NSG 397
Professional Nursing Role
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary role of a nurse in
managing a patient's pain post-operatively?
a) Administering pain medication as prescribed
b) Monitoring patient vital signs
c) Educating the patient about pain management
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Post-operative pain management is a multi-faceted
approach that includes medication administration, monitoring for
adverse effects, and patient education to ensure effective pain
control.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
nursing that emphasizes the interpersonal relationships between
nurse, patient, and patient's family.
Correct Answer: Peplau's
Rationale: Peplau's model of nursing focuses on the nurse-client
relationship and the therapeutic process that takes place within it.
3. True/False: The Nursing Code of Ethics is optional for
practicing nurses.
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, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: The Nursing Code of Ethics is a fundamental
document that guides nurses in ethical practice and is not optional.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered core
competencies for professional nursing? (Select all that apply)
a) Evidence-based practice
b) Quality improvement
c) Cultural competency
d) Financial management
Correct Answers: a) Evidence-based practice, b) Quality
improvement, c) Cultural competency
Rationale: Evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and
cultural competency are essential competencies for nurses to
provide high-quality care. Financial management, while important,
is not typically considered a core nursing competency.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of nursing leadership, what does
the acronym SWOT stand for?
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
b) Standard Work, Orientation, Training
c) Supervised Work, Observation, Technique
d) Skills, Workforce, Optimization, Teamwork
©UOP 2024/2025
Professional Nursing Role
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
©UOP 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary role of a nurse in
managing a patient's pain post-operatively?
a) Administering pain medication as prescribed
b) Monitoring patient vital signs
c) Educating the patient about pain management
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Post-operative pain management is a multi-faceted
approach that includes medication administration, monitoring for
adverse effects, and patient education to ensure effective pain
control.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
nursing that emphasizes the interpersonal relationships between
nurse, patient, and patient's family.
Correct Answer: Peplau's
Rationale: Peplau's model of nursing focuses on the nurse-client
relationship and the therapeutic process that takes place within it.
3. True/False: The Nursing Code of Ethics is optional for
practicing nurses.
©UOP 2024/2025
, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: The Nursing Code of Ethics is a fundamental
document that guides nurses in ethical practice and is not optional.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered core
competencies for professional nursing? (Select all that apply)
a) Evidence-based practice
b) Quality improvement
c) Cultural competency
d) Financial management
Correct Answers: a) Evidence-based practice, b) Quality
improvement, c) Cultural competency
Rationale: Evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and
cultural competency are essential competencies for nurses to
provide high-quality care. Financial management, while important,
is not typically considered a core nursing competency.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of nursing leadership, what does
the acronym SWOT stand for?
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
b) Standard Work, Orientation, Training
c) Supervised Work, Observation, Technique
d) Skills, Workforce, Optimization, Teamwork
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