Nursing Exam 2 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER The results, or end products, of
planned study and experience that are focused on specific abilities required for practice.
Contemporary Issues - CORRECT ANSWER the problems, changes, and concerns that
are current for the present time
core competencies - CORRECT ANSWER The essential cluster of abilities and skills
required for competent nursing practice.
Educational mobility - CORRECT ANSWER The progressive movement from one
type or level of education to another, often based on flexible, self-directed, or advanced
placement options. Examples are progression from diploma preparation to an academic
degree, such as RN to BSN or MSN; BSN to doctoral degree; or non-nursing degree to BSN,
MSN, or doctoral degree.
educational trends - CORRECT ANSWER Shifts in conditions and concerns that
emerge from and influence various aspects of society; broad changes is the United States and
the world that influence the education and practice of nurses and other providers
Performance examinations - CORRECT ANSWER Standardized evaluation based on
objective demonstration of specific required competencies; used in conjunction with written
tests of knowledge about those abilities. They may require performance in actual or simulated
situations, related to physical psychomotor skills or the observable evidence of other skills
such as critical thinking, communication, teaching, planning, writing, or analysis and
integration of data.
5 education issues and trends - CORRECT ANSWER -Knowledge Expansion and use
of technology and the Internet
-Practice-based competency outcomes
-Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, and economic and political changes
,-Patient-centered care: engagement , safety, and privacy
-Shortage of nurses and faculty
knowledge expansion and use of technology and informatics - CORRECT ANSWER -
A major part in education & practice
-Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
-Benefits in nursing education
-Communication at Internet speed
-Use of chat rooms, blogs, online sources
-Distance learning opportunities
-Smart phones access information quickly
-Learn to select valid & reliable sources
-Acquire competencies required for information-intensive nursing practice
-Use of computerized testing in Nursing Schools prepare the student for NCLEX testing
-Technology Integration is part of UL Lafayette BSN Program & Student Learning Outcomes
(AACN Essentials: 4 & 9).
practice based competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER specify expected results
that establishes realistic expectations for clinical practice; they are measurable
learning to think like a nurse - CORRECT ANSWER why are practice based outcomes
important ?
Validation of Competencies - CORRECT ANSWER -Can be stressful
-Major incentive to promote patient safety and effective care
-show your ability to think like a nurse
Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, and economic & political changes - CORRECT
ANSWER -Aging population—people living longer
, -Diverse population
Use of traditional practitioners and treatments other than traditional Western medicine
Illegal Immigrants
-Increasing number of people living in poverty, homeless, and/or uninsured
-Domestic abuse of women and children
-Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and public places
-Substance abuse (opioid epidemic)
-Suicide
-Obesity Epidemic
-Nontraditional families
-Disrespect for others
shortage of nurses and faculty - CORRECT ANSWER -Has caused serious issues
-Inadequate clinical staff - use of part-time and agency nurses Reduces quality of care
Contributes to stress & burnout
-Fewer preceptors
-Qualified student applicants denied
admission
-Faculty are aging & retiring - limited replacements
NCLEX-PN - CORRECT ANSWER what test does a LPN take to get certified ?
NCLEX - RN - CORRECT ANSWER the certification test for bachelors , associates ,
and diploma RNs
LPN/LVN - CORRECT ANSWER -Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
-Most restricted form of practice
-Must work under the supervision of an RN or physician
-Cannot perform all skills
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER The results, or end products, of
planned study and experience that are focused on specific abilities required for practice.
Contemporary Issues - CORRECT ANSWER the problems, changes, and concerns that
are current for the present time
core competencies - CORRECT ANSWER The essential cluster of abilities and skills
required for competent nursing practice.
Educational mobility - CORRECT ANSWER The progressive movement from one
type or level of education to another, often based on flexible, self-directed, or advanced
placement options. Examples are progression from diploma preparation to an academic
degree, such as RN to BSN or MSN; BSN to doctoral degree; or non-nursing degree to BSN,
MSN, or doctoral degree.
educational trends - CORRECT ANSWER Shifts in conditions and concerns that
emerge from and influence various aspects of society; broad changes is the United States and
the world that influence the education and practice of nurses and other providers
Performance examinations - CORRECT ANSWER Standardized evaluation based on
objective demonstration of specific required competencies; used in conjunction with written
tests of knowledge about those abilities. They may require performance in actual or simulated
situations, related to physical psychomotor skills or the observable evidence of other skills
such as critical thinking, communication, teaching, planning, writing, or analysis and
integration of data.
5 education issues and trends - CORRECT ANSWER -Knowledge Expansion and use
of technology and the Internet
-Practice-based competency outcomes
-Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, and economic and political changes
,-Patient-centered care: engagement , safety, and privacy
-Shortage of nurses and faculty
knowledge expansion and use of technology and informatics - CORRECT ANSWER -
A major part in education & practice
-Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
-Benefits in nursing education
-Communication at Internet speed
-Use of chat rooms, blogs, online sources
-Distance learning opportunities
-Smart phones access information quickly
-Learn to select valid & reliable sources
-Acquire competencies required for information-intensive nursing practice
-Use of computerized testing in Nursing Schools prepare the student for NCLEX testing
-Technology Integration is part of UL Lafayette BSN Program & Student Learning Outcomes
(AACN Essentials: 4 & 9).
practice based competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER specify expected results
that establishes realistic expectations for clinical practice; they are measurable
learning to think like a nurse - CORRECT ANSWER why are practice based outcomes
important ?
Validation of Competencies - CORRECT ANSWER -Can be stressful
-Major incentive to promote patient safety and effective care
-show your ability to think like a nurse
Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, and economic & political changes - CORRECT
ANSWER -Aging population—people living longer
, -Diverse population
Use of traditional practitioners and treatments other than traditional Western medicine
Illegal Immigrants
-Increasing number of people living in poverty, homeless, and/or uninsured
-Domestic abuse of women and children
-Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and public places
-Substance abuse (opioid epidemic)
-Suicide
-Obesity Epidemic
-Nontraditional families
-Disrespect for others
shortage of nurses and faculty - CORRECT ANSWER -Has caused serious issues
-Inadequate clinical staff - use of part-time and agency nurses Reduces quality of care
Contributes to stress & burnout
-Fewer preceptors
-Qualified student applicants denied
admission
-Faculty are aging & retiring - limited replacements
NCLEX-PN - CORRECT ANSWER what test does a LPN take to get certified ?
NCLEX - RN - CORRECT ANSWER the certification test for bachelors , associates ,
and diploma RNs
LPN/LVN - CORRECT ANSWER -Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
-Most restricted form of practice
-Must work under the supervision of an RN or physician
-Cannot perform all skills
