NUR 200 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Why is it necessary to understand the historical influences as you become a
professional nurse? - Correct answer-An understanding of the past can lead insight
into the customs, values, and future of nursing.
Televisions shows or movies that depict nurses as mean, cruel torturers are
reflective of which "image" of a nurse?
A. Angel of mercy
B. Military nurse
C. Handmaiden
D. Battle-ax - Correct answer-D. Battle-ax
What are the thinking skills in nursing? - Correct answer-1. Clinical judgement
2. Critical thinking, reflective thinking
3. Problem-solving
,Nursing is..... - Correct answer-American Nurses Association (A N A) (1980): "The
diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health
problems."
Nursing Profession - Correct answer-Technical and scientific knowledge; be
evaluated by a community of peers; have a service orientation and a code of ethics
(Starr, 1982).
Nursing occupation - Correct answer-Most nurses are hourly wage earners.
The employer, not the nurse, decides the conditions of practice and the nature of
the work.
Nurse practice acts do not prevent nurses from functioning more autonomously.
Nursing Discipline - Correct answer-Nursing is a scientifically based and self-
governed profession that focuses on the ethical care of others.
Nursing is a discipline, driven by aspects of theory and practice.
Nursing demands mastery of both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.
One factor that prevents nursing from being described as a profession rather than
as a "job" would be...
A. Nursing knowledge is based on scientific knowledge.
, B. Nurses create a plan of care using nursing diagnoses.
C. Most nurses only work to earn a paycheck.
D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as
employers. - Correct answer-D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by
the healthcare facilities as employers.
Nursing Eduacation - Correct answer-Diploma programs 3-year program, hospital-
based
Associate degree (A D) programs 2-year program, community college
Baccalaureate degree programs 8 semesters, college and universities
R N to B S N program Nurse who has an associate degree enrolls in a program that
supplies the information to achieve a B S N degree
NCLEX - Correct answer-National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Phases of Nursing - Correct answer-Stage 1: Novice
Stage 2: Advanced beginner
Graded A+
Why is it necessary to understand the historical influences as you become a
professional nurse? - Correct answer-An understanding of the past can lead insight
into the customs, values, and future of nursing.
Televisions shows or movies that depict nurses as mean, cruel torturers are
reflective of which "image" of a nurse?
A. Angel of mercy
B. Military nurse
C. Handmaiden
D. Battle-ax - Correct answer-D. Battle-ax
What are the thinking skills in nursing? - Correct answer-1. Clinical judgement
2. Critical thinking, reflective thinking
3. Problem-solving
,Nursing is..... - Correct answer-American Nurses Association (A N A) (1980): "The
diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health
problems."
Nursing Profession - Correct answer-Technical and scientific knowledge; be
evaluated by a community of peers; have a service orientation and a code of ethics
(Starr, 1982).
Nursing occupation - Correct answer-Most nurses are hourly wage earners.
The employer, not the nurse, decides the conditions of practice and the nature of
the work.
Nurse practice acts do not prevent nurses from functioning more autonomously.
Nursing Discipline - Correct answer-Nursing is a scientifically based and self-
governed profession that focuses on the ethical care of others.
Nursing is a discipline, driven by aspects of theory and practice.
Nursing demands mastery of both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.
One factor that prevents nursing from being described as a profession rather than
as a "job" would be...
A. Nursing knowledge is based on scientific knowledge.
, B. Nurses create a plan of care using nursing diagnoses.
C. Most nurses only work to earn a paycheck.
D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as
employers. - Correct answer-D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by
the healthcare facilities as employers.
Nursing Eduacation - Correct answer-Diploma programs 3-year program, hospital-
based
Associate degree (A D) programs 2-year program, community college
Baccalaureate degree programs 8 semesters, college and universities
R N to B S N program Nurse who has an associate degree enrolls in a program that
supplies the information to achieve a B S N degree
NCLEX - Correct answer-National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Phases of Nursing - Correct answer-Stage 1: Novice
Stage 2: Advanced beginner
