NURS 1000 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
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Nursing Definition - ANS Practice that combines science, art of caring, critical thinking and
compassion to patient-centered care.
Explain Aims of Nursing - ANS Promote health, prevent illness, restore health, facilitate
coping with death and disability.
Explain why Nursing qualifies as a Profession - ANS Characterized by specialized knowledge
and education, autonomy and decision-making in patient care, standards of practice and ethics,
ongoing professional development and research, and commitment to public service.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - ANS Basic nursing care
under supervision; typically a 1-year program.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - ANS Prepares for RN licensure; emphasizes technical
nursing skills.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - ANS Broader education including leadership, research,
and community health; prepares for RN licensure.
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,Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - ANS Advanced practice roles such as NP, CNS, nurse
educator, nurse administrator.
Doctoral Degrees (DNP/PhD) - ANS Focus on leadership, advanced clinical practice, research,
and policy-making roles.
Florence Nightingale - ANS Founder of modern nursing; emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
compassionate care.
19th Century Nursing - ANS Formal nursing education began; hospitals and nursing schools
expanded.
20th Century Nursing - ANS Expansion of professional roles, specialization, and evidence-
based practice.
Modern Nursing - ANS Focus on holistic care, advanced practice, patient-centered care, and
community health.
Current Trends in Nursing - ANS Include advanced practice roles, evidence-based practice,
technology in nursing, community and population health focus, cultural competency, and
interprofessional collaboration.
Health - ANS A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the
absence of disease (WHO).
Wellness - ANS Active process of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life; includes
lifestyle behaviors and self-care.
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, Illness - ANS Subjective experience of symptoms and suffering; can be acute or chronic,
temporary or permanent.
Role of the Nurse - ANS Includes educator, advocate, care coordinator, health promoter, and
researcher.
Acute Illness - ANS Short-term, rapid onset illness.
Chronic Illness - ANS Long-term illness that persists for months or years.
Primary Prevention - ANS Actions to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs,
such as immunizations and health education.
Secondary Prevention - ANS Early detection and prompt intervention to reduce severity or
progression of disease, including screening tests.
Tertiary Prevention - ANS Managing established disease to slow or prevent complications and
improve quality of life.
Factors Influencing Communication - ANS Includes physical, psychological, social,
physiological, cultural, and technological factors.
Nonverbal Communication - ANS Ways people communicate without words, such as body
language, facial expressions, and touch.
Professional Responsibilities in Electronic Communication - ANS Includes maintaining
confidentiality, ensuring accuracy, using professional language, and documenting appropriately.
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Nursing Definition - ANS Practice that combines science, art of caring, critical thinking and
compassion to patient-centered care.
Explain Aims of Nursing - ANS Promote health, prevent illness, restore health, facilitate
coping with death and disability.
Explain why Nursing qualifies as a Profession - ANS Characterized by specialized knowledge
and education, autonomy and decision-making in patient care, standards of practice and ethics,
ongoing professional development and research, and commitment to public service.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - ANS Basic nursing care
under supervision; typically a 1-year program.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - ANS Prepares for RN licensure; emphasizes technical
nursing skills.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - ANS Broader education including leadership, research,
and community health; prepares for RN licensure.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - ANS Advanced practice roles such as NP, CNS, nurse
educator, nurse administrator.
Doctoral Degrees (DNP/PhD) - ANS Focus on leadership, advanced clinical practice, research,
and policy-making roles.
Florence Nightingale - ANS Founder of modern nursing; emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
compassionate care.
19th Century Nursing - ANS Formal nursing education began; hospitals and nursing schools
expanded.
20th Century Nursing - ANS Expansion of professional roles, specialization, and evidence-
based practice.
Modern Nursing - ANS Focus on holistic care, advanced practice, patient-centered care, and
community health.
Current Trends in Nursing - ANS Include advanced practice roles, evidence-based practice,
technology in nursing, community and population health focus, cultural competency, and
interprofessional collaboration.
Health - ANS A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the
absence of disease (WHO).
Wellness - ANS Active process of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life; includes
lifestyle behaviors and self-care.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Illness - ANS Subjective experience of symptoms and suffering; can be acute or chronic,
temporary or permanent.
Role of the Nurse - ANS Includes educator, advocate, care coordinator, health promoter, and
researcher.
Acute Illness - ANS Short-term, rapid onset illness.
Chronic Illness - ANS Long-term illness that persists for months or years.
Primary Prevention - ANS Actions to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs,
such as immunizations and health education.
Secondary Prevention - ANS Early detection and prompt intervention to reduce severity or
progression of disease, including screening tests.
Tertiary Prevention - ANS Managing established disease to slow or prevent complications and
improve quality of life.
Factors Influencing Communication - ANS Includes physical, psychological, social,
physiological, cultural, and technological factors.
Nonverbal Communication - ANS Ways people communicate without words, such as body
language, facial expressions, and touch.
Professional Responsibilities in Electronic Communication - ANS Includes maintaining
confidentiality, ensuring accuracy, using professional language, and documenting appropriately.
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