NUR 212 EXAM 1 2026 Questions and
Answers
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Correct answer-Most
independently functioning nurse; has masters or doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Correct answer-the consistent commitment
of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their patients and
communities
caregiver - Correct answer-you help patients maintain and regain health, manage
disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level of function and independence
through the healing process
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) - Correct answer-an APRN who is also educated
in midwifery; encompassing a full range of primary health care services for women
from adolescence beyond menopause; can take care of the newborn baby for about
to the first 28 days of life
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,Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Correct answer-An APRN with
advanced education from a nurse anesthesia accredited program; must have at least
one year of critical care or emergency experience to apply; CRNA practice under
the guidance and supervision of an anesthesiologist
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Correct answer-an APRN who is an expert
clinician in a specialized area of practice; provide diagnosis, treatment, and
ongoing management of patients in all health care settings; also provide expertise
to nurses caring for patients at the bedside
code of ethics - Correct answer-a statement of philosophical ideals of right and
wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients
Continuing Education - Correct answer-involves educational programs offered by
universities, hospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations,
and educational and health care institutions. An example of this would be a
program about caring for older adults with dementia offered by a university ...
many states require a set number for continuing education hours as part of license
renewals
Genomics - Correct answer-a newer term that describes the study of all the genes
in a person and interactions of these genes with one another and with that person's
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,environment; genomics testing can determine family status (ex: a patient that has
colon cancer before 50, it is likely that other family members are at risk) all around
helps improve health outcomes, quality , and potentially reduce health care cost
in-service education programs - Correct answer-instruction or training provided by
a health care agency or institution; held in the institution and designed to increase
knowledge and skills of nurses or others employed by the institution (ex:
instructions on new technology or newest safety syringe)
International Council of Nurses (ICN) - Correct answer-other countries have their
own nursing associations, for example, Canadian Nursing Association and the
Czech Republic Nurses Association ... together these associations make up the
international council of nurses; a supergroup that represents nurses worldwide ...
when graduating we will recite the ICN pledge
Nurse Administrator - Correct answer-manages patient care and the delivery of
specific nursing services within a health care agency (ex: manager or chief nurse of
a unit) need to be skilled in business and management and understand all aspects of
nursing. Can be responsible for budgeting, staffing, and employee evaluation
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, Nurse Educator - Correct answer-works primarily in schools of nursing, staff
development departments of health care agencies, and patient education
departments ... need experience in clinical care setting to provide practical skills
Nurse Practitioner - Correct answer-a APRN who provides comprehensive health
care to a group of patients in an inpatient outpatient, ambulatory care, or
community based setting
Nurse Researcher - Correct answer-conducts evidence-based practice and research
to improve nursing care and further define and expand the scope of nursing
practice; preferred doctorate at the least masters
nursing - Correct answer-the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and
abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the
diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of
individuals, families, communities, and populations
patient advocate - Correct answer-you protect your patient's human and legal rights
and provide assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises (ex: mother wants
to keep pushing or signs a DNR)
professional organization - Correct answer-deals with issues of concern to those
practicing in the profession (ex: NSNA National Student Nurses Association)
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Answers
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Correct answer-Most
independently functioning nurse; has masters or doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Correct answer-the consistent commitment
of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their patients and
communities
caregiver - Correct answer-you help patients maintain and regain health, manage
disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level of function and independence
through the healing process
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) - Correct answer-an APRN who is also educated
in midwifery; encompassing a full range of primary health care services for women
from adolescence beyond menopause; can take care of the newborn baby for about
to the first 28 days of life
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,Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Correct answer-An APRN with
advanced education from a nurse anesthesia accredited program; must have at least
one year of critical care or emergency experience to apply; CRNA practice under
the guidance and supervision of an anesthesiologist
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Correct answer-an APRN who is an expert
clinician in a specialized area of practice; provide diagnosis, treatment, and
ongoing management of patients in all health care settings; also provide expertise
to nurses caring for patients at the bedside
code of ethics - Correct answer-a statement of philosophical ideals of right and
wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients
Continuing Education - Correct answer-involves educational programs offered by
universities, hospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations,
and educational and health care institutions. An example of this would be a
program about caring for older adults with dementia offered by a university ...
many states require a set number for continuing education hours as part of license
renewals
Genomics - Correct answer-a newer term that describes the study of all the genes
in a person and interactions of these genes with one another and with that person's
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,environment; genomics testing can determine family status (ex: a patient that has
colon cancer before 50, it is likely that other family members are at risk) all around
helps improve health outcomes, quality , and potentially reduce health care cost
in-service education programs - Correct answer-instruction or training provided by
a health care agency or institution; held in the institution and designed to increase
knowledge and skills of nurses or others employed by the institution (ex:
instructions on new technology or newest safety syringe)
International Council of Nurses (ICN) - Correct answer-other countries have their
own nursing associations, for example, Canadian Nursing Association and the
Czech Republic Nurses Association ... together these associations make up the
international council of nurses; a supergroup that represents nurses worldwide ...
when graduating we will recite the ICN pledge
Nurse Administrator - Correct answer-manages patient care and the delivery of
specific nursing services within a health care agency (ex: manager or chief nurse of
a unit) need to be skilled in business and management and understand all aspects of
nursing. Can be responsible for budgeting, staffing, and employee evaluation
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, Nurse Educator - Correct answer-works primarily in schools of nursing, staff
development departments of health care agencies, and patient education
departments ... need experience in clinical care setting to provide practical skills
Nurse Practitioner - Correct answer-a APRN who provides comprehensive health
care to a group of patients in an inpatient outpatient, ambulatory care, or
community based setting
Nurse Researcher - Correct answer-conducts evidence-based practice and research
to improve nursing care and further define and expand the scope of nursing
practice; preferred doctorate at the least masters
nursing - Correct answer-the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and
abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the
diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of
individuals, families, communities, and populations
patient advocate - Correct answer-you protect your patient's human and legal rights
and provide assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises (ex: mother wants
to keep pushing or signs a DNR)
professional organization - Correct answer-deals with issues of concern to those
practicing in the profession (ex: NSNA National Student Nurses Association)
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