Fundamentals: Wellness, Communication,
and Patient Care UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What factors influence a person's health and wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gender, age,
cultural/ethnic background, economic status, family relationships, emotional stress, and access to
resources.
What is the definition of wellness in nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wellness is a balance of
life that includes physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
What is the role of professional organizations like the NFLPN? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
promote the profession, set standards, inform the public about LPNs, maintain professional recognition,
and advocate for the profession.
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs illustrate in nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
organizes human needs in levels, indicating that basic needs must be met before higher needs can be
addressed, helping nurses prioritize patient care.
What is the significance of a nursing license? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is legal permission to
practice nursing, protects the public by ensuring minimum competency, and without it, providing care
would be illegal.
What is a care plan in patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER - A living document outlining patient
needs and how the health team will meet them, which changes as the patient's condition changes.
What does holistic care involve? - CORRECT ANSWER - Treating the whole person, including
physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs, rather than just focusing on the disease.