NU 311 Clinical Nursing Skills Exam 1 South
Alabama Exam Questions and Correct Answer
1. Familiarize yourself with the USA College of Nursing Dress Code
correct answer: !!!
2. What are the characteristics of a profession? correct
answer: Extensive education Theoretical body of knowledge
Specific service
Autonomy in decision making
Code of ethics
3. What is the ANA? correct answer: American Nurses Association
4. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1 correct answer: -Provision 1
...practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attribute of EVERY
person
5. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 2 correct answer: -Provision 2
The nurse's primary COMMITMENT TO THE PATIENT, whether an individual, family, group, or population
6. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 4 correct answer: -Provision 4
The nurse has AUTHORITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY for nursing practice; makes decisions;
and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to PROVIDE optimal care
7. Know the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the
State Nurse Practice Acts (SNPA) correct answer: These are not laws but influence
policy development
SNPA-NURSING LICENSURE. It's the Law!
-Define the scope of practice within each state; protects public
-To practice nursing in the United States, RN candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN exam
-Same exam in every state
-Regardless of educational preparation, the exam is the same
-Tests minimum knowledge base
8. Know the principles of delegation correct answer: -The decision of whether or not to
delegate or assign is based upon the judgment concerning the condition of the patient, the
,competency of the members of the nursing team, and the degree of supervision that is required of the
RN if a task is delegated.
-The RN delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes that the care worker has the knowledge
and skill to perform, taking into account training, cultural competence, experience, and facility policy and
procedures.
9. What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? correct
answer: 1 correct answer: ADLs
2 correct answer: non sterile specimen collection
,3 correct answer: I&O
4 correct answer: vital signs
10. What is the difference between responsibility and
accountability? correct answer: The transfer of responsibility for the performance of
a task from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome
-The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the performance of the task
-The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the outcome
You can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
11. Throughout each chapter are guidelines for delegation and
collaboration. Be sure to review for each assigned chapter correct
answer: !!!!
12. In most chapters of our book, you will find sections titled
Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Care, and Safety
Guidelines. ALWAYS be familiar with content in these sections! correct
answer: !!!!
13. Be familiar with EBP correct answer: EBP is a problem-solving approach to clinical
practice that combines the best available evidence in combination with a clinician's expertise, patient
preferences and values, and available health care resources in making decisions about patient care
14. Know how to recognize best evidence when reviewing research
correct answer: The best evidence
comes from well-designed, systematically conducted research studies found in scientific journals. You
must also use sources of evidence that include quality improvement and risk management data, infection
control data, retrospective or concurrent chart review, and clinicians' expertise.
15. What are the steps of EBP? correct answer: 1. ASK a clinical question.
2. SEARCH for the most relevant and best evidence that applies to the question
3. Critically APPRAISE the evidence you gather.
4. APPLY or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise, patient preferences, and values in
making a practice decision or change.
5. EVALUATE the practice decision or change.
, 6. COMMUNICATE your results.
Alabama Exam Questions and Correct Answer
1. Familiarize yourself with the USA College of Nursing Dress Code
correct answer: !!!
2. What are the characteristics of a profession? correct
answer: Extensive education Theoretical body of knowledge
Specific service
Autonomy in decision making
Code of ethics
3. What is the ANA? correct answer: American Nurses Association
4. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1 correct answer: -Provision 1
...practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attribute of EVERY
person
5. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 2 correct answer: -Provision 2
The nurse's primary COMMITMENT TO THE PATIENT, whether an individual, family, group, or population
6. ANA Code of Ethics Provision 4 correct answer: -Provision 4
The nurse has AUTHORITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY for nursing practice; makes decisions;
and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to PROVIDE optimal care
7. Know the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the
State Nurse Practice Acts (SNPA) correct answer: These are not laws but influence
policy development
SNPA-NURSING LICENSURE. It's the Law!
-Define the scope of practice within each state; protects public
-To practice nursing in the United States, RN candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN exam
-Same exam in every state
-Regardless of educational preparation, the exam is the same
-Tests minimum knowledge base
8. Know the principles of delegation correct answer: -The decision of whether or not to
delegate or assign is based upon the judgment concerning the condition of the patient, the
,competency of the members of the nursing team, and the degree of supervision that is required of the
RN if a task is delegated.
-The RN delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes that the care worker has the knowledge
and skill to perform, taking into account training, cultural competence, experience, and facility policy and
procedures.
9. What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? correct
answer: 1 correct answer: ADLs
2 correct answer: non sterile specimen collection
,3 correct answer: I&O
4 correct answer: vital signs
10. What is the difference between responsibility and
accountability? correct answer: The transfer of responsibility for the performance of
a task from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome
-The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the performance of the task
-The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the outcome
You can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
11. Throughout each chapter are guidelines for delegation and
collaboration. Be sure to review for each assigned chapter correct
answer: !!!!
12. In most chapters of our book, you will find sections titled
Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Care, and Safety
Guidelines. ALWAYS be familiar with content in these sections! correct
answer: !!!!
13. Be familiar with EBP correct answer: EBP is a problem-solving approach to clinical
practice that combines the best available evidence in combination with a clinician's expertise, patient
preferences and values, and available health care resources in making decisions about patient care
14. Know how to recognize best evidence when reviewing research
correct answer: The best evidence
comes from well-designed, systematically conducted research studies found in scientific journals. You
must also use sources of evidence that include quality improvement and risk management data, infection
control data, retrospective or concurrent chart review, and clinicians' expertise.
15. What are the steps of EBP? correct answer: 1. ASK a clinical question.
2. SEARCH for the most relevant and best evidence that applies to the question
3. Critically APPRAISE the evidence you gather.
4. APPLY or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise, patient preferences, and values in
making a practice decision or change.
5. EVALUATE the practice decision or change.
, 6. COMMUNICATE your results.
