NRSG 257 Exam 1 | Verified Questions &
Correct Answers with Detailed Rationales
(2025 Edition)
The registered nurse has been asked to administer a drug by IV push on the
oncology unit. The nurse is uncertain whether or not this task falls within a nurse's
scope of practice. The nurse knows that the following resources will assist the
nurse in making a decision regarding this situation. Select all that apply
Hospital Pharmacist
Ordering Physician
Hospital policy and procedure
Nurse Practice Act - Hospital policy and procedure
Nurse practice act
What type of credentialing indicated that an individual has achieved a high level of
expertise and knowledge in an area of nursing practice?
Professionalism
Registration
Certification
,Licensure - Certification
Identify the primary purpose of the National League of Nursing
Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
prevents unqualified nurses from practice in hospitals
Increase political power of nurses to influence legislation
Establish standards of practice to assure high quality care - Maintain and improve
the standards of nursing education
What is the most significant professional benefit to a student who belongs to the
National Student Nurse Association?
Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and professionalism of a national
organization
Receiving membership benefits such as the "Imprint" newsletter
Joining an elite group that has power and control over its members
Opportunity for scholarships - Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and
professionalism of a national organization
Which contribution by Florence Nightingale had the greatest impact on nursing
education?
Advocating that all nurses be educated in universities so that nursing care would
meet the standards established by the government
, Recognizing that formal, systemic education in both theory and practice was
essential for the preparation of high-quality nurses
Requiring physicians and hospitals to recognize that clinical practice was as
important as they theory-based learning obtained in the classroom
Enforcing the requirement that all nursing instructors has a master's degree in
nursing to provide the highest quality education possible for students. -
Recognizing that formal, systemic education in both theory and practice was
essential for the preparation of high-quality nurses
What is the primary goal of the state board of nursing in establishing licensure of
nurses
Maintain high numbers in the profession
Increase the revenues for the state
Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public
Guarantee of high quality nurses - Set a minimum level of competency to protect
the public
Which characteristics of healthcare in ancient civilizations distinguishes it from
healthcare of today?
Physicians received extensive education in formal schools
Most health care was provided by women
Health care focus was on wellness
Correct Answers with Detailed Rationales
(2025 Edition)
The registered nurse has been asked to administer a drug by IV push on the
oncology unit. The nurse is uncertain whether or not this task falls within a nurse's
scope of practice. The nurse knows that the following resources will assist the
nurse in making a decision regarding this situation. Select all that apply
Hospital Pharmacist
Ordering Physician
Hospital policy and procedure
Nurse Practice Act - Hospital policy and procedure
Nurse practice act
What type of credentialing indicated that an individual has achieved a high level of
expertise and knowledge in an area of nursing practice?
Professionalism
Registration
Certification
,Licensure - Certification
Identify the primary purpose of the National League of Nursing
Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
prevents unqualified nurses from practice in hospitals
Increase political power of nurses to influence legislation
Establish standards of practice to assure high quality care - Maintain and improve
the standards of nursing education
What is the most significant professional benefit to a student who belongs to the
National Student Nurse Association?
Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and professionalism of a national
organization
Receiving membership benefits such as the "Imprint" newsletter
Joining an elite group that has power and control over its members
Opportunity for scholarships - Experiencing firsthand the operation, activities, and
professionalism of a national organization
Which contribution by Florence Nightingale had the greatest impact on nursing
education?
Advocating that all nurses be educated in universities so that nursing care would
meet the standards established by the government
, Recognizing that formal, systemic education in both theory and practice was
essential for the preparation of high-quality nurses
Requiring physicians and hospitals to recognize that clinical practice was as
important as they theory-based learning obtained in the classroom
Enforcing the requirement that all nursing instructors has a master's degree in
nursing to provide the highest quality education possible for students. -
Recognizing that formal, systemic education in both theory and practice was
essential for the preparation of high-quality nurses
What is the primary goal of the state board of nursing in establishing licensure of
nurses
Maintain high numbers in the profession
Increase the revenues for the state
Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public
Guarantee of high quality nurses - Set a minimum level of competency to protect
the public
Which characteristics of healthcare in ancient civilizations distinguishes it from
healthcare of today?
Physicians received extensive education in formal schools
Most health care was provided by women
Health care focus was on wellness
