EPIC NURSE EXAM FINAL SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria.
Answer: -well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
⩥ Florence Nightingale.
Answer: defined nursing as both an art and science, differentiated
nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education,
published books; founder of modern nursing
⩥ Clara Barton.
Answer: established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and feed
union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the
army of James
,⩥ goals of nursing research.
Answer: -improve care in clinical setting
-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics,
nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
⩥ evidence-based practice (EBP).
Answer: a problem-solving approach to making clinical decisions, using
the best evidence available; blends both science and art of nursing so
best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing
interventions or use guidelines established for the care of patients
⩥ steps in implementing EBP.
Answer: Step 1: ask a question about a clinical area of interest or an
intervention
Step 2: collect the most relevant and best evidence
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence
Step 4: integrate the evidence w/ clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and values in making a decision to change
Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
⩥ human dimensions that compose the whole person:.
, Answer: physical, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, sociocultural,
and emotional
⩥ acute illness.
Answer: rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time; examples:
cold, diarrhea, pneumonia, appendicitis
⩥ chronic illness.
Answer: slow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by
change in anatomy, requires special patient education, long period of
care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and
arthritis
⩥ stages-of-illness behaviors.
Answer: Stage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
⩥ primary health promotion.
Answer: directed towards PROMOTING health and PREVENTING the
development of disease processes or injury; example: immunization
clinic, family planning services, accident prevention education
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria.
Answer: -well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
⩥ Florence Nightingale.
Answer: defined nursing as both an art and science, differentiated
nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education,
published books; founder of modern nursing
⩥ Clara Barton.
Answer: established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and feed
union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the
army of James
,⩥ goals of nursing research.
Answer: -improve care in clinical setting
-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics,
nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
⩥ evidence-based practice (EBP).
Answer: a problem-solving approach to making clinical decisions, using
the best evidence available; blends both science and art of nursing so
best outcomes are achieved; may consist of specific nursing
interventions or use guidelines established for the care of patients
⩥ steps in implementing EBP.
Answer: Step 1: ask a question about a clinical area of interest or an
intervention
Step 2: collect the most relevant and best evidence
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence
Step 4: integrate the evidence w/ clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and values in making a decision to change
Step 5: evaluate the practice decision or change
⩥ human dimensions that compose the whole person:.
, Answer: physical, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, sociocultural,
and emotional
⩥ acute illness.
Answer: rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time; examples:
cold, diarrhea, pneumonia, appendicitis
⩥ chronic illness.
Answer: slow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by
change in anatomy, requires special patient education, long period of
care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and
arthritis
⩥ stages-of-illness behaviors.
Answer: Stage 1: experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: assuming the sick role
Stage 3: assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: achieving recovery and rehabilitation
⩥ primary health promotion.
Answer: directed towards PROMOTING health and PREVENTING the
development of disease processes or injury; example: immunization
clinic, family planning services, accident prevention education
