NR 222 EXAM 1 WCU QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | COMPREHENS… EXAM
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NR 222 Exam 1 WCU
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Comprehensive
Nursing Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 50 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive nursing review document provides 50 questions with pre-determined
correct answers and detailed rationales, focusing on fundamental nursing concepts. It is
directly suitable for students to use for exam preparation, course review, and certification
study.
TOPICS
Foundations of Nursing Practice Q1–Q17
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Q18–Q30
Patient Care and Communication Q31–Q43
Cultural Competence and Health Disparities Q44–Q47
Nursing Process and Care Planning Q48–Q50
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 50
Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?
a) The nurse assesses the patient for the possible cause of his pain
b) The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination
c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.
d) An education seminar on "Eating for a healthy Heart"
CORRECT ANSWER
c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.
RATIONALE
Filing an incident report for a medication error demonstrates accountability by acknowledging a
deviation from safe practice and initiating a process for learning and prevention. This action
directly addresses professional responsibility for patient safety and adherence to established
protocols.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 50
Which statement is an accurate description of nursing?
a) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and
illness"
b) "Nursing is a profession dependent upon the physician."
c) "It is the role of the physician, not the nurse, to help patients understand their health."
d) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and cure of human diseases and any potential health
problems."
CORRECT ANSWER
a) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and
illness"
RATIONALE
Nursing's scope encompasses assessing and managing individuals' reactions to health conditions,
differentiating it from the physician's role of diagnosing and curing disease. This reflects the
nursing process's focus on patient-centered care and holistic well-being.
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 50
The first practicing nurse epidemiologist was
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Mildred Montag
c) Mary Agnes Snively
d) Clara Barton
CORRECT ANSWER
a)Florence Nightingale
RATIONALE
Florence Nightingale pioneered the use of statistics and data visualization to improve sanitation
and patient care, establishing the foundations of modern nursing epidemiology. This involved
systematic data collection and analysis to identify causes of mortality and implement evidence-
based interventions.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 50
A nurse is accused of inappropriate professional behavior and malpractice. Which tool will
be used to determine if the allegations are true?
a) ANA Standards of Practice
b) Advocacy
c) WHO Plan of Action for Registered Nurses
d) The JC National Patient Safety Goals
CORRECT ANSWER
a) ANA Standards of Practice
RATIONALE
The ANA Standards of Practice define the expected level of professional performance for
registered nurses, serving as the benchmark against which alleged malpractice and inappropriate
behavior are evaluated. This framework establishes the legal and ethical obligations of nursing
practice.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 222 Exam 1 WCU
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Comprehensive
Nursing Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 50 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive nursing review document provides 50 questions with pre-determined
correct answers and detailed rationales, focusing on fundamental nursing concepts. It is
directly suitable for students to use for exam preparation, course review, and certification
study.
TOPICS
Foundations of Nursing Practice Q1–Q17
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Q18–Q30
Patient Care and Communication Q31–Q43
Cultural Competence and Health Disparities Q44–Q47
Nursing Process and Care Planning Q48–Q50
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 50
Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?
a) The nurse assesses the patient for the possible cause of his pain
b) The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination
c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.
d) An education seminar on "Eating for a healthy Heart"
CORRECT ANSWER
c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.
RATIONALE
Filing an incident report for a medication error demonstrates accountability by acknowledging a
deviation from safe practice and initiating a process for learning and prevention. This action
directly addresses professional responsibility for patient safety and adherence to established
protocols.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 50
Which statement is an accurate description of nursing?
a) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and
illness"
b) "Nursing is a profession dependent upon the physician."
c) "It is the role of the physician, not the nurse, to help patients understand their health."
d) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and cure of human diseases and any potential health
problems."
CORRECT ANSWER
a) "Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and
illness"
RATIONALE
Nursing's scope encompasses assessing and managing individuals' reactions to health conditions,
differentiating it from the physician's role of diagnosing and curing disease. This reflects the
nursing process's focus on patient-centered care and holistic well-being.
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 50
The first practicing nurse epidemiologist was
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Mildred Montag
c) Mary Agnes Snively
d) Clara Barton
CORRECT ANSWER
a)Florence Nightingale
RATIONALE
Florence Nightingale pioneered the use of statistics and data visualization to improve sanitation
and patient care, establishing the foundations of modern nursing epidemiology. This involved
systematic data collection and analysis to identify causes of mortality and implement evidence-
based interventions.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 50
A nurse is accused of inappropriate professional behavior and malpractice. Which tool will
be used to determine if the allegations are true?
a) ANA Standards of Practice
b) Advocacy
c) WHO Plan of Action for Registered Nurses
d) The JC National Patient Safety Goals
CORRECT ANSWER
a) ANA Standards of Practice
RATIONALE
The ANA Standards of Practice define the expected level of professional performance for
registered nurses, serving as the benchmark against which alleged malpractice and inappropriate
behavior are evaluated. This framework establishes the legal and ethical obligations of nursing
practice.
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