PRIMARY CARE ART & ... ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

THE ART & SCIENCE OF NURSING TEST
1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
preparation - ANSWER the key to success is _________



case, stem, distracters, & correct response - ANSWER parts of multiple choice questions include:

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case (scenario) - ANSWER the description of the the patient and what is happening in a multiple choice
question is called _______



stem - ANSWER the part of the question that asks the question in multiple choice ?s is called _______



distracters - ANSWER the incorrect but feasible answer choices in multiple choice ?s is called ________



cardinal rules - ANSWER the _________ of test-taking are:

-read all instructions

-read all test questions

-answer only what is being asked

-pace yourself

-answer all ?s on the exam



paraphrasing, key words, & time frame - ANSWER tips for reading the test questions focuses on:

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,key words - ANSWER _____ in the stem should alert you to use care in choosing an answer



patient, problem/behavior, & problem details - ANSWER examples of key words usually include:

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patient - ANSWER factors of a key word such as age, sex, and marital status may be relevant

-age of child may be relevant



problem - ANSWER factors of a key word that may be a disease, symptom or a behavior



none, not, & never - ANSWER beware of terms such as

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logic, common - ANSWER use ____ & ________ to reason out the correct answer



finish test taking - ANSWER power point



patient-centered care, professionalism, & healthcare advocacy groups - ANSWER nursing as a profession
involves:

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professionally - ANSWER to act __________ uses critical thinking skills to administer quality evidence-
based, patient-centered care in a safe, prudent, & knowledgable manner

, Health care advocacy groups - ANSWER Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing: Campaign
for Action

Institute of Medicine publication on the future of nursing



current knowledge & practice standards, insightful & compassionate approach, & critical thinking -
ANSWER nursing requires:

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novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert - ANSWER benner's stages of nursing
proficiency:

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novice - ANSWER benner's stage of nursing proficiency where the nursing student is just beginning &
enters a situation w/ no previous level of experience



advanced beginner - ANSWER benner's stage of nursing proficiency where the nurse has had some level
of experience w/ the situation



competent - ANSWER -benner's stage of nursing proficiency where the nurse has been in the same
clinical position for 2 to 3 years

-This nurse understands the organization & specific care required by the type of patients



proficient - ANSWER -benner's stage of nursing proficiency where a nurse has experience in the same
position w/ more than 2 or 3 years