NURS 212 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Correct answer-illustrates the consistent
commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their
patients and communities
International council of nurses - Correct answer-autonomous, collaborative in all
settings; promotion of health, prevention of illness, care, advocacy, research, shape
policy
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) - Correct answer-a problem-solving approach to
making clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends both science
and art of nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing
interventions or use guidelines established for the care of patients
early civilization to 16th century of nursing - Correct answer-i.Illness related to
supernatural causes, good spirits = health, evil spirits = sickness/death
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,ii.Nurse was the mother-cared for family during sickness with physical care and
herbal remedies
Greek civilization nursing - Correct answer-i.Temples center for medical care
ii.Nurses cared for sick in home and community; nurse midwives
Early Christian period nursing - Correct answer-i.More formal, defined role with
purpose, direction, and leadership.
ii.Hospitals were built
16th century nursing - Correct answer-i.Monasteries and convents closed causing a
shortage of people to care for sick.
ii.Women convicted of crimes were recruited to care for sick.
iii."The focus was on unpaid students providing direct care."
19th to 21st century nursing - Correct answer-i.Nursing as we know it developed
under the guidance of Florence Nightingale.
ii.Civil war brought attention to the need for educated nurses in U.S. Hospital
schools of nursing were formed.
iii.World War II created improvements in role and education
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, Who is considered to be the founder of nursing? - Correct answer-Florence
Nightingale
Clara Barton - Correct answer-volunteered to care for wounds and feed union
soldiers during the civil war, served as the supervisor of nurses for the Army of the
James, organized hospitals and nurses, and established the Red Cross in the United
States in 1882.
Dorothea Dix - Correct answer-created the first generation of American mental
asylums.
Jane Addams - Correct answer-was known as the "mother" of social work.
Aims of nursing - Correct answer-1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
4. To facilitate coping with disability or death
four blended competencies of nursing - Correct answer-1. cognitive
2. technical
3. interpersonal
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Answers
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Correct answer-illustrates the consistent
commitment of nurses to provide care that promotes the well-being of their
patients and communities
International council of nurses - Correct answer-autonomous, collaborative in all
settings; promotion of health, prevention of illness, care, advocacy, research, shape
policy
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) - Correct answer-a problem-solving approach to
making clinical decisions, using the best evidence available; blends both science
and art of nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing
interventions or use guidelines established for the care of patients
early civilization to 16th century of nursing - Correct answer-i.Illness related to
supernatural causes, good spirits = health, evil spirits = sickness/death
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,ii.Nurse was the mother-cared for family during sickness with physical care and
herbal remedies
Greek civilization nursing - Correct answer-i.Temples center for medical care
ii.Nurses cared for sick in home and community; nurse midwives
Early Christian period nursing - Correct answer-i.More formal, defined role with
purpose, direction, and leadership.
ii.Hospitals were built
16th century nursing - Correct answer-i.Monasteries and convents closed causing a
shortage of people to care for sick.
ii.Women convicted of crimes were recruited to care for sick.
iii."The focus was on unpaid students providing direct care."
19th to 21st century nursing - Correct answer-i.Nursing as we know it developed
under the guidance of Florence Nightingale.
ii.Civil war brought attention to the need for educated nurses in U.S. Hospital
schools of nursing were formed.
iii.World War II created improvements in role and education
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, Who is considered to be the founder of nursing? - Correct answer-Florence
Nightingale
Clara Barton - Correct answer-volunteered to care for wounds and feed union
soldiers during the civil war, served as the supervisor of nurses for the Army of the
James, organized hospitals and nurses, and established the Red Cross in the United
States in 1882.
Dorothea Dix - Correct answer-created the first generation of American mental
asylums.
Jane Addams - Correct answer-was known as the "mother" of social work.
Aims of nursing - Correct answer-1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
4. To facilitate coping with disability or death
four blended competencies of nursing - Correct answer-1. cognitive
2. technical
3. interpersonal
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