FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES DIABETES
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the definition of a novice in nursing. Answer: No experience;
unable to use judgment; relies heavily on rules
⩥ What is the focus of a novice nurse. Answer: Learning basic nursing
skills and gaining familiarity with routine tasks
⩥ What is an example of a novice nurse. Answer: New nursing graduate
just starting work
⩥ What is the definition of an advanced beginner in nursing? Answer:
demonstrates basic levels of performance; can recognize recurring
patterns; still follows rules not critical thinking
⩥ What is the focus of an advanced beginner nurse. Answer: gaining
experience in different situations; improving clinical skills; starting to
rely on experience
,⩥ What is an example of an advanced beginner nurse?. Answer: a nurse
with less than a year of experience who has started to develop familiarity
with specific situations but may require guidance
⩥ What is the definition of a competent in nursing?. Answer: has been
working for 2-3 years; demonstrates efficiency and confidence; can
organize plans
⩥ What is the focus of a competent nurse?. Answer: efficiency in
clinical practice; developing ability to prioritize tasks; refining time
management skills
⩥ What is an example of a competent nurse?. Answer: a nurse who has
gained experience in a specific area and has developed ability to manage
a manageable caseload of patients but still may need improvement
⩥ What is proficient in nursing?. Answer: has learned what to expect in
certain situations; view situations holistically; can identify most relevant
situations; use experience to anticipate problems
⩥ What is the focus of a proficient nurse?. Answer: clinical reasoning;
intuitive decision-making; ability to handle complex or ambiguous
situations with more ease
, ⩥ What is an example of a proficient nurse?. Answer: A nurse who has
been practicing for several years and can effectively assess and
anticipate patient needs
⩥ What is the definition of an expert in nursing?. Answer: have intuitive
grasp of patient care; can recognize and address problems without
needing guidelines; skilled in handling complex situations; rely on their
experience; can teach others
⩥ What is the focus of an expert nurse?. Answer: mastery in clinical
practice; innovative problem-solving; leadership in healthcare setting
⩥ What is an example of an expert nurse?. Answer: a highly experienced
nurse with years of practice who has honed their skills and may serve as
a mentor and contribute to evidence-based practices and policy-making
⩥ What is the Standard Nursing Practice(ADPIE)?. Answer: five
consecutive steps of nursing process
⩥ (A)ssessment. Answer: Collecting information
⩥ (D)iagnosis. Answer: critical judgement of care
⩥ (P)lanning. Answer: the process of anticipating future events and
determining strategies to help patient