NUR 201 QUIZ 1 | EVERYTHING FROM WK 1
AND PREP FOR WK 2: STRESS & COPING,
MOOD & AFFECT, PSYCHOSIS,THERAPEUTIC
COMMUNICATION | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Nurse Practice Act (NPA) - ANSWERS-defines the scope and limitations of
professional nursing practice; vary from state to state (what they are allowed
to do in the state they practice), comprised of both statues and rules
Criminal Law - ANSWERS-Regulates actions having to do with the safety of
the community AS A WHOLE, violations considered crimes EX: murder
criminal negligence, theft, manslaughter & illegal drug possession
Civil Law - ANSWERS-Encompasses those laws regulating private conduct
between individuals, Violations considered torts
Torts - ANSWERS-Civil wrongs committed against a person or the person's
property
Intentional - ANSWERS-Assault, Battery, False imprisonment and Invasion of
privacy
Unintentional - ANSWERS-negligence and malpractice
Negligence - ANSWERS-conduct lacking in due care
Malpractice - ANSWERS-Professional Negligence
, EX: Failure to follow standards of care, Failure to use equipment in a
reasonable manner, Failure to communicate, Failure to document, Failure to
assess and monitor, and Failure to act as client advocate
Liability - ANSWERS-obligation or debt that can be forced by law
Good Samaritan Law - ANSWERS-Limit actions to those considered "first aid",
Do not perform actions you do not know how to do, Offer assistance, but do
not insist, Have someone call or go for help, Do not leave scene until injured
person leaves or another qualified person takes over, Do not accept any
compensation
You have a patient that is postoperative which healthcare professionals
would be most likely to assist the patient in understanding the effects of
medication? - ANSWERS-Physician, RN, and Pharmacist
The nurse must be competent in three areas: - ANSWERS-Specific skills,
function, knowledge
When does discharge planning begin? - ANSWERS-At the time of admission
Nursing is: - ANSWERS-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
Dr. Benner's Theory - ANSWERS-Patricia Benner developed a concept known
as "From Novice to Expert." This concept explains that nurses develop skills
and an understanding of patient care over time from a combination of a
strong educational foundation and personal experiences.
Novice - ANSWERS-no experience of situations, relatively inflexible, and has
context-free rules to guide behavior
AND PREP FOR WK 2: STRESS & COPING,
MOOD & AFFECT, PSYCHOSIS,THERAPEUTIC
COMMUNICATION | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Nurse Practice Act (NPA) - ANSWERS-defines the scope and limitations of
professional nursing practice; vary from state to state (what they are allowed
to do in the state they practice), comprised of both statues and rules
Criminal Law - ANSWERS-Regulates actions having to do with the safety of
the community AS A WHOLE, violations considered crimes EX: murder
criminal negligence, theft, manslaughter & illegal drug possession
Civil Law - ANSWERS-Encompasses those laws regulating private conduct
between individuals, Violations considered torts
Torts - ANSWERS-Civil wrongs committed against a person or the person's
property
Intentional - ANSWERS-Assault, Battery, False imprisonment and Invasion of
privacy
Unintentional - ANSWERS-negligence and malpractice
Negligence - ANSWERS-conduct lacking in due care
Malpractice - ANSWERS-Professional Negligence
, EX: Failure to follow standards of care, Failure to use equipment in a
reasonable manner, Failure to communicate, Failure to document, Failure to
assess and monitor, and Failure to act as client advocate
Liability - ANSWERS-obligation or debt that can be forced by law
Good Samaritan Law - ANSWERS-Limit actions to those considered "first aid",
Do not perform actions you do not know how to do, Offer assistance, but do
not insist, Have someone call or go for help, Do not leave scene until injured
person leaves or another qualified person takes over, Do not accept any
compensation
You have a patient that is postoperative which healthcare professionals
would be most likely to assist the patient in understanding the effects of
medication? - ANSWERS-Physician, RN, and Pharmacist
The nurse must be competent in three areas: - ANSWERS-Specific skills,
function, knowledge
When does discharge planning begin? - ANSWERS-At the time of admission
Nursing is: - ANSWERS-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
Dr. Benner's Theory - ANSWERS-Patricia Benner developed a concept known
as "From Novice to Expert." This concept explains that nurses develop skills
and an understanding of patient care over time from a combination of a
strong educational foundation and personal experiences.
Novice - ANSWERS-no experience of situations, relatively inflexible, and has
context-free rules to guide behavior
