NURS 305- Exam 1 Questions with
correct Answers
DON conceptual framework - correct answer-✅1. Health
2. Caring
3. Critical Thinking
4. Communication
5. Transitions
6. Culture
7. Systems
Health - correct answer-✅-central concern of nursing and is the core concept of the framework/Model
-determined by the environment and situations as individuals, groups, families and populations travel
along a wellness continuum (Healthy People, 2020)
domains of health - correct answer-✅1. Biophysical
2. Psychological
3. Spiritual
4. Social
Biophysical domain - correct answer-✅-Homeostasis and Regulation:
Fluid & Electrolytes, Thermoregulation, Glucose Regulation, Metabolic /Energy Balance, Elimination,
Nutrition, Death & Dying
-Oxygenation & Hemostasis:
Perfusion, Gas Exchange, Clotting
-Protection:
Immunity, Inflammation, Infection, Tissue Integrity
-Sensation/Perception/ Movement:
Pain/Comfort, Mobility, Sensory/Perception
-Sexuality and Reproduction:
Sexual Health
Psychological Domain - correct answer-✅-Developmental & Functional Ability Across the Lifespan
-Stress/Coping
-Grief and Loss
-Mood and Affect
-Cognition
-Maladaptation
Social and Spiritual Domains - correct answer-✅-Developmental & Functional Ability Across the Lifespan
-Family Dynamics
-Motivation
-Adherence
-Spirituality
caring - correct answer-✅-Creates a compassionate, supportive, & therapeutic environment for patients
and staff.
-Conveys unconditional positive regard, honor, intention, respect for human dignity and wholeness and
sensitivity.
,-active listening
critical thinking/clinical judgement - correct answer-✅-Purposeful process of clinical reasoning.
-Directed at identifying clinical problems, questions, or issues.
-Nursing Science using theory, experience, standards and principals or models.
-Goal to deliver safe, competent and holistic care to impact and improve health.
communication - correct answer-✅-verbal and physical interactive process
-Includes written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills
-Facilitates and maintains patient safety and quality care
-emphasizes deep listening, intention, self knowledge, transcendent presence, & intuition
transitions - correct answer-✅-passage or movement from one state, place, or condition to another that
occurs at various levels
-role of the nurse is to facilitate this among self, individuals, families, groups, populations, or
organizations
- concerns valuing and practice of life-long learning
culture - correct answer-✅-Learned, shared, and transmitted values, norms, & life ways of a particular
group that guides their thinking, decision, and actions in a patterned way
-Process organized around five inter-related concepts
cultural concepts - correct answer-✅-awareness
-knowledge
-skill
-encounter
-desire
systems - correct answer-✅-nurse practices in wide variety
-nursing role includes attributes & behaviors that facilitate quality and safety
-Sub-concepts include: Populations, Health Policies, Collaboration and Teamwork, Safety, Healthcare
Quality
characteristics of the RN - correct answer-✅-treat nursing as an Art and a Science
-deliver care with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity.
-patient is the center of your practice
compassion - correct answer-✅-ability to be considerate, humane, merciful and kind
-respect and concern for all
-assist others to full development in spite of their life circumstances
professionalism - correct answer-✅-behaviors developed through participation in professional
organizations
-acting with respect and integrity in all actions
role of the RN - correct answer-✅-Caregiver
-Patient Advocate
-Educator
-Communicator
-Manager
-Researcher
-Advanced Practice (APRN)
caregiver role - correct answer-✅-Maintain and regain patients health
-Manage disease and symptoms
-Provide healing using interpersonal skills
-Restore patients emotional, spiritual and social well-being
-Help patients and families set realistic goals and meet them
, patient advocate role - correct answer-✅-Protect patients human and legal rights and provide
assistance asserting these rights if needed
-Act on behalf of your patient and secure patients health care rights
educator and communicator role - correct answer-✅-Explain concepts and facts about health
-Reinforce learning using formal or informal techniques
-Communicate effectively with patient and other healthcare team members
manager role - correct answer-✅-Coordinates activities of members of the nursing staff in delivering
nursing care
-Upholds policies
-Maintains nursing units budget
-Uses leadership style to maintain an environment that reflects the mission and values of the
organization
researcher role - correct answer-✅-Conducts evidence-based practice and research to improve nursing
care and expand the scope of nursing practice
Advanced Practice RN - correct answer-✅-an independently functioning nurse
-have advanced education and are certified in their specialized area of practice
-nurse has a minimum of an MSN
Types of APRNs - correct answer-✅-Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
-Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs)
-Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
-Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
-Nurse Educator
-Nurse Administrator
-Nurse Researcher
-Clinical Nurse Leader (CNLs)
variations of nurses traditional roles - correct answer-✅-specialty areas may be added or an Advanced
Practice Status.
-specialties usually require a certification.
Nurse Practice Acts - correct answer-✅-includes practice, ethics, & legal standards
-written by each state based on model of practice
-National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) designs the model of practice act
-Regulate the scope of nursing practice to protect public health and safety
-Protects public health, safety, and welfare
-Overseen by the state Nursing Boards in your state
-Each state defines its own nursing scope of practice
-include minimum education requirements for nursing, advanced practices nurses, and required
certifications in some specialty areas.
code of ethics - correct answer-✅the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
you will use to provide care to your patients
licensure and certification components - correct answer-✅-All RN candidates are required to pass the
NCLEX-RN.
-Every RN in the United States takes the same NCLEX test regardless of their educational preparation.
-All RNs must pass a criminal background check for licensure.
-RN can work toward certification in a certain area of nursing practice.
-ANA sets certification requirements based on the type of certification
holistic communication - correct answer-✅-communication that emphasizes deep listening, intention,
self knowledge, transcendent presence and intuition in interactions
-promotes compassionate care
correct Answers
DON conceptual framework - correct answer-✅1. Health
2. Caring
3. Critical Thinking
4. Communication
5. Transitions
6. Culture
7. Systems
Health - correct answer-✅-central concern of nursing and is the core concept of the framework/Model
-determined by the environment and situations as individuals, groups, families and populations travel
along a wellness continuum (Healthy People, 2020)
domains of health - correct answer-✅1. Biophysical
2. Psychological
3. Spiritual
4. Social
Biophysical domain - correct answer-✅-Homeostasis and Regulation:
Fluid & Electrolytes, Thermoregulation, Glucose Regulation, Metabolic /Energy Balance, Elimination,
Nutrition, Death & Dying
-Oxygenation & Hemostasis:
Perfusion, Gas Exchange, Clotting
-Protection:
Immunity, Inflammation, Infection, Tissue Integrity
-Sensation/Perception/ Movement:
Pain/Comfort, Mobility, Sensory/Perception
-Sexuality and Reproduction:
Sexual Health
Psychological Domain - correct answer-✅-Developmental & Functional Ability Across the Lifespan
-Stress/Coping
-Grief and Loss
-Mood and Affect
-Cognition
-Maladaptation
Social and Spiritual Domains - correct answer-✅-Developmental & Functional Ability Across the Lifespan
-Family Dynamics
-Motivation
-Adherence
-Spirituality
caring - correct answer-✅-Creates a compassionate, supportive, & therapeutic environment for patients
and staff.
-Conveys unconditional positive regard, honor, intention, respect for human dignity and wholeness and
sensitivity.
,-active listening
critical thinking/clinical judgement - correct answer-✅-Purposeful process of clinical reasoning.
-Directed at identifying clinical problems, questions, or issues.
-Nursing Science using theory, experience, standards and principals or models.
-Goal to deliver safe, competent and holistic care to impact and improve health.
communication - correct answer-✅-verbal and physical interactive process
-Includes written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills
-Facilitates and maintains patient safety and quality care
-emphasizes deep listening, intention, self knowledge, transcendent presence, & intuition
transitions - correct answer-✅-passage or movement from one state, place, or condition to another that
occurs at various levels
-role of the nurse is to facilitate this among self, individuals, families, groups, populations, or
organizations
- concerns valuing and practice of life-long learning
culture - correct answer-✅-Learned, shared, and transmitted values, norms, & life ways of a particular
group that guides their thinking, decision, and actions in a patterned way
-Process organized around five inter-related concepts
cultural concepts - correct answer-✅-awareness
-knowledge
-skill
-encounter
-desire
systems - correct answer-✅-nurse practices in wide variety
-nursing role includes attributes & behaviors that facilitate quality and safety
-Sub-concepts include: Populations, Health Policies, Collaboration and Teamwork, Safety, Healthcare
Quality
characteristics of the RN - correct answer-✅-treat nursing as an Art and a Science
-deliver care with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity.
-patient is the center of your practice
compassion - correct answer-✅-ability to be considerate, humane, merciful and kind
-respect and concern for all
-assist others to full development in spite of their life circumstances
professionalism - correct answer-✅-behaviors developed through participation in professional
organizations
-acting with respect and integrity in all actions
role of the RN - correct answer-✅-Caregiver
-Patient Advocate
-Educator
-Communicator
-Manager
-Researcher
-Advanced Practice (APRN)
caregiver role - correct answer-✅-Maintain and regain patients health
-Manage disease and symptoms
-Provide healing using interpersonal skills
-Restore patients emotional, spiritual and social well-being
-Help patients and families set realistic goals and meet them
, patient advocate role - correct answer-✅-Protect patients human and legal rights and provide
assistance asserting these rights if needed
-Act on behalf of your patient and secure patients health care rights
educator and communicator role - correct answer-✅-Explain concepts and facts about health
-Reinforce learning using formal or informal techniques
-Communicate effectively with patient and other healthcare team members
manager role - correct answer-✅-Coordinates activities of members of the nursing staff in delivering
nursing care
-Upholds policies
-Maintains nursing units budget
-Uses leadership style to maintain an environment that reflects the mission and values of the
organization
researcher role - correct answer-✅-Conducts evidence-based practice and research to improve nursing
care and expand the scope of nursing practice
Advanced Practice RN - correct answer-✅-an independently functioning nurse
-have advanced education and are certified in their specialized area of practice
-nurse has a minimum of an MSN
Types of APRNs - correct answer-✅-Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
-Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs)
-Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
-Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
-Nurse Educator
-Nurse Administrator
-Nurse Researcher
-Clinical Nurse Leader (CNLs)
variations of nurses traditional roles - correct answer-✅-specialty areas may be added or an Advanced
Practice Status.
-specialties usually require a certification.
Nurse Practice Acts - correct answer-✅-includes practice, ethics, & legal standards
-written by each state based on model of practice
-National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) designs the model of practice act
-Regulate the scope of nursing practice to protect public health and safety
-Protects public health, safety, and welfare
-Overseen by the state Nursing Boards in your state
-Each state defines its own nursing scope of practice
-include minimum education requirements for nursing, advanced practices nurses, and required
certifications in some specialty areas.
code of ethics - correct answer-✅the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
you will use to provide care to your patients
licensure and certification components - correct answer-✅-All RN candidates are required to pass the
NCLEX-RN.
-Every RN in the United States takes the same NCLEX test regardless of their educational preparation.
-All RNs must pass a criminal background check for licensure.
-RN can work toward certification in a certain area of nursing practice.
-ANA sets certification requirements based on the type of certification
holistic communication - correct answer-✅-communication that emphasizes deep listening, intention,
self knowledge, transcendent presence and intuition in interactions
-promotes compassionate care
