NU 100 Quiz 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWER 2025-2026
Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? correct
answer Florence Nightingale
Regardless of how it is defines, nursing is described as which kind of profession? correct answer
Holistic
Which organization's definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses? correct
answer International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Which statement by a student demonstrates accurate understanding of a "competent" nurse,
according to Benner's Novice to Expert Model?
- "A role model with a vision of what is possible"
- "The nurse who doesn't need rules or guidelines"
- "One who can use experiences to make decisions"
- "A nurse who uses more analytical thinking" correct answer "A nurse who uses more analytical
thinking"
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who sees situations holistically and
perceives deviations from normal is at which level of clinical nursing practice? correct answer
Proficient
Which entity regulates prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses (APRNs)? correct
answer State Board of Nursing
,Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews prescribed medication side effects and discusses conditions
with the patient that should be reported to the health care provider. Which nursing role do these
represent? correct answer Educator
The nurse works with the physical therapist and the family to allow a child who is confined to a
wheelchair to eat lunch outside. What nursing role does this action represent? correct answer
Collaborator
The charge nurse is authorized to make changes in the number of staff members who work that
shift, based on the number and acuity of patients on the unit. Within which nursing role is the
charge nurse functioning? correct answer Manager
A charge nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is trying to motivate other staff members to
obtain certifications. Which nursing role does this action represent? correct answer Leader
A mother is concerned she won't be able to ask questions of her child's health care provider
before she leaves for work. The nurse assures the mother the questions will be asked and
recorded in writing at the child's bedside. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? correct answer
Advocate
When the nurse recognizes a problem and collects data to sufficiently support the need for policy
updates, what role is the nurse demonstrating?
- Advocate
- Manager
- Researcher
- Delegator
- Change Agent correct answer Advocate, Researcher, Change Agent
, The nurse implements several pain relieving interventions, teaches relaxation techniques, re-
evaluates the patient's pain throughout the shift, and revises the plan of care as needed. Which
nursing roles do these actions demonstrate?
- Educator
- Leader
- Care Provider
- Manager
- Collaborator correct answer Educator, Care Provider
Nurses become involved in evidence-based practice (EBP) when they do what? correct answer
Apply research findings to their practice
Which nursing action describes the nurse's role of advocate?
- Assessing and documenting the amount of urine in a patient's catheter bag
- Reviewing and revising the treatment plan with a patient following hip surgery
- Accepting a patient's advanced directive for limited life-sustaining treatment
- Transferring the responsibility for taking vital signs to the nurse's aide correct answer
Accepting a patient's advanced directive for limited life-sustaining treatment
An aging patient is admitted to the hospital under the guardianship of his daughter, who does not
agree with his belief in alternative medicine. When the patient's daughter leaves the room, he
consults the nurse for advice. Using the values clarification process, what should the nurse do?
correct answer Help the patient make an informed decision about the next steps
A nurse in the emergency department is helping with a blood transfusion for a gunshot victim
with the same blood type as herself, and hopes the blood she is transfusing is from her own
donation. When she discovers that the injury occurred when the patient was attempting to steal a
wallet, the nurse feels horrified that it may be her blood being transfused into the thief. What is
the nurse experiencing? correct answer Values Conflict
ANSWER 2025-2026
Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? correct
answer Florence Nightingale
Regardless of how it is defines, nursing is described as which kind of profession? correct answer
Holistic
Which organization's definition of nursing includes the autonomous role of nurses? correct
answer International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Which statement by a student demonstrates accurate understanding of a "competent" nurse,
according to Benner's Novice to Expert Model?
- "A role model with a vision of what is possible"
- "The nurse who doesn't need rules or guidelines"
- "One who can use experiences to make decisions"
- "A nurse who uses more analytical thinking" correct answer "A nurse who uses more analytical
thinking"
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who sees situations holistically and
perceives deviations from normal is at which level of clinical nursing practice? correct answer
Proficient
Which entity regulates prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses (APRNs)? correct
answer State Board of Nursing
,Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews prescribed medication side effects and discusses conditions
with the patient that should be reported to the health care provider. Which nursing role do these
represent? correct answer Educator
The nurse works with the physical therapist and the family to allow a child who is confined to a
wheelchair to eat lunch outside. What nursing role does this action represent? correct answer
Collaborator
The charge nurse is authorized to make changes in the number of staff members who work that
shift, based on the number and acuity of patients on the unit. Within which nursing role is the
charge nurse functioning? correct answer Manager
A charge nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is trying to motivate other staff members to
obtain certifications. Which nursing role does this action represent? correct answer Leader
A mother is concerned she won't be able to ask questions of her child's health care provider
before she leaves for work. The nurse assures the mother the questions will be asked and
recorded in writing at the child's bedside. Which role is the nurse demonstrating? correct answer
Advocate
When the nurse recognizes a problem and collects data to sufficiently support the need for policy
updates, what role is the nurse demonstrating?
- Advocate
- Manager
- Researcher
- Delegator
- Change Agent correct answer Advocate, Researcher, Change Agent
, The nurse implements several pain relieving interventions, teaches relaxation techniques, re-
evaluates the patient's pain throughout the shift, and revises the plan of care as needed. Which
nursing roles do these actions demonstrate?
- Educator
- Leader
- Care Provider
- Manager
- Collaborator correct answer Educator, Care Provider
Nurses become involved in evidence-based practice (EBP) when they do what? correct answer
Apply research findings to their practice
Which nursing action describes the nurse's role of advocate?
- Assessing and documenting the amount of urine in a patient's catheter bag
- Reviewing and revising the treatment plan with a patient following hip surgery
- Accepting a patient's advanced directive for limited life-sustaining treatment
- Transferring the responsibility for taking vital signs to the nurse's aide correct answer
Accepting a patient's advanced directive for limited life-sustaining treatment
An aging patient is admitted to the hospital under the guardianship of his daughter, who does not
agree with his belief in alternative medicine. When the patient's daughter leaves the room, he
consults the nurse for advice. Using the values clarification process, what should the nurse do?
correct answer Help the patient make an informed decision about the next steps
A nurse in the emergency department is helping with a blood transfusion for a gunshot victim
with the same blood type as herself, and hopes the blood she is transfusing is from her own
donation. When she discovers that the injury occurred when the patient was attempting to steal a
wallet, the nurse feels horrified that it may be her blood being transfused into the thief. What is
the nurse experiencing? correct answer Values Conflict
