NURS 385 EXAM 1& 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mrs. Salter is a 59 year old woman who has just had a hip replacement surgery and
needs rehabilitation. Which of the following health care professions would you refer her
to in order to learn how to navigate stairs?
A. recreational therapist
B. occupational Therapist
C. physical therapist
D. speech therapist - Answers :C
Which of the following actions most clearly demonstrates a nursing focus rather than a
medical focus?
A. the nurse assesses the effect that a recent diagnosis of diabetes has had on the
client's lifestyle and routines
B. the nurse assesses the merits of changing the client to a new oral antihyperglycemic
C. the nurse recommends a change to the client's insulin sliding scale - Answers :A
The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of pneumonia and explains to the
client that together they will plan the client's care and set goals for discharge. The client
asks, "How is that different from what the doctor does?" Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other
B. treatments prescribed by your doctor." "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by
collecting data and communicating when there are problems."
C. Nurses perform many of the procedures done by physicians, but nurses are here in
the hospital for a longer time than doctors."
D. "In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will assist you to develop
an individualized plan to maintain your - Answers :D
What is known about the role of a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
A. doctorate preparation is required
B. all provinces and territories have NP status legislation in place
C. an NP can diagnose and manage illnesses and injuries
D. an NP must be master's prepared to prescribe medications - Answers :C
, Which of these clients can be provided care safely by unlicensed nursing personnel?
(Select All That Apply)
A. a client with pain
B. a client who is upset
C. a client who is stable
D. a client who is recovering
E. a client with suicidal intention - Answers :C, D
Which healthcare professional does the nurse know is authorized to delegate work to
other healthcare members?
A. Registered Nurses
B. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
C. Unlicensed Nursing Personal (eg. HCA)
D. Unit Clerk - Answers :A
Which team member is most accountable when delegating a task to the healthcare
team?
A. Certified Technician
B. Registered Nurse (RN)
C. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
D. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Answers :B
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to plan and implement nursing care. What
action by the nurse best demonstrates this process?
A. assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions
B. Incorporates specific research findings into the nursing care plan
C. predicts and assesses for potential problems based on research
D. uses a concept map for nursing care instead of a nursing care plan - Answers :C
The nurse is reviewing information about evidence-informed /evidence-based practice
(EIP/EBP). Which statement best reflects EIP?
A. EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices
B. EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for the treatment of patients
C. EBP emphasizes the use of best and most appropriate evidence with clinician
expertise and patient preference
D. the patient's own preferences are not important in EIP - Answers :C
ANSWERS
Mrs. Salter is a 59 year old woman who has just had a hip replacement surgery and
needs rehabilitation. Which of the following health care professions would you refer her
to in order to learn how to navigate stairs?
A. recreational therapist
B. occupational Therapist
C. physical therapist
D. speech therapist - Answers :C
Which of the following actions most clearly demonstrates a nursing focus rather than a
medical focus?
A. the nurse assesses the effect that a recent diagnosis of diabetes has had on the
client's lifestyle and routines
B. the nurse assesses the merits of changing the client to a new oral antihyperglycemic
C. the nurse recommends a change to the client's insulin sliding scale - Answers :A
The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of pneumonia and explains to the
client that together they will plan the client's care and set goals for discharge. The client
asks, "How is that different from what the doctor does?" Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other
B. treatments prescribed by your doctor." "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by
collecting data and communicating when there are problems."
C. Nurses perform many of the procedures done by physicians, but nurses are here in
the hospital for a longer time than doctors."
D. "In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will assist you to develop
an individualized plan to maintain your - Answers :D
What is known about the role of a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
A. doctorate preparation is required
B. all provinces and territories have NP status legislation in place
C. an NP can diagnose and manage illnesses and injuries
D. an NP must be master's prepared to prescribe medications - Answers :C
, Which of these clients can be provided care safely by unlicensed nursing personnel?
(Select All That Apply)
A. a client with pain
B. a client who is upset
C. a client who is stable
D. a client who is recovering
E. a client with suicidal intention - Answers :C, D
Which healthcare professional does the nurse know is authorized to delegate work to
other healthcare members?
A. Registered Nurses
B. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
C. Unlicensed Nursing Personal (eg. HCA)
D. Unit Clerk - Answers :A
Which team member is most accountable when delegating a task to the healthcare
team?
A. Certified Technician
B. Registered Nurse (RN)
C. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
D. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Answers :B
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to plan and implement nursing care. What
action by the nurse best demonstrates this process?
A. assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions
B. Incorporates specific research findings into the nursing care plan
C. predicts and assesses for potential problems based on research
D. uses a concept map for nursing care instead of a nursing care plan - Answers :C
The nurse is reviewing information about evidence-informed /evidence-based practice
(EIP/EBP). Which statement best reflects EIP?
A. EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices
B. EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for the treatment of patients
C. EBP emphasizes the use of best and most appropriate evidence with clinician
expertise and patient preference
D. the patient's own preferences are not important in EIP - Answers :C
