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Chamberlain University-Illinois
NR 222 NR 222 Exam #1 Chamberlain
Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
CHAPTER 1 Nursing Today
Benner's Model of Novice to Expert Novice
Advanced beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
ANA definition of nursing Ans: the protection, promotion, and optimization
of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of
suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and
advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice Ans: Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes Identification
Planning
Implementation
Coordination of Care
Health Teaching + Health Promotion
Consultation
Prescriptive Authority + Treatment
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Evaluation
ANA Standards of Professional Performance Ans: Ethics
Education
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality of Practice
Communication
Leadership
Collaboration
Professional Practice
Resources
Environmental Health
Autonomy Ans: Essential element of professional nursing that involves the
initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical orders.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Ans: Most independently
functioning nurse; has masters degree in nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Ans: An APRN who is an expert clinician in a
specialized area of practice
Nurse Practioner (NP) Ans: Are prepared to provide direct client care in
primary care settings, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention,
early diagnosis, and treatment of common health problems
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Ans: An APRN who is also educated in
midwifery and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwifes
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Ans: An APRN with advanced
education in a nurse anesthetia accredited program
Nurse Educator Ans: works primarily in schools of nursing, staff
development departments of health care agencies, and patient education
departments
© 2026 All rights reserved
Chamberlain University-Illinois
NR 222 NR 222 Exam #1 Chamberlain
Questions and Answers 2026 Latest Update
CHAPTER 1 Nursing Today
Benner's Model of Novice to Expert Novice
Advanced beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
ANA definition of nursing Ans: the protection, promotion, and optimization
of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of
suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and
advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice Ans: Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes Identification
Planning
Implementation
Coordination of Care
Health Teaching + Health Promotion
Consultation
Prescriptive Authority + Treatment
© 2026 All rights reserved
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Evaluation
ANA Standards of Professional Performance Ans: Ethics
Education
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality of Practice
Communication
Leadership
Collaboration
Professional Practice
Resources
Environmental Health
Autonomy Ans: Essential element of professional nursing that involves the
initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical orders.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Ans: Most independently
functioning nurse; has masters degree in nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Ans: An APRN who is an expert clinician in a
specialized area of practice
Nurse Practioner (NP) Ans: Are prepared to provide direct client care in
primary care settings, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention,
early diagnosis, and treatment of common health problems
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Ans: An APRN who is also educated in
midwifery and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwifes
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Ans: An APRN with advanced
education in a nurse anesthetia accredited program
Nurse Educator Ans: works primarily in schools of nursing, staff
development departments of health care agencies, and patient education
departments
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