VNSG 1122 Exam 1 Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Maslow's hierarchy theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Framework for prioritizing patient
needs in nursing.
Basic needs - CORRECT ANSWER - Physiologic requirements essential for survival.
Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER - Pioneer of modern nursing and sanitation
practices.
Crimean War contributions - CORRECT ANSWER - Improved hospital conditions,
reducing death rate significantly.
Nursing education beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER - Focus on nutrition, therapy, and
emotional support.
Affordable Care Act - CORRECT ANSWER - Healthcare reform expanding insurance
coverage and access.
Dependent coverage age - CORRECT ANSWER - Children covered under parent's
insurance until 26.
Evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing care based on research and
clinical expertise.
Common nursing goals - CORRECT ANSWER - Promote wellness, prevent illness,
restore health.
, Chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Long-lasting condition developing slowly over
time.
Acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Sudden onset condition resolving quickly.
Terminal illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition with no cure, leading to death.
Primary illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition that arises independently without
another cause.
Secondary illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition resulting from a primary illness.
Congenital illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic condition present at birth.
Idiopathic illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition with no known cause.
Stages of illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Phases include transition, acceptance, and
convalescence.
Transition stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial denial of illness with vague symptoms.
Acceptance stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Recognition of illness and steps towards
recovery.
Convalescence stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery phase after illness, adapting if
chronic.
Low health literacy - CORRECT ANSWER - Inadequate understanding affecting patient
health outcomes.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Maslow's hierarchy theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Framework for prioritizing patient
needs in nursing.
Basic needs - CORRECT ANSWER - Physiologic requirements essential for survival.
Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER - Pioneer of modern nursing and sanitation
practices.
Crimean War contributions - CORRECT ANSWER - Improved hospital conditions,
reducing death rate significantly.
Nursing education beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER - Focus on nutrition, therapy, and
emotional support.
Affordable Care Act - CORRECT ANSWER - Healthcare reform expanding insurance
coverage and access.
Dependent coverage age - CORRECT ANSWER - Children covered under parent's
insurance until 26.
Evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing care based on research and
clinical expertise.
Common nursing goals - CORRECT ANSWER - Promote wellness, prevent illness,
restore health.
, Chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Long-lasting condition developing slowly over
time.
Acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Sudden onset condition resolving quickly.
Terminal illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition with no cure, leading to death.
Primary illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition that arises independently without
another cause.
Secondary illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition resulting from a primary illness.
Congenital illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic condition present at birth.
Idiopathic illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition with no known cause.
Stages of illness - CORRECT ANSWER - Phases include transition, acceptance, and
convalescence.
Transition stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial denial of illness with vague symptoms.
Acceptance stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Recognition of illness and steps towards
recovery.
Convalescence stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Recovery phase after illness, adapting if
chronic.
Low health literacy - CORRECT ANSWER - Inadequate understanding affecting patient
health outcomes.
