be discovered. - verified answers; Secondary
This stage of Maslow's Hierarchy has both physical and emotional components; the emotional
aspect involves trusting others and being free of fear, anxiety, and apprehension. - verified
answers; Safety and Security needs
What is the THIRD level/need of Maslow's Hierarchy? - verified answers; Self-actualization
(acceptance of self/others, focus on others, respect all, creativity)
Self-esteem (feeling pride/sense of accomplishment)
Low and Belonging (relationships, support systems, giving/receiving love)
Safety & Security (job security, trusting others)
Physiological (oxygen, food, water)
What is the name of the tort a nurse commits when he/she reports vital signs or other
assessment data that was not obtained? - verified answers; Fraud
