ADN1 RNSG1413 V. King CTC Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Florence Nightengale - CORRECT ANSWER >>>*Established the first nursing philosophy based
on health maintenance.
* Developed the first organized training program
for nurses at St. Thomas Hospital, London
*First practicing nurse epidemiologist. *Conducted
statistical analysis that connected poor sanitation
with cholera and dysentery.
*Walked the battlefields at night. Became known as the "lady with the lamp".
Clara Barton - CORRECT ANSWER >>>*Founder of the American Red Cross.
*Tended wounded soldiers on battlefields of
The American Civil War.
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1. Assessment: The nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or condition
2.Diagnosis: The nurse analyzes the assessment to determine diagnosis or issues
3.Outcomes Identification: The nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to
the patient or situation.
4. Planning: The nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies/alternatives to attain expected
outcomes.
1|Page
,5. Implementation: The nurse implements the identified plan. (a) coordinator of care (b) heath
teaching and promotion (c) consultation (d) prescriptive authority and treatment.
6. Evaluation: The nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Aka: ADOPIE
Mary Mahoney - CORRECT ANSWER >>>*1st professionally trained African American nurse.
*She was concerned with the effect that culture
had on health care.
*Brought forth the awareness of cultural diversity,
and respect for all individuals.
ANA Standards of Professional Performance - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1. Ethics: Nurse practices
ethically.
2.Education: Nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current practice
3. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Nurse integrates evidence and research findings into
practice.
4. Quality of Practice: Nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
5. Communication: Nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
2|Page
, 6. Leadership: Nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the
profession.
7. Collaboration: Nurse collaborates with health care consumer,family, and others in the
conduct of nursing practice
8. Professional Practice Evaluation: Nurse evaluates own practice in relation to professional
practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules and regulations.
9. Resources: Nurse uses appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are
safe, effective, and financially responsible.
10. Environmental Health: Nurse practices in an environmentally safe manner.
What publication by the ANA provides guidelines for nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Code of Ethics
What are the characteristics of nursing as a profession? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1.
Patientcentered practice, the individual, families, and communities.
2. Nurses administer care in a safe, prudent, and knowledgeable manner.
3. Nurses are responsible and accountable to self, patients, and peers.
4. Nurses have a formal body of knowledge.
5. Nurses apply critical thinking skills, knowledge, and clinical expertise in their practice.
6. Nurses are lifelong learners.
What are some of the current influences on nursing care? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1.
Importance of nurses' self-care
2. The Affordable Care Act
3|Page
ANSWERS
Florence Nightengale - CORRECT ANSWER >>>*Established the first nursing philosophy based
on health maintenance.
* Developed the first organized training program
for nurses at St. Thomas Hospital, London
*First practicing nurse epidemiologist. *Conducted
statistical analysis that connected poor sanitation
with cholera and dysentery.
*Walked the battlefields at night. Became known as the "lady with the lamp".
Clara Barton - CORRECT ANSWER >>>*Founder of the American Red Cross.
*Tended wounded soldiers on battlefields of
The American Civil War.
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1. Assessment: The nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or condition
2.Diagnosis: The nurse analyzes the assessment to determine diagnosis or issues
3.Outcomes Identification: The nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to
the patient or situation.
4. Planning: The nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies/alternatives to attain expected
outcomes.
1|Page
,5. Implementation: The nurse implements the identified plan. (a) coordinator of care (b) heath
teaching and promotion (c) consultation (d) prescriptive authority and treatment.
6. Evaluation: The nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Aka: ADOPIE
Mary Mahoney - CORRECT ANSWER >>>*1st professionally trained African American nurse.
*She was concerned with the effect that culture
had on health care.
*Brought forth the awareness of cultural diversity,
and respect for all individuals.
ANA Standards of Professional Performance - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1. Ethics: Nurse practices
ethically.
2.Education: Nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current practice
3. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Nurse integrates evidence and research findings into
practice.
4. Quality of Practice: Nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
5. Communication: Nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
2|Page
, 6. Leadership: Nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the
profession.
7. Collaboration: Nurse collaborates with health care consumer,family, and others in the
conduct of nursing practice
8. Professional Practice Evaluation: Nurse evaluates own practice in relation to professional
practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules and regulations.
9. Resources: Nurse uses appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are
safe, effective, and financially responsible.
10. Environmental Health: Nurse practices in an environmentally safe manner.
What publication by the ANA provides guidelines for nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Code of Ethics
What are the characteristics of nursing as a profession? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1.
Patientcentered practice, the individual, families, and communities.
2. Nurses administer care in a safe, prudent, and knowledgeable manner.
3. Nurses are responsible and accountable to self, patients, and peers.
4. Nurses have a formal body of knowledge.
5. Nurses apply critical thinking skills, knowledge, and clinical expertise in their practice.
6. Nurses are lifelong learners.
What are some of the current influences on nursing care? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>1.
Importance of nurses' self-care
2. The Affordable Care Act
3|Page
