NUR 250 intro to ADN midterm! Questions and
Verified Answers
What is evidence based practice (EBP)? Correct Answer: use of research findings as
the basis for practice rather than trial and error, intuition or traditional methods,
such as basic problem solving
Problem Solving: Correct Answer: a method of finding solutions to difficulties
specific to a given situation and designed for immediate action.
the need for professionalization of patient care services inspired the development
of: Correct Answer: evidence based practice (EBP)
Pros of EBP in nursing: Correct Answer: establishes "best practices"
standardizes care practices
promotes optimal patient health outcomes
Cons of EBP in nursing: Correct Answer: often represents change from old
standards of practice, resulting in resistance
may be expensive to implement initially
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Correct Answer: reviews research proposals to
evaluate potential or actual risk to participants and protection of human rights.
Must grant approval BEFORE research study can begin.
Chicago World Fair: Correct Answer: NLN was formed at this meeting. Several
nursing leaders emerged and gathered to share ideas.
, 1896: Correct Answer: American Nurses Association was founded by Isabel
Hampton Robb. (name was changed to ANA in 1911)
1899: Correct Answer: International council of nurses formed
1908: Correct Answer: National association for colored graduate nurses (dissolved in
1951)
1916: Correct Answer: African American students admitted to ANA through
constituent states in the north
1899: Correct Answer: International Council of Nurses (ICN)
National League for Nursing (NLN) Correct Answer: first to establish state testing
board.
established in chicago world fair
Influence on Nursings Image: Correct Answer: Gender (stereotyping), image
(sexualized, positive public image, uniforms), trends (aging of america, cultural
diversity, technology development, shortage)
Nursing is different from a occupation by: Correct Answer: type/length of
preparation required
level of commitment
body of values, beliefs
core competencies
Verified Answers
What is evidence based practice (EBP)? Correct Answer: use of research findings as
the basis for practice rather than trial and error, intuition or traditional methods,
such as basic problem solving
Problem Solving: Correct Answer: a method of finding solutions to difficulties
specific to a given situation and designed for immediate action.
the need for professionalization of patient care services inspired the development
of: Correct Answer: evidence based practice (EBP)
Pros of EBP in nursing: Correct Answer: establishes "best practices"
standardizes care practices
promotes optimal patient health outcomes
Cons of EBP in nursing: Correct Answer: often represents change from old
standards of practice, resulting in resistance
may be expensive to implement initially
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Correct Answer: reviews research proposals to
evaluate potential or actual risk to participants and protection of human rights.
Must grant approval BEFORE research study can begin.
Chicago World Fair: Correct Answer: NLN was formed at this meeting. Several
nursing leaders emerged and gathered to share ideas.
, 1896: Correct Answer: American Nurses Association was founded by Isabel
Hampton Robb. (name was changed to ANA in 1911)
1899: Correct Answer: International council of nurses formed
1908: Correct Answer: National association for colored graduate nurses (dissolved in
1951)
1916: Correct Answer: African American students admitted to ANA through
constituent states in the north
1899: Correct Answer: International Council of Nurses (ICN)
National League for Nursing (NLN) Correct Answer: first to establish state testing
board.
established in chicago world fair
Influence on Nursings Image: Correct Answer: Gender (stereotyping), image
(sexualized, positive public image, uniforms), trends (aging of america, cultural
diversity, technology development, shortage)
Nursing is different from a occupation by: Correct Answer: type/length of
preparation required
level of commitment
body of values, beliefs
core competencies
