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NSG 444
NSG 444/ NSG444 | Exam 2 Review | Transition to
Practice | Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100%
Correct | (NEW 2025/ 2026) GCU
1. Which regulatory body oversees nursing standards and has the
authority to impose sanctions on nurses for violations?: state board of
nursing
2. The succeed in a malpractice suit against a nurse, the nurse must
prove what 4 elements?: - duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation (the nurse caused it)
- Damages
3. What is the term that refers to the routine care or "work plan" that is
within the scope of practice for a nurse during their shift?: assignment
4. What are the 5 steps in define, measure, analyze, improve, and control
(DMAIC)? (see p. 540): - identify problem and goal
- Agree on key performance measurements
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- Data analysis
- Determine whether measures reflect the true problem
- Sustain the improvement
5. Incident reports go into the client's record (T/F)?: false
6. What nursing specialty is responsible for designing technology with
nursing workflow in mind?: nursing informatics
7. What principle, often called the "80/20 rule" suggests that 80% of
outcomes come from 20% of causes?: pareto principle
8. What is nurse staffing that incorporates predictability and
flexibility?: involves balancing the number of nurses available with
patient needs, requiring both the ability to forecast patient volume and the
capacity to adapt as conditions change
9. What type of person is empathetic, supporting, and provides
constructive feedback, serving as a guide and role model?: mentor
10. What is acuity level?: rating scale based on nursing care delivery,
patient stability, and care needs
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NSG 444
NSG 444/ NSG444 | Exam 2 Review | Transition to
Practice | Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100%
Correct | (NEW 2025/ 2026) GCU
1. Which regulatory body oversees nursing standards and has the
authority to impose sanctions on nurses for violations?: state board of
nursing
2. The succeed in a malpractice suit against a nurse, the nurse must
prove what 4 elements?: - duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation (the nurse caused it)
- Damages
3. What is the term that refers to the routine care or "work plan" that is
within the scope of practice for a nurse during their shift?: assignment
4. What are the 5 steps in define, measure, analyze, improve, and control
(DMAIC)? (see p. 540): - identify problem and goal
- Agree on key performance measurements
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- Data analysis
- Determine whether measures reflect the true problem
- Sustain the improvement
5. Incident reports go into the client's record (T/F)?: false
6. What nursing specialty is responsible for designing technology with
nursing workflow in mind?: nursing informatics
7. What principle, often called the "80/20 rule" suggests that 80% of
outcomes come from 20% of causes?: pareto principle
8. What is nurse staffing that incorporates predictability and
flexibility?: involves balancing the number of nurses available with
patient needs, requiring both the ability to forecast patient volume and the
capacity to adapt as conditions change
9. What type of person is empathetic, supporting, and provides
constructive feedback, serving as a guide and role model?: mentor
10. What is acuity level?: rating scale based on nursing care delivery,
patient stability, and care needs
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