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NURS 222 Final Exam WCU
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Nursing Exam
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 75 nursing exam questions, each with the correct answer and
detailed explanations. It covers foundational nursing principles and historical figures,
making it an ideal study resource for course review and certification preparation. Students
can effectively use this material to solidify their understanding and prepare for their final
exams.
TOPICS
Foundations of Nursing & Professionalism Q1–Q17
Legal & Ethical Principles in Nursing Q18–Q41
Nursing Theories & Models Q42–Q50
Healthcare Delivery & Patient Care Q51–Q65
Cultural Competence & Diverse Populations Q66–Q75
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
Florence Nightingale
CORRECT ANSWER
established first training school for nurses in London
RATIONALE
Florence Nightingale's most enduring legacy is the establishment of the first secular nursing school
in London in 1860, professionalizing nursing and setting standards for patient care. This action
represents the formalization of nursing education and practice, a pivotal moment in the history of
the profession.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
Dorothea L. Dix
CORRECT ANSWER
superintendent of women nurses by union army
RATIONALE
Dorothea Dix served as the Superintendent of Women Nurses for the Union Army during the Civil
War, organizing and overseeing female nurses to provide care for wounded soldiers. This role
highlights her significant contribution to the professionalization and organization of nursing during
wartime.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman
CORRECT ANSWER
led slaves to freedom as nurses
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, RATIONALE
Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman were abolitionists who aided enslaved people's escape, with
Tubman notably serving as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and Truth as an advocate for
abolition and women's rights; while both were compassionate figures, their primary documented
roles were not as nurses.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
Susie King Taylor
CORRECT ANSWER
taught soldiers to read and write
RATIONALE
Susie King Taylor, a formerly enslaved woman, served as a nurse and educator during the Civil War,
teaching newly freed soldiers literacy skills. This highlights her significant contribution to
education and empowerment for African Americans during a pivotal historical period.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
Mary Ann Bickerdyke (mother)
CORRECT ANSWER
made clinliness a priority
RATIONALE
Mary Ann Bickerdyke, known as "Mother" Bickerdyke, championed sanitation and hygiene in Civil
War hospitals, significantly reducing infection rates and improving patient outcomes by prioritizing
cleanliness. This focus on environmental health was a hallmark of her nursing practice.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
Clara Barton (Angle of the Battlefield)
CORRECT ANSWER
set up field hospitals and founded American Red Cross
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 222 Final Exam WCU
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Nursing Exam
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 75 nursing exam questions, each with the correct answer and
detailed explanations. It covers foundational nursing principles and historical figures,
making it an ideal study resource for course review and certification preparation. Students
can effectively use this material to solidify their understanding and prepare for their final
exams.
TOPICS
Foundations of Nursing & Professionalism Q1–Q17
Legal & Ethical Principles in Nursing Q18–Q41
Nursing Theories & Models Q42–Q50
Healthcare Delivery & Patient Care Q51–Q65
Cultural Competence & Diverse Populations Q66–Q75
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
Florence Nightingale
CORRECT ANSWER
established first training school for nurses in London
RATIONALE
Florence Nightingale's most enduring legacy is the establishment of the first secular nursing school
in London in 1860, professionalizing nursing and setting standards for patient care. This action
represents the formalization of nursing education and practice, a pivotal moment in the history of
the profession.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
Dorothea L. Dix
CORRECT ANSWER
superintendent of women nurses by union army
RATIONALE
Dorothea Dix served as the Superintendent of Women Nurses for the Union Army during the Civil
War, organizing and overseeing female nurses to provide care for wounded soldiers. This role
highlights her significant contribution to the professionalization and organization of nursing during
wartime.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman
CORRECT ANSWER
led slaves to freedom as nurses
Page 2
, RATIONALE
Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman were abolitionists who aided enslaved people's escape, with
Tubman notably serving as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and Truth as an advocate for
abolition and women's rights; while both were compassionate figures, their primary documented
roles were not as nurses.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
Susie King Taylor
CORRECT ANSWER
taught soldiers to read and write
RATIONALE
Susie King Taylor, a formerly enslaved woman, served as a nurse and educator during the Civil War,
teaching newly freed soldiers literacy skills. This highlights her significant contribution to
education and empowerment for African Americans during a pivotal historical period.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
Mary Ann Bickerdyke (mother)
CORRECT ANSWER
made clinliness a priority
RATIONALE
Mary Ann Bickerdyke, known as "Mother" Bickerdyke, championed sanitation and hygiene in Civil
War hospitals, significantly reducing infection rates and improving patient outcomes by prioritizing
cleanliness. This focus on environmental health was a hallmark of her nursing practice.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
Clara Barton (Angle of the Battlefield)
CORRECT ANSWER
set up field hospitals and founded American Red Cross
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