NURS 143 - Midterm/Final Questions
with All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Edition.
Nursing has more entry levels of initial preparation to the profession than do other professions.
Entry level degrees needed to qualify to take the NCLEX exam include (Select all that apply)
A. Bachelor Degree Nursing Program
B. Master Degree Nursing Program
C. Associate Degree Nursing Program
D. Diploma Nursing Program
E. All of the above - Answer E. All of the above
How old can an article be published in order to be considered relevant?
A. 5 years
B. 3 years
C. 10 years
D. 7 years - Answer A. 5 years
Which of the following are NOT a nursing specialty?
A. Emergency Room
B. Oncology
C. Cardiology
D. Public Health
E. None of the above - Answer E. None of the above
Which of the following are NOT true in Nursing history?
A. In the 1920s, nurses were considered equal partners in the healthcare team, along with
medical doctors
B. By 1923, all states required examinations for permissive licensure but these exams were not
standardized
C. In 1950, the NLN took over the responsibility for administering the first nation-wide State
Board Test Pool Examination
D. Minority nurses were originally excluded from the ANA (American National Association) -
Answer A. In the 1920s, nurses were considered equal partners in the healthcare team,
along with medical doctors
, 'Push factors' (reasons that people leave their country) to migrate to a new country include all
BUT the following:
A. Lack of opportunities for career advancement
B. Political instability
C. Lack of language and understanding
D. Better quality of life
E. Poor compensation and working conditions - Answer C. Lack of language and
understanding
What is the official name for the NCLEX-RN?
A. National Certification Licensed Examination for Registered Nurses
B. National Collegiate Licensed Examination for Registered Nurses
C. National College for Licensed Examination for Registered Nurses
D. National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses - Answer D. National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
Which of the following is NOT true about clinical ladder programs?
A. Nurses can climb the clinical ladder without having to advance their education if they gain
more experience and can demonstrate clinical competence at the bedside
B. Nurses may become certified in a specialty that will enhance their current role
C. Clinical ladder programs allow nurses to progress professionally while staying in direct patient
care roles
D. It is a multi-step program that begins with entry level staff nurse positions - Answer A.
Nurses can climb the clinical ladder without having to advance their education if they gain more
experience and can demonstrate clinical competence at the bedside
Which state became the first to require mandatory licensure?
A. New York
B. Texas
C. Washington
D. California
E. New Hampshire - Answer A. New York
The following is true regarding nursing licensure:
A. It is required for practice
B. It is voluntary
C. It includes basic knowledge testing
with All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Edition.
Nursing has more entry levels of initial preparation to the profession than do other professions.
Entry level degrees needed to qualify to take the NCLEX exam include (Select all that apply)
A. Bachelor Degree Nursing Program
B. Master Degree Nursing Program
C. Associate Degree Nursing Program
D. Diploma Nursing Program
E. All of the above - Answer E. All of the above
How old can an article be published in order to be considered relevant?
A. 5 years
B. 3 years
C. 10 years
D. 7 years - Answer A. 5 years
Which of the following are NOT a nursing specialty?
A. Emergency Room
B. Oncology
C. Cardiology
D. Public Health
E. None of the above - Answer E. None of the above
Which of the following are NOT true in Nursing history?
A. In the 1920s, nurses were considered equal partners in the healthcare team, along with
medical doctors
B. By 1923, all states required examinations for permissive licensure but these exams were not
standardized
C. In 1950, the NLN took over the responsibility for administering the first nation-wide State
Board Test Pool Examination
D. Minority nurses were originally excluded from the ANA (American National Association) -
Answer A. In the 1920s, nurses were considered equal partners in the healthcare team,
along with medical doctors
, 'Push factors' (reasons that people leave their country) to migrate to a new country include all
BUT the following:
A. Lack of opportunities for career advancement
B. Political instability
C. Lack of language and understanding
D. Better quality of life
E. Poor compensation and working conditions - Answer C. Lack of language and
understanding
What is the official name for the NCLEX-RN?
A. National Certification Licensed Examination for Registered Nurses
B. National Collegiate Licensed Examination for Registered Nurses
C. National College for Licensed Examination for Registered Nurses
D. National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses - Answer D. National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
Which of the following is NOT true about clinical ladder programs?
A. Nurses can climb the clinical ladder without having to advance their education if they gain
more experience and can demonstrate clinical competence at the bedside
B. Nurses may become certified in a specialty that will enhance their current role
C. Clinical ladder programs allow nurses to progress professionally while staying in direct patient
care roles
D. It is a multi-step program that begins with entry level staff nurse positions - Answer A.
Nurses can climb the clinical ladder without having to advance their education if they gain more
experience and can demonstrate clinical competence at the bedside
Which state became the first to require mandatory licensure?
A. New York
B. Texas
C. Washington
D. California
E. New Hampshire - Answer A. New York
The following is true regarding nursing licensure:
A. It is required for practice
B. It is voluntary
C. It includes basic knowledge testing
