FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CHAPTER 1-NURS 110 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANS most independently functioning nurse.
Master's degree in nursing and additional background in patho, pharma, and physical
assessment,
4 types
CNS, NP, CNM, CRNA
American Nurses Association (ANA) def. of nursing - ANS -Nurses protect, promote and
optimize pt's health
-prevent illness and injury
-alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
-advocate for the care of patients
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - ANS 1 of the 4 APRN
educated in midwifery, certified by American College of Nurse - Midwives.
skill set includes care for women during normal pregnancy, labor and delivery and care for
newborn.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - ANS 1 of 4 APRN
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, considered a clinician in a specialized practice of care, i.e. population, setting, disease, type of
care , type of problem,
Code of Ethics - ANS the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principles used to
provide care for pts.
-Need to incorporate ANA Code of Ethics along with personal values and ethics into practice
-Code of Ethics for nurses/ interpretive statements
*guide for carrying out nx RESPONSIBILITES that provide QUALITY nursing care
*outlines ethical obligations of the profession
Continuing Education - ANS formal, organized educational programs offered to maintain and
keep current on nursing skills .
In-Service education - ANS education offered by employer to raise or maintain nursing skills
and knowledge held by its employees.
International council of Nurses (ICN) - ANS similiar to ANA. promoting nursing standards,
seek a higher status for nurses, provide international power for nurses
National league for nursing (NLN) - ANS professional organization that advances the
excellence of nursing education to better prepare nurses to meet the needs of the population.
Nurse practitioner - ANS provides health care, usually in outpatient setting, provides a more
holistic approach to chronic disease. most operate in a primary care setting.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) - ANS 1) pt source of control (involve family
and friends)
2)other healthcare members, family
3) integrate best current evidence to deliver optimal care (read up on journals)
4)data monitor for outcome process (improves safety
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CHAPTER 1-NURS 110 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANS most independently functioning nurse.
Master's degree in nursing and additional background in patho, pharma, and physical
assessment,
4 types
CNS, NP, CNM, CRNA
American Nurses Association (ANA) def. of nursing - ANS -Nurses protect, promote and
optimize pt's health
-prevent illness and injury
-alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
-advocate for the care of patients
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - ANS 1 of the 4 APRN
educated in midwifery, certified by American College of Nurse - Midwives.
skill set includes care for women during normal pregnancy, labor and delivery and care for
newborn.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - ANS 1 of 4 APRN
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, considered a clinician in a specialized practice of care, i.e. population, setting, disease, type of
care , type of problem,
Code of Ethics - ANS the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principles used to
provide care for pts.
-Need to incorporate ANA Code of Ethics along with personal values and ethics into practice
-Code of Ethics for nurses/ interpretive statements
*guide for carrying out nx RESPONSIBILITES that provide QUALITY nursing care
*outlines ethical obligations of the profession
Continuing Education - ANS formal, organized educational programs offered to maintain and
keep current on nursing skills .
In-Service education - ANS education offered by employer to raise or maintain nursing skills
and knowledge held by its employees.
International council of Nurses (ICN) - ANS similiar to ANA. promoting nursing standards,
seek a higher status for nurses, provide international power for nurses
National league for nursing (NLN) - ANS professional organization that advances the
excellence of nursing education to better prepare nurses to meet the needs of the population.
Nurse practitioner - ANS provides health care, usually in outpatient setting, provides a more
holistic approach to chronic disease. most operate in a primary care setting.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) - ANS 1) pt source of control (involve family
and friends)
2)other healthcare members, family
3) integrate best current evidence to deliver optimal care (read up on journals)
4)data monitor for outcome process (improves safety
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