FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CHAPTER 1-NURS 110 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANS most independently functioning nurse.
Master's degree in nursing and additional background in patho, pharma, and physical
assessment,
4 types
CNS, NP, CNM, CRNA
American Nurses Association (ANA) def. of nursing - ANS -Nurses protect, promote and
optimize pt's health
-prevent illness and injury
-alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
-advocate for the care of patients
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - ANS 1 of the 4 APRN
educated in midwifery, certified by American College of Nurse - Midwives.
skill set includes care for women during normal pregnancy, labor and delivery and care for
newborn.
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, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - ANS 1 of 4 APRN
considered a clinician in a specialized practice of care, i.e. population, setting, disease, type of
care , type of problem,
Code of Ethics - ANS the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principles used to
provide care for pts.
-Need to incorporate ANA Code of Ethics along with personal values and ethics into practice
-Code of Ethics for nurses/ interpretive statements
*guide for carrying out nx RESPONSIBILITES that provide QUALITY nursing care
*outlines ethical obligations of the profession
Continuing Education - ANS formal, organized educational programs offered to maintain and
keep current on nursing skills .
In-Service education - ANS education offered by employer to raise or maintain nursing skills
and knowledge held by its employees.
International council of Nurses (ICN) - ANS similiar to ANA. promoting nursing standards,
seek a higher status for nurses, provide international power for nurses
National league for nursing (NLN) - ANS professional organization that advances the
excellence of nursing education to better prepare nurses to meet the needs of the population.
Nurse practitioner - ANS provides health care, usually in outpatient setting, provides a more
holistic approach to chronic disease. most operate in a primary care setting.
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CHAPTER 1-NURS 110 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANS most independently functioning nurse.
Master's degree in nursing and additional background in patho, pharma, and physical
assessment,
4 types
CNS, NP, CNM, CRNA
American Nurses Association (ANA) def. of nursing - ANS -Nurses protect, promote and
optimize pt's health
-prevent illness and injury
-alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
-advocate for the care of patients
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - ANS 1 of the 4 APRN
educated in midwifery, certified by American College of Nurse - Midwives.
skill set includes care for women during normal pregnancy, labor and delivery and care for
newborn.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - ANS 1 of 4 APRN
considered a clinician in a specialized practice of care, i.e. population, setting, disease, type of
care , type of problem,
Code of Ethics - ANS the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principles used to
provide care for pts.
-Need to incorporate ANA Code of Ethics along with personal values and ethics into practice
-Code of Ethics for nurses/ interpretive statements
*guide for carrying out nx RESPONSIBILITES that provide QUALITY nursing care
*outlines ethical obligations of the profession
Continuing Education - ANS formal, organized educational programs offered to maintain and
keep current on nursing skills .
In-Service education - ANS education offered by employer to raise or maintain nursing skills
and knowledge held by its employees.
International council of Nurses (ICN) - ANS similiar to ANA. promoting nursing standards,
seek a higher status for nurses, provide international power for nurses
National league for nursing (NLN) - ANS professional organization that advances the
excellence of nursing education to better prepare nurses to meet the needs of the population.
Nurse practitioner - ANS provides health care, usually in outpatient setting, provides a more
holistic approach to chronic disease. most operate in a primary care setting.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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