NURS 100
NURS 100 Exam 1 Practice Questions
and Answers 2026
Madge graduated from a hospital-based diploma nursing program in 1947. During her 3-
year education, she lived in a dorm next to the hospital where she cared for patients in
the wards. She proudly wore her starched white uniform and nursing cap on the day of
her pinning ceremony.
Madge's daughter, Kathy, graduated from a 2-year associate degree nursing (ADN)
program at the local community college in 1974. She worked as a "new grad" nurse in
the hospital for 4 months after graduation, awaiting the results of her NCLEX-RN®
examination.
Bryan, Kathy's son, graduated with his bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from
the state university in 2011 after a 4-week preceptorship at the end of his program.
As a new grad on the acute care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient
information and supplies in preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. Which
image was the new nurse demonstrating?
handmaiden
When comparing the roles of Madge and Bryan as new nursing grads, which roles and
functions would they have in common? Select all that apply.
Direct care provider
Communicator
Client/family educator
Counselor
Leader
all of the above
At the time of Bryan's graduation with his BSN degree, Kathy decides to enroll in an RN
to BSN program to obtain her degree. What new opportunities will be available for Kathy
with this additional education? Select all that apply.
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Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new grad role. He tells his
mom, "I do fine when I've done something before, but every day there seems to be a
new skill that I haven't performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier
as he becomes exposed to more experiences. Which stage of Benner's model is Bryan
demonstrating?
Advanced beginner
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she was ever a member
of the American Nurses Association (ANA). She responds by saying, "I'm not sure what
that is." What is Bryan's best response?
1) Applying for graduate school
2) Providing community care
3) Performing research
During Kathy's BSN program, she has to give a presentation about the use of informatics
in nursing as a part of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) standards.
Which examples from her workplace could Kathy share? Select all that apply.
The time clock to record her hours worked
The electronic health record to record and communicate patient care
The computer order entry system to communicate between departments
The barcode scanner for medication input safety
The security monitoring camera to track visitors
1) EHR record to record & communicate pt care
2) Computer order entry system to communicate between departments
3) Barcode scanner for medication input safety
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom that
he's more passionate about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To
which care location should Kathy direct him?
Community health
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Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner
education programs. During an interview, he is asked which factors are most influential
in changing the face of healthcare. Which answer is correct?
"Consumers are becoming more educated & demanding more choices."
In which ways is a nurse able to advance his or her practice? Select all that apply.
Earning a doctorate in Nursing Practice
Becoming certified to work in pediatrics
Obtaining certification in wound care
Obtaining certification in chemotherapy
Becoming certified in emergency nursing
all of the above
The nurse is explaining that she works with homebound clients who cannot get to
ambulatory care for treatment. Which health care setting is the nurse working in?
Home care
Which roles are commonly used by nurses during a given shift? Select all that apply.
Leader
Case manager
Educator
Advocate
Organizer
1) Leader
2) Case manager
3) Educator
4) Advocate
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of
Benner's model?
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Expert
Which organization represents nurses around the world to ensure quality nursing care
for all?
The International Council of Nursing
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse gathers equipment for the insertion of a Foley catheter, obtains a verbal
consent from the client, and follows the agency's procedure to complete the task.
Not critical thinking
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse discovers abnormal findings when performing a physical assessment. She
reviews the electronic health record, comparing the findings, and calls the healthcare
provider with the contrasting information. The nurse practitioner then gives new
medication orders.
Critical thinking
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The student explores the client's health record, reads the history and physical
examination, and records the information on the nursing care plan.
Not critical thinking
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse recognizes that the client has crackles in the lower lung fields from an
accumulation of fluid. He further explores the patient's weight, intake and output, and
medication list before documenting the findings.
Critical thinking
NURS 100
NURS 100 Exam 1 Practice Questions
and Answers 2026
Madge graduated from a hospital-based diploma nursing program in 1947. During her 3-
year education, she lived in a dorm next to the hospital where she cared for patients in
the wards. She proudly wore her starched white uniform and nursing cap on the day of
her pinning ceremony.
Madge's daughter, Kathy, graduated from a 2-year associate degree nursing (ADN)
program at the local community college in 1974. She worked as a "new grad" nurse in
the hospital for 4 months after graduation, awaiting the results of her NCLEX-RN®
examination.
Bryan, Kathy's son, graduated with his bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from
the state university in 2011 after a 4-week preceptorship at the end of his program.
As a new grad on the acute care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient
information and supplies in preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. Which
image was the new nurse demonstrating?
handmaiden
When comparing the roles of Madge and Bryan as new nursing grads, which roles and
functions would they have in common? Select all that apply.
Direct care provider
Communicator
Client/family educator
Counselor
Leader
all of the above
At the time of Bryan's graduation with his BSN degree, Kathy decides to enroll in an RN
to BSN program to obtain her degree. What new opportunities will be available for Kathy
with this additional education? Select all that apply.
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,NURS 100
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new grad role. He tells his
mom, "I do fine when I've done something before, but every day there seems to be a
new skill that I haven't performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier
as he becomes exposed to more experiences. Which stage of Benner's model is Bryan
demonstrating?
Advanced beginner
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she was ever a member
of the American Nurses Association (ANA). She responds by saying, "I'm not sure what
that is." What is Bryan's best response?
1) Applying for graduate school
2) Providing community care
3) Performing research
During Kathy's BSN program, she has to give a presentation about the use of informatics
in nursing as a part of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) standards.
Which examples from her workplace could Kathy share? Select all that apply.
The time clock to record her hours worked
The electronic health record to record and communicate patient care
The computer order entry system to communicate between departments
The barcode scanner for medication input safety
The security monitoring camera to track visitors
1) EHR record to record & communicate pt care
2) Computer order entry system to communicate between departments
3) Barcode scanner for medication input safety
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom that
he's more passionate about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To
which care location should Kathy direct him?
Community health
NURS 100
,NURS 100
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner
education programs. During an interview, he is asked which factors are most influential
in changing the face of healthcare. Which answer is correct?
"Consumers are becoming more educated & demanding more choices."
In which ways is a nurse able to advance his or her practice? Select all that apply.
Earning a doctorate in Nursing Practice
Becoming certified to work in pediatrics
Obtaining certification in wound care
Obtaining certification in chemotherapy
Becoming certified in emergency nursing
all of the above
The nurse is explaining that she works with homebound clients who cannot get to
ambulatory care for treatment. Which health care setting is the nurse working in?
Home care
Which roles are commonly used by nurses during a given shift? Select all that apply.
Leader
Case manager
Educator
Advocate
Organizer
1) Leader
2) Case manager
3) Educator
4) Advocate
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of
Benner's model?
NURS 100
, NURS 100
Expert
Which organization represents nurses around the world to ensure quality nursing care
for all?
The International Council of Nursing
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse gathers equipment for the insertion of a Foley catheter, obtains a verbal
consent from the client, and follows the agency's procedure to complete the task.
Not critical thinking
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse discovers abnormal findings when performing a physical assessment. She
reviews the electronic health record, comparing the findings, and calls the healthcare
provider with the contrasting information. The nurse practitioner then gives new
medication orders.
Critical thinking
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The student explores the client's health record, reads the history and physical
examination, and records the information on the nursing care plan.
Not critical thinking
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse recognizes that the client has crackles in the lower lung fields from an
accumulation of fluid. He further explores the patient's weight, intake and output, and
medication list before documenting the findings.
Critical thinking
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